I can’t get around to the new design language. Granted, the 1300 GSA looks better than the 1300 GS, and there are some interesting mountain options (tank bag), but is that enough to go from a 1250 to a 1300? I think, I’ll grab a 1250 GSA (2024 model) with a decent discount, and call it a day for another 5-7 years. By then, the love child of the PanAm and a Lego block will be more commonplace and blending in won’t be that troubling. :)
Thanks for the extra pics. I contacted my favorite dealer and started the ball rolling. Trading in the K1600GTL. They don’t expect inventory until late 24 if not January. I’m going triple black with forged wheels. No ASA. I’m not that old yet 😂.
Congrats on the new bike!!! I’ve always wanted to ask how maintenance at a dealer is on the K1600GTL. I assume it’s more than a boxer because of where the cylinders are and all of the body work but I could be wrong?
I don’t need the motorcycle because my rides are just city and short 1-2 hours weekends but yeah if I was travelling long distances the new bike from BMW looks cool to me. This one looks more like a machine than the old that looks like a bird standing on one leg from the front. The side looked a metal cage with parts bolted. The new one is like super good compared to old one.
Was that person in the photo supposed to tamper with the design, or should he just have cleaned the studio?At least he saved me a lot of money, as I would not be buying this version. Staying with the 1250.
Fantastic pics. I can’t wait to get my Triple Black with ASA! Great content.
Enjoy the new bike!
I can’t get around to the new design language. Granted, the 1300 GSA looks better than the 1300 GS, and there are some interesting mountain options (tank bag), but is that enough to go from a 1250 to a 1300?
I think, I’ll grab a 1250 GSA (2024 model) with a decent discount, and call it a day for another 5-7 years. By then, the love child of the PanAm and a Lego block will be more commonplace and blending in won’t be that troubling. :)
Yeah, looks like Mr legos’s attempt to build a Pan America. I’m trying to accept it, but the new design is tough to like.
Good call. At last give it a few model years to be refined. In 3-4 years, they’ll make some big design tweaks that might help.
Thanks for the extra pics. I contacted my favorite dealer and started the ball rolling. Trading in the K1600GTL. They don’t expect inventory until late 24 if not January. I’m going triple black with forged wheels. No ASA. I’m not that old yet 😂.
Congrats on the new bike!!! I’ve always wanted to ask how maintenance at a dealer is on the K1600GTL. I assume it’s more than a boxer because of where the cylinders are and all of the body work but I could be wrong?
@@AdamChandler86 I'm trading in the K16 for the '25 GSA. LOL
I. Love. It.
I have yet to see a pic of the expanded panniers with the top box on. I wonder if you can have them expanded with top box on.
Oh yeah, I can’t find a photo of that yet.
The new design is actually much better than the old one I feel. The tank now is super cool
You gonna get one?
I don’t need the motorcycle because my rides are just city and short 1-2 hours weekends but yeah if I was travelling long distances the new bike from BMW looks cool to me. This one looks more like a machine than the old that looks like a bird standing on one leg from the front. The side looked a metal cage with parts bolted. The new one is like super good compared to old one.
Was that person in the photo supposed to tamper with the design, or should he just have cleaned the studio?At least he saved me a lot of money, as I would not be buying this version. Staying with the 1250.
Definitely the janitors.