Everything considered, and this does not include the price, the boxer GS is the ultimate bike. Many people are in denial about this, until they own one.
It is the best all rounder in my opinion. For me using it daily come rain or sunshine, it is. However, I would not mind adding a S1000R to the stable 😉
Owned a F800gsa, though mainly own R1200 and 1250s, and you are correct about the maintenance cost, It's definately cheaper to service the large GS bikes. The larger bike is also far less top heavy than the mid-sized one. The only real benefit of the 800/850 is the larger 21" front wheel off road, but it's well worth the sacrifice considering how I mostly use the bike and you factor in the massive benefits. Enjoy the bike!
I have been researching all large adventure motorcycles, even a Goldwing, for the past few years. None of them “wow’d” like the GSA does. I bought my first GSA 1 week ago, a 2014 BMW R1200GSA and I still haven’t gone to the remorse stage😊. Great video and discussion.
Well said! I have not had any buyers remorse for the last few months. 15k km in about 6 months and I still love it. Although, it has been so good to me, I might have to buy my GS a friend as a reward 😁
Glad you're enjoying the bike. I just purchased a 2016 1200 GSA also in the same colour as yours. Very excited and looking forward to getting on it when the weather here warms up. (Calgary, Alberta Canada.)
You’re right about the two different markets… I traded my 2019 Honda Goldwing DCT for a 2013 1200gs and the only thing I miss about the goldwing is the windscreen… lol but the weight and working on the goldwing was somewhat of a chore… now the gs it’s lighter looks more sporty will never hit dirt roads but will still eat up miles like a goldwing plus hold more gas so less stops…lol all in all I’m getting use to the gs more and more everyday… Ride safe and continue to enjoy that beautiful machine…
Nice video. Enjoyed your thoughts on the different models. What do I wanna see? I wanna see you at mach snot on a dirt road on the backwheel... (joking kids, DON'T DO THIS!)
Dear Mr Ward Able, First of all, I want to apologise for not commenting on your comment in my last video. Secondly, I want to thank you for your comment on this video Thirdly, I will like to go mach snot on a dirt road and will do so only, when you refit your R1 with some offroad tyres and come join me 🤘🏻🤘🏻
@FPVentures I would take you up on that challenge however, I would like to point out the following: 1) While an R1 with offroad tires sounds appealing, the riding position might make this slightly difficult and therefore an unfair disadvantage. 2) I do belive that I already have a very low clearance and would like to keep my lower fairing pieces attached to my bike rather than left in bits and pieces all along the route of our adventure like some form of chipmunk litter. 3) Should I someday buy another Superbike AND keep the R1, I'll accept your challenge after replacing the tires, suspension and fairing with something more appropriate for the task at hand. Sincerely, Hold my beer en kyk die move
Everything considered, and this does not include the price, the boxer GS is the ultimate bike. Many people are in denial about this, until they own one.
It is the best all rounder in my opinion. For me using it daily come rain or sunshine, it is. However, I would not mind adding a S1000R to the stable 😉
Everything else is a gateway drug to the GS..
A good perspective of the bike, new sub here.
Thank you @monnerbiker. You have a new sub as well.
Owned a F800gsa, though mainly own R1200 and 1250s, and you are correct about the maintenance cost, It's definately cheaper to service the large GS bikes. The larger bike is also far less top heavy than the mid-sized one. The only real benefit of the 800/850 is the larger 21" front wheel off road, but it's well worth the sacrifice considering how I mostly use the bike and you factor in the massive benefits. Enjoy the bike!
Have to say enjoy your candidness in process of acquiring my firt bike am thinking of gs1200lc
You won’t regret it, great bike!
Although I have not made any videos, I still ride it almost daily and have done multiple long distance trips.
I have been researching all large adventure motorcycles, even a Goldwing, for the past few years. None of them “wow’d” like the GSA does. I bought my first GSA 1 week ago, a 2014 BMW R1200GSA and I still haven’t gone to the remorse stage😊. Great video and discussion.
Well said! I have not had any buyers remorse for the last few months. 15k km in about 6 months and I still love it. Although, it has been so good to me, I might have to buy my GS a friend as a reward 😁
Glad you're enjoying the bike. I just purchased a 2016 1200 GSA also in the same colour as yours. Very excited and looking forward to getting on it when the weather here warms up. (Calgary, Alberta Canada.)
I really like the colour. Although I would have liked the triple black as well.
Ride safe.
You’re right about the two different markets… I traded my 2019 Honda Goldwing DCT for a 2013 1200gs and the only thing I miss about the goldwing is the windscreen… lol but the weight and working on the goldwing was somewhat of a chore… now the gs it’s lighter looks more sporty will never hit dirt roads but will still eat up miles like a goldwing plus hold more gas so less stops…lol all in all I’m getting use to the gs more and more everyday…
Ride safe and continue to enjoy that beautiful machine…
Nice video. Enjoyed your thoughts on the different models.
What do I wanna see? I wanna see you at mach snot on a dirt road on the backwheel... (joking kids, DON'T DO THIS!)
Dear Mr Ward Able,
First of all, I want to apologise for not commenting on your comment in my last video.
Secondly, I want to thank you for your comment on this video
Thirdly, I will like to go mach snot on a dirt road and will do so only, when you refit your R1 with some offroad tyres and come join me 🤘🏻🤘🏻
@FPVentures I would take you up on that challenge however, I would like to point out the following:
1) While an R1 with offroad tires sounds appealing, the riding position might make this slightly difficult and therefore an unfair disadvantage.
2) I do belive that I already have a very low clearance and would like to keep my lower fairing pieces attached to my bike rather than left in bits and pieces all along the route of our adventure like some form of chipmunk litter.
3) Should I someday buy another Superbike AND keep the R1, I'll accept your challenge after replacing the tires, suspension and fairing with something more appropriate for the task at hand.
Sincerely,
Hold my beer en kyk die move