2011 1200GS new switchgear?

Does anyone know for certain if the 2011 GS now has the updated switchgear (single switch for turn signals, single position heated grips, etc.) ?

nope
old switchgear
no change

Thanks!

Man, wouldn't that piss off a bunch of us current owners if they changed the switchgear?! If/when I buy a new GS I hope those switches are just where they are now.

I hope not.

heated grip switch is ok but I hope the signals become standard soon also an upgrade in the LCD and add the multi-controller switch

I despise the new style turn signal switch. It is not as safe as the "paddle" switch on each side of the bars.

Being the horn is now located in a more natural position for the thumb, I'd say the oppisite is true.

I switch back and forth between bikes with the two types of switches. I find the GS paddle switches much easier to use, as I don't have to rotate my hand on the grip to reach the switch with my thumb. My GS paddles are more ergo-friendly, by far. Unfortunately, BMW is slowly bowing to the less-friendly Japanese switch arrangement.

On the other hand, I do wish they would get rid of the self-cancelling feature. It can be a nuisance...

I would welcome the new switch. One switch to replace 3 in the current configuration.

I almost traded in my 09 RT for a 2011 RT and after a couple test rides I really didn't like the change either. I'm sure one would get used to it though.

No more flashing the left turn signal in anger, while franticly searching for the horn button?

With the paddles on each bar I don't have to think about turn signals.
Going right - just swipe the right thumb.
Going left - just swipe

Thin summer gloves, insulated winter gloves, triple digit rain gloves, it's always just a swipe. The size of the target you aim at is large so you just need to be close. That little nub is much more difficult to find.

I had a K13GT with the new style and you have to locate and then operate the switch. Maybe I'm old school but I would pay extra to keep the current switch option.

you are welcome

I'm curious about that button showing lifting the helmet visor.

The only issue with the new switchgear I've found is in combination with the multi-controller. Wife has the multi-c on her 2010 RT, and its easy to bump it when going for the turn signal switch. Any bump of the multi-c causes it to command the audio system (usually to change songs when controlling her iPod, plugged into the system). Of course, that may be just because I've got spastic thumbs...

That's to adjust the windshield.


Mike

I figured that, I thought someone would tell me there is a bluetooth activated face shield on a new BMW helmet for $800,

Having jus ordered my new bike for delivery next month, I am hoping it comes with the old style switchgear...have spent far too many years with it...

I hear you! that has happened to me so many times

That button is for adjusting the windshield in the RT.