CleanMPG Reviews the 2010 R 1200 GS and GS Adventure -- Two "Tales" of a Dragon!
Wayne Gerdes and Harry Clark - CleanMPG - Sept. 14, 2010
An Adventure on (2) 2010 BMW R 1200 GS'...
Just one of the many… Whenever and wherever we stopped, the 1200 GS and GS Adventure
attracted former, current or future rider’s conversation from all walks of life.
The R 1200 GS Adventure at a scenic overlook at north end of Chesapeake Bay Bridge.
Harry with the 1200 GS and GS Adventure at BMW’s “Zentrum” visitor center in Greer, SC.
At least a 30-mile view from the scenic overlook at Caesars Head State Park and
Looking Glass Falls, a scenic waterfall, complete with people swimming beneath it.
A Nomad Tenure was the home of the 1200 GS for the next two nights.
The GS chasing the GS Adventure on the Dragon with Hero HD Cam attached.
End of our north – south run of the Dragon, at Dragon HQ, US 129 and NC 28.
Just minutes after slaying the dragon, the R 1200 GS and GS Adventure.
Two amazingly agile bikes given their size and purpose take a breather.
96 to 102 degrees F and taking the big GS deep into the heart of Manhattan - Times Square.
The modern analog and digital instrument package with the Onboard Computer option includes two trip meters,
odometer, speedometer, tach, oil temperature, clock, ambient temperature, fuel level, Gear indicator, aFCD,
ICE Warning (37 degrees), average speed and a DTE display. Pic taken during the R 1200 GS’ best segment at
63.5 MPG displayed (61.05 mpg actual) over 304.5 miles. Oh how I wish the WR had even half of this instrumentation!
R 1200 GS Adventure setup with a Garmin 1490T.
Cases? I don't need no stinking cases
A Florida based KTM Adventure rider - A large group of free souls at the campground!
One Room Cabin anyone?
Ever sleep with your WR? How about a GS
You have got to be kidding me
This couple was riding from California, on their way to Bangor, Maine.
We met this Goldwing rider at a gas stop. He was headed back to
Texas, but was having some overheating problems with his bike
This was a mixed group of Harley and BMW enthusiasts, on
their way south for a combined bike/family get-together.
The 1200 GS at a McDonald's in NC somewhere?
Taking a break from the Super Slab in NC.
Even more detail in the Wayne and Harry's excellent Adventure -II - GS' Review Blog