Bought a playmate for the GS

Sagalout

Sagalout

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It looks quite cross about it though!

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Had the GS for nearly 5 years now and will never sell it but just had a sports bike/trackday itch I needed to scratch again (came from a GSXR1000 before the GS). Always liked the look of the S1000RR, but only in the motorsport colours. I couldn't justify a 2015> for the amount of use it will get, but I still think the original ones look pretty awesome.

Just need some warmer weather now, but going to book in a few days and Cadwell and Oulton for the spring months. Loved track days in the past but always struggled to find the time without eating into holidays, but now working a 4 day week so a lot more free time.

Bring on the sunshine!
 
Nice! That shape is sexier/meaner than the new shape, its like that girl you're going out with. But her older sister is just so much better! :D
 
IC3;30491485 said:
Nice! That shape is sexier/meaner than the new shape, its like that girl you're going out with. But her older sister is just so much better! :D
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Yeah, I prefer this shape and colour scheme. I know the 2015 3rd gen has much better electrickery suspension but I can certainly live with this for the odd sunny blast and track day!
 
Nice bike, completely unbiased of course ;)

Funny that, I'm considering a GS/A to go with my S1000, will be road testing one when I go for annual service soon.
 
Very very nice :D it really does look like you've bought a toy version to go with the GS though.
 
The gills on these looks so badass, like they've been taken straight from a shark. The new ones are much less pronounced which makes the bike look a bit tamer, which is a shame.
 
Sagalout;30491619 said:
Yeah, I prefer this shape and colour scheme. I know the 2015 3rd gen has much better electrickery suspension but I can certainly live with this for the odd sunny blast and track day!
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A guy just traded his 2012 for 2016, he said that the QS isn't as responsive.

I don't know why some people say that the newer S1KRR looks better, it looks retarded compared to the older gen. Did you get it from BMW dealer or private?

RyanF;30491627 said:
Experienced girls are better, that's for sure.
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Yep! :D:cool:
 
IC3;30493497 said:
A guy just traded his 2012 for 2016, he said that the QS isn't as responsive.

I don't know why some people say that the newer S1KRR looks better, it looks retarded compared to the older gen. Did you get it from BMW dealer or private?



Yep! :D:cool:
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From a dealer in Leeds (not franchised). 2011, 8k miles, Full dealer service history and completely mint - looks a lot newer than my GS which has seen 5 winters now! Also has brand new BT16 tyres on it, so should be all set to go when the weather improves!
 
The S1000RR and R gills/looks are the biggest factor which put me off chopping mine in for something else. Different, off the wall, beautiful, mean and a whole load of other things merged into something that just works.

It's a shame the newest models, including the 2017 S1000R took a backwards step in the looks department.

Motorsport colours are the best! But you'll need an R nineT Heritage for your collection also!

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