Does anyone have a list of exactly what is new on the 2010 model?
I know about the engine, the exhaust flap and the screen adjusters.....
I know about the engine, the exhaust flap and the screen adjusters.....
2010 GSA
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Ask your local BuMW dealer?
Strangely enough I did that. They don't really know apart from the engine!
Apparently BMW didn't give an extensive list!
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I was in a BMW dealer Saturday looking at the 2010 GSA....
...the differences are obviously split between being compared to a pre 08 GSA and a post 08 GSA.
The differences that I can see, as compared to my 06 GSA are...
..the obvious engine change, different head protectors, oil filled from the other side, the 'ported' exhaust, ESA, which mine hasn't got and wasn't available, black coating to cylinder heads, different rear light assembly, small indicators, different head stock/ bar assembly, shorter beak, 'vented' panniers.....and that is about it.
..compared to a post 08 GSA, that would only read as the engine, exhaust, and black head coating, oil filler on other side, and head protectors (mostly engine again really)....so very little.
The dealer did say that about £1,800 of the increase was down to exchange rate and increased costs due to the 'economic situation'.
I was left feeling that near £15,000, if you go for all the packages and the panniers, which most surely do, was a lot of money for something not too different to mine?
.....but my impending test ride may convince me otherwise!
...the differences are obviously split between being compared to a pre 08 GSA and a post 08 GSA.
The differences that I can see, as compared to my 06 GSA are...
..the obvious engine change, different head protectors, oil filled from the other side, the 'ported' exhaust, ESA, which mine hasn't got and wasn't available, black coating to cylinder heads, different rear light assembly, small indicators, different head stock/ bar assembly, shorter beak, 'vented' panniers.....and that is about it.
..compared to a post 08 GSA, that would only read as the engine, exhaust, and black head coating, oil filler on other side, and head protectors (mostly engine again really)....so very little.
The dealer did say that about £1,800 of the increase was down to exchange rate and increased costs due to the 'economic situation'.
I was left feeling that near £15,000, if you go for all the packages and the panniers, which most surely do, was a lot of money for something not too different to mine?
.....but my impending test ride may convince me otherwise!
I was in a BMW dealer Saturday looking at the 2010 GSA....
...the differences are obviously split between being compared to a pre 08 GSA and a post 08 GSA.
The differences that I can see, as compared to my 06 GSA are...
..the obvious engine change, different head protectors, oil filled from the other side, the 'ported' exhaust, ESA, which mine hasn't got and wasn't available, black coating to cylinder heads, different rear light assembly, small indicators, different head stock/ bar assembly, shorter beak, 'vented' panniers.....and that is about it.
..compared to a post 08 GSA, that would only read as the engine, exhaust, and black head coating, oil filler on other side, and head protectors (mostly engine again really)....so very little.
The dealer did say that about £1,800 of the increase was down to exchange rate and increased costs due to the 'economic situation'.
I was left feeling that near £15,000, if you go for all the packages and the panniers, which most surely do, was a lot of money for something not too different to mine?
.....but my impending test ride may convince me otherwise!
Thanks. I only had a 500yd test ride and I was hooked
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Ed, does this mean you have cleared a space in the garage next to the RR for a new one?
What about the old one with all that authentic African dust on it, not getting rid of it? :-(
What about the old one with all that authentic African dust on it, not getting rid of it? :-(
Yes, the old one has gone now
. Even the missus has been giving me a hard time about it, unfaithful to the machine that carried you across Africa etc....Don't you give me a hard time about it as well, I'm feeling guilty enough as it is! 
PJ1200
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Get your cheque book ready thenI was in a BMW dealer Saturday looking at the 2010 GSA....
...the differences are obviously split between being compared to a pre 08 GSA and a post 08 GSA.
The differences that I can see, as compared to my 06 GSA are...
..the obvious engine change, different head protectors, oil filled from the other side, the 'ported' exhaust, ESA, which mine hasn't got and wasn't available, black coating to cylinder heads, different rear light assembly, small indicators, different head stock/ bar assembly, shorter beak, 'vented' panniers.....and that is about it.
..compared to a post 08 GSA, that would only read as the engine, exhaust, and black head coating, oil filler on other side, and head protectors (mostly engine again really)....so very little.
The dealer did say that about £1,800 of the increase was down to exchange rate and increased costs due to the 'economic situation'.
I was left feeling that near £15,000, if you go for all the packages and the panniers, which most surely do, was a lot of money for something not too different to mine?
.....but my impending test ride may convince me otherwise!
. had a test ride on friday and was very impressed. I've got an 06 GSA and the difference is huge in my opinion. The engine mods with the ESA make a huge difference to an 06. Picking the new bike up on the 7th. Can't wait 
Get your cheque book ready then
Oh dear...what have I done!?!?!?
snerkler
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No-one's mentioned one big difference, it now comes in smoke grey, or shine yellow
As already said the difference between the 06 model and 2010 model is huge. I was hugely disappointed in the 06 one, so much so I didn't buy one, but I was hugely impressed by the new one, and am picking mine up on the 1st
As already said the difference between the 06 model and 2010 model is huge. I was hugely disappointed in the 06 one, so much so I didn't buy one, but I was hugely impressed by the new one, and am picking mine up on the 1st
The seats on the silver one are now "the other way round"...i.e mainly black with grey sides and not grey with black sides. Will stop the tar spot stains on the seat.
No-one's mentioned one big difference, it now comes in smoke grey, or shine yellow
I saw the bikes at the Bike Show...and really wasn't impressed with either colour, but was especially disappointed in the grey.
However, it seemed to have grown on me the other day.....but say what you like....it's more like a smoke green if you ask me!!
The dealer reckons the yellow ones are selling well though, the better of the two colours apparently....though it wouldn't be my choice.
I saw the bikes at the Bike Show...and really wasn't impressed with either colour, but was especially disappointed in the grey.
However, it seemed to have grown on me the other day.....but say what you like....it's more like a smoke green if you ask me!!
The dealer reckons the yellow ones are selling well though, the better of the two colours apparently....though it wouldn't be my choice.
Not keen on the colour options?
Simply remove the beak and tank cover. Take them to your preferred spray shop. Have exactly the colour you want for around £100.
I got fed up with the boring Gray colour, so i had it sprayed BMW Alpine White.
Not keen on the colour options?
Simply remove the beak and tank cover. Take them to your preferred spray shop. Have exactly the colour you want for around £100.
I got fed up with the boring Gray colour, so i had it sprayed BMW Alpine White.
A man of taste obviously
Had mine painted White within weeks of getting it...........
Taken off the crud catcher and added Remus front pipes and an Akra can since that pic
A man of taste obviously
Had mine painted White within weeks of getting it...........
Taken off the crud catcher and added Remus front pipes and an Akra can since that pic
Lovely.....They do sooooooooo look good in white, dont they
snerkler
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I saw the bikes at the Bike Show...and really wasn't impressed with either colour, but was especially disappointed in the grey.
However, it seemed to have grown on me the other day.....but say what you like....it's more like a smoke green if you ask me!!
The dealer reckons the yellow ones are selling well though, the better of the two colours apparently....though it wouldn't be my choice.
from the pictures I preferred the yellow, but after seeing it in the flesh I didn't like it, the yellow was dull and reminded me of the yellow from the old AA vans, so I've gone for grey. I think it's more of a gunmetal than green
I have to say if I had the choice I'd probably go for white.
Had my test ride yesterday........
.....am currently crunching numbers, and looking into Px deals
.....am currently crunching numbers, and looking into Px deals
David Lee
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I popped down to Bahnstormer at the weekend and had a test ride too, it's certainly a brilliant all-rounder and you can feel the difference in engine and suspension when compared to my 07 GSA,
Liked the yellow colour as well,
Cost to change from my 07 model............thats the big question
Liked the yellow colour as well,
Cost to change from my 07 model............thats the big question
The cost new seems to have risen by about £3,000 from when I bought my 06 GSA from what I can remember...but mine hasn't got ESA, so that would account for part of the increase.
I will admit that I was offered £1,000 more for my trade in than I was last year when enquiring about a new GSA, before the new model came out. So I guess that softens the blow a little.
£3,000 increase in nearly four years...is that excessive?...not sure?...with the exchange rates, general cost of living etc, I guess you have to expect a fair price hike.
..would be interesting to compare it against other makes/models though.....I would guess probably a higher jump, but not by much?
The BMW brand as a whole seem very stable at the moment, with high demand and sales, and this will always give them a less urgent reason to haggle a deal.Cost to change is always the cruncher...that, and how much you actually want to change.
And the moment I am very much in the middle, as the trade in figures have been fair, and so it's now make your mind up time!
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