which one?

[should i buy?]

I am thinking of buying a r1200gs is it worth paying the extra for the adventure I am planning long distance euro travel thanks

 

[wideparting]

I am thinking of buying a r1200gs is it worth paying the extra for the adventure I am planning long distance euro travel thanks

yes get the adventure,if you dont you will regret it.

 

[Beemerman59]

I am thinking of buying a r1200gs is it worth paying the extra for the adventure I am planning long distance euro travel thanks

Might be an idea to have a test ride of both first. You will get every GS owner say get a GS and every GSA owner say get a GSA. Work out what you want i.e tank range, off road capability etc and decide from there.

After you have done that, go buy a GSA coz they are the best

 

[Bryn]

I am thinking of buying a r1200gs is it worth paying the extra for the adventure I am planning long distance euro travel thanks

How long are your legs.... any less than 30" inside leg and you'll struggle with an Adventure ... been there and done that

 

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GS = great Euro touring bike, needs petrol when you need a break, great handling and off road capability.

GSA = great Euro touring bike, you need a break before it needs petrol, slightly slower handling but still great, a bit taller/bigger/heavier and off road capability.

Pays yer money and takes yer choice

Andres

 

[(RIP) andrewgsadv]

The 1200gs feels lighter and quicker handling than the Gsa. AS Bryn says you have to be tall enough for Gsa. Im 6ft 1 and Esa on two up with luggage setting leaves me 1 foot planted and other one on tiptoe. Offroad highest setting both tiptoes. When stopping I slide off to one side to get a foot planted . Also have the bulk to hold the bike and move it round when stationery. All that said two up and full luggage it feels completely planted up to autobahn speeds. Even when Julie is taking loads of photos
I like them both.
Try both allow half a day minimum for test ride.

 

[CuzGS]

I'm 5.8 with sgt seat fitted and my GSA fits me just fine with the preload at medium, as people say try both if you can. As per a previous post, if that's not possible get the GSA is my advice.

Both good bikes anyway so you're in a no lose situation, look for good history and beware corrosion at front of engine, not a drama but unsightly

 

[Paul S]

Really enjoying my latest 1200GS after 2 previous 1200GSA's - both are great bikes but very different so test ride and see what suits you best.

The tank range on the GSA is nice but I usually tour with mates who have to fill up every 150 miles so no real advantage for me

 

[Wizard]

The tank range on the GSA is nice but I usually tour with mates who have to fill up every 150 miles so no real advantage for me

Disagree completely. Almost the best part of the trip was sitting back having a fag and watching the filling station version of Whackey Races every hundred miles

Had both, loved both, have a hankering for another Adv, but would have no interest whatsoever in changing from the 800 to a 12GS..... in fact, would much rather have a new 800 and spend the difference in farkling and getting a much better bike than a standard 12 for less money