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Top-value Honda and sporty Multistrada go all out to steal BMW’s adventure bike crown

The BMW R1200GS has been one of Britain’s best-sellers since it first appeared. But it’s started to face some seriously tough competition. Honda’s Africa Twin has seduced many with its capable road manners and competitive price – it’s nearly £5k less than the Beemer. And Ducati have muscled in as well.

The Multistrada S, we tested is aimed more at fast road riding than monumental mud-plugging and it’s bristling with high-tech gadgetry.

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But BMW have given its top-of-the-range globe-trotter a makeover to ensure it meets new Euro4 regs and to smooth out a few rough edges. We took all three on a blast to find out if the GS really does have much to worry about.

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