Fluffy
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2014 WC collected from Cannon BMW in Essex this morning at 08:01hrs, zero mileage and plenty of rain for the "Run In". Packed-off with a hot coffee/cheery smile from the lads there (thanks again Adam, top job as always (can't recommend highly enough to others)) and North I head...
I've been riding bikes for just under 30 years from schoolboy Motorcross through to Superbikes (BMW S100RR, 'Blades and such like) via Supermoto (Husqvarna Nuda 900R, etc) but this is my first Boxer GS (I've ridden plenty on the smaller-engined variants).
Personally I don't think that 100 miles IS too far to travel for good fish and chips, lunch on the Quayside at Wells-next-the-Sea, North Norfolk.
Thereafter, a meandering route back through Suffolk and into Essex stopping for Afternoon Tea at Finchingfield on The Green.
225 miles in total. In the Rain. In "Rain Mode".
What have I learned?
Apparatus:
2014 BMW R1200GS WC
Method:
Get as many of the "Running In" miles as you can under your belt on a day off.
Result:
A dirty bike with 225 miles on the clock and a rider who frankly ate too many chips at lunchtime.
Conclusion:
Please keep in mind that, for the last year, my day-to-day road 'tool' has been a Husqvarna Nuda 900R supermoto, a blinding bike, very fast B road machine and particularly in it's tricked-out trim.
For those worried about reports of clunking gearboxes, tank slappers, poor fitting parts and other issues of a negative nature ~ don't. It is a fantastic machine, gearbox is sweet as a nut, steering in precise and machine as a whole is extremely stable, possibly the most stable bike that I have ridden at speed which is something given I'm used to Sportsbikes.
The engine is an absolute peach ~ power everywhere, torque by the bucket load, free-revving, extremely responsive, great fuelling and soundtrack from the Akra (without baffle in my case) is awesome.
Handling ~ absolutely superb; whether it's the chassis, the suspension, the electronics or the whole package, it is simply stunning... the bike inspires confidence, encourages progressive riding and is extremely forgiving. It can make a very average rider look very good.
What came as the biggest surprise to me was simply the amount of power on tap from the WC engine and the fact that, against everything that I thought the GS stood for, this bike has a
"Hooligan" element!!!
There, I've typed this and now want to get back out on it ~ is a great, great piece of kit and I could not be more positive about it.
If in doubt, go Test Ride (Cannon BMW have a red one on Test Ride, isn't quite as quick as the white ones apparently).
Anyway, cannot recommend highly enough, an awesome machine.
I've been riding bikes for just under 30 years from schoolboy Motorcross through to Superbikes (BMW S100RR, 'Blades and such like) via Supermoto (Husqvarna Nuda 900R, etc) but this is my first Boxer GS (I've ridden plenty on the smaller-engined variants).
Personally I don't think that 100 miles IS too far to travel for good fish and chips, lunch on the Quayside at Wells-next-the-Sea, North Norfolk.
Thereafter, a meandering route back through Suffolk and into Essex stopping for Afternoon Tea at Finchingfield on The Green.
225 miles in total. In the Rain. In "Rain Mode".
What have I learned?
Apparatus:
2014 BMW R1200GS WC
Method:
Get as many of the "Running In" miles as you can under your belt on a day off.
Result:
A dirty bike with 225 miles on the clock and a rider who frankly ate too many chips at lunchtime.
Conclusion:
Please keep in mind that, for the last year, my day-to-day road 'tool' has been a Husqvarna Nuda 900R supermoto, a blinding bike, very fast B road machine and particularly in it's tricked-out trim.
For those worried about reports of clunking gearboxes, tank slappers, poor fitting parts and other issues of a negative nature ~ don't. It is a fantastic machine, gearbox is sweet as a nut, steering in precise and machine as a whole is extremely stable, possibly the most stable bike that I have ridden at speed which is something given I'm used to Sportsbikes.
The engine is an absolute peach ~ power everywhere, torque by the bucket load, free-revving, extremely responsive, great fuelling and soundtrack from the Akra (without baffle in my case) is awesome.
Handling ~ absolutely superb; whether it's the chassis, the suspension, the electronics or the whole package, it is simply stunning... the bike inspires confidence, encourages progressive riding and is extremely forgiving. It can make a very average rider look very good.
What came as the biggest surprise to me was simply the amount of power on tap from the WC engine and the fact that, against everything that I thought the GS stood for, this bike has a
"Hooligan" element!!!There, I've typed this and now want to get back out on it ~ is a great, great piece of kit and I could not be more positive about it.
If in doubt, go Test Ride (Cannon BMW have a red one on Test Ride, isn't quite as quick as the white ones apparently).
Anyway, cannot recommend highly enough, an awesome machine.
