If anyone HAS to have a 1200GS and a BMW clown suit to go with it ,because they THINK that is what they need to tour the world ,then I would feel very sorry for that individual .
Pick any bike you like , someone, somewhere will have ridden one for a long distance .
Are there more GSs touring the world than any other type ? I seriously doubt it .
Are other bikes more moderate than the GS ? What does that mean ? How does a 990 KTM or a VStrom rate ?Or an R1 ?
Reliability is the most important factor in choosing a bike , your ability to get yourself going again when it , inevitably , fails is another factor .
You don't need the latest technology .
You will encounter poorer folks than you , the world is not fair , there's not much you can do about it .Maybe give away your expensive Touratwat panniers and have some made by a local craftsman - help THEIR local economy .Give the old woman a ride on the back of your bike , save her legs a bit -eh !
Who decides what is the best gear ? Do you judge by price ? Is the most expensive the best ? How much of it do you really NEED ?
You could probably buy a used 250 and tour three continents for the price of a new 1200GS.
But maybe maintaining an image is important to you ,so an expensive big bike is essential ?
These are just questions that spring to my mind and not a personal dig at you .
Myself ? I'd just chose a simple reliable bike that would cruise at the speeds I like to travel , buy my gear to suit my purpose for the cheapest I could find it and not worry about what others think I should have . But I kind of like going against the norm , it's more fun that way.
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