R1300GS
- Doctor T
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R1300GS
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.
Trust me I am a retired Doctor and lecturer at Oxford University of Structural and Mechanical/Electrical engineering.
"Blessed are the cracked, for they shall let in the light". Groucho Marx
"Blessed are the cracked, for they shall let in the light". Groucho Marx
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Re: R1300GS
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..
.Might be worth a test ride when they get a demo in the dealers..
- Doctor T
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Re: R1300GS
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.
Trust me I am a retired Doctor and lecturer at Oxford University of Structural and Mechanical/Electrical engineering.
"Blessed are the cracked, for they shall let in the light". Groucho Marx
"Blessed are the cracked, for they shall let in the light". Groucho Marx
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Re: R1300GS
Sleekish. Will be interesting to see if the same design ideas will be used on new RS and RT.
1983 GS1000G | 1984 GSX1100EF | 1997 FLHR | 1998 FLSTS | 1999 R1100RT | 2016 Triumph 1200 XRT
- Doctor T
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Re: R1300GS
Except for the engine, the styling looks too Japanees now.
Trust me I am a retired Doctor and lecturer at Oxford University of Structural and Mechanical/Electrical engineering.
"Blessed are the cracked, for they shall let in the light". Groucho Marx
"Blessed are the cracked, for they shall let in the light". Groucho Marx
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Re: R1300GS
Styling will grow on you. Especially when everybody on R1250GS will buy one.
1983 GS1000G | 1984 GSX1100EF | 1997 FLHR | 1998 FLSTS | 1999 R1100RT | 2016 Triumph 1200 XRT
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Re: R1300GS
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)
(That should cover me)
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Re: R1300GS
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
Quad Lock
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
Quad Lock
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Re: R1300GS
Only 36000,- euros with all them bells and whistles.
Feels light. This felt tall with the factory tall seat.
Very positive feeling even though I could never afford one.
Feels light. This felt tall with the factory tall seat.
Very positive feeling even though I could never afford one.
1983 GS1000G | 1984 GSX1100EF | 1997 FLHR | 1998 FLSTS | 1999 R1100RT | 2016 Triumph 1200 XRT