This guide, and the reduced power, helps to improve fuel efficiency, and obviously increases the range. I rode at a brisk pace on both motorway and country lanes, and averaged 4.8l per 100km in
Reliability & build quality. Next up: Value. 4 out of 5 (4/5) The R1250RS oozes quality parts and there are little reported issues with its predecessor, the R1200RS. You get the finish you’dcoach@mindspring.com. 58 posts · Joined 2007. #2 · Jun 25, 2008. gas gage breaks on GS's. I had the same gas gage issue with my 2008 R1200GS. It worked for about 1500 miles and then died. The Range function on the BC also stopped and the fuel warning light blinked 24/7 even though the tank was full of gas.