RIDE MAG TOP 100 BIKES

[RichardH 0]

TOP 10 GENERAL:
1...BMW K1300S
2...BMW R1200RT
3...SUZUKI GSX1300 B-KING
4...KAWASAKI ZZR1400
5...KTM 990 SUPERMOTO-T
6...BMW R1200GS ADVENTURE
7...BMW F800S
8...BMW K1200S
9...HONDA ST1100 PAN EUROPEAN
10..DUCATI MULTISTRADA 1200S

BEST BIG SPORTS BIKE
BMW S1000RR

BEST MIDDLE WEIGHT SPORTS BIKE
YAMAHA YZF-R6

BEST STREETBIKE
SUZUKI GSX1300 B-KING

BEST MIDDLEWEIGHT STREETBIKE
BMW F800S

BEST BIG TRAILE/ SUPERMOTO
KTM 990 SUPERMOTO-T

BEST CRUISER/ RETRO
TRIUMPH ROCKET III

BEST SPORTS TOURER
BMW1300S

BEST TOURER
BMW1200RT

[Stue11 0]

Think BMW have taken over good bikes though

[E.goldstein 0]

Interesting list of bikes I think I agree with most of it.

I'm taking the BMW K1300s out on a test ride on Saturday from Pidcock’s, as I have the K1200s at the moment it should be interesting comparing the differences.










E.Goldsiten “They are watching you”

[Grumpyowl 0]

@Stue11 wrote:

Think BMW have taken over good bikes though

That new BMW 6 cyl 1600 gt sports tourer looks awsome but £16k+ ouch

[peejay 0]

The Rider Power survey makes interesting reading but is a bit unrepresentative as it relies on readers response to their questionaire and what's good to one person might be different to someone else

[Stue11 0]

@Grumpyowl wrote:

@Stue11 wrote:

Think BMW have taken over good bikes though

That new BMW 6 cyl 1600 gt sports tourer looks awsome but £16k+ ouch

Yea they are pricey

[day101 0]

Got to take your hat off to what bmw have done and have put alot of money into there bikes and into the racing side also.

[E.goldstein 0]

I’d find the money one way or another if they do an S version of the 6-Cylinder K1600GT/ GTL

"Humm 6 cylinder smooothnes"










E.Goldsiten “They are watching you”

[E.goldstein 0]

Right then off to test the BMW K1300s at Pidcock BMW , the weather looks a bit on the cool side and a bit grey but a least it’s dry!











E.goldstein “They are watching you”

[Davehutch-hutchs 0]

@E.goldstein wrote:

Right then off to test the BMW K1300s at Pidcock BMW , the weather looks a bit on the cool side and a bit grey but a least it’s dry!

Let us know how you get on









E.goldstein “They are watching you”

[E.goldstein 0]

So I have taken the BMWK1300s out for an hour or so from Pidcock’s BMW. I planned myself a little route, Long Eaton B6540 onto the A50 North to junction 3 left to Swarkeston A514 then onto Melbourne onto the A453 Breedon on the Hill onto Lount, quick U turn and back up to the junction near to Melbourne and back to Lount twice. Anyone who knows the road will understand why I picked that bit of road to test a bike for handling. “see map” So having done a few runs, picking up on the way the engine and gear box felt I did a couple of runs in the same gear to get a good feel for the suspension and handling.

I have owned my K1200s for about four years and in that time I have only done 2300 miles, mainly due to a broken leg for about 2 years and not being able to get out! Doh! However I have done some long trips on it, down to Malaga and back to Leicester last year and round the Alsace France/Switzerland and back into France and home two years ago. Over to Boppard in Germany for a five day biking trip, as well as mad ride outs with some of my mates that have 1000 super sport’s, so I have a good feel for the bike.

On my K1200s at European motorway speeds the bike is doing about 300RPM, less than the K1300s which I was surprised at around town, I find on the K12 third gear is nice to keep a steady 30MPH but on the K13s I found fourth a better gear as the throttle felt a bit snatchy in third however; the K13s has a better throttle response overall, but there was a bit of a lag when I wound the throttle on fast, my K has an Akrapovic end can and K&N air filters which makes the power come in very quickly, I would hazard a guess that the same would be true in the K13 if it had the same upgrades.

This is only my opinion having been riding bikes since I was 16 and owned quite a few bikes from 50’s to the BMW.

K1200s Out of 10
Engine: 8
Gear Box: 6.5
Suspension/ Handling: 6
Controls: 8
Kit level: 8
Comfort: 8
Price when I bought it: 6

K1300s out of 10
Engine: 9
Gear Box: 8
Suspension/ Handling: 7
Controls: 7
Kit level: 9
Comfort: 8
Price if I go for a second hand one: 8


So will I be getting one? YES .

Will I be getting one next weekend?

Well I would love to, but having turned the sofa upside down and looked under the car seat I have not found the extra £8000 I would need on top of my bike to get the one at Pidcock’s.

E.goldstein “They are watching you”

[Davehutch-hutchs 0]

glad you liked it I felt like that last year after testing the speed triple , thats why i have spent a bit on mine this year instead of spending £8,300 i spent £500

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[E.goldstein 0]

@Davehutch wrote:

glad you liked it I felt like that last year after testing the speed triple , thats why i have spent a bit on mine this year instead of spending £8,300 i spent £500

Fair play on you Dave, I am not too sure what extras I could put on the K12 to make it much better, Turbo maybe! Humm boost, ok not an option in this reality!

More saving I think





E.goldstein “They are watching you”

[RichardH 0]

Having never even sat on a BMW I will take you word for it that one is better than the other but is it really £8000 better? Don't forget to post pics if you get one