Added a BMW 310 GS to my 1250 GS, so far(500 miles) I have been having a blast on this little bike especially off-road. Me personally, I keep the big GS to tame dirt roads and pavement, a little too heavy for me in anything technical. As far as the baby GS, I have explored a few class 6 roads here in NH and other off the beaten path locations. I really like how light this bike is and able to maneuver it in tight situations.