Ah, the American dream! it rains over there doesn't it? Get a test ride on a BM GS! I know they look ugly, and appear to be ''pussy'' bikes, but not if you know how to ride. 4k miles to a pair of tyres! 400 miles ride out in the UK. Rome to Paris to North Yorkshire... 5,4, days, 3 days.. left 10-00 am Monday morning, landed in North Yorkshire 8-00 pm Tuesday evening!!! Try that on a sports bike, might be quicker but....
so get a test ride.