HORSES FOR COURSES
Ok, these are both very capable bikes and
both have their devotees. We gave the GS-A
the full KR test experience... well over a
thousand kilometres of gravel, mud, rocks,
and sandy beaches. Hell, even farmland
jumps and, of course, some decent tarmac
blasting, wet and dry... and I loved it. We used
the GS model as a comparison on smaller
rides local to the KR office. The engines in
both machines are superb with a lovely
power delivery – I particularly like the backfire
sound as it hits the limiter while drifting on
gravel. The brakes are excellent on both bikes
and they have all the