Fitzy
Registered user
Having just returned from the World of BMW tour of the Baltics I can honestly say that the 1200 is a real GS despite whatever the detractors on the main forum may think.
We covered 2500 miles of mixed roads including motorways, A roads, B road twisties and even dirt tracks and the GS just took it all in it's stride in much the same way as my previously owned 1100, 1150 and Adventure did on other European trips.
Fully laden with luggage we cruised all day at high speed and returned up to 240 miles per tank of fuel, so not much less than the larger tanked Adventure.
Also after 250+ miles per day,the bike was still comfortable, although my Touratech seat probably helped.
As far as the Baltics are concerned i'd recommend a visit soon as the people are very friendly and seem to be grasping their newly found independence with open arms.
Great trip, great people, great bike !!
We covered 2500 miles of mixed roads including motorways, A roads, B road twisties and even dirt tracks and the GS just took it all in it's stride in much the same way as my previously owned 1100, 1150 and Adventure did on other European trips.
Fully laden with luggage we cruised all day at high speed and returned up to 240 miles per tank of fuel, so not much less than the larger tanked Adventure.
Also after 250+ miles per day,the bike was still comfortable, although my Touratech seat probably helped.
As far as the Baltics are concerned i'd recommend a visit soon as the people are very friendly and seem to be grasping their newly found independence with open arms.
Great trip, great people, great bike !!
