New Oilhead - R1200 GS

[Andrew Johnson <sundial@xxxxxxx>]

Now the words can come out. The new 1200GS is announced. The speculation

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=32285

has been proceeded by the categorical list of improvements

http://www.worldofbmw.com/newsstories/040113do.htm

Counter-balanced engine! 66 pounds lighter! helical transmission gears!

Looks interesting, we'll see how well it's built when it comes onto 
dealer floors. Hopefully weight savings did not come at expense of 
durability.

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- - andrew, Berkeley, '87 R80, '00 R1150GS
- - "Moto per Mangiare, Mangiare per Moto"

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