For the GT fans

by JR 18th January 2009, 21:05

http://www.superbike.co.uk/news/2009_BMW_K1300S_K1300R_and_K1300GT_first_test_news_275315.html

"The reasons for this are manifold, but the heart of the matter rests on two major areas - the engine, and the ESA II suspension. The extra capacity increase has made the motors much easier to use and civilised than before, yet also multiplied their madness by a huge factor. On the GT in particular, the performance is simply staggering on a bike of its size. I managed to get a genuine 160mph showing on the Garmin satnav on one piece of Portuguese motorway - that's 160mph on a bike that could hold a week's worth of kit, with heated seat, barn-door fairing and more gizmos than a medium-sized Maplins store. The new engine is smoother, has a nicer gearchange, and still returns solid fuel consumption figures. Even racing each other on motorways and cruising at 120mph for long stretches, the mpg meter was showing mid-to-high 30s. If I was being harsh, I'd perhaps suggest that the fuelling is a little clunky in places - there's a hint of jerkiness sometimes when getting back onto the gas. It's a minor criticism though, and didn't really bother me much on the two-day ride."

by Joe 18th January 2009, 21:35

As ek nou die S kon inruil, sou dit eerder op die nuwe GT as op die nuwe S wees, ek ry elke keer met ten minste die tank-bag, seker 1 uit 3 keer met die tasse, so kan dit netsowel meer 'ingebou' he Wink

Raak elk geval te 'versigtig' om die S hoog in die toere te hou, veral na 4de Wink

by LeRoy Olivier 18th January 2009, 22:18

Personally - never liked popping wheelies - even before the LT - but the skills it takes to do so effortlessly must be applauded.

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