Been a big year of testing GS’s for yours truly. Obviously the new 1300 this year is a massive update. First I threw the leg over the road oriented Pure, then the more off-road ‘regular-sized’ Trophy ...
Another area in which the F900 GS is more advanced is in terms of suspension. It features an upside-down 43mm Gabel in front and cast aluminium dual swing arm featuring SA Enduro Paket Pro at the rear ...
This build takes the rather capable R 1300 GS and gives it a circuit bike makeover, all the while keeping the BMW identity intact. Perhaps this ignites the first sparks for an apparent BMW R 1300 XR?
But I always subject a victim to a stint in the pillion seat with each fresh long-term test bike, and when it’s something as pillion-likely as the GS, it’s a crucial test. Related: Best ...