The VeryVery Best All Rounder (BMW R1150GS)

Member Name: ChrisHolloway

Product:	BMW R1150GS
Date:	08/01/01 (6575 review reads)
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Advantages: very well built, holds it's value, not too common, different, views over all other traffic

Disadvantages: a little heavy when still, clunky gearbox, the mirrors ar ethe same height as those on a transit van

I am writing this review as a very very satisfied owner of a 1999 BMW 1150GS.

I have owned 5 motorcycles inc. the 1150 and without doubt it is the very best bike I have ever ridden or owned. It does everything you could want from a motorcycle. It takes me on a 25 mile daily city commute, it takes long journeys in its stride and at weekends it is more than capable of keeping up with and quite often showing a clean pair of heels to the run of the mill Japanese sports tourers.

It does have its quirks and maybe more than other bikes as BMW seem to like doing things their way. The looks are either love it or loathe it and the same applies to the switchgear. I rode a friends japanese biek the other day and I have to say that I found using the BMW switchgear much easier and safer than on his bike, ie, if you want to turn left you push teh button with your left thumb and if you want to turn right you push the button with your right thumb, very simple.

A lot of people think of BMW's as being old, boring, odd etc etc, but you cannot be further from the truth. It is a bike that once ridden you do not want to put away and the grin factor is wonderful. Also it is not expensive to either purchase or to run. BMW servicing and parts are the same if not cheaper than other manufacturers and you have all teh backing of a major vehicle manufacturer behind the dealer.

If you are thinking about it go to your nearest dealer ask for a test ride (my local dealer gives test rides, over night, for the afternoon or morning or if they are not busy fro the whole day!!!!! I would be very surprised if anyone (unless vertically challenged or suffer from vertigo) doe snot want to to order one after a test ride.

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