We are now in January, surely time to speculate on the new 2019 GS, one that will instantly make my 2017 model obsolete and worthless.
I’ve had a look around the forums and stolen a few ideas plus had a look at the other bikes on offer, so some of this is not new. Here is my guess on what the 2019 bike will be:
• 1250CC – R1250GS
• VVT – Variable Valve Timing
• 138BHP
• Free TFT screen
• Back lit switchgear
• 10KG’s lighter
• Enduro ABS
• Cornering lights
• 8K service limits
• Electronic screen adjustment
• 7 riding modes (Can’t think what they may be, but Triumph now have 6…)
• Heated seats
• More interesting colours – Red, White Rallye style with red frame
Question is, what will they save back for the inevitable facelift – they all do it you know
Or will they move to what the car world are doing – pay for electronic upgrades when you need them (who paid for hill start?).
As an aside...
How about a 900cc basic version. Similar to the old 850 that was produced alongside of the 1100's.
I appreciate the 800 parallel twins weren't in production in those days but I think there could be a market for a lightweight boxer
being produced alongside it's bigger brother. A modern 900 boxer could produce the same bhp if more, as the older big bore
bikes with the benefit of a massive weight reduction. Could be a winner.
Just a thought.