The All New 2013 LIQUID COOLED R1200GS threadfest - Page 290

EJ_92606 · 01-23-2013, 11:29 PM

A little bit more information here: Appears there were two riders down.

http://www.cycleworld.com/2013/01/23...utm_source=rss

Edwardbikerider · 01-23-2013, 11:56 PM

A picture of a Touratech-bike from the exhibition in Stockholm that’s opens today

Loutre · 01-24-2013, 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JustKip

No. The press release was supposed to be today, but was cancelled because of moto-journalist Kevin Ash's death at the event, today

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...4#post20488454

Loutre · 01-24-2013, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikhuzlan

BTW, I had a go on the water boxer when i was riding Laos two weeks ago.

More to follow.

Where are your boots mate o0

Andrewmc · 01-24-2013, 03:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edwardbikerider

A picture of a Touratech-bike from the exhibition in Stockholm that’s opens today

Those engine guards are going to make valve checks fun...

Eddy Alvarez · 01-24-2013, 05:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JustKip

The blue one has cast wheels.

It's bolted down at the front axel as a static display...

oalvarez · 01-24-2013, 07:59 AM

liking the blue and white models.....along with the cast wheels.

rip KA

dmac57 · 01-24-2013, 08:04 AM

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.

ragtoplvr · 01-24-2013, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmac57

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.

I guess if get to go to the national rally next year the demo fleet ride will be a bit more sedate.

Andrewmc · 01-24-2013, 01:15 PM

First review is out! http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/fi...gs_first_ride/

MANXMAN · 01-24-2013, 01:36 PM

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.

Andrewmc · 01-24-2013, 01:38 PM

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/fi...gs_first_ride/

Andrewmc · 01-24-2013, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MANXMAN

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.

Leave it to an inmate to read a positive review and point out the one negative thing said.

BeatnikTom · 01-24-2013, 01:45 PM

Here's our First Ride report hot off the "presses":

http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/fi...gs_first_ride/

Facebook album is here, too:

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...7401972&type=1

-TK

7mary4 · 01-24-2013, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tallguy-09

Same here, same show I think.
Worked the clutch and gear lever, everything very smooth. The gear lever didn't seem to have any play in it and the first and second went in like butter. I also like that knob that adjusts the windshield and the handlebar controls.
Lots of room on this bike if you're 6'7.

What if I am 6'5 and over 300#? :)

01-23-2013, 11:56 PM	#4337
Edwardbikerider Bikerider Joined: Oct 2012 Location: Sweden Oddometer: 10	A picture of a Touratech-bike from the exhibition in Stockholm that’s opens today Edwardbikerider screwed with this post 01-24-2013 at 05:41 AM

01-24-2013, 07:59 AM	#4342
oalvarez Resident Raggamuffin Joined: Dec 2007 Location: CA HWY 2 Oddometer: 1,696	liking the blue and white models.....along with the cast wheels. rip KA __________________ 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale 2012 Ducati MTS1200St Ti 2003 Aprilia Tuono Racing 2012 Vespa 300 Super past: Ducatis, Aprilias, Moto Guzzis, a Husky, and some BMWs as well.

01-24-2013, 08:04 AM	#4343
dmac57 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2004 Location: Western NC Oddometer: 2,059	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. __________________ "Everybody's got to believe in something. I believe I'll have another beer." - W. C. Fields

01-24-2013, 01:15 PM	#4345
Andrewmc Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2010 Location: Palmer, AK Oddometer: 141	First review is out! http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/fi...gs_first_ride/ __________________ 2009 Stealth KLR 1998 K1200RS

01-24-2013, 01:38 PM	#4347
Andrewmc Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2010 Location: Palmer, AK Oddometer: 141	NEW R1200GS Reviews thread 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/fi...gs_first_ride/ __________________ 2009 Stealth KLR 1998 K1200RS

01-23-2013, 11:29 PM	#4336
EJ_92606 Rider Joined: Aug 2007 Oddometer: 1,384	A little bit more information here: Appears there were two riders down. http://www.cycleworld.com/2013/01/23...utm_source=rss

01-24-2013, 01:36 PM	#4346
MANXMAN Overlander Joined: Mar 2002 Location: BRITISH Columbia Oddometer: 1,487	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.

01-24-2013, 01:45 PM	#4349
BeatnikTom n00b Joined: Dec 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA - USA Oddometer: 9	2013 GS First Ride Here's our First Ride report hot off the "presses": http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/fi...gs_first_ride/ Facebook album is here, too: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...7401972&type=1 -TK

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