The bike has been sold for a lot less than I paid for it. And I’ve just ordered another one.
So Arsey needs to send a cheque to BHT.
Anyone test-ridden the new 1250 GS yet ?
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The bike has been sold for a lot less than I paid for it. And I’ve just ordered another one.
So Arsey needs to send a cheque to BHT.
The bike has been sold for a lot less than I paid for it. And I’ve just ordered another one.
So Arsey needs to send a cheque to BHT.
The bet, which you didn’t take as you were too stupid to understand , was that you would buy a 1250 in the next 12 months . Not that you would/wouldn’t order another KTM.
Well, it`s going to be one of the first jobs I do to assess what may fit and what may not. I`m hoping the pillion utility box (which still gives me the horn) clips straight on today
Dragging my sad ass into the 21st Century I also hope to put bite sized clips on YouTube to help anyone interested not just in part compatibility but also with an intro to the bike itself (only IMHO).
NN has already started to send me parts to try (Mudslinger and engine bars)
Knee jerk is that most parts will fit
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Boxerlust, sorry fella, I didn’t want to appear to be hijacking your excellent thread. I’ll get to ride the bike as soon as I can and offer my thoughts (IMHO) to answer your post. It’ll be mostly drink induced dribble (no change there then) but it’ll be something!
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Why would I subscribe...there's no Orange section!
Can I suggest a starting place? REAR HUGGER FOR THE 1290 S/R
That's very useful. Thanks.
Why would I subscribe...there's no Orange section!
Can I suggest a starting place? REAR HUGGER FOR THE 1290 S/R
Sorry I don`t do Orange
I am however about to fit a hugger (mudsling) to the R1250
Wow
Wow, just ridden the bike and IMHO I can`t believe how great the engine feels I`m not one for statistics, increased power torque etc etc preferring `how it just feels` riding it on the road and wow wow wow what a big difference.
The only thing I can akin it to (at this time) is the previous twin cam but with more power (not that it needs anymore power and it`s kinda wasted on me anyway)!
I`m not complaining or beemer beating but the (current) LC always seemed lacking character to me and dare I say it, a little `rattly` - I must stress it`s a fantastic bike and I love my R1200GSA to bits but my previous Twin Cam had this lovely syrupy power delivery and `character` to it (if anyone knows what I`m waffling on abut?) HOWEVER this new R1250 seems to have this too plus extra ooomph!
Stressing it`s only my opinion but it`s an answer to your post based on experience!
Wow, just ridden the bike and IMHO I can`t believe how great the engine feels
I`m not one for statistics, increased power torque etc etc preferring `how it just feels` riding it on the road and wow wow wow what a big difference.The only thing I can akin it to (at this time) is the previous twin cam but with more power (not that it needs anymore power and it`s kinda wasted on me anyway)!
I`m not complaining or beemer beating but the (current) LC always seemed lacking character to me and dare I say it, a little `rattly` - I must stress it`s a fantastic bike and I love my R1200GSA to bits but my previous Twin Cam had this lovely syrupy power delivery and `character` to it (if anyone knows what I`m waffling on abut?) HOWEVER this new R1250 seems to have this too plus extra ooomph!
Stressing it`s only my opinion but it`s an answer to your post based on experience!
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Wow, just ridden the bike and IMHO I can`t believe how great the engine feels
The only thing I can akin it to (at this time) is the previous twin cam but with more power (not that it needs anymore power and it`s kinda wasted on me anyway)!
I`m not complaining or beemer beating but the (current) LC always seemed lacking character to me and dare I say it, a little `rattly` - I must stress it`s a fantastic bike and I love my R1200GSA to bits but my previous Twin Cam had this lovely syrupy power delivery and `character` to it (if anyone knows what I`m waffling on abut?) HOWEVER this new R1250 seems to have this too plus extra ooomph!
Stressing it`s only my opinion but it`s an answer to your post based on experience!
Nice to read YOUR thoughts, on your new bike, hope you can get out on it a fair bit before the council start chucking salt on the roads
Nice to read YOUR thoughts, on your new bike, hope you can get out on it a fair bit before the council start chucking salt on the roads
Thanks fella
it`s only a very brief near superficial opinion (can`t wait to do an in depth ride ) and yeah I hope to get some miles on the bike before winter `proper` sets in!Ride safe
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Most would shit themselves at wide open throttle on the R1200, never mind anything else
What top speed will a GS do ? Years ago got 155 out of a YZF 750 and just recently pinned my Africa Twin at 205 kph on the clock (127.5 mph - the 0.5 is important) which I thought was pretty decent for a fat bloke with a full bag on the seat and a top box, thought the front did get a little light.
Sorry, I don`t know - it`s rare I do top speed (for me, it`s not about that, rather getting through the twisties fast and safe) so I don`t know! I`m sure some of the other lads may wish to let you know otherwise perhaps top speed performance is on the Motorrad site?.
138 nav mph pre hilltop. After 110 it is not a good place to be, it's too much like hard work. The bike is not made for going fast, stick to the B roads and have a ball.
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Try this, you might change your mind...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tanqueray-Flor-Sevilla-Gin-70/dp/B07C8NJV9P
Noticed that new front callipers are gonna cost us more??? in service time as well as being PITA should one need to change them half way through world expedition in the middle of Mongolian plateau..... reason being that unlike Brembo callipers Hayes callipers are bridged. In other words one will need to remove an entire callipers to change pads on both sides, unlike Brembo variant where one just simply unscrew retaining pin and remove pads......
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Handsome beast! Albeit identical to the last one apart from new heads. Nevertheless I am to young for one anyway. Need a beer guy, lardy saggy arse, and be at least of an age to hold a free bus pass.... TA
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Had a chat with this bloke ( Leathers a bit stained ) and he told me that the engine is a nice improvement. All the bits from your LC wil fit the new 1250
I specked up a new 1250 to the spec of my late 2016 LC. £2100 more expensive
Simon, he loves a good dress up and a party!!! Good lad he is.
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No more pictures of the HP please...as the white GS is growing on me...
How fast does the 1250 get to the 153 mph top-speed it is theoretically geared for...
Who is first to try it ?
My 1200 always ran out of steam at a miserly 135 with bags & topcase...
At 135 I’d be starting to worry of a lightened front end followed by a tank slapper. I’ve done it on a return journey from Italy last week and fully loaded with 3 boxes at 115mph it felt a bit lightweight.
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