For sure, nothing beats long distance like a BMW. But first you have to get used to the "quirks". The are different from any other bike. I finally sold my BMW because of a few things I got tired of. One was the constant sound of the electric fuel pump. I know, what's the big deal? But after awhile ...

"Any happy Elephant owners out there?"

I have had my Elefant for over 5 years now. It has been the best "do everything" bike I have ever known. But now I am looking for something with just a little more power. So here I am, lurking the Multistrada forum for insights. I'm sure I'll be posting some ...