Hello, Iím nastynils, youíre watching 1000PS-TV and welcome in the sunny south of Spain.
Although itís slightly breezy today - I don't want to complain - we had a gorgeous tour with the brand new GS. First of all: Please forgive my inappropriate outfit.
Actually I wanted to ride the new HP4 down on the racetrack but then I decided to try out the new GS today.
The new GS - speaking in terms of type designation ÑK50ì ñ is technically taking a giant stride compared to the old 1200ccm GS.
Nevertheless, in my opinion and iím honestly considering that positive, itís a classic facelift.
Itís still the GS how everybody knows it but just better in all aspects.
The real sensation about the motorcycle is that a versatile and solid bike like the old GS ñ which was reliable over a wide range of application and actually didnët have any weak points ñ was shaped into something even better.
Every aspect that made the old GS popular has been improved on the new one.
The engine for example: The GS-Community was sceptical about the new water-cooling-system.
People asked question like: ÑDoes that still feel like a real boxer eninge? Does it still have the BMW spirit?ì
I can put your mind at ease: There is more boxer-spirit in this motorcycle than there was ever before.
The engine is fully packed with state-of-the-art technology that makes this boxer better than any other boxer so far without loosing itís advantageous characteristics.
The engine not only has tremendous tourque at low rotational speed but also more power at full speed.
One thing that BMW-critics will cheer is that the engine has a more sophisticated attitude now.
If one did not know better, one might think itís a 4-cylinder engine.
The transitions between accelerating and braking are very smooth and coordinated on the highest level.
Itís great fun to ride here and the new BMW makes it remarkable easy.
At the same time, the comfortable engine setting doesnít affect driving dynamics ñ itís quite the opposite.
Thatís exactly what I enjoy about this motorcycle. The vehicle became better without any compromise.
Great driving dynamics, the most sportive boxer engine of all time ñ itís awesome and great fun to corner the bike around the curves here.
The accelerator responses smooth and thereís plenty of power at every rotational speed. You can either ride very sporty or you can take a relaxing cruise alongside the coast.
The bike features some insane electronics.
Iím not critizing that but if youíre going on a short test-ride itís very likely youíll be overchallenged.
It will take you at least 2 hours to get familiar with the entire Ñcontrol centerì in front of you.
Three key features of the bike are ABS, ASC and ESA ñ in other words antilocking system, traction control and electric adjustable suspension.
This features can be used in 4 different riding modes: ÑRoadì ñ for relaxing cruises, ÑDynamicì - for a more sporty way of driving, ÑEnduroì ñ if you like to go offroad, and ÑRainì ñ for bad weather and slippery roads.
Depending on which mode you choose, the vehicle will automatically adjust to those parameters.
At the same time you can adjust ESA to your specific needs. The suspensions will then be either Ñsoftì, Ñnormalì or Ñhardì, whichever you are riding alone, as a pair, with or without luggage.
Not only BMW engineers but also the engineers of Metzeler should be credited for delivering such a great product.
Metzeler is providing their new tyre ÑTourance Nextì and nobody should underestimate the power of a modern, new-designed tyre.
Itís great fun to push the bike from one curve to another, braking at the angular point and change radii never has been that easy.
Itís a great tyre in terms of driving dynamics but also in terms of saftey. When we hit the road early in the morning the asphalt has been cool and now we have some dust on the road but thatís not a problem at all.
A great tyre in combination with a great motorcycle ñ nothing can go wrong actually.
As austrian I have to admit that germans develop motorcycles like they play football.
Every detail on this motorcycle has been ambitiously improved.
BMW put a lot of effort in the development of the R 1200 GS and they didnít allow themselfs any mistakes.
You can feel the amount of emotion and dedication that ran into this motorcycle especially in the ÑDynamicì mode which makes you feel like during a takeoff.
Well, our readers expect us to have a critical view altough it's hard to look for the "fly in the ointment".
The only point of criticism probably is the price.
The bike doesnít seem expensive at first but the high charge for extras and accessoires is what the R 1200 GS makes more expensive than products of its competitors.