Had my GSA in for some work on Thursday. got an R1200 R for 24 hours. I dont know why, but i never thought the GS engine would work in a sporty road bike, as to me its a barking tractor type lump. Boy was i wrong!! The torque felt amazing and the bike felt super quick. Much quicker than my GSA. I couldn't believe it was the same engine! Once i got used to having resistance turning the bike into corners, the handling was fantastic, cornering felt planted and it was super comfy. Im not too keen on the front end, but the overall design was quite striking with the red frame and white bodywork. All in all, I'm really impressed with it and glad i got to have a go on it, as i wouldn't have elected to take one out on a test ride.
It did remind me how glad i am to have all the weather and wind protection on my GSA and my days of commuting on a naked bike are over, but for a comfy but sporty thrash about bike, with touring potential, its was ace!
It did remind me how glad i am to have all the weather and wind protection on my GSA and my days of commuting on a naked bike are over, but for a comfy but sporty thrash about bike, with touring potential, its was ace!