Bike Mag Bike of the Year

[needlongerlegs]

You guessed it GS

 

[telbenj]

couldnt agree more

You guessed it GS

To be honest im not surprised, its a great bike.

Terry

 

[GC6269]

Is that because of all the BMW advertising?
Or the crap gearbox?
Or the grinding shaft drive?
Or the pointless riding modes (learn to use the throttle)?
Or the fluffy throttle (only at 3krpm on the second Tuesday of alternate months)?
Or the killer tank slappers?
Or the overly long tank filler?
Or the spongy rear brake?

Or......is it because it is currently (whilst not perfect) one of the most proficient motorcycles available on the market today?





















It's the advertising isn't it?

 

[rattler]

Is that because of all the BMW advertising?
Or the crap gearbox?
Or the grinding shaft drive?
Or the pointless riding modes (learn to use the throttle)?
Or the fluffy throttle (only at 3krpm on the second Tuesday of alternate months)?
Or the killer tank slappers?
Or the overly long tank filler?
Or the spongy rear brake?

Or......is it because it is currently (whilst not perfect) one of the most proficient motorcycles available on the market today?





















It's the advertising isn't it?

So you bought one then

 

[John Armstrong]

Never bite the hand that feeds you

 

[GC6269]

So you bought one then

I did. But I didn't take the optional blind rose tinted spectacles that were offered.

So, hopefully, I can see it for what it is. A bloody good motorbike with one or two faults.

And, as with most other complex items you can buy, one or two may slip through quality procedures and turn out crap.

 

[batman1]

I did. But I didn't take the optional blind rose tinted spectacles that were offered.

So, hopefully, I can see it for what it is. A bloody good motorbike with one or two faults.

And, as with most other complex items you can buy, one or two may slip through quality procedures and turn out crap.

Sadly you can please some of the people some of the time but........awe never mind.

My bike is just ace!

 

[Engineer]

Is that because of all the BMW advertising?
Or the crap gearbox?
Or the grinding shaft drive?
Or the pointless riding modes (learn to use the throttle)?
Or the fluffy throttle (only at 3krpm on the second Tuesday of alternate months)?
Or the killer tank slappers?
Or the overly long tank filler?
Or the spongy rear brake?

Or......is it because it is currently (whilst not perfect) one of the most proficient motorcycles available on the market today?


It's the advertising isn't it?

I's because it is a great bike and the sales figures prove it - simples.

 

[Rusty]

+1 Mr Engineer .

 

[Engineer]

Maybe this has something to do with it:

According to the MCIA stats, for the last 5 months in a row the BMW 1200GS has been the best selling Adventure Bike and bike over 1000cc in the UK.

Triumph, Ducati, KTM etc haven't been top once.

 

[rattler]

Sadly you can please some of the people some of the time but........awe never mind.

My bike is just ace!

Best bike out there

 

[tanneman]

Following a certain Mr Matt Hull around Snetterton whilst he was on a GS WC I can tell you that it is was an eye opener. It was leaving black lines out of the corners. I own an Adventure and the only time it left a black mark out of a corner was when I enthusiastically opened the throttle at the apex only to find the bike going sideways grass tracker style. Stupidity is not a disability. The WC is a good bike that everybody can ride without it being intimidating and when pushing it feels safe and controllable, yet it can take you and the mistress in comfort to your favourite road in the Alps just like it does when you go to work on it in the rain. Just like the previous GS only much better. Good call and yes most probably because of the attention the press gave the bike.

 

[GC6269]

I hope my particular brand of sarcasm didn't get lost in my post......

I love the thing!

 

[Yellow Peril]

Maybe this has something to do with it:

According to the MCIA stats, for the last 5 months in a row the BMW 1200GS has been the best selling Adventure Bike and bike over 1000cc in the UK.

Triumph, Ducati, KTM etc haven't been top once.

But figures don't split GS WC from GSA and the most recent figures I saw it was pretty much a 52/48 split to the WC. So the figures don't actually prove ought and the fact the GSA with its deals are selling like hot cakes.,

 

[cusi]

Ever since Bike magazine dared to criticise the GS for its handling they have had their noses so far up BMs arse that they have lost all credibility.

 

[Steptoe]

Is that because of all the BMW advertising?
Or the crap gearbox?
Or the grinding shaft drive?
Or the pointless riding modes (learn to use the throttle)?
Or the fluffy throttle (only at 3krpm on the second Tuesday of alternate months)?
Or the killer tank slappers?
Or the overly long tank filler?
Or the spongy rear brake?

Or......is it because it is currently (whilst not perfect) one of the most proficient motorcycles available on the market today?



It's the advertising isn't it?

It's none of those.

It's simply the fact they haven't had to spend their own money on buying one and then have to live with the day to day beta testing.

 

[Nutty]

I'm not surprised!

 

[Beemerman59]

But figures don't split GS WC from GSA and the most recent figures I saw it was pretty much a 52/48 split to the WC. So the figures don't actually prove ought and the fact the GSA with its deals are selling like hot cakes.,

Don't let facts get in the way of a good yarn

 

[tanneman]

You cannot argue with a 33l fuel tank and go anywhere ability or is that looks. Hope the WC ADV will have a 36l fuel tank

 

[Yellow Peril]

Don't let facts get in the way of a good yarn

True enough