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Old 04-01-2005, 11:20 PM
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Anyone bought one, or taken a test-ride?
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Old 04-01-2005, 11:33 PM
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Re: BMW 1200 GS
No, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night.
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Old 04-02-2005, 9:07 AM
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Anyone bought one, or taken a test-ride?
Haven't ridden one. They're interesting. Looks like something you'd ride to Alaska and back.
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Re: BMW 1200 GS
They are very fun bikes to ride. Different, but fun. Try one out.
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Old 08-29-2007, 11:05 AM
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I just sold me 96 R1100RT and am now on the hunt for a replacement. Looking at the R1200GS and R1200RT. Both VERY nice but both dam near $20K. OUCH!
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Re: BMW 1200 GS
The 12GS is a nice bike. I did about 1200 miles on one last year.

Since then, I bought an 1150GS, and the 1200 is smoother and lighter, but I like the 1150 better. Simpler electronics, no servo brakes (they did away with those on the new 1200s), and apparently a more durable final drive. If you're still in the market, check out advrider.com.
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Re: BMW 1200 GS
I have a 08 1200 GS ( It replaced Mk1 04 1200 GS)

I regularly ride with sportbike riders touring in the Spanish Pyranees and Picos mountains. Once you get used to the Paralever suspension which seperates brake force from steering dynamics it's a hoot in the twisties. You will keep up with sports bikes and they will not overtake untill a long straight appears; then you can outbrake them to the apex and the boxer twin punches with immeadiate power to leave the four cylinder bikes behind whilst they 'wind up'.

I have fitted relatively sticky tyres

The boxer twin is fun on open roads with loads of torque and will pull in top at very low revs

I have done 600 mile days in Spain and felt OK at journies end but with well exercised shoulder muscles!

Downsides. It's big.

I also enjoy my 08 Blade
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