I've recently logged some hours on Youtube (recent medical studies indicate a correlation between excessive Internet use and depression, by the way). I've been watching The Long Way Round, a television documentary featuring Ewan McGregor and his best bud Charlie Boorman as they try to circle the globe on two BMW R1150 GS Adventure motorcycles.
I'd just like to gush about how much I want to do this: to go from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego, or Britain to Singapore, or Norway to South Africa. Do some intense preparation, hop on badass bikes, meet new people, and undertake a grand adventure with some mates. I know it will be unimaginable difficult in practice - the TV show reinforces that frequently and very dramatically, but I can't resist the romance of the idea. This is something I definitely intend to pursue - a big life goal.
BMW 1200 GS Adventure. I will admit that it's an awesome thing to behold.
BMW F800 GS. Wouldn't I look good with that between my legs?
I'd just like to gush about how much I want to do this: to go from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego, or Britain to Singapore, or Norway to South Africa. Do some intense preparation, hop on badass bikes, meet new people, and undertake a grand adventure with some mates. I know it will be unimaginable difficult in practice - the TV show reinforces that frequently and very dramatically, but I can't resist the romance of the idea. This is something I definitely intend to pursue - a big life goal.
A friend of mine insists these sort of pursuits demand no less than the BMW that McGregor and Boorman trusted for their trip. Now it's called the R1200 GS Adventure, and my compadre worships it, really. He'd sooner ride it than Kate Beckinsale. I admit, it's an unbelievably capable machine. It's better than KTM's Adventure bikes principally because it's better looking. Being a bit of a stubborn fool, however, I'm not sure I'd choose the BMW over Kate Beckinsale for a global thrash. I'm not even sure I'd choose it over its baby sibling, the F800 GS. The F800 is so much lighter, so much less thirsty. Cheaper, too. Of course, it's down about twenty horsepower and has about half the capacity to carry cargo. I'll consider it a challenge. And I'll consider it a victory every time I can actually pick up my bike when it tips over...and every time any R1200 rider asks me for help righting his fallen beast.
BMW 1200 GS Adventure. I will admit that it's an awesome thing to behold.
BMW F800 GS. Wouldn't I look good with that between my legs?
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