New water cooled vs GSA

[tornillo]

Looking at buying a bike soon, love the gsa, simple air cooled engine that its been proven for years, looks tough... real footpegs, spokes wheels bla bla bla.

the new 1200gs, not sure about the looks, to plastic, new engine may be problems?

my thing is ... maybe I am crazy thinking of buying a brand new a bike with the old engine?

they are so different bikes, plus cannot wait another year for bmw to bring the GSA water cool.

What are your thoughts?
thanks!
this is me riding my 800 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhgKqZj3VNg

[R1200GSA]

Originally Posted by tornillo

they are so different bikes, plus cannot wait another year for bmw to bring the GSA water cool.

I think you have answered your own question.

Personally for me, I am waiting for the GSA variant of the new GS.

[Foo'bar]

If you like to have a GSA why think about purchasing a non-GSA then?

Buy the current GSA now and next year the new one. Simple.

[chip77]

I just spent an hour on the WC GS and must admitt it was FUN... But really not that much better.than an oldy with a Powercommander" and an AKRO...system.The new clutch and gearbox was way better BUT not a pinch of shit on Triumph,s Explorer.AND I hate traction control on ANY bike ....especially .this one .......jus sayin ....chip

[Wdwrkr]

Patience young Jedi. I'm holding onto my 08 GSA. As much as the new Bubble Boxer intrigues me I use my bike to go to far off places. The 08 has proven itself to be reliable for me, and many more in the ride reports. For myself I won't touch a bubble boxer for a few years.

I also own a K1600, which was a pre-order bike. I've had a couple issues, nothing that left me stranded, but enough that I know these bikes need some real world shake down time.

If you like the GSA i'd get the current model.

[labenske]

Originally Posted by tornillo

Looking at buying a bike soon, love the gsa, simple air cooled engine that its been proven for years, looks tough... real footpegs, spokes wheels bla bla bla.

the new 1200gs, not sure about the looks, to plastic, new engine may be problems?

my thing is ... maybe I am crazy thinking of buying a brand new a bike with the old engine?

they are so different bikes, plus cannot wait another year for bmw to bring the GSA water cool.

What are your thoughts?
thanks!
this is me riding my 800 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhgKqZj3VNg

I've been burned TWICE buying a first year vehicle/engine (both trucks). Your best bet is to get the tried and true GSA and trade for WC GSA in a few years when the kinks are worked out.

Just look at the history of the current GSA... took 'em a few years to get it right!