The All New 2013 LIQUID COOLED R1200GS threadfest

[Gompie]

Originally Posted by Sailorlite

There's been frequent mention of "radial brakes" as a new feature. What are they? Why would they be better than the current style?

You should try Google on "radial brakes". Really not that difficult. First hit is probably all you want to know about brakes right now. Takes less time than creating the response you did

[tagesk]

Originally Posted by Gompie

New engine with integrated transmission is much more compact.

What does this imply?

[TaSK]

[tallguy-09]

Originally Posted by Gompie

You're registrered on that site? No matter what I try I keep getting the August article. And it's not like i can't read german, I think I'm still pretty fluent in this language (well except for spelling and etc).
It does say the current mag contains an article about the new GS. The next new mag is out after Jan 4th or 5th, so I trust the article will be available online after that?

I'm a subscriber to the printed MOTORRAD magazine and I usually receive it in Canada a week after it's published in Germany. As a suscriber you get 2 downloads / month, usually PDF's or movie files. Don't like the Motorrad website, the free iPad apps is ok and you can download the complete magazine from there (and pay for it).
The current magazine (01/2012) has 3 or 4 full pages and the main article starts with the spy shot that's not been
made available online, a shot over 2 pages showing the GS from the side. A lovely shot but I'm afraid to scan it and show here, copyright Bernhard...

[McFuryMcNugget]

Well this does tell me that the gear´s are under the Cylinders, Like a High Tec Motor should be.
I hope they make it 7 speed.

Looks like a top of the Line GS is on its way.

Happy New Year to Italy Tagesk.

McFury.

[tallguy-09]

Originally Posted by Gompie
New engine with integrated transmission is much more compact.

Originally Posted by tagesk

What does this imply?

[TaSK]

I think ultimately you loose the separate tranmission housing and oil volume, reduces the overall engine length and weight. The current GS engine block and transmission builds rather long and when you accelerate hard the front of the bike loses contact too easily for my liking so more weight in the front helps.

[McFuryMcNugget]

Originally Posted by tallguy-09

I'm a subscriber to the printed MOTORRAD magazine and I usually receive it in Canada a week after it's published in Germany. As a suscriber you get 2 downloads / month, usually PDF's or movie files. Don't like the Motorrad website, the free iPad apps is ok and you can download the complete magazine from there (and pay for it).
The current magazine (01/2012) has 3 or 4 full pages and the main article starts with the spy shot that's not been
made available online, a shot over 2 pages showing the GS from the side. A lovely shot but I'm afraid to scan it and show here, copyright Bernhard...

As much as i like Made in Germany
My German is not up to speed.
If the Motorrad boys would make a Nordic language or English it would be much better for me. Since not all have the German voice gen.

McFury who wanted to study German harder in school , But the girls won that one.

[tallguy-09]

Originally Posted by McFuryMcNugget

As much as i like Made in Germany
My German is not up to speed.
If the Motorrad boys would make a Nordic language or English it would be much better for me and them since not all have the German voice gen.

McFury who wanted to study German harder in school , But the girls won that one.

Mr. McFuryMcNugget.
I like this forum, so many nice and funny people here and so much combined knowledge, way more fun spending time here than reading a German motorcycle magazine in German.

[Mike M]

Subscribed!

[Gompie]

Originally Posted by tallguy-09

I'm a subscriber to the printed MOTORRAD magazine and I usually receive it in Canada a week after it's published in Germany. As a suscriber you get 2 downloads / month, usually PDF's or movie files. Don't like the Motorrad website, the free iPad apps is ok and you can download the complete magazine from there (and pay for it).
The current magazine (01/2012) has 3 or 4 full pages and the main article starts with the spy shot that's not been
made available online, a shot over 2 pages showing the GS from the side. A lovely shot but I'm afraid to scan it and show here, copyright Bernhard...

Thanks - indeed the 1250GS/A picture was blurred out too. I take your German is ok. If not i can translate when the article is freely available on their website, respecting any copyrights.

[pmelby]

Originally Posted by Gompie
New engine with integrated transmission is much more compact.

Integral crankcase, clutch & transmission:


The rumor is that the engine cases will contain the wet clutch and transmission. As opposted to an automotive style dry clutch between the engine and transmission, which is a feature of the current boxer motors

cheers,
melby

[SLOspeed]

Originally Posted by marchyman

It's less than the real world weight of a GS (not GSA) with a full tank of gas. http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/pe...lts/index.html measured an '05 GS at 544 pounds. The measured weight of a '00 R1150GS was 586.

544 with some accessories. My '05 with ABS, an aftermarket can, and full tank weighed 496 (I weighed it myself). BMW's advertised weight of 507 (with a full tank and NO options) was accurate in my case.

[McFuryMcNugget]

Originally Posted by pmelby

Integral crankcase, clutch & transmission:


The rumor is that the engine cases will contain the wet clutch and transmission. As opposted to an automotive style dry clutch between the engine and transmission, which is a feature of the current boxer motors

cheers,
melby

Nice Picture we have here.

McFury Strikes again

McFury

[tallguy-09]

Originally Posted by pmelby

Integral crankcase, clutch & transmission:


The rumor is that the engine cases will contain the wet clutch and transmission. As opposted to an automotive style dry clutch between the engine and transmission, which is a feature of the current boxer motors

cheers,
melby

I think this is now certain. Getrag who used to produce the tranny for the "old" 1200GS is no longer a supplier for the 1250 GS, at least that's what I read here a while ago, now looking at the pictures confirms the integrated gearbox, but I'm no expert.

[McFuryMcNugget]

Hahaa.

If this picture is correct me and MS BMW Owner over BMW Motorrad are in SYNC in the making of a new BMW WeltBümmler.

When can i take a test ride.
O wait we have no dealer

McFury.

[tallguy-09]

Originally Posted by Steveman

In germany the 1250 has been shot, looks nice. Check the cylinder and where the exhaust pipes is fixed....

follow this link and scroll: http://www.gs-forum.eu/showthread.php?p=898895

If you already knew these pics I apologise ....

The pictures posted on the German GS-forum appear larger in size





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