Other Bikes » 2019 BMW R1250GS/GSA review

Here is a link to a long review of the new BMW R1250GS and GSA models during the U.S. introduction of this model that includes a riding impression:
https://www.revzilla.com/common-tread/20...torcycle-review

And here is a statement that I hadn't heard before: The previous generation of BMW's ESA was built by Sachs. It looks like these components are manufactured by ZF Friedrichshafen, a German suspension manufacturer known for building components for automotive and commercial industries.

I wonder if that change was also made on the R/RS models?

The article mentions that the brakes are no longer made by Brembo, either. The engine sounds like it's stout, but the weight gain is worrisome. The funniest part was the reviewer's complaint about the GPS mount. In the position above the TFT dash (as many of us have done on our RS), he couldn't see the instruments when standing on the pegs...

Zitat von Blackshirt im Beitrag #2

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The article mentions that the brakes are no longer made by Brembo, either. The engine sounds like it's stout, but the weight gain is worrisome. The funniest part was the reviewer's complaint about the GPS mount. In the position above the TFT dash (as many of us have done on our RS), he couldn't see the instruments when standing on the pegs...

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I did not realize the GSA had a new wheelbase and front end geometry.

While BMW made no mention of it, I noticed differences between the outgoing 2018 R 1200 GSA and the new 1250 GSA in respect to wheelbase, steering head angle, and trail. According to BMW’s website, the 1200 has a wheelbase of 58.9 inches, a steering head angle of 24.5 degrees, and 3.7 inches of trail. By comparison, the new 1250 GSA has a longer wheelbase of 59.7 inches, a more relaxed steering head angle of 26.3 inches, and 4.1 inches of trail. The standard GS, by comparison remains nearly identical.