What do we now think of the bike

So now you've got one how well does it stack up?

  • It surpasses my expectations

    Votes: 779 56.2%
  • It's exactley what I thought it would be

    Votes: 513 37.0%
  • It's not quite what I thought it would be

    Votes: 88 6.3%
  • It's nothing like I thought it would be

    Votes: 6 0.4%

  • Total voters
    1,386

pilleway

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Joined
May 18, 2019
Messages
747
Location
Mexico
So far I'm very please with my toy, I had it for 2 days so far, not gone to the street yet, is a 2013 and has less than 28K miles, I'm working the registration and should be done within the next couple of days, in the mean time I am diging my nose all over to clean and fix details while I get the papers and take it to the street.
I am proud of my toy, here are some pictures
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IT IS JUST BEATIFULL! I have done my best bike deal ever!!
I am sure I will enjoy it for a long time!!
Regards
Miguel.
 

ShaunvR

New Member
Joined
May 7, 2019
Messages
3
After months of research and testing 4 brands in this class, I finally pushed GO! on my new ride. I'm super chuffed and the S10 has exceeded all my expectations. I've riden the GSA for years and my last one, a 2012, did over 135 000km. Great bike and it served me well.

I commute a minimum of 120km daily. Freeway, Filtering Splitting and needed a ride that made the most sense. Reliable, Fun, Affordable, Comfortable, Easily Split lanes in city traffic and then handle long hauls at high speeds on the freeways.

I had my name down for the R1250 to collect in a few weeks, and having always owned BMW, didn't even give any other bike a second glance.
I walked into the local Yamaha dealer to get some riding gear and this S10 beauty, on the floor brand new, for $7000 cheaper than the Beemer....Whaaaaat. That's R100k cheaper in local currency which is a WACK of cash.
Curiosity got me and I took a test ride and that's when the S%#t started in my head and I learnt the lesson on "value for money"

I seriously couldn't find fault with the S10:
Sexy looking bike, Super Comfortable, She pulls like a freight train with better top end than my old 2012 BMW, better brakes and how did I do it all without Cruise Control. Better gear change, where's the clunk I'm so used to and then so easy to find neutral.
I "DIG" the sound of that Parallel Twin, doof, doof.....doof, doof.....the low down torque and GRUNT is insane. 6th gear 90km\h and just turn the taps on, then I keep looking for a 7th gear, as she runs past 180km\h still pulling hard to somewhere near 220.....Whaaaaat
She dives into bends effortlessly (no man handling needed like my old one) and then sits up in the tightest traffic balancing at the slowest speeds with ease.
The Digital dash and better fuel consumption at 5,4lt\100km....Whaaaat.

Jeez what just happened? Why has nobody told me about this gem of a machine. The S10 has to be the biggest kept secret in the adventure market. Why did I follow the GS group like sheep? Why is the GS, KTM and Tiger so damn expensive then.

I argued and wrestled with myself for the next two weeks, feeling like a traitor at times, and wow, I really struggled to find the value in the extra $6000-$7000 for the GS. I even went back to the BM shop twice to compare. Parts are cheaper, Services are cheaper, Mods and aftermarket bling is cheaper. Like the Arrow Exhaust. Yamaha dealer recommended the Arrow over the Acropovic and saved another $500....Yeeesssss!

Then I made up my mind and broke away from the herd. Finally! I loaded Givi everything: Crash Bars, LED lights, Bash Plate, Trekker Top Box, Tank Bag, extra screen deflector, bar risers and the Arrow slip on. BRAAP!
And then still its cheaper than a new BMW without the add-ons. Crazy man!

It's been an incredible week on the new S10, already 1000km done and I can't wipe this silly smile off my face. I can't sleep, I can't wait to go to work tomorrow morning!


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BaldKnob

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Aug 11, 2012
Messages
776
Location
SENC
Get the Arrow collectors to really get the most out of the exhaust restrictions. An ECU reflash helps even more.
 

Sierra1

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Joined
Nov 7, 2016
Messages
14,819
Location
Joshua TX
....Jeez what just happened? Why has nobody told me about this gem of a machine. The S10 has to be the biggest kept secret in the adventure market. Why did I follow the GS group like sheep?....
Welcome from Texas. Don't feel bad. You just read, and believed, all of the articles talking about how great and wonderful the other bikes are. But....now you know the truth. :cool:
 

SHUMBA

Well-Known Member
Joined
Dec 29, 2018
Messages
1,242
Location
ONTARIO, CANADA
After months of research and testing 4 brands in this class, I finally pushed GO! on my new ride. I'm super chuffed and the S10 has exceeded all my expectations. I've riden the GSA for years and my last one, a 2012, did over 135 000km. Great bike and it served me well.

I commute a minimum of 120km daily. Freeway, Filtering Splitting and needed a ride that made the most sense. Reliable, Fun, Affordable, Comfortable, Easily Split lanes in city traffic and then handle long hauls at high speeds on the freeways.

I had my name down for the R1250 to collect in a few weeks, and having always owned BMW, didn't even give any other bike a second glance.
I walked into the local Yamaha dealer to get some riding gear and this S10 beauty, on the floor brand new, for $7000 cheaper than the Beemer....Whaaaaat. That's R100k cheaper in local currency which is a WACK of cash.
Curiosity got me and I took a test ride and that's when the S%#t started in my head and I learnt the lesson on "value for money"

I seriously couldn't find fault with the S10:
Sexy looking bike, Super Comfortable, She pulls like a freight train with better top end than my old 2012 BMW, better brakes and how did I do it all without Cruise Control. Better gear change, where's the clunk I'm so used to and then so easy to find neutral.
I "DIG" the sound of that Parallel Twin, doof, doof.....doof, doof.....the low down torque and GRUNT is insane. 6th gear 90km\h and just turn the taps on, then I keep looking for a 7th gear, as she runs past 180km\h still pulling hard to somewhere near 220.....Whaaaaat
She dives into bends effortlessly (no man handling needed like my old one) and then sits up in the tightest traffic balancing at the slowest speeds with ease.
The Digital dash and better fuel consumption at 5,4lt\100km....Whaaaat.

Jeez what just happened? Why has nobody told me about this gem of a machine. The S10 has to be the biggest kept secret in the adventure market. Why did I follow the GS group like sheep? Why is the GS, KTM and Tiger so damn expensive then.

I argued and wrestled with myself for the next two weeks, feeling like a traitor at times, and wow, I really struggled to find the value in the extra $6000-$7000 for the GS. I even went back to the BM shop twice to compare. Parts are cheaper, Services are cheaper, Mods and aftermarket bling is cheaper. Like the Arrow Exhaust. Yamaha dealer recommended the Arrow over the Acropovic and saved another $500....Yeeesssss!

Then I made up my mind and broke away from the herd. Finally! I loaded Givi everything: Crash Bars, LED lights, Bash Plate, Trekker Top Box, Tank Bag, extra screen deflector, bar risers and the Arrow slip on. BRAAP!
And then still its cheaper than a new BMW without the add-ons. Crazy man!

It's been an incredible week on the new S10, already 1000km done and I can't wipe this silly smile off my face. I can't sleep, I can't wait to go to work tomorrow morning!


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Agh lekker man, also too, I'm enjoying my new 2018 ES
SHUMBA

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Jlq1969

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May 5, 2018
Messages
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Location
Argentina
ShaunvR big mistake, now you're out of the exclusive beamer club and its benefits...

Robson, if you believed that picture, you're a fool. A motorcycle in Africa without dirt on its rims? ... apart from being the first BMW that does not dye its headers of blue. they put it there, just for the photo, and for someone to believe it
 

Jlq1969

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Messages
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Argentina
ShaunvR big mistake, now you're out of the exclusive beamer club and its benefits...
ROBSON, you’re “in” the exclusive beamer club and its benefits
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http://bmwfatalflaw.com/

It’s not necessary that you run to the garage to check your bike, it’s not necessary to stop, to check your bike, every time you find a cut on the road, just sign the request to give a hand to a partner of yours
 

Sierra1

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Messages
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Location
Joshua TX
Worlds most successful....what? He's implying motorcycle....I guess.... Motoress is a motorcycle magazine for women. So, is that picture from an article of a female traveler? Or, are they trying to imply that women, from all walks of life, are drawn to the Beemer? And, jlq may be right, it does look pretty clean for having been ridden on nothing but dirt roads; even the windshield is clean.
 

Nikolajsen

"Keep it simple"
Joined
Jul 1, 2017
Messages
2,046
Location
Denmark
Guys, picture only advertising.
And Robson is provoking;) (no offence, you are allow to, i guess:))
 

pilleway

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May 18, 2019
Messages
747
Location
Mexico
Hi to all!
Today I had the opportunity to do my fist drive for about 250Mi and I did enjoy it very much.
I like the way it handles and was a pleasure driving it.
Good performance, did not registered fuel consumption but I got the impression it was very good, next time I will get the mileage.
How do you do driving for hours and do not get tired, I got tired after my drive and I do not know if I will be able to do 6 or 8 hours driving, how do you do it?

Regads and have a great week!
Miguel.
 
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