Hi all, haven't been here in awhile, well, a loong while actually.  I've been enjoying the hell out of my 2000 VFR800 but I'm thinking I want something else.  The adventure bikes really have my attention right now and I've been researching them for over a year now.  My absolutely first and favorite pick is the 2013+ BMW GS1200, but I'd love to hear from others that do the same type riding what bikes they are running.  The beemer just costs so damn much... but not so much that I won't go that way if it is in fact the best bike for my plans.

Two year goal is riding west to Washington and north to Fairbanks, then back to MN via Canada.  If not the BMW, what would you take on this trip?

Thanks!

John