Glad you had a good ride and that the bike lived up to expectations. Enjoy yours when it arrives and have fun.Finally, I test rode the new LC GS today. Needless to say it is an amazing motorcycle, on a whole new level to the already excellent twin cam.
The seat being narrower gives a shorter reach to the ground, so should suit shorter riders better. They say its a few kilos heavier than the last GS, but as soon as you move off, it feels much lighter. As the tank is narrower, it feels like you are riding a smaller bike, but you have to remember you're riding a wide bike when you start lane splitting!
The power is much more responsive than the TC, and you don't get the 50mph drone in 5th gear that the last incarnation was known for. It's much more flickable in the twisties, and low speed handling is much easier. I found myself making much tighter turns on this bike, compared with my last. I rode the bike in road mode, and then tried dynamic, which livens everything up, and allows wheelies and more fun!The brakes are much better than the last bike, especially the rear brake, and the Brembos certainly don't disappoint!
If you're a fan of tech, this bike won't disappoint you. There are loads of screens and menus in the computer. I tried out the cruise control while riding through a 30mph limit, and its very easy to operate. The adjustable screen is a godsend, allowing you to find the sweet spot while riding. If you have short arms, you can engage the cruise control and adjust the screen with your right hand, as long as there's no traffic in front
Finally, the stability of the bike was rock solid. I didn't take too much notice of the head shake reports, and wanted to try the bike for myself first. I had some time on some open roads and got to feel the performance, however, most of my ride was down single track lanes, with hairpins, ruts, potholes and loads of mud. At one point i looked down, and was doing 80mph down a bumpy lane (this bike gets up there very quickly
The only negatives that I can think of are the indicator switch, which I really don't like, and the numbers on the speedo are a bit small, but I'll get used to those in time.
IMO, BMW has hit the nail firmly on the head with this bike. I can't wait to get hold of mine, and am looking forward to putting some miles on the clock in the coming months.
Nice day for a ride
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Elvisto
Graham
Thanks for the write up Nutty,
I'm collecting mine on Saturday morning too,
I bought the Navigator IV yesterday just so i can use all the functions, but reading the instructions, it states remove the Navigator IV from the motorcycle before connecting a battery charger to your motorcycle,
Bit of a pain really, as I usually plug in my charger when I get back home, I suppose I'll get used to taking it off
Cheers G
I'm collecting mine on Saturday morning too,
I bought the Navigator IV yesterday just so i can use all the functions, but reading the instructions, it states remove the Navigator IV from the motorcycle before connecting a battery charger to your motorcycle,
Bit of a pain really, as I usually plug in my charger when I get back home, I suppose I'll get used to taking it off
Cheers G
Well, the bike was due to be delivered next week into the dealership. Good news is that its arriving tomorrow.
Fantastic
Great write-up, enjoyed reading that...I look forward to hearing more from you once you take delivery.
Chris
Finally, I test rode the new LC GS today. Needless to say it is an amazing motorcycle, on a whole new level to the already excellent twin cam.
The seat being narrower gives a shorter reach to the ground, so should suit shorter riders better. They say its a few kilos heavier than the last GS, but as soon as you move off, it feels much lighter. As the tank is narrower, it feels like you are riding a smaller bike, but you have to remember you're riding a wide bike when you start lane splitting!
The power is much more responsive than the TC, and you don't get the 50mph drone in 5th gear that the last incarnation was known for. It's much more flickable in the twisties, and low speed handling is much easier. I found myself making much tighter turns on this bike, compared with my last. I rode the bike in road mode, and then tried dynamic, which livens everything up, and allows wheelies and more fun!
If you're a fan of tech, this bike won't disappoint you. There are loads of screens and menus in the computer. I tried out the cruise control while riding through a 30mph limit, and its very easy to operate. The adjustable screen is a godsend, allowing you to find the sweet spot while riding. If you have short arms, you can engage the cruise control and adjust the screen with your right hand, as long as there's no traffic in front
Finally, the stability of the bike was rock solid. I didn't take too much notice of the head shake reports, and wanted to try the bike for myself first. I had some time on some open roads and got to feel the performance, however, most of my ride was down single track lanes, with hairpins, ruts, potholes and loads of mud. At one point i looked down, and was doing 80mph down a bumpy lane (this bike gets up there very quickly
The only negatives that I can think of are the indicator switch, which I really don't like, and the numbers on the speedo are a bit small, but I'll get used to those in time.
IMO, BMW has hit the nail firmly on the head with this bike. I can't wait to get hold of mine, and am looking forward to putting some miles on the clock in the coming months.
A good description of what the new bike feels like to ride.
jonnyp
Registered user
There's some interesting stuff being posted over on the adventure rider site, if any ones interested..
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=657113&page=390
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=657113&page=390
Georgeeboi
Registered user
The salesman at cannons told me that on Saturday after he knew I wasn't buying one, you can't use enduro mode until a software update in April.
Enduro ? OR Enduro PRO ?
jonnyp
Registered user
Oh well you can't win them all - use the big round thing to the left instead.
Big apologies - yep,went out today and yes .... Digital speedo!!! Woohoo!
Hammam
Registered user
The RT's screen is all but invisible with the sun behind, or even on top, because of glare. You'd think that with all the hi-tec gadgets they implement, BMW could have come up with an anti-glare screen. Not a deal-breaker, but a tiresome annoyance.
Elvisto
Graham
Big apologies - yep,went out today and yes .... Digital speedo!!! Woohoo!
OH! thats great, I'll check that out today
Rod
Registered user
Couldn't agree more. I've got an RT & the digital display is terrible, even the analogue speedo is difficult to read. The new GS clocks look smart but they could/should have been a lot better. I've ridden it twice now and really struggle to read the tiny speedo.
As you say, it's not a deal breaker, just disappointing.
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