The All New 2013 LIQUID COOLED R1200GS threadfest

[Marki_GSA]

You have to remember the Gs range is the biggest seller and it isn't to bmw fanatics either. Most of the owners are new to bmw and only bought in after the 1200 was released. More than likely because it was a modern bike. They aren't making these bikes for the fans of the 1100. They are for possibly a completely different group and 1200 owners.
Why would anybody think a water pump could be so unreliable you wouldn't buy a bike with one? Do you own a car, because that has one. You have far more to worry about an oil pump failing and the 1200 has 2 of them.

[vtbob]

Originally Posted by marchyman

The cylinder supposedly doesn't have a water jacket. Note the pipe across the top of the cylinder to bring coolant to the head which is jacketed. Some of the fins may not be fake.

Very interesting picture! If it is true that the cylinders do not have a water jacket, that would imply that oil cooling is still a major component in engine cooling...maybe evan more that the 1200??. It will be curious to see if they have separate oil and water radiators or do like the are on the F800 and have a oil/water heat exchanger to cool the oil and a single radiator.

[Marki_GSA]

There isn't a huge amount of heat in the cylinders in comparison to the heads but given there aren't any fins at all on the back I would say there must be water in the cylinders. If there wasn't then the front would be far cooler than the back leading to distortion. Difficult to say for sure though. Its also possible that they are wet liners so if anything went wrong or wore out the liner could be replaced instead of the whole crankcase set.
Good picture though, got one with a front view?

[peter-k]

The German magazines write about a cooling for the head area and especially the exhaust valve area. MOTORRAD used the word collar. The graphic may be still a bit "unsharp" at this point of time.

[ghostrider1964]

Originally Posted by Marki_GSA

You have to remember the Gs range is the biggest seller and it isn't to bmw fanatics either. Most of the owners are new to bmw and only bought in after the 1200 was released. More than likely because it was a modern bike. They aren't making these bikes for the fans of the 1100. They are for possibly a completely different group and 1200 owners.
Why would anybody think a water pump could be so unreliable you wouldn't buy a bike with one? Do you own a car, because that has one. You have far more to worry about an oil pump failing and the 1200 has 2 of them.

Ever looked at a water pump for a bike versus a car? Much shorter life spans...and oh yeah I have owned quite a few bikes that were water cooled I have a 2009 Jeep Rubicon that has already had the water pump replaced at 40K. I just appreciate the not having to worry about a WP failure, a split hose or a damaged radiator. Just eliminates possible problems...I bought my 1200 before my 1150s. I don't know anyone that cannot appreciate both.I have never owned a 1100 GS but I maintain a friend of mines 96 R1100GS and I have rode it. Solid machine but a bit under powered for my liking

[fudgypup]

read this review that reveals this whole liquid cooled nonsense to be driven by enviro-weenies wanting less emissions and to meet "Euro 5 standards" (as if the EU will even continue to exist):

http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/bmw/2013-bmw-r1250gs-preview-91202.html

[Jason Abbott]

Originally Posted by fudgypup

read this review that reveals this whole liquid cooled nonsense to be driven by enviro-weenies wanting less emissions and to meet "Euro 5 standards" http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/bmw/2013-bmw-r1250gs-preview-91202.html

This appears to be the extent of the revealed nonsense:

Liquid-cooling allows a quicker warm-up time, reducing critical post-start-up emissions, while also lowering operating temps. This will help achieve stricter Euro 5 standards slated to begin in 2015 ... [though] BMW still hasn’t officially recognized this bike or these photos

[tallguy-09]

Originally Posted by fudgypup

ead this review that reveals this whole liquid cooled nonsense to driven by enviro-weenies wanting less emissions and to meet "Euro 5 standards" (as if the EU will even continue to exist):
http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/bmw/2013-bmw-r1250gs-preview-91202.html

I don't disagree but ultimately I believe people buying in this price range simply want modern technology and air cooling is not.
Me too like my current camhead but it is what it is. I want more.

[hillbillypolack]

Originally Posted by tallguy-09

I don't disagree but ultimately I believe people buying in this price range simply want modern technology and air cooling is not.
Me too like my current camhead but it is what it is. I want more.

It might be time for you to test ride the Multistrada if you need that much 'more'. Or look into aftermarket mods (1270cc Max upgrades). Lennie's sprockets or the 3.0 final drive ratio.

[KankakeeBenjamin]

Originally Posted by tallguy-09

I don't disagree but ultimately I believe people buying in this price range simply want modern technology and air cooling is not.
Me too like my current camhead but it is what it is. I want more.

+1 I want more too. NOW NOW NOW WHERE IS THE NEW BIKE. Let's go BMW let's see that pig

[tallguy-09]

Originally Posted by hillbillypolack

It might be time for you to test ride the Multistrada if you need that much 'more'. Or look into aftermarket mods (1270cc Max upgrades). Lennie's sprockets or the 3.0 final drive ratio.

Naah, no Ducati for a 6'7" German giant
I'm sure you're right about the mods.

[hillbillypolack]

Originally Posted by tallguy-09

Naah, no Ducati for a 6'7" German giant
I'm sure you're right about the mods.

I'm with you on the Ducati-sized sentiment. Love the bikes, wish they came with a more generous sized cockpit.

I don't have any history with any of the mods, but Lennie's has me thinking twice about it on the GS. The 1270cc / 3.0 stuff from Max is interesting in their thread. . I'd be very curious to test ride the result and hear about longevity.

[GB]

Originally Posted by tallguy-09

Naah, no Ducati for a 6'7" German giant
I'm sure you're right about the mods.

I don't know what bike insurance is like in BC where you live, but over here in Ontario, most bike insurance companies will not insure Ducati's and the few that do, bring some vaseline with you... I thought the MTS1200 might be my next bike till I got an insurance quote... a high of $4500 to a low of $2500 / year. Ducati's are considered "supersport".. Thieves

You're right, the MTS12 is not a bike for a tall guy.

Btw, unless something's changed since it's been told to Canadian dealers, expect the waterboxer in dealer showrooms this fall. We'll see.

[tallguy-09]

Originally Posted by GB

I don't know what bike insurance is like in BC where you live, but over here in Ontario, most bike insurance companies will not insure Ducati's and the few that do, bring some vaseline with you... I thought the MTS1200 might be my next bike till I got an insurance quote... a high of $4500 to a low of $2500 / year. Ducati's are considered "supersport".. Thieves
You're right, the MTS12 is not a bike for a tall guy.
Btw, unless something's changed since it's been told to Canadian dealers, expect the waterboxer in dealer showrooms this fall. We'll see.

That seems a bit too much money for insurance, here in BC it's a provincially run system (no competition) but I'd highly doubt you'd have to pay anything close to this if you've been a reasonable rider for a while...

I love Ducati but after test riding the MTS1200 I wasn't impressed with the details and the engine, although powerful didn't impress me (not smooth from low rpm's).
I'd expect the R1250LC GS in Canada by 2013 and not before, let the Germans in Germany test it first or give
it to Greek and Italians first (for 30% of list price)

[peter-k]

It seems versions with up to 150 hp are planned, albeit not as a GS but more a Touring-Supermoto, similar to the Multiblabla.

Some years back I thought that KTM would be the toughest future competitor to BMW. Now it's Ducati and Triumph.