Trading 1150 ADV for 1200ADV. opinions please

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Sniffy,

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1150 V 1200

Stay with the 1150.
I did 543 miles last year on a 1200, and I just got myself a nice 03 adventure with a nice shining black tank. better than that plastic pannel you get with a 1200. Bill
 
Is not worth it

I own a 03' R1150GS Adv and I do think the 12ADV is an evolved incarnation of my current ride and I find it to be better in almost every aspect, except for the short first gear, that it is.

However, given the price difference between the two, I believe is not worth to trade in, since your current ride would do anything the 12ADV does, really.

My choice was to purchase a KTM 640 Adv with the change I keep for not upgrading to the 12ADV and I believe that is more bang for the buck.:beerjug:

If money is not an option, the 12Adv sure is a great bike!:thumb2

Regards,
Mane
 
Thanks all.

Your words of wisdom are much appreciated. After much deliberation I have traded my 1150ADV for a new 1200ADV. I knew I wanted one and after the test ride I was smitten. I am delighted with the new bike, it feels completely different and all in positive ways. I very nearly kept the old 1150 but I am glad I changed, for without doubt this is the best bike I have had. Once again I thank all who posted replies.
 
Erh, does that mean that Tim and Trippy might have nice 1150Adv SE that they need to get rid of cheaply. I may be able to help out a friend...

I've taken 12 Adv for long test ride and loved it but still can't see any good reason to change. I honestly can't understand why people want to trade in perfectly good useable bikes just to have "this years model". If I was given a straight choice between Tim's low mileage 1150 Adv SE or a similar mileage 12 Adv I think I would choose the 1150 especially if I wanted to travel to far flung places.

Take last weekend, we all rode to Hograost and had a great time whether we were on 1100, 1150 or 1200s (OK Migsel was on an Airhead and he broke down so we'll forget the Luddites:)). Fuel consumption similar, comfort similar and overall experience similar. The only difference that I could see was after we drowned them, my 1100 took 5 minutes to restart, Adrian's 1150 about 10 minutes whilst the 12 Adv took at least 20 minutes to piece together all the plastic bits to reassemble.

As said above, everyone will always defend their own corner. However, I find it very interesting when hearing of riders who have reverted back to 1150s. Probably, these are the people who can give the most honest answer as they have been there and done that.

At the end of the day, it is really only light hearted banter and I would hate to think that anyone takes these opinions seriously. :)

If its a GS then its good enough for me. The old saying is "Its not what you've got, it how you use it that matters".

Sid - on second bottle of good red wine.:D
 
Sid Horman said:
As said above, everyone will always defend their own corner. However, I find it very interesting when hearing of riders who have reverted back to 1150s. Probably, these are the people who can give the most honest answer as they have been there and done that.
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My history:

1100 GS :)

1150GS :) :)

1200 GS :) :)

1150 GSA :) :)

1200 GSA :) :) :)
 
Sid Horman said:
I honestly can't understand why people want to trade in perfectly good useable bikes just to have "this years model".
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it's more than "this years model". in this case, it's a totally different bike.

having said that, i don't think i'd trade a nice 1150 gsa for a 1200 though, unless i was very bored with it, the price difference is too great.
 
cookie said:
it's more than "this years model". in this case, it's a totally different bike.

having said that, i don't think i'd trade a nice 1150 gsa for a 1200 though, unless i was very bored with it, the price difference is too great.
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Ah! but there's the rub,the all important "price to change" is only ever going to get bigger,so hanging on to a particular bike through model loyalty is going to cost you more and more as time passes-if I'm honest it was one of the deciding factors in changing for me, I loved my 1150 ADV but after a test ride on the 1200ADV I knew I would succumb sooner or later,better to admit it to yourself sooner-for the sake of your wallet ;)
 
Sorry but I can't understand the logic of either the above posts.

Firstly, "its a totally different bike". No it isn't, I've ridden both and its only a minor difference. Changing from a Yamaha R1 to a GS would be a "totally different bike" but not from one GS to a later model. As I proved last weekend, all different models of GS did the same thing and were all up to the tasks. You've succumbed to the marketing hype if you believe it is a "totally different bike".

Secondly, the price to change argument is illogical. The depreciation of holding on to the 1150 for one more year would be a lot less than the initial depreciation on a new 1200. Changing bikes more frequently when there is nothing wrong with the old bike is just consumerism for the sake of it. My bike is now depreciation proof and costs me virtually nothing apart from basic running costs. If I was mad enough to buy a new model every couple of years it would cost me many thousands.

I'm always amazed that people seem to be so brainwashed by the manufacturers that they need to have the latest product when it is not necessary and costs them more money. I don't have a problem with this new model need but don't pretend it is for technical or financial reasons because neither of these arguments are valid. The only real reason you buy the new bike in most cases is because you want the "latest toy".

But you guys please keep buying the new models as it keeps the likes of me supplied with nice second-hand machines. And no, its not that I can't afford to buy new (I could easily as many know) but rather I choose to make what I've got last.

I bet the 1200 owners all have the very latest mobiles and plasma screen tellies as well?:)

Sid
 
Sid Horman said:
Sorry but I can't understand the logic of either the above posts.

Firstly, "its a totally different bike". No it isn't, I've ridden both and its only a minor difference. Changing from a Yamaha R1 to a GS would be a "totally different bike" but not from one GS to a later model. As I proved last weekend, all different models of GS did the same thing and were all up to the tasks. You've succumbed to the marketing hype if you believe it is a "totally different bike".

Secondly, the price to change argument is illogical. The depreciation of holding on to the 1150 for one more year would be a lot less than the initial depreciation on a new 1200. Changing bikes more frequently when there is nothing wrong with the old bike is just consumerism for the sake of it. My bike is now depreciation proof and costs me virtually nothing apart from basic running costs. If I was mad enough to buy a new model every couple of years it would cost me many thousands.

I'm always amazed that people seem to be so brainwashed by the manufacturers that they need to have the latest product when it is not necessary and costs them more money. I don't have a problem with this new model need but don't pretend it is for technical or financial reasons because neither of these arguments are valid. The only real reason you buy the new bike in most cases is because you want the "latest toy".

But you guys please keep buying the new models as it keeps the likes of me supplied with nice second-hand machines. And no, its not that I can't afford to buy new (I could easily as many know) but rather I choose to make what I've got last.

I bet the 1200 owners all have the very latest mobiles and plasma screen tellies as well?:)

Sid
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Hi Sid, for me the bike feels a completely different ride. Horses for courses and all that.
I have to ask though, what has logic got to do with motorcycles anyway? It's more, saw it, wanted it, bought it. I hate leaving my money in the bank lining all the bankers pockets. :augie You only live once and if that's not true just think of all the bikes I can have next time around!
Of course there is time for the bike to let me down but if you don't take a chance sometimes life would be too dull.
Cheers
 
Sid Horman said:
Sorry but I can't understand the logic of either the above posts.

Firstly, "its a totally different bike". No it isn't, I've ridden both and its only a minor difference. Changing from a Yamaha R1 to a GS would be a "totally different bike" but not from one GS to a later model. As I proved last weekend, all different models of GS did the same thing and were all up to the tasks. You've succumbed to the marketing hype if you believe it is a "totally different bike".

Secondly, the price to change argument is illogical. The depreciation of holding on to the 1150 for one more year would be a lot less than the initial depreciation on a new 1200. Changing bikes more frequently when there is nothing wrong with the old bike is just consumerism for the sake of it. My bike is now depreciation proof and costs me virtually nothing apart from basic running costs. If I was mad enough to buy a new model every couple of years it would cost me many thousands.

I'm always amazed that people seem to be so brainwashed by the manufacturers that they need to have the latest product when it is not necessary and costs them more money. I don't have a problem with this new model need but don't pretend it is for technical or financial reasons because neither of these arguments are valid. The only real reason you buy the new bike in most cases is because you want the "latest toy".

But you guys please keep buying the new models as it keeps the likes of me supplied with nice second-hand machines. And no, its not that I can't afford to buy new (I could easily as many know) but rather I choose to make what I've got last.

I bet the 1200 owners all have the very latest mobiles and plasma screen tellies as well?:)

Sid
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got to disagree there, to me the 1200 feels totally different to the 1150. it's not a minor difference at all to me.

i also refute the idea that i just need to buy the latest bike. this has certainly not been the pattern of my bike buying over the last 36 years at all. if i like a bike, i keep it, if not, i change it (funds permitting).

The only real reason you buy the new bike in most cases is because you want the "latest toy".



genuinely not in my case. i was bored of my old 1150, a bike i never really loved. a really great tool, but not what i'd call fun. i rode my airhead much more.
i rode the 1200 and knew it was what i wanted within half a mile. it's a totally different bike IMO. no interchangeable parts & very different in character (it has some).

riding and buying bikes is not about VFM for me, never has been, it's a passion. go down that route to far, and you'd end up on a Jawa FFS!

if i wanted VFM, i'd stick to my old passat.

ps. my airhead rarely moves now :(

pps. i have a CRT telly & i replace my mobiles when they break.
 
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