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Thread: So you think the R1200GS is a tank?

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    So you think the R1200GS is a tank?

    In the right hands (like Aussie nutters in the Hattah Desert) it's a weapon



    No, I won't be trying that any time soon, as my bike always needs at least one nap when riding through sand
    Quote Originally Posted by Jane Omorogbe from UK MSN on the KTM990SM
    It's barking mad and if it doesn't turn you into a complete loon within half an hour of cocking a leg over the lofty 875mm seat height, I'll eat my Arai.

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    its only a tank when ya have to pick it up
    'Good things come to those who wait'
    Bollocks, get of your arse and go get it

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    Haha, I find any bike is only as good as the rider...

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    Quote Originally Posted by dino3310 View Post
    its only a tank when ya have to pick it up
    Except, if you're better, you won't have to pick it up much.

    I'm an expert in picking it up... a good adventure ride means I pick it up at least once
    Quote Originally Posted by Jane Omorogbe from UK MSN on the KTM990SM
    It's barking mad and if it doesn't turn you into a complete loon within half an hour of cocking a leg over the lofty 875mm seat height, I'll eat my Arai.

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    I noticed BM rider took much better lines, keeping to hard stuff, whilst follower in the loose.
    "Sorry Officer, umm.... my yellow power band got stuck wide open"

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    Tanks have performed exceptionally well in desert conditions since WW2 - This video is inspiring though as none of the former German models weighed as much as a R1200GS. The rider has got some talent for sure to chuck that monster around like that.
    ....wherezz that track go

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    Quote Originally Posted by BigAl View Post
    I noticed BM rider took much better lines, keeping to hard stuff, whilst follower in the loose.
    That is one thing you have to do when riding 240Kgs of bike but if you have ever ridden one on the right road and the conditions are right then they are a blast just drive on the throtle, as they say ther aint no replacement for displacement.

    GSers

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    Still a tank.

    I can fire my sons air rifle better than him. Won't be taking it to any wars though ...........

    All relative.

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