full dresser or naked for 'D'

[Flyingpony]

I'd go for this one 'BMW 1150RT (full dresser)' (bike on the left).
It'll give wind and insect protection and most BMW bikes look like that.
You'd want to watch the views and not try counting how many insects per second splatter on your leathers.
Think the police are running that bike model too.

Enjoy the ride and GP races.

[toads]

Well I like the look of the naked bike, but I think the one with fairings would be better from the perspective of keeping insects and the wind factor from knocking you around so much, whicever you choose, 5000kms is along distance to cover and you are stuck with it so listen to the people that actaully "know" what they are talking about and ignore this, cos I have no idea! LOL

[scumdog]

Go naked young man, I tried a 'screen on my Sporty and quickly realised the errors of my ways and have since returned said 'screen.

Besides they have different bugs over there, why not sample the taste of them???

Who cares about luggage capacity, nothing that can't be overcome with an abundant application of bungy-cords and cargo straps!!!

[Smorg]

Go with the fairings man the airflow wont make that much of a difference, watch out for cane toads going through Q'Land those things are motherfuckers to hit on a bike!
Have fun will be a wicked trip

[John]

The thing I hear from most mates I know with naked Beemers is they are really good in the respect to protection, although they seem to have none, they never seem to complain about bugs or buffeting, But in your case I'd go for the faired verson just for the ease of luggage - its really down to personal preference really I guess

[skidz]

"Fairings are for poofters" according to Boris, AMCN. So that'll be the RT for ya then

Couldn't have said it any better myself!!

[pritch]

I think the "T" in RT stands for touring. If you are planning on touring then a touring bike may not be such a bad idea. And 5000 K does sound like a tour.

[geoffm]

I would go for the RT. Protection on a long trip and luggage rules. My Beemer has spoiled me, having the panniers and comfy seat and a fairing that works makes long trips easy. if it wasn't for the ferry, I reckon auckland to Chch in a (long) day would be a go - esp if you could garentee no cops around.
OTOH, you wn't be doing European touring speeds in Oz - pigs everywhere over there, so the fairing may not matter that much.

[gav]

You sure they don't do the 1150 G/S ? The almost trail bike thingy? That'd be alright!

[DingDong]

3rd option please?????

[Kickaha]

I'm not a pussy!

Yes you are!

Another option is the Rocket 3 that would be fun for a day but 10 days.... na.
Interesting that the poll has been even right through, this is the problem I have with choosing.... just too close.
Cheers all, keep voting.

Go for the Rocket pussy

[Coyote]

Where's the 'neither' option?

[dangerous]

Where's the 'neither' option?

There isent............. cos it is one or the other, I'm going thats that, fuked if I'm taking a HD or F650.

Go for the Rocket pussy

Look..... I'm no pussy ok, now I nearly did put the rocket down but figered that people might vote on that just cos of what it is and not really think about doing 5000k on it.

You sure they don't do the 1150 G/S ? The almost trail bike thingy? That'd be alright!

Same with the GS Gav... there is that option but they do nothing for me what so ever, if we were to cover rd's more suited for tha GS then I might consider it.

[gav]

There isent............. cos it is one or the other, I'm going thats that, fuked if I'm taking a HD or F650.
Could always catch the bus?

Look..... I'm no pussy ok, now I nearly did put the rocket down but figered that people might vote on that just cos of what it is and not really think about doing 5000k on it.
NO, its thinking of you stuck on that behemoth for 5000km!! Bwahahaha

Same with the GS Gav... there is that option but they do nothing for me what so ever, if we were to cover rd's more suited for tha GS then I might consider it.

We've seen ya ride, ya want to keep all options open, mate.
OH, and whats not to like? From someone who's owned CX Hondas , looks obviously arent an issue for ya?

[Nutter34]

If the GS is available, I'd go for that. It's probably got better wind protection than the R and longer travel suspension, so should equate to a smoother ride. Those things can embarrass sportsbikes in certain conditions, so don't write them off. My pick for sure.....