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Splash
11-10-12, 11:48 AM
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/EDITORIAL/editorial_images/2013_BMW1200GS_500x375.jpg

Hmmm Ugly? or what?

This is the road version, not the Adventure but I don't think that's going to look much better...

I always loved the look of a fully blown GSA but now? Seriously? The front head unit looks very similar to a Tri Explorer... no?

It'll probably grow on me...
Nikki
11-10-12, 12:00 PM
Looks like you could spear someone with that!
Splash
11-10-12, 12:03 PM
Looks like you could spear someone with that!

I don't think you're wrong with that thought! ;D
wiltshire builders
11-10-12, 12:04 PM
Surely thay wont adorn the Adventure with all that breakable crap will they?
Snowy
11-10-12, 12:12 PM
The real change on this model is the engine as its going to be 65% liquid cooled for the first time on a Boxer engine. Those two side pieces hide twin coolers. The exhaust headers now exit at the bottom and the throttle bodies at the top. It produces 125bhp up 15bhp on the previous model.

Having an Adventure version myself I'm little concerned with looks anyway ;D ;D ;D The GS was never a pretty bike - part of its charm for me.

I thihnk its more in line with Triumph, Ducati et al in producing what is really a road bike with off road ergonomics without the intent to actually go off road. The Adventure version is 18 months away if normal BMW launch strategy plays its normal hand.

Did you know over 170,000 GS's have now been sold.
Mitch9128
11-10-12, 12:16 PM
How is that more ugly than previous GS'?
Geordie Stu
11-10-12, 12:18 PM
To the loyal GS riders they will still buy & like it. Not for me though ;)
Splash
11-10-12, 12:28 PM
How is that more ugly than previous GS'?

The previous GS, was, lurvvvvelyyyyyy! Especially the 2012 GSA in Triple black... mmmmm...

Snowy, I think it's a shame they are following the crowd, BMW was always the odd one out to me...in a good way... now it's following the rest, design wise. :'(
Dan505
11-10-12, 12:54 PM
Surely thay wont adorn the Adventure with all that breakable crap will they?
do you mean the whole bike? :P looks like its got a beak, might look better if it wasn't bright red?
Kevinb
11-10-12, 12:57 PM
New design. The front end looks the same as the Suzuki DR750 I had in 1988
Splash
11-10-12, 12:59 PM
Surely thay wont adorn the Adventure with all that breakable crap will they?
do you mean the whole bike? :P looks like its got a beak, might look better if it wasn't bright red?

Might look better with a stub of a beak that it had before... when it looked like a nice bike...
Mitch9128
11-10-12, 01:12 PM
It's not really following the crowd though, they all use software to design the best bike/car/whatever, eventually the software is going to come up with same'ish bike whichever manufacturer it is. Look at sportsbikes, just choose your favourite colour and engine configuration, forget the manufacturer.
Jon_W
11-10-12, 01:15 PM
Dosen't look that extreme. I'm sure the BMW faithful will lap it up.
Swanny
11-10-12, 01:19 PM
I think it looks ok but I think my next bike will be this

http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/motorcycles/2012models/2012-Triumph-Tiger800XCc.jpg
Jon_W
11-10-12, 01:22 PM
You going fo a GS Swanny???

I like them, but far too tall for me, even the lowered ones!
Swanny
11-10-12, 02:07 PM
No that's a Triumph Tiger 800 XC
I was thinking of just getting a CBF1000 but am thinking more along the lines of an adventure bike now. I like the BMW but the Triumph appeals more at the moment
Splash
11-10-12, 02:14 PM
No that's a Triumph Tiger 800 XC
I was thinking of just getting a CBF1000 but am thinking more along the lines of an adventure bike now. I like the BMW but the Triumph appeals more at the moment

Go to the dark side ;) 8-)
Senna(Dan)
11-10-12, 03:33 PM
The front looks like they have been raiding a Katanas parts bin.

I actually prefer the old one.
Splash
11-10-12, 03:43 PM
I actually prefer the old one.

8-) I just think the older one had more mysteriousness about it!
Snowy
11-10-12, 06:13 PM
I can't see me chopping my current one in any day soon - the marginal improvement is not worth the extra cash to me. Unless I'm unlucky I expect to see 100K+ on mine which it should reach quite comfortably. There isn't any other bike I want right now either. It was never a bike I dreamt of owning - I took one out for a test ride on a whim having tried a K1300GT and was sold on it inside 30 seconds. If you get a chance to ride one its a real hoot because the fun factor is so unexpected. I traded 60 bhp to get that smile on my face :)
RedSoul
11-10-12, 06:49 PM
Personally think the new BMW looks really cool.Also hope they sell by the bucket load so i can buy something reliable like a super tenere or guzzi stelvio dead cheap :D
Snowy
11-10-12, 07:30 PM
Personally think the new BMW looks really cool.Also hope they sell by the bucket load so i can buy something reliable like a super tenere or guzzi stelvio dead cheap :D

Has your Vara turned out to be unreliable then Redsoul? ;D ;)
RedSoul
11-10-12, 08:14 PM
Just knew you would twist my post round Snowy lol.The vara is in my good books and is staying for the time being but a super tenere or guzzi stelvio is on the cards for Christmas.
Snowy
11-10-12, 09:14 PM
Just knew you would twist my post round Snowy lol.The vara is in my good books and is staying for the time being but a super tenere or guzzi stelvio is on the cards for Christmas.

You have too much money and time on your hands - can I have some? ;D ;D ;)
Nooj
12-10-12, 10:57 PM
Hopefully they've done something about the dreadful finish quality. Never seen so many disfiguringly corroded new bikes as the 1200GS!
Snowy
13-10-12, 09:06 AM
Hopefully they've done something about the dreadful finish quality. Never seen so many disfiguringly corroded new bikes as the 1200GS!

Phew, thankfully I have an '08 which has not a speck of corrosion on it. Mind you, I have shares in ACF50..... ;D