GS buying advice

[rhodda]

Decided to buy a GS. It will be used for weekends away, evenings in summer and perhaps a two week tour (no commuting). I would like a relatively new bike. Can anyone advise:
1. I have noticed Park Lane BMW have yellow GS with ABS heated grips etc, pre registered but never on the road for £8.5K. Is this a good deal - several posts refer to having obtained good deals but don't indicate a value.
2. Is the Adventure considered so much better that it would be better to buy a second hand one with say 10K miles. I enjoy riding both bikes but the Adventure does feel a smoother ride and this type of question is largely subjective.
3. One of the mags has a comprison between the Varadero, V-strom, Aprilia and GS. Most is positive except they state the best GS is the single spark variant and it performs better than the new twin spark motors. Is this fact or journalistic gobblygook? If there is truth in the statement would I be better buying a single spark model and spending the difference on a Remus silencer and Y piece to further assist breathing.
Many thanks for your help.

 

[luke scott]

3. One of the mags has a comprison between the Varadero, V-strom, Aprilia and GS. Most is positive except they state the best GS is the single spark variant and it performs better than the new twin spark motors. Is this fact or journalistic gobblygook?

There is no difference between the two engines. Last year I did 13,000 on a single spark and now I have a twin spark adventure. Engine is no different but adv is smoother and my ego loves the bike. Welcome to the board, I hope you stay and have fun.

Luke.

 

[bakerlonglegs]

Decided to buy a GS. It will be used for weekends away, evenings in summer and perhaps a two week tour (no commuting). I would like a relatively new bike. Can anyone advise:
1. I have noticed Park Lane BMW have yellow GS with ABS heated grips etc, pre registered but never on the road for £8.5K. Is this a good deal - several posts refer to having obtained good deals but don't indicate a value.

3. ......would I be better buying a single spark model and spending the difference on a Remus silencer and Y piece to further assist breathing.
Many thanks for your help.

With the new 1200 coming out paying £8.5K for an 1150 sounds too much to me. As you have probably noticed from the treads on here, there are endless bits and mods you can buy for the bike. I would be tempted to wait until existing owners trade their one or two year old bikes in for the new 'un and bag yourself a bargain. There isn't the risk of a thrashed/raced wreck that you get with a rice rocket. The money you could save would pay for exhaust, luggage, screens, etc, etc AND cover the costs of your first tour.
oh, and welcome aboard!
Andy

 

[Steptoe]

Seeing as you won't be doing high miles, why not consider a bike thats done a few thou, then when you sell, it should still work out average miles, your gonna be spending money on all the usual bits like the rest of us, even if you think otherwise. If you'er near me your welcome to take a ride- 1150 GS single spark;