Has anyone regretted trading in their 1250 GSA for a 1300 GS?

[Nick Marshall]

Regretted selling my R1250GSA to buy a R1300GSA then regretted selling that to buy a Triumph Rocket which I swopped for a R1250GS TE Trophy.

Regret selling them all. But the urge to buy another bike is always with me.

Think the R1300GSA is the best GS owned to date.

Took a count and it’s been about 30 since I joined this forum in August 2002.

 

[Tricky]

Since 2005 I’ve owned about eight 1200GS, eight 1200 GSAs and one 1250GSA
My current 1300GS is just superb and the best of the lot.

 

[twizzle]

Since 2005 I’ve owned about eight 1200GS, eight 1200 GSAs and one 1250GSA
My current 1300GS is just superb and the best of the lot.

Plus 32 Harleys, a Triumph two Yamahas and a Honda

 

[Doris]

Plus 32 Harleys, a Triumph two Yamahas and a Honda

Some of them for several days…

 

[Tricky]

I have a short attention span

 

[Spook1969]

I have a short attention span

Have you ever been to a petrol station?

 

[Tricky]

Plus 32 Harleys, a Triumph two Yamahas and a Honda

I think 9 Harley’s actually since 2012
No Triumph
And the Honda was a Monkey Bike so that doesn't count

 

[Fiddlesticks]

Non needed, but thanks. Just fuel and tyres required.

You might need luck to get the fuel.

 

[RedRick Esq.]

Plus 32 Harleys, a Triumph two Yamahas and a Honda

Throw in a couple of MV Augusta ......

 

[twizzle]

And two Chinkie bikes…..

 

[Toddmeister]

The light blue Tenere he had was lovely though

 

[RallyeGS]

You might need luck to get the fuel.

 

[jtb]

Initially I missed my 1250 ADV after trading it for a 1300ADV . My 1250 had been all over Europe so I had really bonded with it , it had been everywhere with me . The lack of luggage initially was also a hassle but now that has improved, I feel the 1300 is a better bike . It corners really well and feels lighter though it’s not . Give it time and you will appreciate it . I love the looks . The recent MCN write up felt it was a great bike and the natural successor to the 1250 ADV

Evening Robbo. I'm in a very similar position to you - I've done about 150k across 6 1200/1250 GSAs, and I traded my 2022 1250 for a 1300 GSA yesterday. I am very torn - I loved that 1250, and I find the 1300 very hard to look at. I've got one with ACC just because most bikes are apparently specced with it. Not my first choice.

As an aside - I was surprised at both how strong the PX value of my high mileage 4yo 1250 was, and how much discounting there was on the 1300.

 

[Cadmium]

Evening Robbo. I'm in a very similar position to you - I've done about 150k across 6 1200/1250 GSAs, and I traded my 2022 1250 for a 1300 GSA yesterday. I am very torn - I loved that 1250, and I find the 1300 very hard to look at. I've got one with ACC just because most bikes are apparently specced with it. Not my first choice.

As an aside - I was surprised at both how strong the PX value of my high mileage 4yo 1250 was, and how much discounting there was on the 1300.

For what it's worth from me, I have the ACC and think it's excellent. If you're covering serious miles on motorways, it really helps reduce fatigue.

 

[resovoir]

I have only had 2 GS1250 in the past 6 years. Both mechanically/electrically free of issues . The first one had issues of paint on the cylinders which were resolved and the second ws a Rally with no problems. A great bike to look at and ride, it fitted like a glove to my 1.88m height (6ft 2"). Then at end of three years warranty the dealership said have you tried the 1300GS auto. Well you have to do it , I now have an order in for a new GS1300 with all the active radar, rear collision warning etc etc etc. I am 77 years I thought a little bit of help would do no harm. I had no trouble with comfort or size on the test ride. if I find my legs get a little cramp I shall try lower footpegs. The 1250 Rally was the best looking bike.

 

[Nick Marshall]

The 1250 Rally was the best looking bike.

It still is.

 

[Wierpig]

No model of any vehicle is 100% reliable.
I consider my R100gspd reliable. I would set off anywhere on it tomorrow. My 1250RT the same. Reliability is a state of mind and hope

 

[Robbo1200ADV]

Must say the 1300GSA ASA is bloody good . Im in Croatia on it at the moment . Just ridden through Bosnia on some pretty small single track roads and it was fab . Rode from The UK through France Germany Austria and into Slovenian and Croatia . It covered distance so well . It is very comfortable with bar risers and. Sargent seat . Just a Shad top box and a small bag bungeed to the rear seat . Make sure you have your V 5 or they won’t let you into Montenegro or Bosnia . I love it and the Auto box is really good ,no regrets now

 

[wpm]

Yes and No,
I loved my 1250GSA for the way it looked and the seating position as I felt like I was sitting inside the bike but I now love my 1300GS for the ASA and the way it lowers at a stop and i am getting used to the way it looks.

 

[G&T]

It still is.

Agreed