Reviews don’t mean a thing . When journos get wined and dined they will always promote the highest bidder
Has anyone regretted trading in their 1250 GSA for a 1300 GS?
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Therein lies the problem. Would you fancy taking on a 10,000 mile trip overseas?My current GS 1300 is my fifth of the type over 25 years
Had more electronic error messages with this than any of the previous bikes. A right pita going back and forwards to the dealers.
Would I go back to an earlier model however much I enjoyed them. No way - it's brilliant
The GS used to be a proper adventure bike. Now it’s no more an adventure bike than my MV Agusta Turismo Veloce. Just a sit-up road bike. Lots of fun to ride but you wouldn’t trust it too far from home…
I hope most of the issues have been sorted. Trading in my 1250 for a 1300 on Wednesday.
You’ll love it .
You do talk some nonsense. You don’t think all the manufacturers play that game?
Well, having had a succession of BMWs and now two V4 Multistradas, an S and a Rally, I'm afraid I agree with the wined and dined reviewers. I took my Rally 10,000 miles across Canada, including some fairly gnarly terrain.
The Ducati didn’t miss a beat. One of the two 1300GSAs spent 95% of the trip with an error message on the SOS system that even the Winnipeg dealer couldn’t fix. The other was fine, apart from being a tad on the ugly side ;-)
On balance, I’ll stick with the German machine - the Ducati…
What I find strange is how many people on here have issues with their 1300s yet brush it off as no issue and almost the norm , stating how great the warranty is . The warranty is fuck all use when your wondrous steed has failed on you at the top of an Alp in the middle of your big annual trip . No thanks .
As I said, have had no issues with my 1300. I will happily take it away on a trip without a second thought.
Good luck…
Our 1st trip in 2024 was to Norway on our 3 month old 1300,we did 3,600 miles with the adaptive height not working despite it being in the dealers to fix 3 days previous.It failed 2 miles from leaving home on our way down to the ferry at Harwich,thankfully it didn't spoil our trip.It took 2 further trips for it to be eventually fixed.
Since then fingers crossed and 8,000 miles later its been faultless,a trip to the Pyrenees last year and a planned trip to the Alps and Dolomites this year.
Nothing too drastic in my case but all these reported faults over 2 years after release is concerning.
Since then fingers crossed and 8,000 miles later its been faultless,a trip to the Pyrenees last year and a planned trip to the Alps and Dolomites this year.
Nothing too drastic in my case but all these reported faults over 2 years after release is concerning.
Non needed, but thanks. Just fuel and tyres required.
Had mine just under a year and done 8000 miles touring Ireland and the Alps. Off to Portugal soon and then another tour of France. Must be a lucky one as I have had no problems so far. It is a great bike as, I expect, are the Multi /KTM etc.
No GSA is pretty, functional but never pretty but the 1300 GSA is beyond fugly, it’s repulsive to look at.
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Don’t look at it thenNo GSA is pretty, functional but never pretty but the 1300 GSA is beyond fugly, it’s repulsive to look at.
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I’ve ridden the GS 1300 three times for a few hours and I think it’s absolutely shite; too small, too firm and loads to go wrong. A hugely retrograde step backwards from the 1250. I’ve had 2 x 1250’s and the second one has been a delight. The first was a dog mind..
Am delighted that so many think they are a good bike for them but not me, I would never own one..Horrid. Purely in my humble opinion of course.
If I was going to change, I’d go for a Multistrada V4S but they are crazy expensive when you add all the right options. Better bet for me is a second bike, probably an S1000R.
Am delighted that so many think they are a good bike for them but not me, I would never own one..Horrid. Purely in my humble opinion of course.
If I was going to change, I’d go for a Multistrada V4S but they are crazy expensive when you add all the right options. Better bet for me is a second bike, probably an S1000R.
I tested one when they came out . I actually really liked it . But that was blasting around Surrey .
Wouldn’t want to tour on it as it was far too small . And MCN and the like are bang on when they say it’s lost some GS-ness.
Sounds like the GSA is better but not going to pay £25k for a bike fitted with a few essential extras when I can get a fully farkled bike much more suited to my needs for £11k. Plus it’ll be ultra reliable.
I’m sure the GSA would be good for two up touring but for that money I’d recommend a Wing instead !!!
But luckily we all have our own likes and dislikes so if you like the 1300, PCP away
Cash boughtI tested one when they came out . I actually really liked it . But that was blasting around Surrey .
Wouldn’t want to tour on it as it was far too small . And MCN and the like are bang on when they say it’s lost some GS-ness.
Sounds like the GSA is better but not going to pay £25k for a bike fitted with a few essential extras when I can get a fully farkled bike much more suited to my needs for £11k. Plus it’ll be ultra reliable.
I’m sure the GSA would be good for two up touring but for that money I’d recommend a Wing instead !!!
But luckily we all have our own likes and dislikes so if you like the 1300, PCP away
Not a 1250GS specifically
Back in 2008 I had done a deal at Rainbow BMW to buy a new 1200 GSA MU and was p/exing my 2005 1150 GSA for it
When collection day arrived I went in the Car and not the 1150
Asking where it was ?
I said I couldn’t bring myself to swap it, so brought a cheque for the full amount instead
Took the 1200 GSA and rode home
Best decision I ever made
Parked my 2005 1150 GSA at the back of the garage under a sheet on SORN
Rode the 1200 all summer but didn’t gel with it
Sold it in Sept
Got my 1150 out and loved it - all the things the 1200 wasn’t
Still got my 1150 GSA which I have owned from new and had it 21 years now
Back in 2008 I had done a deal at Rainbow BMW to buy a new 1200 GSA MU and was p/exing my 2005 1150 GSA for it
When collection day arrived I went in the Car and not the 1150
Asking where it was ?
I said I couldn’t bring myself to swap it, so brought a cheque for the full amount instead
Took the 1200 GSA and rode home
Best decision I ever made
Parked my 2005 1150 GSA at the back of the garage under a sheet on SORN
Rode the 1200 all summer but didn’t gel with it
Sold it in Sept
Got my 1150 out and loved it - all the things the 1200 wasn’t
Still got my 1150 GSA which I have owned from new and had it 21 years now
I did the opposite. I had the option of a 1300 or one of the last 1250's
I went for the 1250 and loving every minute. I may trade up to the 1300 at some point
But right now I am loving every mile on the big girl
For me 1300 doesn't have that "look back" factor yet and the 1250 does everything I need
I went for the 1250 and loving every minute. I may trade up to the 1300 at some point
But right now I am loving every mile on the big girl
For me 1300 doesn't have that "look back" factor yet and the 1250 does everything I need
