Hi Dodger, I've only ridden a new Hinkley Bonnie as a "loner" whilst my Tiger was in for a service but I was impressed with it. You didn't say if yours was an original Hinkley or not. Assuming you have one of the new ones I'd say it was almost the perfect touring bike. Easy to ride, comfortable, economic. It has a low seat height which really makes life easier when loaded up with gear. There are lots of luggage options from soft bags to full RTW alloy boxes.
It may appear that you need a fully tourateched up GS Adventure to ride to France these days but I've been on my XT250 and even met a guy on a C90 on the ferry! Just load the Bonnie up and go!
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