Rode for years, but gave it up about 10 years ago. Tired of the poser Harley scene, but getting the itch again. BMW has captured my interest.
Here's how I plan to use it:
-I live in a rural lake area. Great country roads not far from the Smokey Mountains. Most use will be solo, escape-from-the-house kind of rides. 2 or 3 hours at a shot cruising back-roads. I'm not a speed demon, but enjoy rolling on the throttle a bit.
-On occasion, my wife will join, so a reasonable back seat arrangement would be nice. Potential for longer rides, etc.
-On rarer occasion I'll ride with a few buddies that have Harleys. Good guys and good riders. I wouldn't mind having a bike that is noticeably faster then than their Harleys
. I know a BMW will out handle them, but straight line acceleration is important too.
I'm leaning toward a K series 4 banger (K 1200 RS). I have yet to ride one, but intend to. In the mean time, if anyone has experience and can offer suggestions, I'd be much obliged.