It hurt a little, I could have probably traded into a 24 CVO Pan America for the same money as this Triple Black was pretty well loaded with everything but crash bars. But, I had sold off another old BMW (‘63 R69S) and that came close to paying the difference. Writing a check instead of financing takes away the dealer’s negotiating power so I got a fair deal.

You “can” get into a 1300GS pretty reasonable if you don’t mind foregoing some amenities and you like white.

 

Please don’t crucify me as I am in the GS Facebook page currently being steamrolled

Why did you choose the fully optioned with the premium pack other than it was available at the showroom.

I put a deposit on a GS and choose without the Premium pack after reading what all the feature it includes, I figured I’m not doing any off-roading and don’t really need Dynamic, Dynamic pro, and enduro pro modes

How likely are you going to use all the features it was intended for?

 

BMW definitely has the market cornered on that category. I don't see this as a bad trade. I'm not tall enough to ride an adventure bike anyway, but if I was, the H-D brand on that category of bike wouldn't be something I cared about.

 

These new GS have a low seat and automatic lower suspension. I was able to try that feature out. It’s definitely nice. Same feature as the PanAm

 

Damn copycats. 😂

 

Just curious.. are there a lot of guys over on the BMW forums talking about getting rid of their BMW’s for a Harley?

 

They are no different and they think getting the fully optioned kit is the way to go. And if you dont get the Premium pack you'll have a hard time reselling? I'm like, Resale? Who buys a bike for their resale value? You will be suprised that some BMW owners have Harley's. I mean price wise, they are similar in costs. BMW motorcycle dealerships just dont screw you like they do when you try to buy a bike.

 

Very curious how they two compare. They both interest me

 

Take each for a test ride. Personally, the Bimmer did nothing for me, and I still love my Gen 1 PAS.

Logic has nothing to do with the purchase of a motorcycle, it’s all about how it makes you feel when you ride it.

 

I just came back with riding the GS1300 and while it is a great bike. There were a few things that stood out to me. The bike I tested had the Premium package which all models in the U.S. will come with instock with the dealers. Non-premium pack needs to be special order.

What stood out was the radar cruise control and the ESA (electronic suspension adjustment). I was able to test out Radar function out and it stopped like it should but not as bad when a car does the automatic braking. It is less sensitive then the cars that come with automatic braking. but it did stop for you without throwing you off the bike.

Also when turning, it spooked the heck out of me cause it felt like it was steering for you during the turns. It felt unnatural but at the same time you were making the perfect turn. It felt like it turned in a bit quicker and wanted to dump the bike in the corner. Similar how when you have radar cruise in a car and when the lane keeping assist is on. The steering wheel tries to fight you while it centers itself inside the lanes. That's how it felt. I tried to fight it at first but I guess it takes time to get use to it. I'm not sure if I can get use to that cause it's feels unnatural. Like you dont have control of your bike during turns. I'm hoping you can turn that off

But the bike is smooth with a smidge of character. No buffeting of anykind. The only changes I would make is to roll th handlebars back and add a riser that puts the bar closer to me.