1300 GSA v 1150 GSA

[zoltan]

A 1300 would be lower with adaptability ride height
At 61, the 1150 …it’s getting a bit too unwieldy, especially today in 31c at Touratech Germany
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Is that a Navigator II? I have a bunch of cables if you want them. Free.
And a paper map

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Is that a Navigator II? I have a bunch of cables if you want them. Free.
And a paper map

It is a paper Michelin map - comes in very useful
Yes a 2610 - but I am also carry a spare Nav2 in the pannier
Which cables do you have - bike power cables are always good

 

[Moto Bikemad]

A Royal Enfield Bear 650 would be my choice and spend the rest of the cash on slow women and fast drugs.

 

[shez1]

I had an 1150 for some years, switched to the 1200 but after a couple of years missed the 1150 so bought an1150adv. It was a surprise how much better the 1200 was when compared. Back to the 1200. I currently ride the 1300 and there is no comparison. The 1300 is hands down better in all departments. Longevity and reliability are a different question.

 

[Juan Diego]

I currently own both, but in their non-adventure versions. I've had the 1150 since 2003 and I'm still happy with it. In fact, I was planning to spend some money improving it with new Olins suspensions, LED illumination, a new saddle and an Akrapovic exhaust, as well as fixing some small dents and other many little details. However, destiny had other plan and made me try the new 1300, and despite its high price, I fell in love immediately and bought it.
I had never tried previous intermediate versions, 1200 or 1250, so the leap in performance I noticed was immense. This new model is way better than the 1150 in every single aspect and much more fun and easy to ride.

Oddly, I'm not yet mentally prepared to sell the old one, lot of memories and can't expect a decent money for it. I still use it on daily basis for my work, which usually requires 30-40 kms displacement per day on roads around my hometown. On the other hand, it hardly makes sense to keep them both. I don't know, probably is time to move on. Now, I also like the new F 450 GS and it seems to me a good candidate for replacing the old 1150.

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

I currently own both, but in their non-adventure versions. I've had the 1150 since 2003 and I'm still happy with it. In fact, I was planning to spend some money improving it with new Olins suspensions, LED illumination, a new saddle and an Akrapovic exhaust, as well as fixing some small dents and other many little details. However, destiny had other plan and made me try the new 1300, and despite its high price, I fell in love immediately and bought it.
I had never tried previous intermediate versions, 1200 or 1250, so the leap in performance I noticed was immense. This new model is way better than the 1150 in every single aspect and much more fun and easy to ride.

Oddly, I'm not yet mentally prepared to sell the old one, lot of memories and can't expect a decent money for it. I still use it on daily basis for my work, which usually requires 30-40 kms displacement per day on roads around my hometown. On the other hand, it hardly makes sense to keep them both. I don't know, probably is time to move on. Now, I also like the new F 450 GS and it seems to me a good candidate for replacing the old 1150.

Interesting thoughts

 

[charlie batty]

A 1300 would be lower with adaptability ride height
At 61, the 1150 …it’s getting a bit too unwieldy, especially today in 31c at Touratech Germany
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Have you tried the 1300gs Johnny? .. what do you think?
I'm sorting out a test ride when my carpel tunnel Ops heal up

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Have you tried the 1300gs Johnny? .. what do you think?
I'm sorting out a test ride when my carpel tunnel Ops heal up

No
Not as yet Charlie
Still liking the 1150 GSA

 

[Udders]

SO... a question..
if you'd had an 1150 Adv in the past (for say 20yrs) and found it a bit too cumbersome as you entered your 70's, but loved it all the same

And if hyperthetically you found that you may well have enough spare dosh when you downsize your house ... would you buy a 1300GS?

..asking for a friend ..

No

 

[Neil W]

The 1300's and to be honest all new bikes whatever the make are becoming more complex and more reliant on electronic components .

More and more modern cars are being scrapped due to electronic component failures and the inability of garages (including main dealers) to diagnose , trace and subsequently repair faults.

I have 40 plus year old bikes that have the minimum of electronics and I believe like older British bikes they will last another 40 years .

On my 4 year old r1200gsa lc the ecu failed in Europe (luckily covered by a warranty ) , the repair cost over £1000. Which is bad enough on a £10,000 bike but what happens when the same bike is 10 or more years old and it is a more significant portion of the total value of the bike .

I just cannot see many of the electronics laden bikes like the 1300's lasting for that kind of time and being financially viable to repair if there are issues

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

The 1300's and to be honest all new bikes whatever the make are becoming more complex and more reliant on electronic components .

More and more modern cars are being scrapped due to electronic component failures and the inability of garages (including main dealers) to diagnose , trace and subsequently repair faults.

I have 40 plus year old bikes that have the minimum of electronics and I believe like older British bikes they will last another 40 years .

On my 4 year old r1200gsa lc the ecu failed in Europe (luckily covered by a warranty ) , the repair cost over £1000. Which is bad enough on a £10,000 bike but what happens when the same bike is 10 or more years old and it is a more significant portion of the total value of the bike .

I just cannot see many of the electronics laden bikes like the 1300's lasting for that kind of time and being financially viable to repair if there are issues

Was just saying the same to my BMW mechanic yesterday afternoon as he replaced the crown wheel bearing in the rear drive & oil seal
Parts on 1100/1150 £100 and labour £60
Same repair/rebuild on hex head/TC 1200 - a specialist rebuild at £5-600 (or replace the whole rear drive unit if too far gone)
1200/1250/1300 WC ? …Bound to be more costly and complex