[tim22]

I think it's a bit of an unfair, but realistic comparison (in the original post of the 1098 vs. the R1200S). It would be like comparing a Ferrari to a Ford Mustang--valid to compare, but two different worlds. Both are "sporting," but obviously the Ferrari, while engineered to work on the road, is truly a racing machine at heart with little or no expense held back.

That said, if both the 1098 and the 1200S were parked in my driveway and a voice from above said I can have either one for free, I'd walk toward the Ducati. But if I had to purchase one or the other in my current, "real world" situation (financially), I'd buy the BMW.

But still an interesting comparison and an interesting report.