Check out Consumer Reports. (seriously). They say that BMW bikes are the worst for reliability, followed by Harley. I met a guy on one of Hutch's rides that had a 2012 (I think) s1000rr that's engine had siezed. The dealer replaced the engine under warranty but in doing so neglected to secure the kickstand properly, causing the bike to fall over when the guy got it back. Personally, I don't think I'd want one. Good luck.