Built for continents, not country lanes: unbeatable range and comfort, but far too heavy and wide for narrow, muddy single-track. Rider ability, terrain, weather and tyre choice still move the real answer more than the bike alone does.
Four separate scores, not one blended number, so you can see what's actually driving it.
Beginner friendliness
2/5
Road usability
4/5
Technical off-road capability
1/5
Green-lane suitability
1/5
Full specs
Price (new, OTR)£20,000
Engine1300cc
Power145hp
Torque149Nm
Weight (wet)269kg
Seat height890mm
Fuel tank30L
Real-world range~350 mi
Economy~59 mpg
Wheels (f/r)19" / 17"
Ground clearanceNot officially published
Suspension travel (f/r)210mm / 220mm
ABSYes
Traction controlYes
Ride modesYes
Service interval6,000 miles
Licence requiredA
What we actually found
Owners praise this machine as an unmatched long-distance overland tourer, with riders regularly achieving 350+ miles from its massive 30-litre tank in complete comfort. When it comes to green laning, however, owners agree that its 269kg bulk, wide tank, and tall seat make narrow, muddy single-tracks virtually unmanageable solo, it's built for open gravel plains and fire roads rather than tight UK lanes.
Pros for green laning
Massive exploration range: the 30-litre fuel tank provides 350+ miles of range, allowing multiple days of remote lane exploration without refuelling.
Upgraded suspension travel: fitted with longer travel (210mm front / 220mm rear) compared to the standard GS, offering increased bottoming resistance over dips.
Extensive factory armor: broad tank crash rails and heavy-duty frame mounting points provide robust side impact deflection in low-speed spills.
Enduro Pro customisation: highly configurable engine braking, dynamic traction control, and rear-wheel lockup control tailored for heavy off-road use.
Cons and limitations
Massive bulk and weight: at 269kg fully fuelled, it is too heavy and wide for solo riding on technical, muddy, or heavily rutted UK green lanes.
Wide overall profile: the broad 30-litre tank and wide crash bars make tight trail passages, overgrown brush, and narrow wooden bridleway gates difficult to squeeze through.
Tall 890mm seat height: combined with the wide seat base, planting feet firmly on off-camber loose ground requires long legs and advanced balance.
Road-biased wheel sizes: 19-inch front and 17-inch rear wheels limit grip options in deep mud compared to 21"/18" setups.
Based on manufacturer specifications and independent motorcycle press reviews.
Remember: a rank here assumes reasonable stock tyres and a competent rider in decent conditions. The right tyres, or the wrong weather, can move a lane from easy to genuinely hard regardless of what bike you're on. Check a lane's own difficulty and hazards on the map before you go, don't rely on a bike score alone.
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