I'm going through the motions of choosing my next bike and the G/S X is on the list, along with the F700 GS, Ducati Desert Sled and Triumph Street Scrambler. Basically I want an all round machine, general runs out, bit of light off road, occasional touring and something that looks and feels a bit special. The boring and probably best choice for me would be the 700 (would be a very late 17/18 reg in white/red) but it definitely ain't going to fulfil the last of my 'wants'!
The Triumph is nice looking but very plasticky and I've already got a couple of real Triumphs. The Desert Sled is fantastic and definitely best for off road but I'm not sure on the looks and it's a bit tall for me.
I've sat on a G/S X and liked the way it felt, I like most of the way it looks (my dad had an R80 GS PD which my sister now has) but I'm a bit dubious about the comfort of the seat/suspension and luggage carrying capacity - not that any of the scrambler style bikes are good for that. The G/S X is also the most basic with no rev counter, fuel gauge etc.
So finally my questions are:
Is the G/S X ok for light touring?
Would I be straight away be looking at expensive suspension/seat mods to make it comfortable?
What is the average fuel economy like?
Anyone use theirs off road?
Are there any reliability issues I need to know about?
Thanks!
John
The Triumph is nice looking but very plasticky and I've already got a couple of real Triumphs. The Desert Sled is fantastic and definitely best for off road but I'm not sure on the looks and it's a bit tall for me.
I've sat on a G/S X and liked the way it felt, I like most of the way it looks (my dad had an R80 GS PD which my sister now has) but I'm a bit dubious about the comfort of the seat/suspension and luggage carrying capacity - not that any of the scrambler style bikes are good for that. The G/S X is also the most basic with no rev counter, fuel gauge etc.
So finally my questions are:
Is the G/S X ok for light touring?
Would I be straight away be looking at expensive suspension/seat mods to make it comfortable?
What is the average fuel economy like?
Anyone use theirs off road?
Are there any reliability issues I need to know about?
Thanks!
John