Please can someone tell me what is the difference between the GS TE and the TE Exclusive?
Gold calipers
I might be wrong but the Ralley also has gold callipers and now can come as a Ralley TE which has the same shocks as standard.
You changing again Kev?
Gold calipers
It's a supply and demand thing. The market was clamouring for brown painted motorcycles so BMW cashed in by providing it at a £200 quid premium.
Black engine/shaft and frame like Rallye
I don't have a problem with the Exclusive colour - the description is a bit off-putting, but it actually looks quite nice in the flesh, and makes a change from the usual colours. I just wasn't too sure about the large logos on the tank, and having thought I wanted a black engine from photos, found I preferred the silver engine when comparing the actual bikes, so went for the TE with black tank and nose panels.
Yes -definitely a case of beauty in the eye of the beholder, though I don't think you get a proper impression of the bike from photos. In real life it looks very purposeful and has a great presence that doesn't seem to come across fully in photos, but IMO makes it a good looking machine when you are standing next to it.They all look good (well, to GS owners...)
Id pay £200 for the choice