Food for thought GULG. For me though it's not so much that the the R will be easier to ride off road, I doubt there's much, if anything between them, it's the fact that the R will be easier to pick up and less likely to be damaged (less protruding bits) also because it doesn't have a fairing will be a more 'natural?' experience.

The Ten is a far better all round bike, I know that, but I have a F8GS and the bikes are too similar to justify keeping both. I am quite attached to my Ten now and if there was a way to morph it into the bike I (think!) want that may be the way forward, for me. Regarding cost, whilst I might have to spend some money on it at least I'm not losing money on the sale of the bike. Swings and round a bouts.

Someone has offered me an R in exchange +cash my way. Subjective I know, but would I regret it? Answers on a post card please!