Anyone seen one in the flesh?
I'm tempted.
I'm tempted.
R1200R Anniversary 90 years
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Yes; looks lovely IMHO.
Bendy toy
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it does have that patina of history (allegedly) loaned from the British Douglas company.
vizsla
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Gorgeous looking. The 1200R is the best riding boxer imho. It's got a very macho presence and accentuates the width and power of the engine.
It also has the best power to weight of any hexhead, apart from HP versions.
If I lived in a nice part of the world I would have had no hesitation in buying one.
It also has the best power to weight of any hexhead, apart from HP versions.
If I lived in a nice part of the world I would have had no hesitation in buying one.
Tunbridge wells isn't THAT bad!!.
I've got one, a visceral motorbike and it's very good. Excellent handling and brilliant brakes. Comfortable and fast, if you are not going off road it is everything the GS is, you just won't see that many of them on the road in the UK and the rallye suit/TourX outfit will look a bit incongruous on it.
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What a brilliant description. When I passed my bike test in 2008 (direct access BMW rider training in Brecon Beacons) the only bike I lusted after was the R1200R. One if the rider trainers had one with lovely sport side panniers. His was the bike people were waving at as we swept through the villages and stopped at picturesque cafes.
I then watched Charlie and Ewan and was suckered into the GS myth. This fab naked bike is one of the best value hidden exclusive gems on the road. Whenever my other bikes go for a service or warranty repair I always ask for the R.
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It's not that bad but just come back from trip to Annecy and La Clusaz in the Alpes. God the UK is exceptional in its bland towns, relatively boring countryside and terrible food. Add bad roads, hugely high cost of living and tubby maculine women with an attitude and Tunbridge Wells isn't that great. :-(
I don't go off road. It's why I'm considering one. The GS is comfy. As fast as I need a bike to be. On the limit height wise. And I ain't getting any younger or stronger. So maybe a nicely customised R would be just the ticket.
Did you tick all the extras?
I'm thinking basic with hot grips, big screen and panniers would be fine.
Oh, alright, maybe some nice shocks, a can and a tune up.
Won't need Mr TT's catalogue though
How long will this model run? Does the numbered brass plate just keep on counting?
I bought a 1200R Classic.
Within a few hundred miles, I realised that I'd made a big mistake. Hated it.
Would be ok (for me) for short rides but anything longer, or at a reasonable speed, and it was horrible. Too much wind noise.
I've owned proper naked's (1050 Speed Triple) that were fine. I think the higher clocks and things caused turbulence. A sport screen made it much worse.
Couldn't wait to get back on an RT.
Get a long test ride first
ps. They look great though
Within a few hundred miles, I realised that I'd made a big mistake. Hated it.
Would be ok (for me) for short rides but anything longer, or at a reasonable speed, and it was horrible. Too much wind noise.
I've owned proper naked's (1050 Speed Triple) that were fine. I think the higher clocks and things caused turbulence. A sport screen made it much worse.
Couldn't wait to get back on an RT.
Get a long test ride first
ps. They look great though
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