Bought my 08 model four months ago 2k miles and I cant fault it, does everything I want and more. Plus and heres the best bit, whilst in a queue of 30 - 40 bikes waiting for a ferry my bike was the only one a passing motorist stopped and came over to enquire about. The boat was full of GS's which didnt go down too well, I get it all the time. Time will tell if it has the legs of a BMW but so far so good. thinking mans bargain bit like my car a petrol Saab.