Comments on: Home, sweet home http://www.motodisiac.com/blog/home-sweet-home/ Where motorcycles are more than just a passion ... Fri, 18 May 2012 15:51:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1.2 By: Kevin http://www.motodisiac.com/blog/home-sweet-home/#comment-2014 Kevin Tue, 17 May 2011 20:44:07 +0000 http://www.motodisiac.com/blog/home-sweet-home/#comment-2014 I'm glad to see this write-up as I've been experiencing the same dilema. I have a Multi 1000 which I love, and (knock on wood) has been problem free. Naturally, I've always been interested in the *idea* of the GS and more importantly the BMW support network if something does go t*ts up while I'm on a longer tour. Unfortunately, regardless of how much I tried, I've never been able to like RIDING the GS. As you've so eloquently covered, it's a bike sans emotion. It does the job but it's not FUN. The BMW boxer is the only engine that I've pinned to WOT and couldn't muster more than an unenthusiastic "meh" in response. Granted, I'll be trying the 1200GS on another demo ride this year. Maybe I'll like it this time. Maybe... On the flip side, I'd probably buy a newer Multi 1200 without even bothering with a test ride. Again, the ability to find good dealer support is the only thing holding me back... I’m glad to see this write-up as I’ve been experiencing the same dilema. I have a Multi 1000 which I love, and (knock on wood) has been problem free. Naturally, I’ve always been interested in the *idea* of the GS and more importantly the BMW support network if something does go t*ts up while I’m on a longer tour.

Unfortunately, regardless of how much I tried, I’ve never been able to like RIDING the GS. As you’ve so eloquently covered, it’s a bike sans emotion. It does the job but it’s not FUN. The BMW boxer is the only engine that I’ve pinned to WOT and couldn’t muster more than an unenthusiastic “meh” in response.

Granted, I’ll be trying the 1200GS on another demo ride this year. Maybe I’ll like it this time. Maybe…

On the flip side, I’d probably buy a newer Multi 1200 without even bothering with a test ride. Again, the ability to find good dealer support is the only thing holding me back…

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