Interesting debate this. BMW unreliable? That is debatable. Only one thing I am a bit apprehensive about the Beemers are the Engine Management Systems, electronics do give problems. But then I??ve been at weird and wonderful places with the old Dakie and after 153000km it is still going strong, although it is standing in the garage as a backup for the 800GeenSand. (hie hie hie)
One thing to remember, BMW is a road bike that were given off-road capabilities while the KTM is an off road bike with road capabilities.
Regarding Fidel??s Q: ??Are BMW and their clients not getting ahead of themselves slightly?? My answer to that is ??Know thy limits but, where is your sense of adventure.??