What does GS mean BMW?
The BMW GS series of one purpose off-road/on-road BMW motorcycles have been produced from 1980, when the R80G/S was launched, to the present day. The GS refers to either Gelände/Straße (German: off-road/road) or Gelände Sport.
Is the BMW 1150 GS a factory upgrade?
I jumped on the 2000 1150GS model I found, after lurking here and figuring it this way. The 1100 had been around for years and there were known issues, some even recognized by BMW. So the 2000 1150 was really just a factory upgrade of the 1100.
What’s the difference between BMW 1100 and 1150?
The 1100 had been around for years and there were known issues, some even recognized by BMW. So the 2000 1150 was really just a factory upgrade of the 1100. More displacement, structurally sound and still self serviceable. I don’t care for the added complexity of the servo brakes and twin spark ignition.
Are there any problems with the BMW 1200gs?
Just search for BMW 1200GS problems, but remember that problems get more press than no problems. I’m at 52K miles and finally had an issue. Starter motor was going south and replaced under extended warranty.
Is there a recall on the BMW your 1200?
Nonetheless, this is a severe problem and BMW has acted by issuing a global recall on R 1200 GS and R 1200 GS Adventure models built between November 2013 – June 2017. Under the recall, BMW will inspect the bike and measure the amount of separation between the top cap and the fork.
Just search for BMW 1200GS problems, but remember that problems get more press than no problems. I’m at 52K miles and finally had an issue. Starter motor was going south and replaced under extended warranty.
What to look for in a BMW R1100GS?
BMW R1100GS owners are kit fetishists, so go for one that’s got ABS, hard luggage, heated grips, fender extenders and extra road lights. You’ll only be sorry if you don’t. Compare and buy parts for the BMW R1100GS in the MCN Shop.
Is the BMW 1100 a good car to drive?
True, the 1100 may be a bit on the heavy side and a little unwieldy at times but at least it doesn’t have all of the convoluted, confusing and fire starting electrical/electronic doodads that make the later models so hard to work on unless you have a Masters degree from BMWU How many 1150’s or 1200’s have you heard of doing 500K miles?
Nonetheless, this is a severe problem and BMW has acted by issuing a global recall on R 1200 GS and R 1200 GS Adventure models built between November 2013 – June 2017. Under the recall, BMW will inspect the bike and measure the amount of separation between the top cap and the fork.