Anyone test-ridden the new 1250 GS yet ?
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Even if the GSA had 200bhp and 189 mph top speed.... how would you stop all that weight?
Be careful what you wish for
Ask boxerlust, he will surely have already done that.........
Nah mate.....that's called a MULTISTRADA!
A GS? Sports bike? You do say "To me" and why shouldn't you be entitled to your own opinion....even if you stand alone
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Even if the GSA had 200bhp and 189 mph top speed.... how would you stop all that weight?
Be careful what you wish for
To right!
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I agree with all of the above, however having had two boxer twins in the last three years, I kind of fancy a 1290 experience. My only gripe is insurance premium cost and now you mention stability thing. When does that become apparent, at what speed as wife and I do two up day trips etc, and I will certainly have them metal things attached to the sides/top...
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Went on a tour with a mate who has one this year. He says it started getting scary between 70 and 80mph no-matter where the suspension was at and wouldn't push it past that. Not so much of an issue with their little curvy sport panniers but it sure as heck was with the larger ones. Comfort was also poor Heat coming up from the top of the engine was an issue and he had to add a small air cushion to the seat and something resembling half a skinned bear chucked over the top (LoL) which given the fact it was meant to be a sport-tourer/adventure bike, is pretty pi** poor. On short (sub 100 mile) jaunts it was epic...fast, aggressive and licence busting territory...mpg not great either. As a two up tourer, seriously, the GS or GSA are a far better proposition.
I watched with interest another other guy's you tube vid recently about his 1290 superduke GT. Chopping it in after just a year of ownership as he's fed up with the vibes, low speed issues through town (tall geared, vibey and snatchy at low revs...partially the Euro4 on/off fuelling issue many KTMs appear to suffer with) and he's gone through a few tail light clusters as the mounts keep cracking with the vibes. It appears that they are perhaps not the all-rounder that they were meant to be. The sort of bike you'd love to ride (who wouldn't?) but everyday ownership doesn't seem as attractive, at least not in the UK.
Apart from the TFT you are on the ball. Found the TFT occasionally when the sun was behind me the display was invisible. The engine is also quieter, which means that I will consider the RT when it comes out with a new body work.Also less gear changes.
Incidentally the standard GS is now £2000 more than my was two years ago. So I am out, unless they will bring out an 1250S
Apart from the TFT you are on the ball. Found the TFT occasionally when the sun was behind me the display was invisible. The engine is also quieter, which means that I will consider the RT when it comes out with a new body work.Also less gear changes.
Incidentally the standard GS is now £2000 more than my was two years ago. So I am out, unless they will bring out an 1250S
Rt already in showrooms, new “belly pan” trim a slightly revised lcd display apart from that, there isn’t much different
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Warlord it does not need to have 200 hp but you are right about the weight.
Perfect would be a S1000XR with driveshaft,more TORQUE,TL and boxer that protect rider & bike in case of a accident !
Like I said I have had not the chance to ride the new 1250 yet and maybe it is already this bike with more TORQUE than 1290 KTM and 1260 Duc already...but a GS with 17" front,220 kg wet,150hp 9000 rpm / 143 nm 6000 rpm would be all to wish for
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But as it is I rather have a 1250 GS over a S1000XR,1290 SD-GT or 1260MS !
Superior TORQUE & power up to 8000rpm,load separating TL suspension,driveshaft,boxer,top loading boxes...the other stuff like another 1000 rpm more on top for another 10-15 hp,17" f-w and 50 lbs less would be icing on the cake... as the current 1200 is already the best sportbike for the ROAD ! Especially if it gets twisty and bumpy...
Perfect would be a S1000XR with driveshaft,more TORQUE,TL and boxer that protect rider & bike in case of a accident !
Like I said I have had not the chance to ride the new 1250 yet and maybe it is already this bike with more TORQUE than 1290 KTM and 1260 Duc already...but a GS with 17" front,220 kg wet,150hp 9000 rpm / 143 nm 6000 rpm would be all to wish for
R1250XR
But as it is I rather have a 1250 GS over a S1000XR,1290 SD-GT or 1260MS !
Superior TORQUE & power up to 8000rpm,load separating TL suspension,driveshaft,boxer,top loading boxes...the other stuff like another 1000 rpm more on top for another 10-15 hp,17" f-w and 50 lbs less would be icing on the cake...
as the current 1200 is already the best sportbike for the ROAD ! Especially if it gets twisty and bumpy...
He’s already made it obvious he’s a complete fruit loop.
The postings are obviously done at medication time when the nurses are looking after the other inmates.
Somebody should tell this bloke that it's not a sports bike...he had me fooled!
The Mountain - Cadwell Park. BMW Track day 3 months ago
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My 1290 has been stable at 135 mph 2 up with panniers. It does help getting the spring pre load set right for your weight prior to making other pre load changes. This is a dealer job. 5mm extra pre load worked great for me.
I’ve just done a 3,600 mile tour with a mate on his GS, fuel consumption was pretty similar on both bikes over the trip though the GS was very slightly economical.
The GS is more comfortable on one up or two up but less exciting. My GS owning mate misses the rush of his old 1290.
I hope the next generation, is bound to be an update version with a new bodywork in the next 2/3 years.
Zoltan I is probably save to say that the 1250 is the GS for the next 3 years and in 2023 BMW shows the all new generation of boxers for their 100th anniversary;E-5 quiet and cleaner than a fart like the in 1993 all new R1100 boxers were 
but probably lighter than the current ones because incorporation of more CF parts (maybe even frame).
Just remember when the aircooled 1200 got new bodywork in 2008...In 2010 the new upgraded TC engine and the all new LC came in 2013.In 2023 the current line is 10 years old,time for a all new generation...Who knows if the EU bankster union survives and comes out with even more ridiculous emission regulations the cc goes up to 1300 or 1400 cc to give us at least the current hp/nm numbers because I can't see a 600 cc GS with turbo like cars had to go to comply with the idiots in Brussels...
but probably lighter than the current ones because incorporation of more CF parts (maybe even frame).Just remember when the aircooled 1200 got new bodywork in 2008...In 2010 the new upgraded TC engine and the all new LC came in 2013.In 2023 the current line is 10 years old,time for a all new generation...Who knows if the EU bankster union survives and comes out with even more ridiculous emission regulations the cc goes up to 1300 or 1400 cc to give us at least the current hp/nm numbers because I can't see a 600 cc GS with turbo like cars had to go to comply with the idiots in Brussels...
Not the best pics.
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Have come across these last night on BMW website. They are HP parts and due to be available to order from around January.
Now that will make exclusive look the tits.
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Have come across these last night on BMW website. They are HP parts and due to be available to order from around January.
Now that will make exclusive look the tits.
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Love it
Akra looks good. Just needs the silver blades blacked out, the cylinder covers painted black, and remove the rear hangers, then job done.
Agree, but leave hangers where they are as he might be carrying pillion.
By the way there is a law for which you could get done for.
If your motorcycle provides a seat for a pillion it must have pillion pegs and vice versa.
For black bits......See my post above......
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Akra looks good. Just needs the silver blades blacked out, the cylinder covers painted black, and remove the rear hangers, then job done.
Was a rush job as lost the light , the next as you say , hangers off , centre stand off , cowls painted , then black covers on the heads.
Just need more time in the garage
