Not convinced

[stever1]

Had a look at the new RT today and I have to say I'm not sure I like it. It looks strange from in front - although that's maybe cos I like the look of my RT. Both of the fairing pockets are fairly small, not like the built in dust bin I have. I do like the mirrors though.

NOW FOR THE KILLER.....................................topbox-£883

Still, might like it when I try it

 

[steadysteve]

Has 'progress and development'' made it impossible to fit the old style box for a relative bargain at £500? Big top box might balance out the massive front end??

 

[Blackal]

I had a look at the new model and thought it looked slimmer than the outgoing model.

I think BMW have been pretty clever with the new design.

Should be a big-seller.

Al

 

[Uncle-Fester]

NOW FOR THE KILLER.....................................topbox-£883

Ridiculous!!

 

[Lonterra]

Has 'progress and development'' made it impossible to fit the old style box for a relative bargain at £500? Big top box might balance out the massive front end??

The 2010+ top box will fit the 2014 model, you just miss out on the "Central locking" feature IIRC....

 

[stever1]

The 2010+ top box will fit the 2014 model, you just miss out on the "Central locking" feature IIRC....

Interesting. the salesboy told me it won't fit.

 

[Blackal]

Interesting. the salesboy told me it won't fit.

That could be your answer........

Al

 

[Lonterra]

Internet wisdom says it will fit, but the only way to be sure is to take your existing top box to the dealer and give it a try.

Then stand back and watch the salesman's face when it fits.

Or post back here that I'm completely wrong, and receive an apology from me....

 

[ebbo]

Back to the bike, I'm not convinced with the styling ether, looks very heavy and clumsy at the front,

Topbox price, bonkers

 

[ducatiparts.110mb]

yes, but you get a lovely bit of carpet in it that you don't get with the 2005-2013 49l box

 

[stever1]

yes, but you get a lovely bit of carpet in it that you don't get with the 2005-2013 49l box

Hmmm, an extra £480 for a bit of carpet bargain.

 

[duckspeed]

Maybe it's a good piece of carpet



Sent using witchcraft

 

[Thermo King]

Actually it's a flying carpet to take you home when it breaks down!

TK.

 

[robvanelst]

Wow, 883 quid for a ... box? I bought me a used VW Passat for that kind of money 3 (repair-free) years ago. It's like a box too, but much bigger and with wheels and an engine fitted
I like the RT. I don't care much about what a bike looks like but I like the part-watercooled engine and the fact that we should no longer suffer those regular (and very expensive) gearbox-seal + clutch repairs. Mind you, it might have some new design flaws thrown in to drain our wallets. But hey, most fun-things in life cost money and I am sure the RT will be great fun to ride. Have a test-ride booked for next weekend

 

[geordielad]

NOW FOR THE KILLER.....................................topbox-£883

Looks like I'll not be upgrading to the new WC RT for touring then at these prices. How can they justify these prices for a bit of plastic???????

The words "Bloody" and "extortionate" spring to mind!

 

[kennyc]

Looks like I'll not be upgrading to the new WC RT for touring then at these prices. How can they justify these prices for a bit of plastic???????

The words "Bloody" and "extortionate" spring to mind!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJNoZuaBhhI

 

[Rong]

Givi top box! Mine looks like it was designed for the 'bike.

 

[stever1]

Givi top box! Mine looks like it was designed for the 'bike.

fotos please

 

[Rong]

Here y'go.

 

[Deleted account Cooperman]

Have RT's always come without a topbox as standard

I'm not sure how you could tour without one, either solo or two up.