GS1200 vs GS1150
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Pauly S
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my 1150 is much faster than a 1200
especially when they are sat on the hard shoulder waiting for the recovery.
exceptionally good on fuel too, those trucks do about 30 mpg
especially when they are sat on the hard shoulder waiting for the recovery.
exceptionally good on fuel too, those trucks do about 30 mpg
iftikartaxis
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which one
i have a 1150gsa 04 reg
i love it and feel good riding it although it's very heavy amd usually ride two up with the luggage
i picked up a 1200gs for a friend to take back to bury it was fantastic to ride
seemed to have more power brakes were better
but i wouldn't swop for one
because i love mine it's a yorkshire thing
i have a 1150gsa 04 reg
i love it and feel good riding it although it's very heavy amd usually ride two up with the luggage
i picked up a 1200gs for a friend to take back to bury it was fantastic to ride
seemed to have more power brakes were better
but i wouldn't swop for one
because i love mine it's a yorkshire thing
bladerunner
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I had a 1200GS
kept for one year
sold for 1150GSA.
If I needed a fresh bike and money was not an issue, I'd still buy an 1150.
nuff said!!
1150 is BMW before the bean counters - bit like Mercedes pre Chrysler I.M.O.
kept for one year
sold for 1150GSA.
If I needed a fresh bike and money was not an issue, I'd still buy an 1150.
nuff said!!
1150 is BMW before the bean counters - bit like Mercedes pre Chrysler I.M.O.
Thanks guys for all the candid responses.
I have ridden quite a few 1200's and am due to ride a friends 1150 in the very near future..............I'll keep you posted.
I guess I need to subscribe now..................?
I have ridden quite a few 1200's and am due to ride a friends 1150 in the very near future..............I'll keep you posted.
I guess I need to subscribe now..................?
Yes 
By the way, I've had an R80, R100GS, R1100GS, and my current 1150GSA over the years. First time I rode the 1100 after the R100, it was a revelation, a massive leap forward in my book. Did 80,000 miles on the 1100, then sold it 7 years ago and bought the 1150GSA, which was my dream bike at the time. It's served me well over the last 120,000kms, but I'm going for a test ride on a 1200GSA this Saturday...
If I like it, I'll keep my current GSA, if I love it, the GSA is getting sold
By the way, I've had an R80, R100GS, R1100GS, and my current 1150GSA over the years. First time I rode the 1100 after the R100, it was a revelation, a massive leap forward in my book. Did 80,000 miles on the 1100, then sold it 7 years ago and bought the 1150GSA, which was my dream bike at the time. It's served me well over the last 120,000kms, but I'm going for a test ride on a 1200GSA this Saturday...If I like it, I'll keep my current GSA, if I love it, the GSA is getting sold
Pauly S
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i dont know...
i seem to find the 1200,well how can you say this? plasticky?,everything seems to be made by mattel, whereas the 1150 is a tonka by comparison.
i recently rode the dohc 1200 2010 and i didnt feel connected to the floor, the steering felt like it were connected to the road somehow, whereas the 1150 feels glued sorry nailed to the tarmac.
yes the 1150 is slower, but in the right hands an 1150 can be just as fast if you want it to be, and lets face who wrings its neck on a daily basis? not me.
The gearchange on the 1200 was much better than the 1150 for sure, but i'll suffer that bit.
and then theres all this can-bus malarky, whats up with a handfull of 10p fuses then?
I also felt the 1150 had more low down grunt than the 1200.
all in all, not swayed, and i was disappointed by the new bike.
i seem to find the 1200,well how can you say this? plasticky?,everything seems to be made by mattel, whereas the 1150 is a tonka by comparison.
i recently rode the dohc 1200 2010 and i didnt feel connected to the floor, the steering felt like it were connected to the road somehow, whereas the 1150 feels glued sorry nailed to the tarmac.
yes the 1150 is slower, but in the right hands an 1150 can be just as fast if you want it to be, and lets face who wrings its neck on a daily basis? not me.
The gearchange on the 1200 was much better than the 1150 for sure, but i'll suffer that bit.
and then theres all this can-bus malarky, whats up with a handfull of 10p fuses then?
I also felt the 1150 had more low down grunt than the 1200.
all in all, not swayed, and i was disappointed by the new bike.
Professor Plumb
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If i was you i would take your friends 1150gs for a decent ride, you might see what the attraction is then. Try a graphitan one with Power Commander, Y-piece and Remus silencer, they are the fast ones.
I've got a 1200GSA and 1150r. I have to say that I enjoy the 1150 a lot. A lovely solid machine that does feel like it'll go forever. The 1200 however is a better bike to ride if you consider all round performance.
I really don't think there is much to choose between them. The 1150 does look a better. The 1150 gearbox really is shite though.
Get either
I really don't think there is much to choose between them. The 1150 does look a better. The 1150 gearbox really is shite though.
Get either
Most probabley the most sensible thing that's been said.
I've owned both,and as I've said I prefer the 1200,but if I'd never owned either I would be looking for a nice 1150gsa.
As is stated above the 1150 is an iconic bike especially in adventure guise and good ones are getting fewer by the day.
Then if you fancy upgrading to a 1200
there will be loads to choose from and a nice 1150 gsa will always sell very quickly and for strong money.Happy hunting,
Steve
Yes
If I like it, I'll keep my current GSA, if I love it, the GSA is getting sold
Enjoy your test ride Franco
Had a test ride myself a couple of weeks ago, on Ducati Multistrada.......
Most of what the press says is right, it's fast, light, agile,comfortable & responsive did I mention it was fast? Anyway, I found I was able to bimble along and enjoy the scenery if the mood took me but, did I mention it was fast.....how fast?
So fast it lost all the characters from the numberplate
The dealership forgot to attach the trade plate prior to me setting off, 2nd,3rd,4th gear wheelies woohoo
I thought it was a great bike,capable of doing most,if not all the things I expect from my bike (doubt it would do the 2 up with luggage thing as well...) and wouldn't discount it as a runner when the time comes to change, I dropped El Bob a line and said I thought this bike might be too much of a temptation to ride like a tw*t more of the time.....he replied "it is"
Another thing to think about, you can pick up a nice 1150GS/GSA keep it for several years and loose very little on value. Buy a new 1200 then sell it in a couple of years and loose more than the total value of the 1150
The main point is that it is your money, whichever one you buy you will have lots of fun on I'm sure, and thats the important bit
The main point is that it is your money, whichever one you buy you will have lots of fun on I'm sure, and thats the important bit
snerkler
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Enjoy your test ride Franco
Had a test ride myself a couple of weeks ago, on Ducati Multistrada.......
Most of what the press says is right, it's fast, light, agile,comfortable & responsive did I mention it was fast? Anyway, I found I was able to bimble along and enjoy the scenery if the mood took me but, did I mention it was fast.....how fast?
So fast it lost all the characters from the numberplate
The dealership forgot to attach the trade plate prior to me setting off, 2nd,3rd,4th gear wheelies woohoo
I thought it was a great bike,capable of doing most,if not all the things I expect from my bike (doubt it would do the 2 up with luggage thing as well...) and wouldn't discount it as a runner when the time comes to change, I dropped El Bob a line and said I thought this bike might be too much of a temptation to ride like a tw*t more of the time.....he replied "it is"
Had me a little sit on one of these the other day, felt much better built than I expected. Thought the leg room was a bit comprimised compared to my GSA though. I daren't take one out for a test ride though as I can't afford a new bike
I think some prefer the 1150 as they're built like tanks and go on forever, taking whatever's thrown at them. This is more important to the 1150 'gang' than the improved performance, smoother nicer engine, smoother gearbox, lighter bike, and more modern styling
The 1200 'gang' prefer all the afore mentioned points and don't get hung up on the potential problems with the 1200's. On places like this people will post if they've had problems, but don't post just to say their bike's running OK, therefore it's not a true/fair reflection
My Sept 2010 1200 is fantastic, and I've not had a single problem. It was laid up in a dehumidified garage between the end of October and last Saturday. I didn't cover it, charge the battery, or do anything other than look at it. Didn't disconnect the battery (although I was advised to by Vines). Put the key in, turned on the ignition, and it started first time, with no smoke or issues. Then took it for a 160 mile bimble, and it didn't skip a beat.
I've never ridden an 1100 or 1150 and am sure they are also amazing, so can't compare mine to anything, but I can safely say, without hesitation, this bike is AWESOME!
If you are thinking of going for a 1200, and can afford it, then go for it!
Just as I was slowing down .....
and enjoying my 1150GS you have to tell me about the Multi Strada.
I hate you for confusing me.
Now I too need a test ride.
Had me a little sit on one of these the other day, felt much better built than I expected. Thought the leg room was a bit comprimised compared to my GSA though. I daren't take one out for a test ride though as I can't afford a new bike
and enjoying my 1150GS you have to tell me about the Multi Strada.
I hate you for confusing me.
Now I too need a test ride.
Enjoy your test ride Franco
Had a test ride myself a couple of weeks ago, on Ducati Multistrada.......
Most of what the press says is right, it's fast, light, agile,comfortable & responsive did I mention it was fast? Anyway, I found I was able to bimble along and enjoy the scenery if the mood took me but, did I mention it was fast.....how fast?
So fast it lost all the characters from the numberplate
The dealership forgot to attach the trade plate prior to me setting off, 2nd,3rd,4th gear wheelies woohoo
I thought it was a great bike,capable of doing most,if not all the things I expect from my bike (doubt it would do the 2 up with luggage thing as well...) and wouldn't discount it as a runner when the time comes to change, I dropped El Bob a line and said I thought this bike might be too much of a temptation to ride like a tw*t more of the time.....he replied "it is"
Nice. I really must go get a test ride on one of those things. They've got one in another dealer in Frejus. Wouldn't buy one though as it doesn't do the two up with luggage bit as well, and with the kids getting bigger, the odd weekend away with the wife beckons
Bob likes his, he really does 
Until the 2009 model year all of the 1200's I've ridden felt a bit vague at the front end. My 1150 feels as though the front is on rails. That and the fact I really dislike the excessive plastic content on the 12 means I've never been tempted to change.
Then they changed the geometry on the '09 model year and that made the front feel much better. Biut they made it look even more plasticky. Not good enough to make me change.
At 78,000 miles I've used my 1150 for everything from track days through motorway slogs to offroading and it's currently enjoying a major cosmetic refurb program. When it dies of old age I'll have a major decision to make, I hope that it isn't too soon.
Then they changed the geometry on the '09 model year and that made the front feel much better. Biut they made it look even more plasticky. Not good enough to make me change.
At 78,000 miles I've used my 1150 for everything from track days through motorway slogs to offroading and it's currently enjoying a major cosmetic refurb program. When it dies of old age I'll have a major decision to make, I hope that it isn't too soon.
The whole concept of the 1200 models is different to the 1100/50.
They are designed for different sort of people.
The folk who bought 1100/50s were either people who always had bmw's, and had shunned 'modern' bikes, or people who had had enough of bland jap bikes. For the latter type, the 1100/50 was a couple of steps back from modernity to a simpler form of bike whilst hopefully retaining the reliability of new machinery.
They still had black boxes and hall sensors and fuel injection, but you could still strip them down with ordinary tools.
Then came the 12's.
A bike designed, not for old duffers or simple folk, but to attract the younger, dynamic biker crowd. The boxhill/devils bridge burger van type. The IT executive with a weekend hobby, who knew about 'canbus' systems and the benefit of lightweight, but wanted to be a bit different from his hunchedback leathered mates
He doesnt enjoy the ding of a knuckle on tin. He is not used to this sensation.
The dull rap of plastic is his world, and silver frames.
He does not want to know how his machine actually works, but can read and understand dyno charts. He checks tyres at the cafe for chicken strips, so he can ridicule lesser gladiators over a latte. And then buy a new model when the warranty runs out.
Thats why the 1200 has got more complex, faster, and plastickier.
Unfortunately, existing gs owners tagged along as well, and bought this new fangled complex machine, and were able to compare it with the old design.
Its so fast and light they all enthused !! Of course it was. It was a Honda with sticky-out cylinders.
They soon found out that it was not a honda because it kept breaking down ... but they had tasted modern and you cannot reverse the loss of virginity, so they were spoiled forevermore.
And now its come full circle. How many folk are coming back to the 1100/1150. To a simpler form of bike. They have had their adultrous affair with Miss Flighty-no knickers and are returning to the solid dependable ugly wife.
I had a brief affair with a 1200 whore. Booked her for a couple of hours and shagged the tits off her. She was skinny, agile and blew me away .... and I wanted to keep her, but I'm glad I didnt.
I saw her recently. Well it may have been her, they all look the same ... cheap, and she has not aged well.
They are designed for different sort of people.
The folk who bought 1100/50s were either people who always had bmw's, and had shunned 'modern' bikes, or people who had had enough of bland jap bikes. For the latter type, the 1100/50 was a couple of steps back from modernity to a simpler form of bike whilst hopefully retaining the reliability of new machinery.
They still had black boxes and hall sensors and fuel injection, but you could still strip them down with ordinary tools.
Then came the 12's.
A bike designed, not for old duffers or simple folk, but to attract the younger, dynamic biker crowd. The boxhill/devils bridge burger van type. The IT executive with a weekend hobby, who knew about 'canbus' systems and the benefit of lightweight, but wanted to be a bit different from his hunchedback leathered mates
He doesnt enjoy the ding of a knuckle on tin. He is not used to this sensation.
The dull rap of plastic is his world, and silver frames.
He does not want to know how his machine actually works, but can read and understand dyno charts. He checks tyres at the cafe for chicken strips, so he can ridicule lesser gladiators over a latte. And then buy a new model when the warranty runs out.
Thats why the 1200 has got more complex, faster, and plastickier.
Unfortunately, existing gs owners tagged along as well, and bought this new fangled complex machine, and were able to compare it with the old design.
Its so fast and light they all enthused !! Of course it was. It was a Honda with sticky-out cylinders.
They soon found out that it was not a honda because it kept breaking down ... but they had tasted modern and you cannot reverse the loss of virginity, so they were spoiled forevermore.
And now its come full circle. How many folk are coming back to the 1100/1150. To a simpler form of bike. They have had their adultrous affair with Miss Flighty-no knickers and are returning to the solid dependable ugly wife.
I had a brief affair with a 1200 whore. Booked her for a couple of hours and shagged the tits off her. She was skinny, agile and blew me away .... and I wanted to keep her, but I'm glad I didnt.
I saw her recently. Well it may have been her, they all look the same ... cheap, and she has not aged well.
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