Anyone else noticed...

[Mav]

... that all the engine comparison shots that are supposed to illustrate how much smaller the new engine is, compare the WC with an 1150 engine???

EG:

Taken from here: http://canadamotoguide.com/2013/01/28/launch-bmw-r1200gs/

And:

Taken from here: http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/features/122_1301_2013_bmw_r1200gs/

WTF??

 

[ihandyman247]

They made it a bit smaller to accommodate the shorter riders

 

[Bendy toy]

What about weight? Smaller could just mean more efficient use of space.Not to mention all the extra pipework and rads.