1190 test ride booked this week!
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My mate picked his brand new 1190 adventure today. I went with him on my GS. He loves it!!! Goes well even with the 7000rpm limiter thingy on. Did nearly 300 miles today. 
You won't be disappointed.
Not cheap though. Basic model and expensive to get any optional extras.
You won't be disappointed.
Not cheap though. Basic model and expensive to get any optional extras.
Davy F
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Be prepared to have your socks blown off !!!!
I'll write up my thoughts asap, but all I can say for now is WOW !!!
I'll write up my thoughts asap, but all I can say for now is WOW !!!
What am I expecting?
A ripping engine with fine handling but lacking that GS presence. Also cheap looking switchgear.
But we will see - cant wait
Not had that V4 for long, itching to change already ?
Be prepared to have your socks blown off !!!!
I'll write up my thoughts asap, but all I can say for now is WOW !!!
I like that colour scheme, looks good
Anything for a free spin on a day off and keen to see how it compares to the stunning LC
Davy F
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Anything for a free spin on a day off and keen to see how it compares to the stunning LC
I guess I'm doing this in reverse. Although, the LC will need to be stunning after riding the KTM.
Davy F
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One other thing I noticed in the dealers is an influx of other Adventure style machines now taking up residence on the shop floor. A few more GS's (I believe that they actually have sold most of those to the trade on the mainland as they don't want to clutter up the floor or look like a BMW dealer 
Plus when I was handing the keys back, there was a guy collecting his 12GS Adventure that he'd just purchased. ), a Guzzi Stelvio and a CrossTourer amongst others.
Plus when I was handing the keys back, there was a guy collecting his 12GS Adventure that he'd just purchased. ), a Guzzi Stelvio and a CrossTourer amongst others.
flytoolow
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Be prepared to have your socks blown off !!!!
I'll write up my thoughts asap, but all I can say for now is WOW !!!
+1. I thought it was a cracking machine. I certainly didnt expect it having tried all the others. Curently on a 1150GSA, and all the other GS's since (even the highly rated 12 Twin Cam), and the Triumph EXP...just seem bland and unexciting. Havent tried the GS-LC, but Ive beed told theyve taken all the fun out it...
IF/When I decide to change, the KTM would be first on my list.
Have you read any of the threads on the new LC?
They've actually put the fun IN to this new GS.
Have you read any of the threads on the new LC?
totally agree - its a nutters bike
Davy F
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My thoughts : http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=337862
flytoolow
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Have you read any of the threads on the new LC?
Admitteldly, No...Havent had the chance...
...Have you tried the 1190 ?
I had a fun morning
Will post my report shortly. Off to the N West 200 now.
I look forward to your full report.
Enjoy the NW200
Admitteldly, No...Havent had the chance...
...Have you tried the 1190 ?
Nope, as it wasn't out when I ordered my LC, it is chain drive, and it looks
Davy F
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Well I also tested this today. I haven't compiled my thoughts yet, but will asap.
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