BMW R1200 GS

...falls within this category. BMW have been building bikes for over 70 years - you'd think they just about got it right but every now and again they pull something out of the hat where the sum of the parts are very much greater than the whole. Until Messrs Boorman and McGregor did their 'Long Way Round' trip, BMW were probably best known (in the non-motorcycling world) for making big expensive touring bikes - either owned by middle aged blokes, or ...
...so what? My previous BMW was a ten year old R1100R - whilst it had a lower saddle, the geometry of the steering head and the steering damper made this quite difficult to push backwards and forwards in confined spaces such as a garage. (It only really felt safe if you were sitting astride the bike) The lighter weight, wider handle bars and new steering geometry means that the GS can be pushed and shoved whilst standing alongside it. The GS also ...

dobieg 24.10.2007 · Read full review
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Review of BMW R1200 GS

...old workhorse R1150GS. Since then BMW have improved it marginally each year, and now the latest 2008 models offer in incredible array of accessories, from heated grips, electronic suspension adjustment from the flick of a switch, all sorts of luggage options, and satelite navigation and ABS, to name a few! I own a 2005 model, and absolutely adore it. The front telelever suspension takes some getting used to as there's not as much feel as you'd find ...
...and offers great offroading capabilities. BMW also have just about the best aftersales package that you can get on a bike, so you're well covered should anything go wrong. They also love to give test rides, so if you're considering it, go and have a try. You might get hooked though, so don't say I didn't warn you! ...

jlo1984 19.06.2008 · Read full review
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Review of BMW R1200 GS