Model(s) covered: 2009 BMW G650 GS
BMW, the German motorcycle maker, is banking that success in the U.S. motorcycle market now and in the future requires grabbing hold of newcomers and not letting go. It defines many newcomers as women, older or returning riders, and often, the vertically challenged.
To reach this group, of which I'm a prime member (shortish and oldish), BMW is offering a 650 single-cylinder dual-sport called G 650 GS for 2009. It's a smaller, easy-to-handle motorcycle with a low seat height and plenty of zip at a reasonable price.
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