After putting almost 1,000 miles on the BMW, I gotta say it may be good for some, but not me. The riding position & footpegs/controls is profoundly uncomfortable for more than a couple hours so I am glad I don't have to do much of that here. I also really dislike what holidays does to decent traveling - screws it up good. I thought to stay in Piha, on the west coast adjecant to Auckland City, but this huge campground was quite full. The "no vacancy" sign specifically said "no, there is no room for your 'little' tent! So, after checking another I am now back in the city at Avondale Park, where I spent my first week while buying the bike. It doesn't matter much, the city is required riding for getting south anyway.