Bike that goes the extra mile

BMW R 1300 GS: IS TOYOTA HILUX OF MOTORBIKE WORLD >>> Best-selling adventure bike delivers on all you expect from top of range vehicle.

- Mark Jones

After not riding a motor bike for some time, I was handed the key to one of South Africa's bestselling motorbikes, the BMW R 1300 GS in Adventure spec.

Argue all you want what is better, faster, flashier, but the BMW R 1300 GS is the Toyota Hilux of the motorbike world.

Known for its desirability, street cred and reliability, you can't go wrong with a GS.

Getting to my time with the motorbike. Right off the bat, I must tell you that the BMW R 1300 GS Adventure is a big machine. You don't just jump on this motorbike and slice through Sandton traffic on your way to the bushveld.

I must admit I was fairly intimidated by the 269kg weight of the motorbike and the seat height that saw only my toes touching the ground even at its lowest setting.