What I see that BMW is trying to do to the F650 line is to give it a "facelift." Bold new graphics, a new name, and a massaged motor. The little Tenere doesn't need any that, except maybe the motor treatment. But that may make it less reliable.

I've owned two BMW 650s, vicariously, through my significant others. Both Rotax powerplants were bulletproof, and the bikes did quite well, for being abused by two fairly new riders.

I also owned a BMW Xchallenge, Rotax powered, and it was a reliable motor for 31,000 U.S. miles before I sold it.

That being said, my Tenere is a stronger, better built bike than all three of those bikes. All the BMWs had nitpicky problems, welded brackets falling off the frames (brake line holder, exhaust hanger) burned out heated grips, etc.

So far nothing has fallen off my bike and I've had no electrical problems with it, despite my daily use of it, riding on dirt and paved roads.

I agree with GULG; "if it ain't broke, don't fix it!"