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Post by council ( panman ) on May 12, 2007 18:31:19 GMT
had a test ride on the BMW 1200 gt this model is £11,000 plus
and let me tell you folks
not as quick as my 2001 fjr
not as comfy ( seat was rock hard )
the things i did like where the linked front brakes , cruise control,
and that was it
think i`m spoiled now having the fjr can`t beat this bike for pure power
would definitely get a new one when this is paid for ,
mind looking forward to the new kwaka
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Post by HRHpenfold on May 12, 2007 19:22:17 GMT
not tried them, but i thought they had about 160bhp  |
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Post by Reaper on May 12, 2007 19:55:48 GMT
Go with the new FJR it has linked brakes they are ace for slowing the old Gal down when fully banked over and realising you are going a tad to fast in the corner  not as I have ever done that you understand. Oh and the new brakes are a hole lot more powerfull than the ones you have on yours, didn`t think they could achive it but they have. And I will be testing the cruise control I have just fitted (£50) will let you know what it`s like. |
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Post by HRHpenfold on May 12, 2007 20:02:20 GMT
cruise
a pure pipe and slippers moment ;D
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Post by council ( panman ) on May 13, 2007 8:16:27 GMT
cruise control I have just fitted (£50)
yes love to have one of them .
see you in scotland tell me all about it
cheers
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Post by CD on May 13, 2007 10:52:50 GMT
I thought the 1200GT was a sports tourer.
Maybe German bikes are like German cars (VW/Audi anyway) with really tight engines for the first few thousand miles and not properly run in until 10,000. I had a new A4 diesel back about 2002 which stalled horribly when new. But sorted by 2000miles, seemed nice and free by 5000 and better again by 10,000.
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Post by kabulcalling on May 13, 2007 11:38:45 GMT
The 1200 GT is one of my dream bikes. Of course I will not be able to afford, so please don't shatter this dream for me. A man needs dreams.
Tell me that the GT is the cat's meow, and well worth the 11k basic, and that high tech front end, traction control and suspension changes on the fly make it the best sports touring bike in the world.
RMJ
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Post by council ( panman ) on May 13, 2007 18:01:57 GMT
trust me on this the fjr out performs the gt anyday
after the test was very pleased with my now older fjr
have a test on both and you will go for the fjr
if you have never ridden an fjr you will be very impressed with pure performance the bike rocks
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Post by General Gman on May 13, 2007 19:45:39 GMT
trust me on this the fjr out performs the gt anyday after the test was very pleased with my now older fjr have a test on both and you will go for the fjr if you have never ridden an fjr you will be very impressed with pure performance the bike rocks FJR? pure peformance ?...... s'pose when compared with a narrowboat....... ;D  |
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Post by council ( panman ) on May 13, 2007 19:51:51 GMT
yes the narrow boat is a shade longer ;D
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Post by General Gman on May 13, 2007 19:59:07 GMT
yes the narrow boat is a shade longer ;D Not having ridden a 1200GT, can't say about the performance but if it's like other beemers, it'll be utterly disappointing and mindlessly boring.FJRs at least have a bit of get up and go (not quite as arm-wrenchingly fast as a Fazer...) and plenty of luggage space for cardies, incontinence pads and toupees. |
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Post by HRHpenfold on May 13, 2007 20:05:25 GMT
Beemers, mens bikes ;D
you just dont understand boy ;D
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not as I have ever done that you understand.
