What’s the standard seat height like?
First impressions ?
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I had the pleasure of taking one out for an hour or so . I liked it . I will have to have one . The seat height is tall but not as tall as my Tenere World Raid . Probably go for the sand colour that I test rode 
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I’m 5’ 6” and the seat height is fine. Seems lower than a 1200GS in the high position. Maybe the seat is slimmer.
I like that colour combination
I wasnt a fan initially and really wanted the “classic “ blue and white but the sand colour has grown on me much to the pain of my wallet
Didn’t try that.
I rode the Guildford Vines demo this afternoon (no enduro package) for 90 mins. Nice engine / sounds good. The brakes aren’t snatchy like my now deceased 1250GS. Handling fine with the 21in front. Found the suspension a bit firm but I’m a lightweight and no worse than on previous GS.
Bad points mainly the exposed riding position, I tour and found it uncomfortable over 60. Throttle response a little strange on/off throttle this could be just be me. Didn’t find 1st too tall but I do think the gearbox is poor ( similar to my other GS why can’t they get this right ?!).
Overall nice but I don’t think it’s for me.
Bad points mainly the exposed riding position, I tour and found it uncomfortable over 60. Throttle response a little strange on/off throttle this could be just be me. Didn’t find 1st too tall but I do think the gearbox is poor ( similar to my other GS why can’t they get this right ?!).
Overall nice but I don’t think it’s for me.
SimonR
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It looks stunning and I'm tempted ... but can't seem to get past the fact the engine front has zero protection from crud ... I wonder if there will be some sort of 1/2 mudguard to offer a degree of protection from the elements ?
Having covered nearly 1000 miles in the last 6 days I can say for me it’s very comfortable and the enduro fairing provides good wind protection . We’ve had two sessions of very heavy rain and the R12 looks no worse than either the Stelvio or R1250GSA both which have full front mudguards
Yeah sure I’m a soft southerner I’m afraid. Bigger screen might help but I feel I need to move in a different direction. Important to take a test ride, although the engine is a classic boxer the overall experience is quite different to a later model GS/GSA. Great bike though however you find it ! They nailed the exhaust note personally wouldn’t bother replacing the end can.
You were preoccupied the first time so it would make sense, what harm would it do ? My other issue being 5’ 6” the seat is a little high. Can get away with it solo but makes two up riding a little difficult. Close to 60 Im going to look at ‘middleweights’ including the Duke V2S multi and the Tiger.
FWIW my favourite GS was my 2010 twin cam with ohlins and an akro end can. Wish is kept it you live and learn !
FWIW my favourite GS was my 2010 twin cam with ohlins and an akro end can. Wish is kept it you live and learn !
Thanks for the suggestion but I’m not too keen on the cost and looks. Time to try something else. Maybe a R12 G/S in a couple of years as a second bike…perfect for those sunny Sunday afternoon rides !
Sat on a non Enduro bike at Cùntswold BMW today . Did look good in the white/red.
The previous black one I sat on in Brittany must have had a low seat or been lowered as this was much taller and a nice height for me without being too tippy toe .
But £16k FFS with a few extras like SOS , headlight pro etc ??
Lovely bike and the only current BMW I’d actually want but I just wouldn’t use it , living on a rock.
I’d need to kit it out for touring like others have done but then I think it spoils the look and if I wanted a new bike to tour on I’d probably get a new CF Moto 1000 MTX for £7k less but complete with numerous extras such as cruise and heated grips/seat etc .
As an aside me and @Stevie4scoops met @beemerboy9 .
The bugger heard us talking to the latte lad salesman and came over announcing he knew who I was 
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Nice to meet you John
The previous black one I sat on in Brittany must have had a low seat or been lowered as this was much taller and a nice height for me without being too tippy toe .
But £16k FFS with a few extras like SOS , headlight pro etc ??
Lovely bike and the only current BMW I’d actually want but I just wouldn’t use it , living on a rock.
I’d need to kit it out for touring like others have done but then I think it spoils the look and if I wanted a new bike to tour on I’d probably get a new CF Moto 1000 MTX for £7k less but complete with numerous extras such as cruise and heated grips/seat etc .
As an aside me and @Stevie4scoops met @beemerboy9 .
The bugger heard us talking to the
.Nice to meet you John
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