Hi, i am selling my 1150gs so i can get a newer gs. This is were i need your help do i go for the 1200gs or the 1200gs adventure. My biggest concern is the handling in corners as i do like to scratch a bit but the extra weight of the adv is putting me off a bit. I will be try to take both bikes out for a demo at the end off the week but would love a bit off input off you guys thanks. Also is there much difference in acceleration with the extra weight of the adv.
Help 1200gs or 1200gs adventure
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Balders1450
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Try both then decide, there is no other option, just 'caus someone says A is better than B doesn't mean jack........the yellow one is better....Contis are better....this oil is better..... phone a friend NO....they all do what it says on the tin.....
Surely even the ADv is much lighter than current steed?
The stock GS is lighter and lower which would suggest an on-road advantage over the Adventure. Sounds like GS and road tyres would be the best for scratching, in fact if you really wanna scratch perhaps a smaller lighter sportier bike would be better suited?
Riding both before buying has to be the way to go to be sure.
The stock GS is lighter and lower which would suggest an on-road advantage over the Adventure. Sounds like GS and road tyres would be the best for scratching, in fact if you really wanna scratch perhaps a smaller lighter sportier bike would be better suited?
Riding both before buying has to be the way to go to be sure.
GS is lighter and seems so to ride .The GSA can be Hooned about though try both ,I went from a GSA to a GS SE and am now back on a GSA which says it for me
R17GSR
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My main attraction to the adventure was the tank range, meaning I can go to work with out refilling. I get an average 280 miles from a tank but once got380 miles,....god what a boring ride.
Both handle well enough for the average rider, so unless your grinding the pegs on every corner, you'll be ok. If you need more look at the KTM's.
Ride safe
Gary
Both handle well enough for the average rider, so unless your grinding the pegs on every corner, you'll be ok. If you need more look at the KTM's.
Ride safe
Gary
A difference of about 40 odd kilos between the two? Although its a reasonable amount of weight, it won't make such a diference that you can hoon on one but not the other. Some bikes are ridden by 16 stone tossers (most i'd say by the photo galleries 
) and some by 11 stone racing snakes. It's all down to the rider !!!
Test ride 'em both but don't let weight v hooning cloud your judgement.
) and some by 11 stone racing snakes. It's all down to the rider !!! Test ride 'em both but don't let weight v hooning cloud your judgement.
Most modern bikes abilities far exceed the rider, it is why I no longer have, or feel the need, for a sportsbike.
How many R1 riders can really ride one to the limits:
On road tyres too.
How many R1 riders can really ride one to the limits:
On road tyres too.
Most modern bikes abilities far exceed the rider, it is why I no longer have, or feel the need, for a sportsbike.
How many R1 riders can really ride one to the limits:
On road tyres too.
Good point, well made....
Thanks for all the comments guys. I have had a vfr, sprint st and a cbr all great bikes for scratching but the GS i find lets me do what they can do but in comfort. I love it when i have a bit of a mess around on the bends with sport bikes and can keep up with them i can just imagine there faces when they see this big yellow tracktor behind them and they carnt shake it off 
I went for GS over GSA, money was a factor, but also weight, at 11 stone as mentioned above! I struggle with the weight, height is not an issue as I am 6ft4, but when its fully fuelled i really struggle to reverse it on the drive or say in a car park. I would not be able to move it if it had an extra 10L of fuel in 
That's a good point ........ before you road test each bike check how much fuel is in them. IMO a fully fulled GSA handles better than one with hardly any fuel in it 
GSA, the weight disappears when you have three foot long handlebars to lever it into the bends with.
I've had loads of naked and sports bikes, I love bends and have had more fun on my GSA and a KTM 990 ADV than I had on those.
Loads of ground clearance and wide bars = good fun. Dont worry about the weight unless you have to pick it up..........
I've had loads of naked and sports bikes, I love bends and have had more fun on my GSA and a KTM 990 ADV than I had on those.
Loads of ground clearance and wide bars = good fun. Dont worry about the weight unless you have to pick it up..........
bmwbikeruk
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If you are adventure-minded, go for GSA! GSA offers better weather protection almost like RT! Fuel tank range stretched by over 130 miles! Fast on winding country roads and purring on motorways! 2010 GSA offers loads of torque from low revs and more lively acceleration all way up to 8500 rpm redline! She may be top heavy if fully laden but once on the move, she feels like a featherweight! I weigh only 11 stone at 6' 1" and tend not to park on its centre stand if fully laden. Using its tilt stand aids parking and aids rolling GSA forward off its centre stand to avoid any embarrassment of dropping GSA! When I mount or dismount, I always ensure GSA is on its tilt stand.
Test ride both and make your mind up, however:
-Both will be faster than your current bike.
-GS is lighter and faster than GSA however it's not obvious when you ride a GSA every day.
-Fuel tank range is superb on a run. You only get the full benefi when riding on your own or with other GSAs as the range is so good. It handles best though on lower fuel levels.
-Weather protection much better on GSA.
-Height of the GSA can be a problem.
-The GSA looks the "real deal". Much easier on the eye.
-Less buffeting with the screen (for me).
It's personal choice however. My analysis was that the GSA was a better bike for me. I may sometimes regret it, say when stuck in the middle of London on a busy day.
-Both will be faster than your current bike.
-GS is lighter and faster than GSA however it's not obvious when you ride a GSA every day.
-Fuel tank range is superb on a run. You only get the full benefi when riding on your own or with other GSAs as the range is so good. It handles best though on lower fuel levels.
-Weather protection much better on GSA.
-Height of the GSA can be a problem.
-The GSA looks the "real deal". Much easier on the eye.
-Less buffeting with the screen (for me).
It's personal choice however. My analysis was that the GSA was a better bike for me. I may sometimes regret it, say when stuck in the middle of London on a busy day.
Crashed my 2004 GS on a roundabout in Western Australia, guess I found the limit of lean when I got my elbow and arse cheek down.
Haven't crashed my 2008 GSA yet.
Could hoon about on both of them just as aggressively.
Take a test ride and see what works for you.
Haven't crashed my 2008 GSA yet.
Could hoon about on both of them just as aggressively.
Take a test ride and see what works for you.
Recently bought a GS. The deciding factor was seat height. I'm 5'10'' with dodgy knees. Even though I bought the GS I sometimes suspect I made a mistake, usually because all I ever see are GSA's, but overall I made the right decision for me.
I love riding the GS and use it more than any bike that I have ever owned. THe GS feels a lot lighter than the GSA particularly when moving it about on my drive. The handling is awsome. Remember the tank is smaller but range, when riding in company, is limited by the thirstiest bike.
I have sorted ny bike by adding decent HD spots (adventure Bike Warehouse) crash bars and Givi Airflow Screen. Love it!
I love riding the GS and use it more than any bike that I have ever owned. THe GS feels a lot lighter than the GSA particularly when moving it about on my drive. The handling is awsome. Remember the tank is smaller but range, when riding in company, is limited by the thirstiest bike.
I have sorted ny bike by adding decent HD spots (adventure Bike Warehouse) crash bars and Givi Airflow Screen. Love it!
Recently bought a GS. The deciding factor was seat height. I'm 5'10'' with dodgy knees. Even though I bought the GS I sometimes suspect I made a mistake, usually because all I ever see are GSA's, but overall I made the right decision for me.
I love riding the GS and use it more than any bike that I have ever owned. THe GS feels a lot lighter than the GSA particularly when moving it about on my drive. The handling is awsome. Remember the tank is smaller but range, when riding in company, is limited by the thirstiest bike.
I have sorted my bike by adding decent HD spots (Adventure Bike Warehouse) crash bars and Givi Airflow Screen. Love it!
I love riding the GS and use it more than any bike that I have ever owned. THe GS feels a lot lighter than the GSA particularly when moving it about on my drive. The handling is awsome. Remember the tank is smaller but range, when riding in company, is limited by the thirstiest bike.
I have sorted my bike by adding decent HD spots (Adventure Bike Warehouse) crash bars and Givi Airflow Screen. Love it!
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