BMW WTF?

A touring bike where the rear tire lasts a mere 5000 miles?

A slip on costs 2500 bucks.

It goes through a set of rear brake pads in 5000 miles.

Oh yeah it cost 25,000 dollars.

Ladies and gentlemen, the BMW K1600GTL.

Has the (motorcycling) world gone mad?  

Mad Money!   It is kind of odd that bike tires don't last a little longer.  I rarely get 10,000 miles on a tire.  Usually between 5 and 10 K.  

I get about 5 k on the Yamaha scooter, but they are 25 bucks apiece.
12K with the Volusia, but I ride it like a little old lady, I guess. lol.

But still, you'd think a "touring bike" would do better, and the overall cost of maintenance...I'd rather tour on a 250cc two stroke from the 70's! It would be more fun and interesting.  

Smell better too.  

Plus you'd see more than the wondrous sights of the interstate.