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Just saw a picture of the New GS coming out later this year. Whoever designed the headlights must have been drunk. Why, because they look like a pair of Dame Edna Everage's glasses.
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Sat nav mount tells a story.
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Not bad. 8-)

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Had a quick look at the configurator on the website. Triple Black version which has the electric screen and seems to be more road oriented.came in around 20k . This was after adding a couple of the option packs ( dynamic suspension, GPS /luggage prep) and luggage.
.Might be worth a test ride when they get a demo in the dealers..
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I have a rule that I won't buy a bike that costs as much as my first house whether new or used. Always nice to have a bit of perspective . ;)
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Elkinell wrote: Fri Sep 29, 2023 12:25 pm I have a rule that I won't buy a bike that costs as much as my first house whether new or used. Always nice to have a bit of perspective . ;)
My first house in the 80's cost 12.5K thanks to Maggie Thatcher. Giving that i dont have much chance of buying a new bike under that. Secondly the wife would kill me if i bought a bike for that price.
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Elkinell wrote: Fri Sep 29, 2023 12:25 pm I have a rule that I won't buy a bike that costs as much as my first house whether new or used. Always nice to have a bit of perspective . ;)
My rule (as I've got older) is that you can't take it with you.
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Sleekish. Will be interesting to see if the same design ideas will be used on new RS and RT.

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Except for the engine, the styling looks too Japanees now.
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I like the Green one 8-)
The GS 'is' the better bike :-)
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Styling will grow on you. Especially when everybody on R1250GS will buy one. :mrgreen:
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Ed Harley wrote: Sun Oct 01, 2023 3:41 pm Styling will grow on you.
So do warts… :lol:
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I (probably) won't buy a bike that costs more than a top of the range BMW Car with all the extras.
(That should cover me)
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I've just bought half of one in name, a 2011 F650GS twin 800 50k miles, the engine sounds sweet, no chain rattles.
It comes fitted with the following fitted;
Barkbusters
Denali driving lights
SW-Motech tank ring, engine guards, rear pannier rack and panniers
Tourtech topbox rack
Wunderlich side stand foot
MRA windshield
Mud Sling Rear & front guard extensions
Tourtech brake reservoir guard & radiator guard
Fuel exhaust
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Only 36000,- euros with all them bells and whistles. :mrgreen:

Feels light. This felt tall with the factory tall seat.

Very positive feeling even though I could never afford one.

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