This responsive and sporty adventure bike is an ideal choice if you don’t want the weight of an R1250GS or equivalent. It's not as tall as it's more weightier counterparts which makes life a lot easier for your pillion when getting on and off the bike - the extra space between the rear foot peg and the pannier is very welcome. Performance wise this bike is just perfect for NZ roads, it is very agile but also feels stable & intuitive and it's easy to ride. The engine sounds great & there is lots of power when you need it. Overall this is a fantastic all round motorcycle for long mile crunching, touring and a little peg scratching.