r1200GSA

[adam277]

Anyone had one, if so what do you think?

Have a standard 1150GS but want a bike that is slightly bigger.

My only concern is all the new plastic bits. my model is all metal and made out of old tanks. My Dad has reserved into my bike twice with a van and the only damage was a fucked van door. concerned with the 1200 that when it drops it will fall to bits. How strong is the fairings on the 1200?
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Bikes: Previous Bikes: Piaggio x8 125: 2012/2013, YBR 125: 2013/2013 BMW R1150GS 2013/2017, Honda CBR600RR 2017/2017, Honda CB500 2018/2018, Suzuiki Address 110cc 2019/2020, BMW R1200GS 2021-2023
Current Bike: Honda CBF 125: current

[Vracktal]

Can't speak for the fairings but i've highsided my R1200r twice and the engine casings have shrugged it off with nothing more than some scratching, so they're up to par with the 1150 in that respect.

Also looked at an ex-offroad training school R1200GS (non-adv) as a possible replacement for my R, it had clearly spent a fair amount of time on its side but the plastics were still in good nick (although scratched to fukkity).

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CYZXmAXWkAEJyHm.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CYZXmDaWcAAbk7K.jpg

In general it seems the boxers will hit the cylinders on the ground before any bodywork unless you're putting some effort into it.
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2007 BMW R1200R: On road
2009 BMW G650X Challenge: On road
1975 Norton Commando 850: Off road, awaiting recommissioning

[Albigularis]

I had a fully specced standard '09 - basically an adventure without the bigger fuel tank.

To harm any of the bodywork, you'd need to properly smash it up. Enough so that you'd be worried more about your injuries than the bike having a cracked fairing. The tank is wider on the R1200GSA than your 1150GS, but it's also plastic which is good, means it can flex and won't crack/dent like metal will in a small drop. If your dad is that bad at reversing, the cylinder head guards will be more than enough to save the bike so no need to worry there.

Good bikes all in all, but I'd try and opt for a facelifted '13+ model. The amount of possible hidden issues the previous one had is quite worrying. Especially stuff like the clutches going, which are a very expensive fix and can be awkward to diagnose.
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Biking history so far-
Aprilia RS125 - Kawasaki ZXR400 - Triumph Street Triple R - Suzuki GSXR1000 L3 - BMW R1200GS - Kawasaki Z1000 - Kawasaki ZX10R C1H - Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Touring - Suzuki Hayabusa

[adam277]

Thanks for the advice.
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Bikes: Previous Bikes: Piaggio x8 125: 2012/2013, YBR 125: 2013/2013 BMW R1150GS 2013/2017, Honda CBR600RR 2017/2017, Honda CB500 2018/2018, Suzuiki Address 110cc 2019/2020, BMW R1200GS 2021-2023
Current Bike: Honda CBF 125: current