Best BMW Enduro Bikes

Very good but heavy – A great bike for long distance riding and long term ownership. I have two of the first GS1200 water cooled models 2013 and 2014. One now has… Read more

118,000km and the other 58,000km. Switches on the bars on the 2013 were not working properly so dissassembled and cleaned with electrolube, shaft drive unijoints gave up so replaced shaft, and also replaced both clutch micro switches on both bikes. Prices on parts high so purchase from Motorworks in the UK if required. Shaft drive replacement quote in Melbourne was $1490 for shaft and around $2500 to complete the job. To do it yourself is a 50minute job and the part cost was $650 secondhand from England and some lithium grease on the splines. Considering its an adventure bike note the driveshaft is not waterproof and the rubber boots will not prevent mud and water collecting inside the shaft drive assembly and rusting splines/final drive unit. Happy with the bikes after getting Platinum motorcycles Keilor) to sort out the snatchy throttle at low speeds. The suspension units standard on these bikes is very poor considering the original purchase price, and aftermarket units like Wilbers, TFX, Tractive etc add around 4 thou upwards for both front and rear replacement's but are a must for serious off-road adventure. Many early GS1250 bikes blew the front shock oil seal on rocky/off-road terrain, likewise the spoked wheels are not great and aftermarket tubeless wheels from Kite, Alpine add around $3500 but are the quality you would expect already fitted in view of the prices new for these machines. Traction control is great likewise the modes/abs/display/cruise control/tyre pressure monitoring and alerts when you get a puncture. I purchased both of mine 2nd hand for around $22,000 both with panniers and topboxes. Servicing and general maintenance is a piece of cake, likewise clutch replacement, fork seals, air/oil filters, battery. Its surprising how well these do offroad unless you happen to be alone and drop it -heavy to pick-up. Torque and power is great and the bike can be used for track day fun as well as general touring. Handling/braking is exceptional due the telelever front end. The motors seem to last forever and the comfort is very good. Gearbox clunky but long lasting. Buying secondhand suggested and use the money saving to fit better shocks front and rear.