Akrapovic Bolt-on / Slip-on line Open Exhaust - BMW R 1150 GS

Advantages: excellent torque and performance and excellent chassis
Disadvantages: riding position can be a strain after a fir bit of miles on a trip

...I have owned my 636 since it first came out. I have found the sharp response of the chassis when cornering to be close to perfect. I have ridden an R6 and also ridden with R6's on rideouts and I would say the 636 (2003 model to present) has the edge on corners. I would say the R6 wins on comfort (easier forgiving seat) and also riding position. I did feel the strain after around 70 - 100 miles on the bike on some trips. That however is due to the race nature of the bike. The riding position is one of which was designed more for a racetrack. I have many good rideouts on my 6r and find that when I let a rideout 'friend' take the bike for a spin; they always come back with a smiling face and praise the bike then-on. I have attached a 'slip-on' Akrapovic aftermarket exhaust on it now and the sound is one which will make you speechless... Read review

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Advantages: Reliable, Good Fuel Consumption, Work Horse.
Disadvantages: Heavy, Slightly High on the Suspension, Price of Spares.

...Since I have been riding motorbikes since the early 70s. Only fair I put my review in. Now on my second Adventurer. Due to the first one being Stolen. The BMW R1150GS in line with it's predecessors has longer travel suspension, a 30-litre tank combination tyres and other modifications which sharpen its off-road focus although it being on the heavy side. It includes lower first and sixth gear ratios, and luggage options which allow clip on / off panniers. The spring pre-load adjustment for the front suspension is easy to reach but requires a c-spanner. There's an external adjuster for loading the rear spring which can be operated by hand. A long-handled screwdriver is required to adjust rear suspension damping but the adjuster is easy to reach. But the disadvantage point of that it sits slightly high on the road. Which makes climbing... Read review

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Advantages: good looks
Disadvantages: non

...is styled like the bigger R1150GS, and the GS GD - the Granada-Dakar Rally version. The FL is only available in metallic silver with a black seat. No other colours are planned. An optional top-box is also available for £150.... Read review

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