dizzyrascal
Registered user
Hi
I own a 97 1100 with 46000 miles on the clock,my bike is not standard I have alloy wheels with a 170 rear bridgstone 021 fitted, a Remus end can and a K and N filter.
Being such a nice sunny day I took the oppotunity to test ride the latest GSA, here are some of my thoughts I would be interested in other peoples views.
You cannot really compare the two bikes they are completly different, the current model for me is a very different animal
Things that are better on the 1200 - brakes, seat, suspsension. having said this I am comparing a new bike with one that has covered a few miles !!
Things that are better on the 1100 - Stability, handling, finish. I was supprised that the stability at 80 mph on the 1200 did not feel as sure footed as on the older bike, I found that at this speed the handle bars felt very vague on the 1200 and flapped about a bit. I also felt more buffeting from the wind on the 1200.
These really are different bikes and I am now going to be looking into a better seat for my 1100 the 12 was so much more comfortable in this area.
The 1100 is so much smaller that it feels almost racy by comparision
Would I buy a 1200 !!, yes I would but not as a direct replacement
Anyone else thought along these lines, the 11--- are getting old now and eventually will need replacing.
I own a 97 1100 with 46000 miles on the clock,my bike is not standard I have alloy wheels with a 170 rear bridgstone 021 fitted, a Remus end can and a K and N filter.
Being such a nice sunny day I took the oppotunity to test ride the latest GSA, here are some of my thoughts I would be interested in other peoples views.
You cannot really compare the two bikes they are completly different, the current model for me is a very different animal
Things that are better on the 1200 - brakes, seat, suspsension. having said this I am comparing a new bike with one that has covered a few miles !!
Things that are better on the 1100 - Stability, handling, finish. I was supprised that the stability at 80 mph on the 1200 did not feel as sure footed as on the older bike, I found that at this speed the handle bars felt very vague on the 1200 and flapped about a bit. I also felt more buffeting from the wind on the 1200.
These really are different bikes and I am now going to be looking into a better seat for my 1100 the 12 was so much more comfortable in this area.
The 1100 is so much smaller that it feels almost racy by comparision
Would I buy a 1200 !!, yes I would but not as a direct replacement
Anyone else thought along these lines, the 11--- are getting old now and eventually will need replacing.