anyone else still missing the power ???

[minkyhead]

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I sold my 1150GS and Blackbird to buy the 1200 and although there are aspects of the Blackbird that I miss badly (the effortless power, smoothness at any revs and the lower-body weather protection) the 1200GS is a better bike for the riding that I do most of the time.

i think thats a yes
the gs is the swiss army bike they say it is theres just that top end rush missing
which is probly the sensible option for your licence
but motorcycles
are not sensible are they ???
any way cant help it there are certain roads ..more than a few which have been sent down from heaven for a very fast bike i cant be the only one that admits that when you come accross them you wish that you had that " oh for fxxks sake thats scary " type acceleration
..like when they press the button on the starship enterprise and all the stars go blurrey .. hey ho something to talk about anyway ...cheers

 

[Deleted account 211025001]

In 25 years of riding bikes it's the most powerful bike I have ever owned (including my race bikes) so, in answer to the question, no I do not miss the power

andres

 

[Aurelius]

this is my third gs and 80% of the time its just great but it is frustrating when you want to get a real move on
on point and squirt back roads its as good as anything but when you have one of those long swooping fast roads it just hasnt got enough go
on the other hand it may be saving my licence
am i the only one that misses the extra power i was riding blackbirds before the gs and that fantastic pull from 90 to 140 is still dear to my heart
just going to have to live with it /without it for now
just come back from a week in scotland which has underlined for me that im still missing the rush ....it really is pretty weedy from 90 upwards

Nope, you're not the only one. During my three years of GS ownership, I also kept telling myself all the excuses people here cite about the "benefits" of having a wheezebag motor, but one test ride on a K1200S, and the truth could no longer be denied. I sold the GS the following week and never looked back.

 

[sproggy]

I sold the GS the following week and never looked back.

So why are you still here? Looking back because there isn't a decent forum for the K bikes

The K1200S left me pretty unimpressed, but the K1200R Wow, what a rush. I can honestly say that's the most exhilarating bike I've ever ridden - I even put a deposit down on one (in preference to the GS) until I borrowed it for a full day of 'real life' riding. Real life for me involves commuting into London with my other half on the back 5 days a week and it seen became painfully (literally) clear that (a) it wasn't a town bike and (b) it wasn't a pillion bike. So, GS it was, but if my commuting situation changes that would be the bike from the BM range that I'd change to like a shot. The peformance of a Blackbird on steroids (it's lower-geared than the K1200S too) with dollops more torque but no fairing so max speed is limited by neck muscles. And it'll be even better if they ever finish it (smoother transmission and better low-end fuelling.....bit like the GS, actually, but worse ).

 

[ALEXG]

Had an Aprilia RSVR Factory and 1200GS . After 10 months of dual ownership I sold the RSVR because it became redundant . Away from a track the GS was the better and faster real world tool. Do I miss the power ? No not really - far more joy in riding the wheels off the GS than trying to approach the RSVR's limits . Would I like an extra 15-20 bhp from the GS ? You bet I would - but only if the midrange stays as fat and well positioned in the rev range as it is. I've seen the snorkels , cams , airboxes and techlusion stuff in the Wunderlich catologue . Has anyone in the UK gone down this route and if they have where did it lead in terms of power and flexibility ?

 

[Aurelius]

So why are you still here?

Because it gives me a great feeling to look down on those who still own GS's.

The K1200S left me pretty unimpressed, but the K1200R Wow, what a rush.

Personally, I can't see the sense in building a bike capable of 160+ speeds, but which is for all practical purposes limited to 80 mph. The K1200R isn't exactly the prettiest pig in the litter either.

Real life for me involves commuting into London with my other half on the back 5 days a week and it seen became painfully (literally) clear that (a) it wasn't a town bike and (b) it wasn't a pillion bike.

I had the same conversation with Nadeem when I was in Britain, and he disagrees. He rode the K1200S for a day and thinks its every bit as practical as his 1200GS. At any rate, my "real life" ride is a BMW 525i. I ride motorcycles purely for enjoyment, and by that measure the GS simply isn't in the same league as the K1200S.

 

[GSmonkey]

Well I've sold the GS for various reasons and went for a bit more power. Just ordered a GSX-R1000 - absolutely fantastic bike. Funnily enough a comfortable riding position 10x better than the ST. And the power - makes the 1200s fell like a moped

 

[Aurelius]

Well I've sold the GS for various reasons and went for a bit more power. Just ordered a GSX-R1000 - absolutely fantastic bike.

Strictly a chav bike, though. People of substance wouldn't be seen on one.

 

[fuddy]

The ease of accelerating from 70 to 130 was exactly the reason why I got rid of my sports bike in the first place.

I agree,sold my gsxr1000 k4 for gs1200.I maybe 50bhp down on power but i
have still got my licence. ( just )

 

[Captain Pugwash]

Scares me very easily, so might trade in next year for something a bit more sensible, like a Tuono.

Or sell it now and buy my Tuono here !!

 

[GSmonkey]

I agree,sold my gsxr1000 k4 for gs1200.I maybe 50bhp down on power but i
have still got my licence. ( just )

.....try 80bhp down from the K6!!!!

Its a bit of a chav bike, but I'm not really bothered about the image.......if I was I'd have never swung my leg over a GS!!!!

It'll be nice to have the power again for those rapid overtakes. Bit worried about my licence, but that's down to my self control.

 

[sproggy]

I had the same conversation with Nadeem when I was in Britain, and he disagrees. He rode the K1200S for a day and thinks its every bit as practical as his 1200GS. At any rate, my "real life" ride is a BMW 525i. I ride motorcycles purely for enjoyment, and by that measure the GS simply isn't in the same league as the K1200S.

We're talking about different bikes - the K1200R and S are different in the seating arrangement, riding position and gearing. I haven't tried commuting on an S. And I don't know whether Nadeem commutes two-up anyway?

My bike is my main form of transport and gets used every day. I have a car but it gets used once, maybe twice in a typical week. If the bike was just for enjoyment I probably wouldn't have the GS either - our requirements are obviously very different.

 

[NorthernBoy]

any way cant help it there are certain roads ..more than a few which have been sent down from heaven for a very fast bike i cant be the only one that admits that when you come accross them you wish that you had that " oh for fxxks sake thats scary " type acceleration

There were even roads like that on my Fireblade. On my GS, it happens a lot. The feeling of urge at 120mph that you get on a big bore bike is very addictive. I would happily pay up for 20% more power and torque. It is certainly the case that 1200 twin can put out much more than our bike does, without any significant compromise anywhere else but on price.

I paid £87/bhp on my car (M3), £91/bhp on the bike. This does seem a bit strange.

 

[sproggy]

It is certainly the case that 1200 twin can put out much more than our bike does, without any significant compromise anywhere else but on price.

Without compromise? From what I've read, people who've ridden the R1200S might disagree with that.

I paid £87/bhp on my car (M3), £91/bhp on the bike. This does seem a bit strange.

Oh, come on - you might as well compare £/bhp with your lawnmower for all the relevance it has! You're talking as if buying a bike is like buying apples - you may buy apples by the kilo but you don't buy cars or bikes by the bhp.

 

[LMA]

this is my third gs and 80% of the time its just great but it is frustrating when you want to get a real move on
on point and squirt back roads its as good as anything but when you have one of those long swooping fast roads it just hasnt got enough go
on the other hand it may be saving my licence
am i the only one that misses the extra power i was riding blackbirds before the gs and that fantastic pull from 90 to 140 is still dear to my heart
just going to have to live with it /without it for now
just come back from a week in scotland which has underlined for me that im still missing the rush ....it really is pretty weedy from 90 upwards

Felt the same as you and found the "90%" cure (For me)

I had no alternative, like bike no 2 the tax system in DK is Price for a new R1200GS is 21.500£ + extras. Dream bike no 2 could be BMW K1200S but price would be 25.500£

The Cure!

AC Schnitzer complete “Racing” exhaust (incl. Performance Headers - no cat.)
KN filter
Power Intake duct (Wunderlich)
Techlusion PerformanceController (Wunderlich)

Sorry, no dyno, you have to take ( or not) my word for it, it feels a lot faster, it pulls like a train and it’s really, really hard to keep the front wheel down in 1 and 2 gear.

The down side of it: It feels a little “rough” to drive! And of course the 1.000£ spent

 

[North]

I love my 1200, but I still miss the mind and body numbing feeling of rocket like acceleration.

If I kept the Bike, I would be dead by now. But I still dearly miss my Ruckus.

 

[(RIP) Shenzi]

No you are not but how long will it be before people are sent down for such speeds? Maybe it is happening already, they are talking about it here in France.
Room 101 has the only sensible answer....a track bike.

 

[minkyhead]

Get the new Boxer S 122hp

Paul

no comfort no pillion

my problem is i need a good two up bike and the gs fits the bill really well
i already have a drz for off roading and havnt got the money or room for a third bike
i dont do holidays without the bike so it has to do the two up thing really well
if i was setting off for a weeks touring the gs would be wheeled out every time ..was looking closely at the new tiger but looks like you will have to marry a garden gnome to go two up ..not a bad idea ??
like gs monkey i worry post warranty having already have one fail and have to be replaced on safty issues ..not going in to that again ...
i got the ist gs before charlie and you un made the film so theyve taken the novelty value away as well
in short i need abike that will scratch ,tour two up, off road, whellie off the trottle at 120mph ,with arevolving number plate and give me sex on demand
fj 1300 may fit the bill ish ...
dam ..ill just win the lottery problem solved
shenanigans below
http://www.putfile.com/minkyhead

im confconfusedded ????

 

[GSpot 1200]

I feel like throwing in, a short reply

I traded in my K 1200 r last week for a R 1200 GSA, and I havent looked back once.
My KR was totally tricked out, Evoluzione filters, PVM forged wheels, metzler RaceTec K2, and all the carbon
made for the bike, it was a fantastic ride, but so is the hayabusa and the new Kawasaki 1400....
But for me, motorcycling is about having fun, and I get tons of fun, on my R 1200 GSA, I can use it everyvhere, in every weather conditions, and it takes me and my girlfriend to places, we would not be able to go on the KR, and with much better comfort and and riding pleasure.
I still keep up with the guys in the club, when it comes to cornering , and passes them when we do long distance touring, hence the bigger tank and better comfort.
For my sake , they can keep all the (racetrack useable)HorsePower, and the " japanese" feeling, I wont swap my
adventure, and my boxer engine for anything else.
The GS is BMW´s most sold bike, and now I understand why !!!!!
Thank you
Jan From Denmark

 

[Joyseeker]

agreed

Strictly a chav bike, though. People of substance wouldn't be seen on one.