rdover
Registered user
Went to Motorrad Central's 12 GS SE launch an played on all the toys without any intention of trading my 06 GSA
K1300 GT - lovely and fast - lots of toys, loved the ESA and really loved the cruise control but would not be any faster in the real world on my GSA - ruled out
1200RT - nice. really nice but lacking in character. also ruled out
Spec'd up my ideal GSA and would cost WAAAAY to much to change then was offered their demonstrator at £2500 off list with ALL the toys. Went for a test ride to see if a fresh (1300 miles) GSA is any better ....
Is faster than my GSA which has full sports system and Techlusion/K&N.
Traction control works - on sports mode it only came in at the very limit
ESA - nice! comfort is like my bike is now (worn shocks obviously), Normal is nice and taut and sports is, well sporty.
On board computer - what I would have had on mine had I not bought used - nice.
Weekend deal was buy a new one and get free panniers and racks so I get the racks but not the panniers.
Guess what? I'm picking it up on Saturday. With a cost price BOS full system and new tyres.
Spent 4 hours removing all my shit from the old one and it will all fit on the new one - result!
One question remains: Should I refit Civil's BIG panniers or buy a set of BMW's and have an easy scooter mode option?
K1300 GT - lovely and fast - lots of toys, loved the ESA and really loved the cruise control but would not be any faster in the real world on my GSA - ruled out
1200RT - nice. really nice but lacking in character. also ruled out
Spec'd up my ideal GSA and would cost WAAAAY to much to change then was offered their demonstrator at £2500 off list with ALL the toys. Went for a test ride to see if a fresh (1300 miles) GSA is any better ....
Is faster than my GSA which has full sports system and Techlusion/K&N.
Traction control works - on sports mode it only came in at the very limit
ESA - nice! comfort is like my bike is now (worn shocks obviously), Normal is nice and taut and sports is, well sporty.
On board computer - what I would have had on mine had I not bought used - nice.
Weekend deal was buy a new one and get free panniers and racks so I get the racks but not the panniers.
Guess what? I'm picking it up on Saturday. With a cost price BOS full system and new tyres.
Spent 4 hours removing all my shit from the old one and it will all fit on the new one - result!
One question remains: Should I refit Civil's BIG panniers or buy a set of BMW's and have an easy scooter mode option?
