The All New 2013 LIQUID COOLED R1200GS threadfest

[Marki_GSA]

Originally Posted by Kenbike

How soon will we get a test by a bike mag on the 2013???

February is the press day.

[JimVonBaden]

Originally Posted by twinrider

Back slides can be controlled but if the front washes out you usually crash. That said, I prefer knobbies on both ends for offroading.

True. On a large trailie the front is most important. The rear though, wears twice as fast as a front knobbie, so a standard GS style tire will last about the same as a knobby front, meaning you can get close to 10K miles from a set, and still do plenty of pavement.

Jim

[marchyman]

Originally Posted by JimVonBaden

True. On a large trailie the front is most important. The rear though, wears twice as fast as a front knobbie, so a standard GS style tire will last about the same as a knobby front, meaning you can get close to 10K miles from a set, and still do plenty of pavement.

Jim

Yes, but... the knobbies are not very good as knobbies after about 8K miles. They are fine as street tires as long as you don't mind a somewhat rougher ride for the last 2K. At 10-11 K the knobs have turned into a wedge, with one edge having lots of lift and the other edge at the wear bars.

I suppose I should head down to may favorite dealer and remind them that I exist as well as tell them to call when they get an LC in for test rides. It's been a long time since I stepped into the show room.

[tallguy-09]

[zzrwood]

Originally Posted by Marki_GSA

February is the press day.

International Press Launch is in South Africa starting January 19th

[EJ_92606]

Originally Posted by zzrwood

International Press Launch is in South Africa starting January 19th

Hmm, I heard Morocco at end of February followed by dealer launch in early March in Morocco as well.

[zzrwood]

Originally Posted by EJ_92606

Hmm, I heard Morocco at end of February followed by dealer launch in early March in Morocco as well.

Maybe BMW are splitting the launch for Europe and America, because according to Kevin Ash (UK journalist) he is heading to SA in January.

http://ashonbikes.com/forum/bmw-r1200gs-0#comment-18815

[Tiggersteve]

Mate has placed an order and demo / first delivery is expected for 2nd March (UK)

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[Loutre]

Originally Posted by Visian

This setup (street rear with knobby front) is how many riders roll, especially in western USA... The long distances eat the rear knobbies, and the front wheel is the one that benefits most from the added traction.

.

Another thing learned today, thanks!

[EJ_92606]

Originally Posted by zzrwood

Maybe BMW are splitting the launch for Europe and America, because according to Kevin Ash (UK journalist) he is heading to SA in January.

http://ashonbikes.com/forum/bmw-r1200gs-0#comment-18815

Interesting...we'll be able to read some reviews earlier than I thought then.

[nachtflug]

I knew this bike was in the pipeline but only this week have seen pictures.

then I saw a walk around on youtube. holy cow this thing is wild looking.

the side shots do it no justice but man from the front or this angle.

[oalvarez]

Originally Posted by nachtflug

I knew this bike was in the pipeline but only this week have seen pictures.

then I saw a walk around on youtube. holy cow this thing is wild looking.

the side shots do it no justice but man from the front or this angle.

I'll bite

That is basically a "side shot."

What is it that you're trying/wanting to say?

[Loutre]

Originally Posted by oalvarez

I'll bite

That is basically a "side shot."

What is it that you're trying/wanting to say?

That it does not suck

[nachtflug]

Originally Posted by oalvarez

What is it that you're trying/wanting to say?

what part of "holy cow this thing is wild looking" don't you quite get?

[oalvarez]

You had said that the side shot did it no justice and then commented with a curious emote on what is basically a side shot.

Yes, you say that it's "wild looking;" have you formed an opinion whether you like what you see or not yet?