That is in the eye of the beholder. Having both in the garage hasn't changed my opinion of either. Yamaha has a much better quality of build and much less maintenance costs with nothing that is designed to force the customer to the dealer.The GS is so superior over the S10 in every way, the lack of more than two levels for heated grips is by far not a deal breaker. Just a nice to have.
I've got an electric vest and apparently for me, keeping my core warm is enough to keep my hands and feet warm.I got a gen 1 , rub my hands together to warm them up.
I have both in the garage (750 GS) and I'm very impressed with the effect the GS has on my wife. She's much more likely to go for a ride on the GS than she ever was on her Tenere. Sitting at a break recently she told me how much she feels the GS is the perfect bike for her. I agree. It really is an ideal match for her.That is in the eye of the beholder. Having both in the garage hasn't changed my opinion of either.
And there you go. That's why my wife bought BMWs and why I tried to keep my bitching to myself except when wrenching on the thing. Ours will be going up for sale soon, should a R1200GSA Low/Low tickle your fancy. Probably around $17k, but have to sort that out still. 3 bags, fully optioned, stock and low seat, etc. Nice new ABS pump and transferable 10 year unlimited mileage warranty with slightly less than 7 years left on it.I have both in the garage (750 GS) and I'm very impressed with the effect the GS has on my wife. She's much more likely to go for a ride on the GS than she ever was on her Tenere.
As others have said, coming on to the Tenere forum and posting something like this is:The GS is so superior over the S10 in every way, the lack of more than two levels for heated grips is by far not a deal breaker. Just a nice to have.
Apparently it's at least a German thing. Just bought an Audi that doesn't even have a dipstick. Like the BMW GS, it also doesn't tell you anything about how much oil the engine holds. Apparently Germans only sell wrenches to dealerships.Unfortunately, they're not the only ones with that answer.
It's a Japanese thing, too. Hitting BAM!bi totaled a chevy colorado pickup (long story), bought a Toyota Tacoma to replace it. When I bought the truck, I wanted a factory service manual. No dice. I was sort of pissy. The service manager called me after searching for 8 hours, and came up with the same solution I did. Go on line, and pay by the day/month/lifetime. Service manager (great guy) said that I was the first person in 9 years who asked for the manual. No one cares anymore.Apparently it's at least a German thing. Just bought an Audi that doesn't even have a dipstick. Like the BMW GS, it also doesn't tell you anything about how much oil the engine holds. Apparently Germans only sell wrenches to dealerships.
The Mopar 5.7L is the same. Sealed tube where the dipstick SHOULD be sticking out. Not sure who developed it, could have some Mercedes (German) in there. We shouldn't be too surprised I guess....fluid change intervals getting longer and all.It's a Japanese thing, too....Long story short, no dipstick for the transmission....To me, "transmission fluid" is a fluid....
There is a work around. You just get the subscription for a day and print up the manual. You can go to Staples and have it printed and bound. Toyotas suck that way.Go on line, and pay by the day/month/lifetime. Service manager (great guy) said that I was the first person in 9 years who asked for the manual. No one cares anymore.
Long story short, no dipstick for the transmission. there is an extensive process to check trans oil posted online. ridiculous.
I guess that it is a brave new world.
Spoken like a man who does not commute in DC traffic for hundreds of hours each year....if I had my wish, all would be manual, and no option of automatic