Hi Steve

yes I did know that they are doing away with the servo brakes but I think that is the only change. I'm not really sure what I think re servo brakes. I reckon they work very well but I'm sure that it's possibly an unnecessary complication. Clearly the argument is what happens if the system ...

Hi Pirate

I still have my r12GS and cannot see myself getting shot of it in the near future, unless of course a new and improved GS comes out :lol:

Sadley the Multi was traded in, I had a few issues with the bike plus I found the bike to be quite cramped two up with luggage. Not so with the GS ...

Hi Wayward you talk a lot of sense man

Pirate I look forward to your impending report, however I do not feel it's a question of which is the better bike. These days most modern bikes are superb and indeed the two afore mentioned are both excellent machines.

I am not completely convinced that there are so many comparable things between ...

I have been lucky enough to have owned both of these bikes and have covered many miles on both. I loved both bikes for different reasons, and it must be understood that they are two completely different machines. So direct comparisons are not easily justified.

The GS is taller and does indeed feel ...

I seem to remember the Pirate saying a good few months ago that he was preparing a proper comparison between these two bikes. Wonder what happened to it ????

It would be interesting to read as it would be written by someone that owns both and has spent pleanty of time in both seats.

My biggest ...

Hi Badger

It makes a nice change for someone to put an unbiased view of the r12GS on this site rather than the usual slagging off. Incidently the 12GS weighs in at 198kg dry so is a lot lighter than the 1150 but not far off the Multi (i think)

Regarding Cellist's question I always think that a ...

Hi Dirtyboots,

I owned a DL1000 before I bought the Multi, and yeah with stiffer springs etc it might even give the Multi a run for it's money as it has more power and a faster top end. But as it is it's rather spongy when pushed hard. A great engine though and also bullet proof. Very cheap to run ...

Hi Adventure Rider,

Having owend the BMW GS's you will obviously have excellent advice to give on them. I read that you say that the 1200 GS is not as reliable as it could be or has minor issues. Can you say what these are especially any reliability problems. I have test ridden the 1200 GS and I ...

I'm 6'15" :liar:and have no probs on this bike.
On a more serious note when I carry a pilion even though I'm quite tall (6'3") I find there is not a lot of room, i.e under unexpected braking our helmets can sometimes bash together. I find this very irritating. On my Busa this doesn't happen cos I'm ...