With a massive power boost over its predecessor, the BMW R1300GS Adventure is not for everyone, and not just because of its price. However, the GS series has always been a bike for someone to cut their teeth on while still riding something large, and the increased performance of the R1300GSA could scare some new to larger adventure bikes. The new model does have advanced rider aids and customizable power modes, it might actually make it [manageable]. But there is still debate about whether these electronic assists make a more powerful bike easier to handle for beginners, or just cover up the difficulties until they come to a head. But more broadly, this question brings up the issue of whether or not motorcycle technology is lowering the learning curve for new riders of large displacement bikes.