BMW R1150GS

...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 ...
...are set at 10,000kms and BMW specifies a full synthetic oil (after a run-in period on mineral oil to develop an optimum relationship between moving parts). Our bike needed a top-up of approximately half a litre at 6000km which is consistent with the service history of other R1150 engines. The engine oil sight glass is relatively large and although you have to get down on your hands and knees to read it, it's something you'll only have to do once ...

Ronnie-Taylor 06.12.2004 · Read full review
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The BMW Bike is a good bike to ride, it is available pretty cheaply now so if you don't like taking your car into work and like dodging all the heavy traffic pick yourself up one of these !! The bike has adequete performance and if you pull back hard enough you will be able to beat even the most enthusiastic bikers and most definately all of the cars. The bike has a large comfortable padded seat which is comfortable for all journeys from 1 - 1000 ...
...and it is serviced by BMW every 6 months, it manages to give me 35mpg on the whole which is good because it is mostly used in town in the mornings and then in the evening. The bike handles well for the most but sometimes after a long ride it feels slightly heavy. It is quite a flash looking bike and I recommend this to all people who don't need the passenger space or the comfort of a car. ...

diddidonuts 05.02.2005 · Read full review
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Having owned many bikes over the last 20 years this is the best. The best built, the most reliable and the cheapest to run long term. Low depreciation, great and simple servicing from BMW. Like a well loved Heinz 57 dog it may not look the best in the box but it will be a great and loyal friend as long as you have it. Tall seat height and small foot space not an issue when you get going. Has the pace to stay with all but the most enthusiastic bikes ...
...the tank and little rust or corrosion. I use mine for a 60 miles a day commute and have done so for three years. No issues other than a recent new clutch (an acknowledged design week point- acceptable in an engine design that dates from1927!) Other than that total trust get on and ride and when I feel like it give it a scrub (not often). Own and enjoy. ...

szkl 04.03.2004 · Read full review
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