Not many RT boys look through a screen, but you never know.
R1250RS brand new loan bike
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Not many RT boys look through a screen, but you never know.
I've got one of them too, an XR.
Ive got to say, I do quite fancy an RS. The two bikes I've got are just no good for pillions and I do quite fancy getting back into a bit of touring. I'm just not quite old enough for an RT yet .....
You must be old enough. .....,you’re a pensioner.
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The RS is the only bike in BMW lineup that could tempt me back to the fold
Stick somehowI get the idea the RS is not for you, I must say I have ridden plenty of different bikes and think the RS is far better at cornering, again it’s a personal view.
I have just been informed that my bike will not be repaired for at least 5 weeks, the dealership are trying to get BMW to supply me with a more permanent loan bike as the RS is mileage limited prior to sale. Watch this space lol.
Correct, but some say (well , one member) that the only good bike is a telelevered bike and the only great bike would be a telelevered bike with 160bhp
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As someone who owned a 1200GSA for four years, I’ve now got a 1200RS and never been so content with a bike.
Yes, the argument about 'power' and the fact that both bikes make the same power, is not that relevant in my book. They'll probably have different gearing, different geometry, and will both have a very different feel.
I have ridden one, but it wasn't for very long (an hour?) but do fancy a decent test ride ..
I have ridden one, but it wasn't for very long (an hour?) but do fancy a decent test ride ..
On a GS forum its expected that predominantly peps would favour a GS. But just saying its nice to have several boxer engine based options
Well the saga continues my next new bike is the R9T scrambler delivered to me today is below not ridden it yet, thoughts or knowledge.
Next week I’m on the new RT until mine is fixed which according to the dealer should be mid June.
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Didn’t get a choice as it’s one of their demonstrators I’m out on it tomorrow lol
No will get a run out on it tomorrow only got it for a week until the next one arrives.
As another very happy RS owner, can I add my tuppence worth to Wessie’s summary...
Owned from new in 2015. Nudging 30,000 miles. Summer use only.
No commuting (I’ll be an OAP next month).
I ride using dash display 2 - Speed & Gear. Haven’t looked at a Rev counter for ages.
Cruise. Tick
Hot grips. Tick
Quick shift. Tick
HID headlamps. Tick
Hugger. Tick
Fender extender. Tick
Aussie spec BMW rear fender. Tick
High seat. Tick
Lowered pegs. Tick
Custom Maxton suspension. Tick
Cool Cover string vest seat cover. Tick
50p jack up bracket for GPS on OEM mount. Tick
OEM top box and panniers. Tick
Raised handlebars. No thanks
Tall screen. No thanks. I cut the original down and silence is golden, plus the wind on my chest takes all the weight off my wrists.
I rode 400+ miles on Friday for a 12 hour day and I found the bike is still all day comfortable.
For me. My shape. My weight.
We’re all different, but as I rode with the bike purring beneath me I reminded myself that no new bike would be better, faster or make me more handsome.
It’s a keeper for the foreseeable future.
Owned from new in 2015. Nudging 30,000 miles. Summer use only.
No commuting (I’ll be an OAP next month).
I ride using dash display 2 - Speed & Gear. Haven’t looked at a Rev counter for ages.
Cruise. Tick
Hot grips. Tick
Quick shift. Tick
HID headlamps. Tick
Hugger. Tick
Fender extender. Tick
Aussie spec BMW rear fender. Tick
High seat. Tick
Lowered pegs. Tick
Custom Maxton suspension. Tick
Cool Cover string vest seat cover. Tick
50p jack up bracket for GPS on OEM mount. Tick
OEM top box and panniers. Tick
Raised handlebars. No thanks
Tall screen. No thanks. I cut the original down and silence is golden, plus the wind on my chest takes all the weight off my wrists.
I rode 400+ miles on Friday for a 12 hour day and I found the bike is still all day comfortable.
For me. My shape. My weight.
We’re all different, but as I rode with the bike purring beneath me I reminded myself that no new bike would be better, faster or make me more handsome.
It’s a keeper for the foreseeable future.
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Have you tried one?
I had a loan 2017 RS for a week or so and couldn't gel with it - too cramped, too noisy and too much weight on the wrists.
Glad to give it back
Aaah - In theory...yes. Just hang around a bit longer!
On the RS question, I just like the RS formula, from R100RS to present day. Every bike's a compromise and I think the RS is a really good one.
It’s good to know the dealer ( I assume it’s robson’s ) is looking after you, but it’s shocking that your 900 is such a hanger queen.
Not Robsons it’s Marshall’s Grimsby, they gave me two demonstrators and now BMW uk have supplied the RT, re the 900xr repair it will have been two months awaiting parts by the time It’s returned lol
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