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New BMW R1200GS revealed

The new BMW R1200GS will use a 125bhp water/air cooled motor and feature semi-active suspension. The biggest change comes in the engine, with the introduction for the first time of water-cooling. Rather than the engine being fully water-cooled, 65% will still be air-cooled, while the rest will be cooled by a system that uses a water-glycol mixture and two radiators. There is a new...

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stu_sp2

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stu_sp2 says:

Might give it a miss...

Might skip the GS this time and go and buy the latest S1000rr because its got 5 million bhp and anti small penis electronics, I will defo be racing it in the super stock series ......OH .......Wait a minute, ...no i won't its just a road bike after all 8-0 Horses for courses.. I've got a 1 piece race suit, knee sliders and race cans don't you know !! lol

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  • Posted 235 days ago (02 October 2012 23:58)
Piglet2010

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Piglet2010 says:

I would rather

ride a KLR650 or Wee-Strom for combined paved highway and gravel road riding, and keep the $10K+ in change. Might consider a G or F series BMW if the prices were more competitive, and they fixed the excess vibration issues.

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  • Posted 235 days ago (03 October 2012 06:11)
Titosfuneral

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Titosfuneral says:

Ugly

O like GS's. Especially because of the suspension. They're great bikes. But they are getting uglier and uglier. Just saw the Suzuki concept.. that's much nicer. That said, I do wish the KLR was still sold in this country. Cheap an cheerful, and a true adventure bike to boot...

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  • Posted 235 days ago (03 October 2012 10:24)
STRESSED1

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STRESSED1 says:

Strange looking wee beastie

At last BMW have uncovered the latest gen R1200GS. Not too bad but that adventure style seat looks crap,in fact oddly enough the standard Gs seat looks miles better. Not bad,but i'm waiting foe test reports before i jump for joy. Weird style,as usual,but miles better than Honda,Yamaha and Triumph,and the new KTM.

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  • Posted 235 days ago (03 October 2012 13:11)
GSboy55

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GSboy55 says:

Ummmm !!!

Got the 2010 twin cam GS, should be interesting what the dealers offer on a trade in. Not sure if its for me, didn't want it heavier that's for sure. Will await the road tests from the bike mags. At the moment its not rocking my boat.

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  • Posted 235 days ago (03 October 2012 15:16)
plumber01

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plumber01 says:

new GS

none of these bkes are really lookers, but adjustable pegs, bars, seat , suspension  at least they are being made to fit more people

Would anyone buy a car where the seat doesnt move, or the steering wheel , etc

If your spending £10k plus its the least a bike manufacturer can do, and Im pleased to see BMW making the effort, I wish Honda and the Jap bikes would follow.

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  • Posted 234 days ago (03 October 2012 18:05)
momomomo

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momomomo says:

Oh Dear...

It looks like the Ducati Multistrada has rattled a few cages at BMW...

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  • Posted 234 days ago (03 October 2012 20:14)
locktab

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locktab says:

Yes but no but

All very nice but will it be any more reliable than the old one? Check the forums before you buy and give it a while to see what owners say. Don't believe all the hype the mags and MCN seem to ignore the problems (the last MCN adventure bike  group test is a prime example). I like the look of it and if it keeps going I am sure it will be an excelent bike, While it's under warranty anyway.

And yes I have owned an R1200 GS 2004 model year dealer service history and I speak from experiance.

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  • Posted 234 days ago (04 October 2012 01:27)
r1stevie

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r1stevie says:

how much

dont think il spend the prob 5k to trade in my 2010 gs adventure for a xtra 15 bhp might look at the 150 bhp ktm adventure oh and will all the jap sport bike boys [yes ive got one to] stop saying they always break down they dont my 10 plate gs has 18 k on the clock itl take most gsxr r1 ers 6 year to get near that and its still perfect

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  • Posted 234 days ago (04 October 2012 10:01)
snev

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snev says:

R1stevie

My 2010 gsxr1300 has 36000 miles, It,s the rider that takes the bike out Doh!

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  • Posted 233 days ago (04 October 2012 19:29)

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