1200GS v 800GS

[squid]

Here's a couple to keep you going. :thu

Is Gramps 7ft tall is that a kids bike

 

[Davy F]

Is Gramps 7ft tall is that a kids bike

Nope, but he is 6' 8".

 

[cookie]

textbook bmw owner too.

 

[Sergeant Pluck]

it's got a lot of sticky out bits and pipes around the engine and IMO looked built down to a price

Although it does appear to be sans two fairly critical, and very large sticky out bits





As an aside, before I bought my first GS, I was really concerned about the position of the TPS, seemed very vulnerable, especially as I was buying for overlanding. You never hear of it getting damaged though.... and mine never did.

 

[Timpo]

The Yamaha thingy looks more rugged.
The 450 Enduro did it for me

I must of missed them.......



T.

 

[GSmonkey]

The thing that defines the GS for me is the boxer engine and the suspension. Take those unique characteristics away and I probably wouldn't own a BMW.

 

[Matt splat]

textbook bmw owner too.

The beard gave it away

 

[Bones]

The beard gave it away

...and he smelt of wee

 

[Chris Terry]

The thing that defines the GS for me is the boxer engine and the suspension. Take those unique characteristics away and I probably wouldn't own a BMW.

Add the shaft drive and I'm with you.

 

[aspad]

Different bike for different purposes. Pointless discussing why the 800 doesn't have a shaft etc because it was not built to replicate the boxers
I thinks the 800 will be a real winner in OZ where there are long distances to cover(twin much better than a thumper) and lots of crap roads to have fun on.
Dillema for me is that the 12GS, which I love, can do most of that too - some bits probably not as well (dirt) but some better (twisty tar).
Decisions, decisions. I think the bonding factor on a test ride for the 800 will be the decider for me.
Either way it is great to have the choice.