The All New 2013 LIQUID COOLED R1200GS threadfest

[STROM-CRF450X-990SMT]

My take on it thus far from first cull of the PR info to try and get to the meat and potatoes - The new 2013 BMW R 1200 GS - http://www.mcnews.com.au/2013_Bikes/...00GS/Intro.htm






Link - http://www.mcnews.com.au/2013_Bikes/...00GS/Intro.htm

[fixinbones]

Originally Posted by JimVonBaden

OK, that is a bit better. Still not crazy about the midievil silver sword forward side covers, but it isn't as bad as the Wonderlich drawings made it look.

Jim

Jim,
Now they just need to put together a watercooled ST version. I think it would sell lot hot cakes this time around!!

[genka]

Originally Posted by JimVonBaden

OK, that is a bit better. Still not crazy about the midievil silver sword forward side covers, but it isn't as bad as the Wonderlich drawings made it look.

Jim

I didn't expect it, but BMW retained Brembo branding on the calipers, just as seen in Wunderlich predictions.

[Clansters]

Originally Posted by genka

I didn't expect it, but BMW retained Brembo branding on the calipers, just as seen in Wunderlich predictions.

I agree with you. Wunderlich predicted everything right from the begining

[jachard]

Ugh, it looks like the same demented elf that started doing their cars is now doing the styling on their motorcycles.

It's so drastic plastic disgusting. A technical marvel yes, styling

[Rick G]

The all new GS certainly looks impressive. But, I am always a generation behind so I think I will still be looking for a low mileage camhead from someone who just has to have the latest and greatest.

I will catch up when the next generation is introduced in 2023, if I am still riding and alive that is.

Rick G

[Oggie]

For me it looks horrible. The nose and the plastic bits that protect the rediator. I am glad I did not wait for this and got my '12

[Slippy Chips]

If I could put that headlight cluster on my '09 I'd be set for life. I love it! Especially the "C" shaped LED.

[JimVonBaden]

Originally Posted by fixinbones

Jim,
Now they just need to put together a watercooled ST version. I think it would sell lot hot cakes this time around!!

Doubtful, but it would be interesting!

Jim

[x_hog_ridr]

What kind of tires are they putting on that?

[hillbillypolack]

Originally Posted by x_hog_ridr

What kind of tires are they putting on that?

I wonder what kind of oil. . . .

['05Train]

I like the TBW and the wet clutch. The new ESA looks to be pretty cool too. But the bike looks horrible. I'll happily stand pat with my 2012.

[Oggie]

I wonder what kind of oil. . . .

Probably uses whale oil or elephant tusk oil, but of course BMW branded and uber expensive.

[twinrider]

Originally Posted by JimVonBaden

OK, that is a bit better. Still not crazy about the midievil silver sword forward side covers, but it isn't as bad as the Wonderlich drawings made it look.

Jim

Interesting to hear folks' perspectives ... to me the Wunderlich drawings looked decent but from these angles the beak and side covers make the real bike look like shite....

[SourKraut]

Originally Posted by x_hog_ridr

What kind of tires are they putting on that?

The new tire sizes are;

Front 120/70 19
Rear 170/60 17

It looks like the front tire size was previously used on the harley v-rod and I saw pilot roads in the rear size.