I have replaced my Stolen R1200GS with......
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Any chance of a bit of a write-up of what the differences are?
I’ve become very used to GSs nowadays, but it’s not necessarily the right bike for what I do. I used to do silly things on it that the GS was ideal for, but I’m on road tyres and wheels nowadays, and do find myself often fancying the Ducati.
Things that keep me with the GS is the way the engine pulls from low refs, which suits my riding style now, and the comfort. I also like shaft drive. In all my years on chain driven bikes I never was happy with the bothe that comes with it (and riding all year round, and parking outside, it really was bother).
Negatives are the awful build quality, and not enough power.
I’ve become very used to GSs nowadays, but it’s not necessarily the right bike for what I do. I used to do silly things on it that the GS was ideal for, but I’m on road tyres and wheels nowadays, and do find myself often fancying the Ducati.
Things that keep me with the GS is the way the engine pulls from low refs, which suits my riding style now, and the comfort. I also like shaft drive. In all my years on chain driven bikes I never was happy with the bothe that comes with it (and riding all year round, and parking outside, it really was bother).
Negatives are the awful build quality, and not enough power.
James_B said:
Any chance of a bit of a write-up of what the differences are?
I’ve become very used to GSs nowadays, but it’s not necessarily the right bike for what I do. I used to do silly things on it that the GS was ideal for, but I’m on road tyres and wheels nowadays, and do find myself often fancying the Ducati.
Things that keep me with the GS is the way the engine pulls from low refs, which suits my riding style now, and the comfort. I also like shaft drive. In all my years on chain driven bikes I never was happy with the bothe that comes with it (and riding all year round, and parking outside, it really was bother).
Negatives are the awful build quality, and not enough power.
I'll write something up n the new year, only had it a few days and haven't commuted yet.I’ve become very used to GSs nowadays, but it’s not necessarily the right bike for what I do. I used to do silly things on it that the GS was ideal for, but I’m on road tyres and wheels nowadays, and do find myself often fancying the Ducati.
Things that keep me with the GS is the way the engine pulls from low refs, which suits my riding style now, and the comfort. I also like shaft drive. In all my years on chain driven bikes I never was happy with the bothe that comes with it (and riding all year round, and parking outside, it really was bother).
Negatives are the awful build quality, and not enough power.
Maxheadroom said:
no idea what Hyside is....
He's asking if it came from a Ducati dealer in Romford Essex 
Dealer who happens to be next to my closest official triumph dealer who likes to give lots of test rides. Handy because I can now go next door and test the competition too next time I'm looking.sjtscott said:
He's asking if it came from a Ducati dealer in Romford Essex Dealer who happens to be next to my closest official triumph dealer who likes to give lots of test rides. Handy because I can now go next door and test the competition too next time I'm looking.
ahhh... was bought in Barnet, Dealer was good. Dealer who happens to be next to my closest official triumph dealer who likes to give lots of test rides. Handy because I can now go next door and test the competition too next time I'm looking.anonymous said:
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I think it depends who you're dealing with/speaking to - I was dealing with one guy when I seriously considered getting a new 2010 SE Speed from them and didn't have any issues. Have had a number of demo rides out of them some at their old location over the years. To be fair I've not actually bought a bike off them yet 
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