Not the Honda, but it was fun!

[Inhouse Bob]

The GS 700 has a parallel twin and is relatively low for a duel sport, as it has a 19" front wheel. It handled great and had enough power (though not nearly that of the awesome CB 1100) and cruised comfortably at any speed.
It is actually an 800cc motor, despite the name. BMW went off on a tangent when naming this series and the name isn't related to engine size, but rather refers to different levels of features and engine tuning. I think that was a marketing mistake, but whatever. I liked it.
The first gear is pretty tall and I think I only got into 6th gear once the whole ride. My favorite part of the bike was the heated grips. Did I mention that it was freaking cold? Oh, and the abs and traction control. And on the fly adjustable suspension. And etc. etc.
All in all, a fun time.