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I'm a GS owner I don't mind doing gravels but to take the 1200 off rd I know I couldn't handle it and I would hate to see it get damaged within the first 10 mtrs off the rd thats why I brought a 2001 Suzuki DRZ 400 which I have a lot of fun on and the size and weight is good for me 114 kgs, I dont mind falling off it and scratching this and that, if BMW could bring out something like that at a reasable price I would be in. I did start out with a Dakar GS but again to much money tired up in the bike for me to do that.
BMW will soon release the new 450. It will probably meet your criteria, except for the reasonable price. However, what is unreasonable for some is perfectly reasonable for others. The Dr400 is an excellent bike and I can't see BMW get anywhere near its price point. I could only justify it if I was a top notch rider who is able to get the best out of the his equipment and would be limited by anything less than the best. As it is, if I was going to fall off something on a regular basis I'd prefer it to be light and cheap. My main constaints are riding time and access to land, not the lack of suitable equipment. Oh, let's not forget to mention money, that's a major constraint as well.