ch2ous
New member
Hey All,
I am trying to make a huge decision. Should I trade in my beloved ÔÇÿ07 GS for a ÔÇÖ10 K13GT with all the fixins. I canÔÇÖt think of any reason that I donÔÇÖt want my GS other than the desire to fly on this 1300 everyday. I canÔÇÖt afford both. After 3 years with my GS IÔÇÖve noticed that my desires are more suited to road sport than the road/enduro style options. IÔÇÖve explored and enjoyed this way of life but havenÔÇÖt grown full bore into all that the GS offers. It certainly doesnÔÇÖt disappoint in any category. In fact I think it is the very best all around motorcycle IÔÇÖve ever owned.
However, the K1300 has seeded my subconscious with a little devil that taunts me from my left shoulder. I blame my dealer because I was permitted to test drive the S with a large group during a rally and I quickly became enamored with it despite the claustrophobic parade speed of the procession. I kept thinking that riding a bike of this caliber is the closest IÔÇÖll ever get to being in an F-18 Hornet.
This thread is overwhelmingly positive about having a GT to call your own but I am concerned about the total cost of ownership with a flagship BMW of this complexity. The K mantra seems to be ÔÇ£complex by choiceÔÇØ but what does that really mean? Will I regret letting my GS go?
Someone please sell me on its longevity and reliability please?
I am trying to make a huge decision. Should I trade in my beloved ÔÇÿ07 GS for a ÔÇÖ10 K13GT with all the fixins. I canÔÇÖt think of any reason that I donÔÇÖt want my GS other than the desire to fly on this 1300 everyday. I canÔÇÖt afford both. After 3 years with my GS IÔÇÖve noticed that my desires are more suited to road sport than the road/enduro style options. IÔÇÖve explored and enjoyed this way of life but havenÔÇÖt grown full bore into all that the GS offers. It certainly doesnÔÇÖt disappoint in any category. In fact I think it is the very best all around motorcycle IÔÇÖve ever owned.
However, the K1300 has seeded my subconscious with a little devil that taunts me from my left shoulder. I blame my dealer because I was permitted to test drive the S with a large group during a rally and I quickly became enamored with it despite the claustrophobic parade speed of the procession. I kept thinking that riding a bike of this caliber is the closest IÔÇÖll ever get to being in an F-18 Hornet.
This thread is overwhelmingly positive about having a GT to call your own but I am concerned about the total cost of ownership with a flagship BMW of this complexity. The K mantra seems to be ÔÇ£complex by choiceÔÇØ but what does that really mean? Will I regret letting my GS go?
Someone please sell me on its longevity and reliability please?