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Henk wrote:....... R1000SS...........

should read S1000RR

Spelling mistake. Sorry

Henk wrote:Ahhhhhh....... another convert. Now we must start working on Andre and LeRoy

I have tried all the models (except the LT funny enough) and like most of them. They are all designed for a specific purpose. I do lots of long distance and the RT is the bike for me. I am sure the LT will be even more comfy but the RT is in my opinion more of an all-rounder because the panniers can be removed. As far as a GS is concerned, my vote will go to the 800GS. I went down Die Hel with a 650GS and liked the lightness of the bike. On the open road however it was just a bit slow for me. I think the 800GS will be the ideal combination of nimbleness, enough speed and light enough to throw around. If I could afford it I will have them all. But, if I have to buy a maaitjie for my RT, it is likely to be a S1000RR rather than a GS

Tend to agree with Andre - although i will always have a soft spot for the R1100S/R1200S as that was my first Beemer and was stolen unfortunately. Only drawback is the small tank - 17L inlcuding the 4L reserve.

And I only have 16 litres all and all eish!!!!

Andre----- how fast do you go on the open road??? oops thisis an open forum-- lets stick to 120km/h

LeRoy Olivier wrote:Tend to agree with Andre - although i will always have a soft spot for the R1100S/R1200S as that was my first Beemer and was stolen unfortunately. Only drawback is the small tank - 17L inlcuding the 4L reserve.

Still gets around 250km - 300km when travelling in traffic and lane splitting.

Have found that speeds of more than 200 greatly reduce the distance on a tank.

hooligan......

sheesh......these speedsters amongst us

...that's on the track of course - but then you knew that I'm sure!

oi!!! - where did this committe member tag come from???? ADMIIINNNNNN!!!!!

I want my SBD status back - jeez - had to do almost 300 posts for that!!

oh no......no longer a SBD, you are now a Longhauler CM

...but the only status is CM!!!

...and I had to work twice as hard for the SBD!!!

Rejuvenated DaveS wrote:

LeRoy Olivier wrote:Tend to agree with Andre - although i will always have a soft spot for the R1100S/R1200S as that was my first Beemer and was stolen unfortunately. Only drawback is the small tank - 17L inlcuding the 4L reserve.

Still gets around 250km - 300km when travelling in traffic and lane splitting.

Have found that speeds of more than 200 greatly reduce the distance on a tank.

200km\h+?????? Shees maybe with the wind from behind and down a mine shaft

Henk wrote:Andre----- how fast do you go on the open road??? oops thisis an open forum-- lets stick to 120km/h

It depends on the road, the situation and the conditions. The RT rev limiter unfortunately kicks in at 240 kph

Ofcourse you only do that on the track hehehe

Henk wrote: Ofcourse you only do that on the track hehehe

But of course

Henk wrote: Ofcourse you only do that on the track hehehe

absolutely!! - in short bursts down the mains straight.

Note to self---- bring your "gatsometer" this weekend. That way you will know where is the track

Of course all these speeds are on the track - we are all very law abiding citizens - reason why we ride beemers. With regars to the distance Dave gets - then the R1200S' gas mileage must be better than the R1100S i had. Made roughly 200km's in town traffic.

[quote="MadnohB"]hooligan......

sheesh......these speedsters amongst us [/q
Look whoes talking

200 km on a tank in traffic??? Then I must be lucky I get about 380 to 420 km on my 16 litres.. Then again traffic in delmas is between 7h00 and 7h01. Then I am long time at work.

LeRoy Olivier wrote:With regars to the distance Dave gets - then the R1200S' gas mileage must be better than the R1100S i had. Made roughly 200km's in town traffic.

I get up to 300 kays on my R1100S if I ride sensibly, but if I gun at 180 the reserve light comes on at about 190 kays.

Unfortunaterly did not have the bike long enough to get the true gas mileage tendencies before the afirmative shoppers thought it best to relieve me of my pride and joy.

Hi Philippe's the name
I've been riding bikes from about the same time I started walking.
1983-85 started more serious with PRO-AM MX on a Yamaha YZ80
1986-89 on a Suzuki RM125
When working in Namibia 1998 I came across a Yamaha Dakar Tenere that I bought from a German Tourist. This was the real beginning of Dual Sport for me. Three years ago I bought my "Silver Dream Machine" R1150GS ADV which has never let me down. I commute with my GS and enjoy the off-roading seen... I also on the look out for a 650 X-Challege to do some more riding with my 8 year old son...

Welcome to the forum Philippe