But it’s still fugly, expensively fugly
3500 Mile Review of R1300GSA ASA
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agree new price is a bit daft tbh but I guess its only money, I didn't buy my gs new, went in with intention to order new and after a bit of discussion they wheeled their ex demo out, 'how's about this one', it was late on a Saturday, 4k saving on new to be had on a 4 month old bike ....fuck it g'wan then. Bike was a bit rushed out to market at first with a clunky box but it's good now, a 6k mile service and a few software updates seem to have made a big difference. Dealer support has been top notch but it has needed to be, cant see me changing bike for another couple of years as it stands.
Dont really fancy an asa and mixed reviews but would have to try it.
They all (pretty much) do the same thing, vstrom sounds like a fun bike and a lot of bang for buck
Love my ASA GSA . Mine was no where near £26000 . Think I paid £19000 for my previous 1250 GSA . I find the box pretty good and have not done 3500 miles yet on mine . I have had GSA’s since the 1150 in 2002 and none have been beautiful bikes . They have a functionality about them . Sat on my 1300 it looks from the seat much like the 1250 . Rides better . Turns faster sounds great . Looks like I have stopped working and am looking forward to putting miles on it as the weather gets better and the salt goes . Everyone has an opinion . What counts is your own . Love my New GSA
Glad that you are in love with yours Rob, that’s all that matters.
It’s not your fault!
It’s not your fault!
He seemed to not understand the P parking mode on the video and kept complaining about how complicated it was to take it off.!
All you have to do is put it in neutral (by holding the M\D button or hold the gear lever down) whilst holding the brake on. Do that before switching the ignition off or do it after switching the ignition on again.
It's also a good security feature to prevent anyone wheeling the bike away easily. No clutch lever so the bike is locked in gear by default when stopped.
All you have to do is put it in neutral (by holding the M\D button or hold the gear lever down) whilst holding the brake on. Do that before switching the ignition off or do it after switching the ignition on again.
It's also a good security feature to prevent anyone wheeling the bike away easily. No clutch lever so the bike is locked in gear by default when stopped.
I'm also riding a new ASA (GS, not GSA), and it improves with time as you get used to it. I've also found riding in the Semi-Manual mode incredibly smooth. I'm really pleased with my decision to go ASA.
This is a pretty damning review of the ASA on the GSA from someone who's bought one. Let's hope BMW sort the issues with a software update.
I changed my 1 year old 1300gs for a 1300gs ASA 2 weeks ago
I’m also having trouble with it when it’s in D mode bike jaults every time when changing in any mode rain /road /dynamic
But when it’s in manual mode it’s spot on
Ok you have to change gear via foot lever when going up the box but it changes down faultless even with full akrapovic system fitted
I’m using manual mode all the time
I’m also having trouble with it when it’s in D mode bike jaults every time when changing in any mode rain /road /dynamic
But when it’s in manual mode it’s spot on
Ok you have to change gear via foot lever when going up the box but it changes down faultless even with full akrapovic system fitted
I’m using manual mode all the time
Bit confused to understand what you are saying. You say it jolts when changing up in D mode but then say you have to change via foot lever when going up.
Try and use it in D mode and if it hasn't changed gear when you would have like to just do it via the lever and then let it go back to D. They are supposed to learn??.
Mine does jerk on higher rev \speed up changes if you have been giving it some gas. I've found you have to try and work with it, as an example if its going up the gears in D and you get to say 50 mph in 4th and still on an open throttle it doesn't change up early enough sometimes. So I just either change up manually or ease the throttle and it will change up to 5th and then 6th as you are now cruising at about 60.
It's not perfect but it gives you the choice of just overriding D, if it hasn't changed to suit you just change with the lever. I find I just ride mostly in D mode. Great in traffic and when queuing, don't have to think about what gear you are in, just ride and let it sort it out.
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That’s not great, is it ?
So you’re basically riding a bike with a quick shifter but it won’t stall when you come to a halt.Seems like much more development is required by BMW.Luckily they seem to have no end of test riders who are happy to pay rather than be paid to do this for them . Game changer
Frankly all the reviews are subjective. The one above indeed is quite critical but I personally believe it’s all down to personal preference.
So the ASA might seem clunky in its shifting but in same breath he says the manual is superb. I found the manual great and wasn’t a big fan of the auto shifter either but I did like not having the gear lever. Agree it shifts too quickly as do many car automatics. I did not try the Dynamoc mode but will once mine arrives.
That’s my opinion.
Did not notice changing in the bends. Would not be happy with that either bit generally compared to my 1250 the change and gears were smooth with a lot of possibilities.
Does it learn as it goes? I sincerely have my doubts. I am happy I have it but only time and mileage will tell
Keep you posted. .
So the ASA might seem clunky in its shifting but in same breath he says the manual is superb. I found the manual great and wasn’t a big fan of the auto shifter either but I did like not having the gear lever. Agree it shifts too quickly as do many car automatics. I did not try the Dynamoc mode but will once mine arrives.
That’s my opinion.
Did not notice changing in the bends. Would not be happy with that either bit generally compared to my 1250 the change and gears were smooth with a lot of possibilities.
Does it learn as it goes? I sincerely have my doubts. I am happy I have it but only time and mileage will tell
Keep you posted. .
I tried the ASA last week and for me it’s a no. It’s beneficial in slow speed heavy traffic when the shifts are quite smooth and you don’t need to feather the clutch or find neutral. When pressing on to any degree the shifts are not very smooth.
It adds weight and cost and is something else to potentially go wrong.
It adds weight and cost and is something else to potentially go wrong.
I just can’t get my head around an auto bike .
Hate scooters , whilst I can still connect the action of clutch and foot I will , once I can’t I will give up riding. Sorry but auto bike is for me No No , it’s just one thing too many and not needed.
Hate scooters , whilst I can still connect the action of clutch and foot I will , once I can’t I will give up riding. Sorry but auto bike is for me No No , it’s just one thing too many and not needed.
I brought a DCT AT of a guy with one arm it suited him and gave him his freedom.
I rest my case m’lud
That’s a typical narrow minded British view .
So if you had an accident tomorrow and lost movement in your left hand but the DVLA let you keep your licence if you road a clutch less bike , you’d rather pack it all in instead of riding a bike that let you continue enjoying life on two wheels ?
Have you one arm ? It’s just not for me , not the one arm but the lack of input .
Yes I would stop , as for me , my reason for riding has stopped. I ride for the thrill, not the action . Not narrow minded just my view .
A friend had a bad accident , paraplegic, he hates driving now but had to with all the additional aides. Like he said , it’s A to B now not like the RS that took him , and he misses that .
Fair enough .
We’re all different. Some of us enjoy being out in the fresh air, taking in the scenery.Others enjoy riding from A to B as fast as possible.Must be a Ducati thing .
