This is the BMW G650GS Sertao. For all intents and purposes it is the same motorcycle as the F650GS Dakar but BMW changed the nomenclature with the introduction of the “G” series of bikes. In any case, it is the motorcycle I almost bought. Back in 2014 I had decided I wanted a more road-worthy bike and the Dakar/Sertao was on my short list of 650 class thumpers due to its well deserved reputation. However, my buddy Robert talked me into buying the superb Husqvarna TR650 Terra. I can’t say it was a bad choice since I really like the TR650 – it is clearly a better bike than the Dakar/Sertao. However, if anything were to happen to the Terra and I wanted to replace it, the Dakar/Sertao would remain high on my list of replacements.