2014 LC GSA review

[Deleted account 251212001]

The GSA is quite a lot different to the GS and at same time a lot is the same. I loved my GS it was a great bike and at the same time I'm sure the GSA will please me just the same. The main thing for me to get used to is the weight when it's full of fuel

Terry

Terry
How does the riding position/comfort differ between the two. Legs, bars, pegs position & seat comfort? Are the handlebars wider?

 

[Paul S]

Had a go on the new GSA today and definitely a very good bike

At 6' 3" the ht of the bike is not a problem for me although even on the high seat setting it was more cramped than my standard GS LC with Touratech high seat and Wunderlich low foot rests.

Screen was good but not as good as the MRA X-creen on my bike.

Seat not very comfy - too squidgy.

Power delivery is smoother/more refined due to bigger crank I guess and certainly does not pick up revs as quick as my bike. Feels more like the old Hex head in that respect.

Strangely there appeared to be some vibes coming through the pegs which I do not get on my bike (Wunderlick pegs on mine do not have rubber inserts either).

Suspension definitely more soggy compared with mine and handling no where near as flickable but still a fine handling bike never the less.

Still do not like the looks of the bike just does not look right some how.

Overall I would say it is a better bike for riding in a more relaxed manner and therefore a better tourer but still prefer my bike overall with it's more precise handling and get up and go

 

[jtb]

Had a go on the new GSA today and definitely a very good bike

At 6' 3" the ht of the bike is not a problem for me although even on the high seat setting it was more cramped than my standard GS LC with Touratech high seat and Wunderlich low foot rests.

Screen was good but not as good as the MRA X-creen on my bike.

Seat not very comfy - too squidgy.

Power delivery is smoother/more refined due to bigger crank I guess and certainly does not pick up revs as quick as my bike. Feels more like the old Hex head in that respect.

Strangely there appeared to be some vibes coming through the pegs which I do not get on my bike (Wunderlick pegs on mine do not have rubber inserts either).

Suspension definitely more soggy compared with mine and handling no where near as flickable but still a fine handling bike never the less.

Still do not like the looks of the bike just does not look right some how.

Overall I would say it is a better bike for riding in a more relaxed manner and therefore a better tourer but still prefer my bike overall with it's more precise handling and get up and go

What's your current bike?

 

[Georgeeboi]

He said the current lc G's

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[telbenj]

Terry
How does the riding position/comfort differ between the two. Legs, bars, pegs position & seat comfort? Are the handlebars wider?

Hi the bars and seating position feels just the same as the 2013 gs did the bars are exactly the same the seat I think is better on the GS but it's early days yet as the GSA seat will soften up a bit more with use.
Basically it feels identical to the GS
Definitely heavier though but handles brilliantly just the same
I'm glad I've changed to the GSA and loving it

Terry

 

[Deleted account 251212001]

Hi the bars and seating position feels just the same as the 2013 gs did the bars are exactly the same the seat I think is better on the GS but it's early days yet as the GSA seat will soften up a bit more with use.
Basically it feels identical to the GS
Definitely heavier though but handles brilliantly just the same
I'm glad I've changed to the GSA and loving it

Terry

Thanks Terry, i somehow preferred the riding position on my old 1200 gsa compared to the gs wc which is why i asked, felt like the bars were higher and wider even though ive put some 15mm risers on this one. Early days though so might just take a bit more time to adjust the bike.

Congrats on the new gsa they look stunning.