A little bit more information here: Appears there were two riders down. http://www.cycleworld.com/2013/01/23/rest-in-peace-kevin-ash/?utm_source=rss
Godspeed Kevin. Word is the US launch has been moved to a high school soccer field in Omaha. The on-road routes are being coned off at a nearby Walmart.
First review is out! http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/firstrides/122_1305_2013_bmw_r1200gs_first_ride/
Sounds ok except for: "The engine is a little less tractor-like in slow off road situations......it is a little less friendly when lugging through a tricky section of dirt" That lugging ability of my existing GS comes in handy in the tight going.
Came across this firstride report from Motorcyclist. This thread will be a place to post all new 1200GS reviews. Post away! Motorcyclist: http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/firstrides/122_1305_2013_bmw_r1200gs_first_ride/
Here's our First Ride report hot off the "presses": http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/firstrides/122_1305_2013_bmw_r1200gs_first_ride/ Facebook album is here, too: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151246522611973.456242.18917401972&type=1 -TK
Man! I shoulda' known you guys woulda' been on this faster than I could get from posting it to over here...
"Pricing has yet to be announced. Its likely the base GS will be close in price to the current bike$16,150 with ABS but without ESA or ASC. As with the current bike, adding all the options will probably take you above $20K. Read more: http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/f...r1200gs_first_ride/viewall.html#ixzz2IvtoIobC"
Thanks for posting. Looks like I'll get one in 7-10years, after my current 2008GS has 350K-500K on it.