I'm two months in to riding this awesome bike, moving up from my 2003 F650CS which I bought new. I rode a half dozen competing bikes, but BMW must design their bikes for people exactly my size. I bought it in July with 6,500 miles on it - now it is at 7,900 - that bike was languishing for all those years!
I ride almost every day. I have a scenic 18-mile commute (or a blah 25-mile highway one) each way. I work from home when it is bad weather.
I also ride with the Warriors' Watch - http://www.warriorswatch.org - we're across the US right now, but there are two BMWs in the Southeastern PA contingent, one an R1200C and me. If anyone wants to join us, feel free.