Gone back to a 1250

[Swansea Jack]

Has anyone gone back to a 1250 gs from the 1300gs

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Has anyone gone back to a 1250 gs from the 1300gs

Lots… I expect

 

[Pukmeister]

No, but I borrowed a standard 1300 as a half-day loaner/demonstrator and hated it.

Dealers thought they might blag a sale out of me, asking for feedback. I told them I thought it was disappointing.

Got my 1250GSA back after a service and it felt like putting on a pair of my favourite slippers.

 

[g00ner]

I’ve had a 1150’s, 1250 and currently a 1200LC. The bike I’d go back to would be a late 1200 TC. Sorry it’s off topic but they’ve lost something along the way

 

[leadfarmer]

Nope, the 1300 is brilliant

 

[Nick Marshall]

I have been seriously thinking about it this last week.
However the prices are a bit crazy.

So going to buy a K1300GT SE instead.

 

[Arsey]

Has anyone gone back to a 1250 gs from the 1300gs

37% of GS owners so far

 

[Robbo1200ADV]

No love my GSA. ASA

 

[Blue]

I have been seriously thinking about it this last week.
However the prices are a bit crazy.

So going to buy a K1300GT SE instead.

Do you remember this one

 

[jetjock]

No love my GSA. ASA

I love mine too . Great bike . No issues here

 

[team duvet]

24,000 miles here so far in 15 months (R1300 GSA) perfect in everyway. Only thing that comes near? my old 13 plate 1200 GSA 30th Anniversary.

TD

 

[TaskMule]

37% of GS owners so far

Bullshit

 

[Arsey]

Bullshit

Was tongue in cheek , you humourless cockwomble

 

[Nick Marshall]

Do you remember this one

Would that be this one? Should have kept it a bit longer.

That picture was taken 11 years ago!

 

[Tyzer]

Would that be this one? Should have kept it a bit longer.

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Never seen one of these,are they quite rare ?

 

[Arsey]

I only have a few issues with them.
Spares, have they overcome the supply issues?
Cc. I have a 1250 because of the torque that it knocks out. If they can give me something with the same amount, I’m interested.
Shaft drive. I’m too old to be dicking about with chain drive. Just not interested.

Probably still a few years away.

Nope, the 1300 is brilliant

No love my GSA. ASA

I love mine too . Great bike . No issues here

24,000 miles here so far in 15 months (R1300 GSA) perfect in everyway. Only thing that comes near? my old 13 plate 1200 GSA 30th Anniversary.

TD

Bullshit

All hail the mighty Wankpanzer

 

[grantmac]

At least thats a picture of the 1200/1250.......
I think thats me at the left top fiddling with me cock.....or is it ma lid......

 

[Tyzer]

It took a 4000 mile trip to Norway for me to gel with the 1300.If my 1250 hadn't been due for a change i wouldnt have swapped,the 1300 is more of an evolution rather than a substantial upgrade in my opinion.
The engine in the 1250 sounds much nicer ,the 1300 makes a terrible racket along with the whine it makes but I've got used to it now.
Pillion comfort is also not as good but again my wife has got used to it,11,000 miles In with trips to Norway and the Pyrenees.
I'd happily try other brands but for 2 up riding Ive struggled to find anything that suits us.The Multi came the closest.

 

[Marlou]

Love my 1300, had 3 1250's and gotta say I prefer the 1300!!!

 

[Fiddlesticks]

Test rode both the 1250GS and 1250GSA twice, then the 1300GS.

I found the 13 quicker, nimbler and - to my eyes - better looking.

Really like the dash and interface.

But it's not perfect. Less comfortable than the 1250 until I fitted the Wunderlich seat, SW Moto pegs (a touch lower), bar risers and screen deflector - pending replacement with a Puig / WRS Caponord.

Linked brakes are a pain, and the quickshifter is not a patch on the Triumph one.

But yes, overall, it's a nice evolution.