 The R1150GS Adventure was ridden in 2004 by Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman in their ride from London to New York City, depicted in the book and TV series "Long Way Round".The R1150GS's successor, the R1200GS Adventure was used in the follow-up "Long Way Down" trip.It was also ridden by Guinness World Record motorcycle endurance holder Simon Newbound.