The All New 2013 LIQUID COOLED R1200GS threadfest - Page 159

Visian · 10-02-2012, 05:08 AM

oalvarez · 10-02-2012, 05:10 AM

Wish I hadn't read that......

No spoked wheels? Seems like an even more road oriented bike now with its target sight set on the Multi and/or Tiger.

So far I like what I see....wish it had Ohlins though

PBee · 10-02-2012, 05:14 AM

Reverse · 10-02-2012, 05:15 AM

Here's the English-language press release:

https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/press...tem=node__6628

genka · 10-02-2012, 05:22 AM

The muffler looks a bit slimmer, hopefully the right saddlebag will have a smaller cutout. The LCD display in HFL gallery looks monochrome, not color as everyone expected. But the characters are larger to please old guys.

Deans BMW · 10-02-2012, 05:22 AM

Visian · 10-02-2012, 05:24 AM

I like the position of the air box... deeper water crossings!

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Voluhzia · 10-02-2012, 05:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reverse

Here's the English-language press release:

https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/press...tem=node__6628

WTF? "• Tyre/wheel dimensions of 120/70 R19 at front and 170/60 R17 at rear as a world first, tailored specially to the R 1200 GS."

Emoto · 10-02-2012, 05:28 AM

Yes, the clutch now lives under the front cover!

The oil filter is on the left side. No more pulling a skid plate to get it.

No mention of being able to turn off the ABS.

Dirt Diver · 10-02-2012, 05:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Emoto

No mention of being able to turn off the ABS.

I thought I read that somewhere.

hillbillypolack · 10-02-2012, 05:36 AM

Interesting. Liking the engine from what I see (low, appears very integrated), but the spiky bodywork and fenders make me wonder. Poseidon, your trident has inspired an entire motorcycle!

The weight bumped up a bit: 523 lbs ready to go vs 505 for the current version. Still not a big fan of the header tubes hugging the engine block. . .

JimVonBaden · 10-02-2012, 05:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LillaMan

And the new bike...

OK, that is a bit better. Still not crazy about the midievil silver sword forward side covers, but it isn't as bad as the Wonderlich drawings made it look.

Jim

Graemsay · 10-02-2012, 05:44 AM

I noticed that the Akrapovic can now comes supplied with a garish HP logo.

Does that mean we're going to see a range of HP2 bikes? I hope so.

bastimentos · 10-02-2012, 05:46 AM

No, I don't care for the stupid winglet, beak, but these are easily fixed. I do think the new engine casing looks very well packaged and nicely finished in comparison.

mtbenson · 10-02-2012, 05:46 AM

A good video here showing lots of detail: www.webbikeworld.com/BMW-motorcycles/2013-bmw-r1200gs/

10-02-2012, 05:08 AM	#2371
Visian Look out! Joined: Aug 2001 Location: ATL/WNC Oddometer: 1,519	Got some pics going up now... __________________ Go soothingly through the grease mud, as there lurks the skid demon. ________________________________________________ '86 R80 G/SPD+ \|\| '00 1150 GS \|\| '06 HP2e \|\| '67 Trail 90 Visian screwed with this post 10-02-2012 at 05:15 AM

10-02-2012, 05:10 AM	#2372
oalvarez Resident Raggamuffin Joined: Dec 2007 Location: CA HWY 2 Oddometer: 1,699	Wish I hadn't read that...... No spoked wheels? Seems like an even more road oriented bike now with its target sight set on the Multi and/or Tiger. So far I like what I see....wish it had Ohlins though __________________ 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.

10-02-2012, 05:14 AM	#2373
PBee Farkle Finder Joined: Jun 2009 Location: Kersbrook.SA. Oddometer: 5,445	__________________ QUORN SCHNITZEL CLUB When in the FLINDERS RANGES SA stay at the ANGORICHINA Village

10-02-2012, 05:15 AM	#2374
Reverse Armchair Tough Joined: May 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Oddometer: 1,178	Here's the English-language press release: https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/press...tem=node__6628 __________________ 2007 R1200 GS Adventure

10-02-2012, 05:22 AM	#2375
genka SUV hater Joined: Mar 2010 Location: Baltimore, MD Oddometer: 941	The muffler looks a bit slimmer, hopefully the right saddlebag will have a smaller cutout. The LCD display in HFL gallery looks monochrome, not color as everyone expected. But the characters are larger to please old guys. __________________ . Форум мотоциклистов в США http://www.xytopok.net/mvnforum/listthreads?forum=31

10-02-2012, 05:22 AM	#2376
Deans BMW Granpa Hoon Joined: Feb 2004 Location: Copperhill, Tennessee Oddometer: 2,634	__________________ Dean O BMW nut and Happy Camper Copperhill, Tn. www.Motorcyclistcafe.com Founder San Jose BMW

10-02-2012, 05:24 AM	#2377
Visian Look out! Joined: Aug 2001 Location: ATL/WNC Oddometer: 1,519	I like the position of the air box... deeper water crossings! . __________________ Go soothingly through the grease mud, as there lurks the skid demon. ________________________________________________ '86 R80 G/SPD+ \|\| '00 1150 GS \|\| '06 HP2e \|\| '67 Trail 90

10-02-2012, 05:28 AM	#2379
Emoto Sure, why not? Joined: Feb 2004 Location: SE Mass Oddometer: 16,142	Yes, the clutch now lives under the front cover! The oil filter is on the left side. No more pulling a skid plate to get it. No mention of being able to turn off the ABS. __________________ 2005 R12GS SOHC4 208 DoD 2032 BMWMOA BMWRA Proud walking jingle in the midnight sun. Smugmug Coupon: mStnWv71mNkjo Help preserve civil liberty; join the NRA: http://www.nrahq.org/nrabonus/

10-02-2012, 05:36 AM	#2381
hillbillypolack Grumpy Old Goat Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Lidsville Oddometer: 4,360	Interesting. Liking the engine from what I see (low, appears very integrated), but the spiky bodywork and fenders make me wonder. Poseidon, your trident has inspired an entire motorcycle! The weight bumped up a bit: 523 lbs ready to go vs 505 for the current version. Still not a big fan of the header tubes hugging the engine block. . . __________________ I found Jesus. He was behind the sofa the whole time. 1996 M900, "Patience" 2012 GS "Sonar" 2008 Megamoto "Big Blue" 2008 S2R "WTF" hillbillypolack screwed with this post 10-02-2012 at 05:42 AM

10-02-2012, 05:44 AM	#2383
Graemsay Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2008 Oddometer: 447	I noticed that the Akrapovic can now comes supplied with a garish HP logo. Does that mean we're going to see a range of HP2 bikes? I hope so.

10-02-2012, 05:46 AM	#2384
bastimentos Adventurer Joined: Jul 2011 Location: Ticino, Switzerland Oddometer: 87	No photoshop wizard but here is a comparison for ya'll No, I don't care for the stupid winglet, beak, but these are easily fixed. I do think the new engine casing looks very well packaged and nicely finished in comparison.

10-02-2012, 05:46 AM	#2385
mtbenson Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2004 Location: Northwest PA Oddometer: 155	A good video here showing lots of detail: www.webbikeworld.com/BMW-motorcycles/2013-bmw-r1200gs/ __________________ 2007 R1200GS 1975 R90/6

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