ExpatinIstanbul
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You'll stand out on a GS as much as a GSA, it's still a huge bike and still has a BMW badge on it. No one ever bought a GS/GSA to blend in.
Standard GS1200 vs Adventure
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You'll stand out on a GS as much as a GSA, it's still a huge bike and still has a BMW badge on it. No one ever bought a GS/GSA to blend in.
elefantmanshawn
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Are you stalking me?,how do you know so much?,f**k it they're only bikes and i'm only playing devils advocate,sorry it has taken so long to reply-its been sunny and i've been riding my GSA {no bells,no whistles,just bike}and as for what car you drive who cares?good for you and your smart I wanted the wife to get one but she liked the 500 more
I'd love a 1200GSA, they weren't invented when I bought my 1200GS.......
But I love having the £5000 I would need to trade-up staying in my bank account even more. It's a lot of petrol/tyres/fun after all, and I can't ride for more than a tankfull on the GS before I need to stop for a piss anyway.
But I love having the £5000 I would need to trade-up staying in my bank account even more. It's a lot of petrol/tyres/fun after all, and I can't ride for more than a tankfull on the GS before I need to stop for a piss anyway.
and I can't ride for more than a tankfull on the GS before I need to stop for a piss anyway.
Aaaah, the tank range/bladder capacity conundrum
Big Lee
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Problem solved for all you "hardcore" GSA riders http://www.freedomhealthcare.co.uk/traderpro/index.php?formaction=catdisplay&categoryID=44
http://www.freedomhealthcare.co.uk/traderpro/index.php?formaction=catdisplay&categoryID=44
Don't tell Proff ffs.
Thanks for all the opinions. I test rode an Adventure today and have to say it was an hour well spent!
First impression was that it definately felt a bigger more substantial bike - height of seat/extra wide tank/taller windscreen. Once I got going though it did feel a lot more sure footed then my standard GS. I didn't find the extra weight (3/4 full of fuel) or size a downside at all, in fact I liked the way the bike seemed to 'flow' around the bends. The windscreen definately gave a lot more wind protection as did the wider tank to the legs. It also seemed more steady at lower speeds when creeping through traffic. I was also impressed with the raised riding position which feels 'more commanding'. Crash bars, aluminium luggage, longer range and the overall look means I'm seriously thinking of changing.
Downsize is the cheapest one the local dealer has (a 2006) is my bike (2004) plus £3500 or my bike plus about £7000 for a fully loaded brand new model !
Whilst the standard bike I own is a great bike and I do enjoy riding it in my opinion the Adventure IS a better all round bike - it's just HOW much better it is and what the bike is going to be used for i.e. commuting/touring.
Money aside - I'd swap!
Clive
First impression was that it definately felt a bigger more substantial bike - height of seat/extra wide tank/taller windscreen. Once I got going though it did feel a lot more sure footed then my standard GS. I didn't find the extra weight (3/4 full of fuel) or size a downside at all, in fact I liked the way the bike seemed to 'flow' around the bends. The windscreen definately gave a lot more wind protection as did the wider tank to the legs. It also seemed more steady at lower speeds when creeping through traffic. I was also impressed with the raised riding position which feels 'more commanding'. Crash bars, aluminium luggage, longer range and the overall look means I'm seriously thinking of changing.
Downsize is the cheapest one the local dealer has (a 2006) is my bike (2004) plus £3500 or my bike plus about £7000 for a fully loaded brand new model !
Whilst the standard bike I own is a great bike and I do enjoy riding it in my opinion the Adventure IS a better all round bike - it's just HOW much better it is and what the bike is going to be used for i.e. commuting/touring.
Money aside - I'd swap!
Clive
Big Lee
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elefantmanshawn
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Good on you,trade that bitch
bike in and get the daddy 
treat yourself to the new one,whats 7k? f-all
bike in and get the daddy treat yourself to the new one,whats 7k? f-allGOOSEVULCAN
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Go on get a GSA.... you won't regret it 
smartrider
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IF YOU CHANGE A PRE 08 GS YOU HAVE TO HAVE A GSA BECOUSE THE TANK IS THE SAME SHAPE AND THE TANK BAG STILL FITS . sAVED £150.00
elefantmanshawn
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OI SMARTY IS YOU DEAF BOI?why you shoutin'
smartrider
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sorry did not mean to shout
jonothan
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I traded my 06 GS for a new GSA last October.
I found the sheer size a bit daunting at first, and was somewhat initimidated when pushing it around, in and out of the garage, with a full fuel tank. But you soon get used to that and the advantages of better wind protection and the bike feeling a bit more planted were great.
Basically it's a GS that prefers to use the weights rather than a GS that likes to run on the treadmill.
I bought the GSA because I really liked it and that is what I wanted to spend my money on. It's an ugly f*cker but I love it.
That's all.
J
I found the sheer size a bit daunting at first, and was somewhat initimidated when pushing it around, in and out of the garage, with a full fuel tank. But you soon get used to that and the advantages of better wind protection and the bike feeling a bit more planted were great.
Basically it's a GS that prefers to use the weights rather than a GS that likes to run on the treadmill.
I bought the GSA because I really liked it and that is what I wanted to spend my money on. It's an ugly f*cker but I love it.
That's all.
J
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