2018 BMW R1200 GS Motorcycle Review
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- Опубликовано: 15 сен 2024
- 2018 BMW R1200 GS Motorcycle Review - No doubt a very capable off-road tool as well, this is a super comfy road bike for you and a ton of gear. Chalk full of electronics, it uses a broad torque tune of the boxer 1200 to give you plenty of power wherever you need it but with the typical higher end BMW conveniences.
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I'm a cruiser kind of guy but this bike does it for me. I just sat on one at the NYC motorcycle show last weekend. They are tall! The seat hight is adjustable High and low plus you can buy the low suspension model. Awesome to see the review! Thanks!
Thanks for the nice demo ride. I just came from the dealer and i am very impressed with the bike.
Barry
Just bought one today! I’m jazzed!
*Second Post*
You said ricfjr, "bmw's are great during the warranty period, but once that's over with? you can't afford to repair, so you trade it in on the next model."
BMW's have a 3 year warranty & a free 3 year roadside assistance program. BMW are the least reliable brand of motorcycle (according to CR) but also one of the most satisfying ones.
My brand new BMW R1150R was perfect until the 6000 mile service time arrived & the BMW Dealer put a trainee on my bike to service it. A few days after this my bike had *serious stalling problems* in traffic. After 6 or 7 trips (all free under warranty) to the Dealer the motorcycle was never fixed. They had no idea how to solve the stalling issue that happened every other day. So at a loss of 1000's of dollars I traded it.
These BMW's are German & so *highly technical/complicated.* So the dealer's mechanic must be skilled enough to fix all problems with the bike & do the maintenance... correctly. So you need to KNOW if the dealer has good mechanics. Check out their reputation in the area your are buying it from.
Even after my bad experience I will buy another BMW in February 2018 (I make minimum wage). But I will keep it *"...during the warranty period,"*
And
*"...once that's over with? (I) can't afford to repair, so (I will) trade it in on the next model."*
Merry Christmas!
Over the years I've had a lot of new vehicles, many of those were company cars that I put a lot of miles on. My experience in general across all brands is that if you get a "good one" from day one, you will experience pretty much trouble free travel for the life of the vehicle. However, if you get one and experience some issues early on, the probability of the dealership ever resolving the problems to your satisfaction is very low and you will spend a lot of time in frustration on the road enduring said faults and at the dealership hoping for a resolution that never seems to happen. With more complexity on modern vehicles, you really need to hope you get a "good one".
Well, that is German high level quality. What do you expect?
They have a TFT option for the 2018 GS, that one one must have been ordered without that option. Looks good and simple to read.
Early 218's have the old style instruments, they changed to TFT part way into the 2018 year.
On a 2016 800gs now (first bike at 59...rode from Phoenix to Cabo!) thinking of trading up to 1200 to do some long distance, 2up touring. Worried about “tall” comments, I’m 5’10”.....I’m at 7000 miles, 90% road.
I'm "love- hate" here. I'd love to have one and hate to pay for it.
Great low down riding grunt for the Alps went this summer loved it, I run the LC but won't be having a new one now too expensive. Even new Triumph 1200 gone ballistic on price. Wish Tenera would get their act together and develop new adventure bike they'te getting left behind
While they are not cheap, I feel you get a lot in terms of technology and the overall refinement of the product. You can pay more for a V twin cruiser which has lots of chrome and very little in terms of modern technology, so in terms of value, I don't think they are overpriced, but do still find the concept of spending $20k on a motorcycle completely outrageous, even though I own one. That's a 100 times more than I paid for my first motorcycle in the 70's.
Looks kill the screen adjustment knob should be on the left, no? Do you find the 125 bhp a little weedy, compared to the KTM? Should we wait for the replacement 1250GS in your opinion?
Love the demo rides
Love my '14 R1200 RT!
Great review as always Brian. Thumbs up.
What about the multiple SUSPENSION FAILURES from this bike ?!!?
Great video as usual Bryan. How would compare this bike vs the 2016 Super Tenere ES you tested last year in terms of comfort, ergonomics, refinement & performance?
This is a definite step up in all areas.
Good review but maybe you get the year old model over there! The latest version in the UK has black switch gear not grey - definitely not a colour option over here.
Newsflash. Things are different in other countries.
Just because it has grey switch gear does not mean it is an older model. You only get the black switch gear if you go for the TFT screen. If you choose for the analogue, then you have the normal grey switch gear. Personally, I prefer the analogue screens .... I think they look better with this type of bike. I have the new RALLYE version with analogue clocks and I love it !! Had the option of the TFT but didn't want it .... don't like it.
I bought a leftover 2017 specifically to get the analogue gauges, the early 2018's also had analogue instruments in the US, at least, BMW changes it's models early in the year rather than the previous autumn as many manufacturers do. It's probably from having had analogue instruments for 40+ years, but I prefer the look and the function. When I look at the speed as just a figure on the digital display of my Suzuki I find X mph not providing the same context to me as where the needle is on the dial, so find myself wondering is 71 mph too fast to take a corner, whereas with the analogue one the overall position of the needle on the dial provides me with more usable information. I'm not against technology, but sometimes feel it's used inappropriately/unnecessarily.
I wish bmw would bring the r1250 gs in this same color
Looks kill the screen adjustment knob should be on the left, no?
The big question, would you buy one or trade your FJR? thanks nice review.
If you are looking for an adventure style bike, but the R1200RT would be a more direct comparison.
I'm researching bikes and this is 1 of my top 3 for a future purchase. Any comments on long ride (80-100 miles) comfort. Also, reliability? Thanks in advance
I have a 2017 Rallye with the sports suspension, slightly higher spring rate and 20mm more travel. I still have an older BMW, which I love, but found the rider triangle cramped for my 6' 4" frame. Last year I tried going with something more cruiser like for more leg room, but that didn't work out, I think the leg forward stance put too much weight on my rear, either way I was uncomfortable sooner than expected and my legs still got uncomfortable. I just wasn't enjoying the ride on a cruiser with the different engine characteristics etc. and had sort of given up on finding real comfort. I put it down to advancing years, when I was young I could ride 100+ miles on anything without any thought to discomfort, now I can find myself shifting around after 30 miles. The GS had more room for me than my old BMW, so that seemed a positive, but in the end I figured if you are going to be uncomfortable anyway, you may as well be uncomfortable on a bike that's fun to ride. I've found mine, so far, to be more comfortable than I expected and have ridden 100 miles non stop, without getting too uncomfortable and feeling like I had to stop. I do have a Saddlemen seat on mine and the Touratech lowered pegs. I've found my legs not getting stiff at all (no need for highway pegs), just a bit of discomfort in the backside which will hopefully improve as the seat breaks in, I'm thinking 150 miles between stops is definitely on. One thing which adds to comfort IME is suspension, the GS rides really smoothly on uneven roads and the automatic damping really keeps things under control and adds greatly to comfort as your rear isn't getting beaten up against the seat over bumps and into dips. There are a lot of custom options available in the aftermarket to tailor a GS to your personal needs, so I don't think longer range comfort should be an issue for anyone.
I look forward to your posts BG.
The minivan of motorcycles
Perhaps in terms of utility and comfort, but certainly not in terms of entertainment.
Solid review
i like it but all those automatic things? what do they cost if it breaks. I know suspension components wear out, so what happens then? bmw's are great during the warranty period, but once that's over with? you can't afford to repair, so you trade it in on the next model.
And thanks to people who think as you do, there are lots of fantastic used BMWs on the market. My 2010 just keeps running and running with just regular maintenance. I've noticed 95% of the critics of the brand have never owned one, or only had one for a month or two.
You said ricfjr, "bmw's are great during the warranty period, but once that's over with? you can't afford to repair, so you trade it in on the next model."
BMW's have a 3 year warranty & a free 3 year roadside assistance program. BMW are the least reliable brand of motorcycle (according to CR) but also one of the most satisfying ones.
My brand new BMW R1150R was perfect until the 6000 mile service time arrived & the BMW Dealer put a trainee on my bike to service it. A few days after this my bike had *serious stalling problems* in traffic. After 6 or 7 trips (all free under warranty) to the Dealer the motorcycle was never fixed. They had no idea how to solve the stalling issue that happened every other day. So at a loss of 1000's of dollars I traded it.
These BMW's are German & so *highly technical/complicated.* So the dealer's mechanic must be skilled enough to fix all problems with the bike & do the maintenance... correctly. So you need to KNOW if the dealer has good mechanics. Check out their reputation in the area your are buying it from.
Even after my bad experience I will buy another BMW in February 2018 (I make minimum wage). But I will keep it *"...during the warranty period,"*
And
*"...once that's over with? (I) can't afford to repair, so (I will) trade it in on the next model."*
Merry Christmas!
i got my rt this year. i send 1500 more for other 4 year warranty. after 7 year, i think going get the new one.
Your take is complete bs, I have a 2008 gS1200 that has only had reg maintenance and it runs like a dream still. I have owned many brands and ended with the Beamer with zero regrets!
Consumer surveys are often slightly misleading. If people buy a premium brand their expectations are set much higher and they don't expect to have any warranty issues or minor faults. If they experience any, they are then dissatisfied. You see this trend all the time with cars and the "top" brands invariably get worse satisfaction ratings than do many of the cheaper brands. For the same reasons they are more prone to get on the internet and complain loudly too. While BMW have had some issues, I believe most find them to be reliable and the number sold and number of repeat sales show the vast majority must be having a positive experience.
I thought the '18 GS/GSA all had the TFT dash?
Only an option
ah ok, all the earlier reviews I saw of the bikes had it but they were also all European reviews so maybe it's standard over there, either way very nicely done review, looking forward to buying one of these in a few years when i grow tired of my K1600GT
Also in Europe it is an option, and personally I think they look a lot better with the analogue clocks. If I'm out riding I don't want the wife calling/txting/whatsapping me to tell me to pick up a pint of milk and some eggs
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I thought these new models had the fancy full TFT dash
Optional like many BMW features
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The TFT is an option which you also have to have the S.O.S button with it. Here in Europe it cost around 1000 euros. I've just bought my second GS, the new 2017 Rallye and personally I think the analogue clocks look better with this type of motorbike.
You don't have to have the S.O.S button. And I haven't even seen 2018s offered without the TFT in this particular European country.
All 2018's in the US now come with the TFT screen, early 2018's still had analogue.
can a 5 8" guy ride it?
I'm 5'7" (nearly), rather than buying a low suspension model, I bought the standard bike and had a little taken out of the rallye seat. It's absolutely brilliant: Use it very day around London, also great on long trips.
looks like its 2017.