2012 model

[Winston Smith]

Honda Pan European £13825
Yamaha FJR 1300 £15499

GTR is good value when you compare it in this company, particularly when it isn't a 12 year old design!!

[Rusty]

Mr Wolf ... come on now ... if your bike is out of warranty, and I know yours is , there is no harm in taking your bike for service every 6000 miles instead of the " must be 3750 " miles in the book. I have said this before that over a period of time you will spend £100ds of extra pounds on those services. We are dealing with state of the art computer made machinery here and a few weeks or months or miles wont make ANY difference, except to your pocket.
That's what I did with my other bikes and I shall do it with the GTR ... come on ... you know it makes sense  ;D

[Lonewolf]

I know when I last serviced the GTR I did it myself, it just made sense. Its the best way I know to get to learn how your bike functions. Yes it can be frustrating, but I find it satisfying to know that its been done right and done thoroughly with a bit of TLC ;D

[Kwikasfuki]

I've decided. Baring the purchase of something major (i.e. new house), the GTR will be my next big buy. Ideally a 2012 model in burgundy, or a 2011 in green.

Problem with buying new it that I'll have to give the bike TLC. Second hand and I abuse it from the word go  ;D

[100milesaway]

Never had a B M W myself, but I know lots of people that have and without exception they have had problems some of which were major jobs ie complete new wiring harness, and a complete new diff, (both on a 1100s), and the new 800 twins are not without major troubles either, lots of rear axle woes, paint falling off engines, and lots of other stuff. I just dont see the build quality and reliability of any other manufacturer matching that  of the japanese. I have had 8 Kawasakis and have yet to have any issues whatsoever.(yes I am clinging on to the sideboard). I buy japanese because I think they give better value for money than anything else whilst doing everything I ask of them, and doing it very well.

[Kevin]

We did 12000 miles on a 1200GS in just over a year and sold it last week. The only problem we had was a knackered battery which was almost certainly due to it being standing for a while
before we bought it. The only reason we sold it is I couldn't live with the range and I see a GSA in our future unless the new Honda is comparable.

(When I type in this new forum the lines don't wrap so I'm having to put in a hard carriage return. Have i missed a setting? This is on Firefox 5)

Kevin

[Kwikasfuki]

(When I type in this new forum the lines don't wrap so I'm having to put in a hard carriage return. Have i missed a setting? This is on Firefox 5)

Kevin

Weird, working fine here. Try setting the WYSIWYG option from this link

[Kwikasfuki]

Here are some of the colours for 2012. Not sure which market they are aimed at though. Black grab rails and wheels.

[Lonewolf]

Yours has black wheels already doesn't it?  ;D

[Mogster]

Oh I think I'll be waiting for the Supercharged version to come out :P...... seeing as the rumours are that Kawasaki are looking to bolt one on to the ZZR, I'm more inclinded to think it will appear on the GTR first......

woooohoooo!!!....

[fred24]

I'll stick with the green one

Think a supercharged GTR is wishful thinking - a full power version is more likely ideally in white or red

[Kwikasfuki]

My bike will be coming out of extended warranty in March 2012. It's now done 40k miles and by March I hope to be hitting 50k. The dealer gave me the guide price based on 40k miles and it was a depressing 4 - 4.5k. Obviously that's trade, private may get me more. I dread to think of the value at 50k miles.

Which leaves me with two options. Either part-ex for a new one, or carry on riding this bike.

[Lonewolf]

NB, that's a crap trade in price. Are they implying that once the GTR has done 40-50k it's a dodo?

[Kwikasfuki]

Looks like it. I have to offset the quote against the cost of purchase in which case its not bad depreciation. However, I'd bought the bike new, it would be a major write down.

[zedmeister]

Had 2 GTRs first one for 18 month did 22k, second now had 2 years and 27k i too would like to change next year but after looking at the new ones i am loathed to change unless something really groundbraking comes up. I have a bike that does everything i want it too, don't want un-necessary gadgets. Had no problems yet although the exhaust paint is beginning to blister around the end cap. Just been quoted £350 for a major service ( includes re-grease headstock, s/arm and shaft )

The only colour is black !!!

FJR --   Massey ferguson
PAN --  John deere
BMW --Case