[extremenc]

I have a 2012 1200GS that I really like. There are only two areas where I would like to have improvement. They are suspension adjustment, and throttle response off idle in off road situations. I'm thinking of getting a 2017, but wondering if the 2018 model is going to have some drastic improvements, like maybe under seat gas tank, or anything that is going to give the 1200GS a big leap forward. Does anyone have suggestions about this?

 

[rsmith]

My thoughts would be: you know the 12 and you can see/touch/try a 17. If you wait on unknown 18, what about 19 or 20. Not up on the rumor mill of future changes tho.....my two cents worth:smile2:

 

[Bumblebee]

I have a 2012 1200GS that I really like. There are only two areas where I would like to have improvement. They are suspension adjustment, and throttle response off idle in off road situations. I'm thinking of getting a 2017, but wondering if the 2018 model is going to have some drastic improvements, like maybe under seat gas tank, or anything that is going to give the 1200GS a big leap forward. Does anyone have suggestions about this?

When paddling around in the city (real slow acceleration and long stops) I put mine in "Rain" or "Enduro" mode. You get a real gentle throttle response and aggressive ABS (rain mode). Back on the highway it's back into "road" mode again.

- John

 

[Puddle hopper]

When paddling around in the city (real slow acceleration and long stops) I put mine in "Rain" or "Enduro" mode. You get a real gentle throttle response and aggressive ABS (rain mode). Back on the highway it's back into "road" mode again.

- John

Thanks for that , good call I never considered it.

 

[lowfreakwency]

I've got a '16 GS. Awesome. Heard from a friend that went from a '13 to a '17 that punch was diminished. But it is CA emissions probably taking a toll.

 

[JetSpeed]

All BMW R1200GS's sold in the U.S and Canada are 50 State compliant.

I give it 2 more years before we see any major changes to the model.

 

[BrianF]

I'm keeping my 2012, with 82k running well, in part because if throttle response.....
I road tested both a GS, RT with new throttle by wire...didn't like lack of control with small throttle openings.....esp from stop and in/out of cornering......even in "rain" mode.
Have your TPS recalibrate.....
Brian
Portland