scotia_steve
Registered user
I've been running a CBR1000RR over the past year and although I loved the bike and speed, felt that I was always holding back and the aches and pains after 200 mile rides were getting a bit much. So I decided to try the 1200GS & 800GS back to back...
The first test ride of the 08 demo went well over the twisties and town sections I tried, motorways less well but once the screen was adjusted, much better! The 800 was good but the bigger bike felt more suited to longer trips. The second test ride secured it, I didn't want to give the bike back! So I bought a low mile (2500) 2008 bike in silver with lots of toys (prem & dynamic packs) and at a decent price.
After two days with the bike and several hundred miles later, all I can say is that I totally made the right choice. The luggage that came with the bike (plastic) is great, the bike handles like a dream and is very quick on the twisties. What a great machine and after a brief run to the shops turned into a 4 hour ride yesterday I felt great when I got off - no aches or pains!
Popped into the dealer to drop off some Blade bits and asked about a split rubber grommet on the ESA unit. They said no problem, ordered a new ESA unit (!!) although they hadn't seen that issue before. Great service and peace of mind!
So although I will still keep my 76 Honda CB750 for sunny summer days, the GS appears to be the perfect bike!
The first test ride of the 08 demo went well over the twisties and town sections I tried, motorways less well but once the screen was adjusted, much better! The 800 was good but the bigger bike felt more suited to longer trips. The second test ride secured it, I didn't want to give the bike back! So I bought a low mile (2500) 2008 bike in silver with lots of toys (prem & dynamic packs) and at a decent price.
After two days with the bike and several hundred miles later, all I can say is that I totally made the right choice. The luggage that came with the bike (plastic) is great, the bike handles like a dream and is very quick on the twisties. What a great machine and after a brief run to the shops turned into a 4 hour ride yesterday I felt great when I got off - no aches or pains!
Popped into the dealer to drop off some Blade bits and asked about a split rubber grommet on the ESA unit. They said no problem, ordered a new ESA unit (!!) although they hadn't seen that issue before. Great service and peace of mind!
So although I will still keep my 76 Honda CB750 for sunny summer days, the GS appears to be the perfect bike!
