2012 model

[Kwikasfuki]

A bit early, but I'm thinking of upgrading my bike next year to the 2012 model. I'm hoping the colour will be Burgundy but that's not enough to make me want to change. As the GTR seems to go through a few revisions every couple of years, anyone want to guess what they will be?

I'd like:

1. Option for after market exhaust as standard
2. Stronger windshield mechanism (the way this has been designed has peeved me of for the past few weeks). And break up the parts microfiche  so no one has to fork out ridiculous amounts for small component that can't be purchased independently
3. Twin exhausts
4. Centrally locked panniers with additional power feed
5. Automatic suspension
6. Integrated satnav + media player with bluetooth
7. No additional kerb weight

Yes, most of those can be added after market. But it would be nice to specify out-of-the-box stuff.

[Hans]

Sounds like you go for the new BMW1600GT??   ;D

[Kevin]

8. Flying pigs?  ;D

Kevin

[Winston Smith]

Sounds like you go for the new BMW1600GT??   ;D

+1

Think it will be my next machine - would have been the 1300GT, but that's now discontinued - give it a couple of years to sort the problems it will have!

Norm- try the 1300GT EE!!

[Lonewolf]

The GTR is the first 'proper' faired tourer I have ever owned, and I have to admit it impresses me. I've no doubt that the newer GTR's 2010 & 11 models have a few more toys on them as standard, i.e. heated grips, traction control etc, and these are worthwhile improvements.
Yes I agree it would be 'nice' if the GTR had a built in sat nav, but at the end of the day, how difficult is it to bolt a bracket on the bars and attach a sat nav. Its even easier to just put one in a tank bag.
The BMW is an impressive piece of technology, but where do you draw the line. I'm not impressed with what I have previously heard about BMW service costs and I havent been impressed with the attitude of sales staff at our local BMW dealership towards me just because I dont own a BMW. I thought it was about a mutual attraction to two wheels, irrespective of what name it had on the bodywork.

I would definately be in the market for a newer GTR when the time is right. It would be nice if by then perhaps the service intervals could be expanded to 6000 miles instead of 4000 miles.

A single exhaust as there currently is, but perhaps one slightly less daunting than currently is standard. Got to admit I do like the exhaust which Metalic Mud was selling, thats definately in keeping with the lines of the GTR.

Other than that, I cant really think of anything else. Its a great bike, why change it too much?

[pembsgtr]

My 2010 GTR replaced a 2007 Triumph Sprint ST 1050, i really miss the triple and dare I say it if Triumph were to bring out as is rumoured a 1200ish shaft driven triple I could be swayed back to the British Marque. Saying that i think the GTR is streets ahead of the Sprint, far more comfortable, better weather protection and as big a lump of bike as it is is a pleasure to ride. Not really a lot i'd change on the current GTR, though I have made a few changes, zumo 550 wired in myself, oem screen replaced with a cee baileys ultra tour, remus hexacone to replace the oem missile launcher and a corbin seat to keep the missus happy when sat behind me  ;D

[Lonewolf]

My 2010 GTR replaced a 2007 Triumph Sprint ST 1050, i really miss the triple and dare I say it if Triumph were to bring out as is rumoured a 1200ish shaft driven triple I could be swayed back to the British Marque. Saying that i think the GTR is streets ahead of the Sprint, far more comfortable, better weather protection and as big a lump of bike as it is is a pleasure to ride. Not really a lot i'd change on the current GTR, though I have made a few changes, zumo 550 wired in myself, oem screen replaced with a cee baileys ultra tour, remus hexacone to replace the oem missile launcher and a corbin seat to keep the missus happy when sat behind me  ;D

Modest changes, thats what its all about.

[Hans]

Remember... the best traction control is located in your "right hand" - not in any electronic
box located under your ass!   :-)

And what goes for any build-in SatNav... hmm.... are searching for a replacement
in Goldwing-style?   :-)

[Kwikasfuki]

Have thought about the BMW 1600 and what LW mentions above is why I probably won't get one.

[fatharry]

any chance you think 'Missile Launchers' will be an option on the 2012 model...i can think of more than once when they would've come in handy ;D

[Kawdolph]

well in cork last saturday they unveiled the k1600 gt and gtl ,must admit not overly impressed a stero with speakers on a bike is about as useful as a ashtray,also considering the price atleast overhere for the extra money you could buy a gtr and with the 5 to 8 thousand left imagine what you could do with a gtr with 3 grand even.There is also the case with the gtr people will still salute you and running costs would be cheaper servicing and that.

[Kwikasfuki]

I think this summer I may get a second bike which will be a ZZR or buy a new 2012 1400 GTR model next year. The missus will flip if I did both  ;D

Just to get over the boredom factor I may get my black GTR resprayed. I was thinking burgundy or some funky yellow.

I'll pop down to the local BMW dealer this weekend so I can see all the obnoxious owners which will be enough to convince me not to get one. I may also look at the FJR and Pan European just to satisfy myself that the GTR is one.

[fatharry]

I think this summer I may get a second bike which will be a ZZR or buy a new 2012 1400 GTR model next year. The missus will flip if I did both  ;D

Just to get over the boredom factor I may get my black GTR resprayed. I was thinking burgundy or some funky yellow.

I'll pop down to the local BMW dealer this weekend so I can see all the obnoxious owners which will be enough to convince me not to get one. I may also look at the FJR and Pan European just to satisfy myself that the GTR is one.

Think the GTR would look nice in White...or maybe white with a blue frame?

[Boomer]

Wish List?

1-ZZR1400 motor. Don't need VVT, do need 190Bhp!  ;D

2-Better screen mechanism that can do from stock screen all the way down, to CalSci +7.5" all the way up.

3-Make the handlebars adjustable for angle.
I am sick of bike designers assuming that everyone has a shoulderwidth of 12".
The bars are angled in way too much on the 1400GTR.
Usual riding position for person of "normal" size \_/.
My riding position as I have broad shoulders |_|
The result is that I have to twist my wrists and can't grip the bars properly.

4-Better tail-light. Could build it in to the tail between the indicators.

5-Make the brake and clutch levers adjustable for tilt.
That way those of us whose back is more than 18" long can use the brakes without having to be double jointed.

I don't want much do I?  :D
1 is already possible.
3 & 5 just require a bit of intelligent engineering.
4 is probably because of some stupid regulation somewhere.
2 is the only one that is probably pie-in-the-sky.

Otherwise I'll settle for a ZZR1400 and a 1400GTR.
Now all I need is the money and permission from 'er indoors. :(

[Kevin]

<snip> I'll pop down to the local BMW dealer this weekend so I can see all the obnoxious owners which will be enough to convince me not to get one. I may also look at the FJR and Pan European just to satisfy myself that the GTR is one.

OI! (yells a BMW owner).

We have an FJR and I don't think it's a patch on the GTR - doesn't handle as well (much better now we've fitted an Ohlins), doesn't go as well, isn't as comfortable and is very dated. Having said all that we still like riding it, it's just not as good as the GTR.

I had a Pan as a hire bike after I dumped the GTR in 2009. I absolutely loathed it. Winston will probably comment in a minute and tell you he thinks they're OK but I thought it was awful. The handling was so bad I stopped and got off once to check the tyres as I was convinced it had a flat (it hadn't). I was very grateful when it went back.

Kevin