Hi
I'm a biker too, I prefer to ride vinatge bikes, and until recently was the proud owner of a Douglas MkIII sports 1948 model, they were made in Bristol, UK and had horizontally opposed engines, like BMW's, though they stole the idea from Douglas Motorcycles.
I had to sell the bike to pay for the camper, much needed to transport the family round to various Folk Functions etc. I now have as a stopgap, until I (and my hubby) have built another Douglas from a pile of spares accumulating in the shed, a BMW R45. it is a nice little bike, but I often wonder if I should go for something a little more daring!
On second thoughts, I am probably safer with the BM!
Regards,
Lucy