Dakar or 1200GS?

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others.

corkscrew

Puppy
Joined
Jun 9, 2006
Messages
40
Reaction score
0
Hi there,

Could any of you guys shed some light on this issue?
I've got a Dakar that I've been riding around for 6 months and I absolutely love the thing.

I am however giving some serious thought to trading it in for a 1200GS or a 1200GS Adventure. I use my Dakar for riding around town, long distance touring and of course dirt riding.
My reasons for wanting a 1200 is the extra power, being able to carry a pillion & lugagge and not struggle getting up a mountain pass, no chain, better range and that its just such a damn cool bike!
I'm in two minds 'cause the dakar is a fine bike and seems to do everything well.

My question: Is the 1200GS worth it?
Am I better off riding dirt trails on a dakar? (ie: Is the 1200GS better off road?)

Did a test ride on a 1200GS and to my suprise it actually felt lighter than the dakar and very manoeverable despite its weight, hence why I started thinking about this whole trading in thing.

Now I just cant make up my mind... Anyone with some answers?
 
Top