IainMac
Registered user
It’s been a while since I last owned a BMW, going back to 2003 when I traded my 1150GSA for a KTM950Adv, but following a test ride on a 2020 XR I've put a deposit down on a new in build grey XR TE. I had been considering a swap to a Kwak H2 SX SE but local dealers weren’t interested and had nothing in stock or pipeline and a potential trade deal with a distant dealer went cold when they stopped returning my calls, after having agreed a price to change cost. At which point I gave up on the Kwak which happened at the same time a response to my inquiry for an XR test ride came in.
On the test ride the XR felt a lot smaller/lighter and more agile than I was expecting it to feel. It handled the very gusty conditions well, better than the ATAS did on the way there and back. No vibes noticed and standard height saddle was comfy for the 1hr or so ride. Loved the engine & suspension when in dynamic and hugely different to the laid back feel in road mode . A chat with sales got me a nice trade in offer for my Honda ATAS which sealed the deal.
Decided on grey as red looks like it needs more graphics and the M-sport option colours whilst lovely are a tad overpriced as a package (imo). Helpfully the dealer had a grey already ordered so delivery looks like it will be early /mid-September (this year). Just need to sort out accessories, probably going the full luggage kit and some protection bits.
On the test ride the XR felt a lot smaller/lighter and more agile than I was expecting it to feel. It handled the very gusty conditions well, better than the ATAS did on the way there and back. No vibes noticed and standard height saddle was comfy for the 1hr or so ride. Loved the engine & suspension when in dynamic and hugely different to the laid back feel in road mode . A chat with sales got me a nice trade in offer for my Honda ATAS which sealed the deal.
Decided on grey as red looks like it needs more graphics and the M-sport option colours whilst lovely are a tad overpriced as a package (imo). Helpfully the dealer had a grey already ordered so delivery looks like it will be early /mid-September (this year). Just need to sort out accessories, probably going the full luggage kit and some protection bits.