Bike vs Car reliability
Hi,
Just wondering.
I have a 1997 BMW 328 convertible which I have owned for over 3 years. It has over 197,000km, (based in Kuwait) and apart from replacing the air mass flow meter last year, it has been running like a dream.
Can I expect similar reliability if I was to buy a brand new BMW R1200 gsa.
How many miles are they good for?
I know that in the past I would stay clear of cars approaching 100,000 miles, and any bike with more than 20,000 miles. But it seems that technology has moved on. Does this mean that they are making more reliable and robust motorcycles? I would like to think that if I bought a brand new R 1200 gsa for a RTW that I'd be able to keep it for many years to come after the trip, or is this just a pipe dream, and will I have to sell it soon after 30-40,000km?
Appreciate your thoughts and knowledge on this matter.
regards
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