BMW R1200ST or K1200R

Comments on these bikes ? Do they have any problem or are there any other
reasons to avoid ?


There a couple of others but with ORC they would be over $30,ooo

 

Took a mate's K1200S for a spin, my reason to avoid is I don't have
enough self control - my license would last maybe 1 day

 

well I am off to the bike shop now to have a lookie and see what sort of
offer they will do me

But I will br strong, I will be strong and unless its a good offer I will
not buy......well then again............

 

Maybe you better ask if they have their 2009 catalogue out yet.

Nev..
'04 CBR1100XX

 

Well just rode theK1200R and it has some go. At a bit over $25,000 ( with
panniers but without ABS and the other gadgets ) its a bit pricey.
Riding home on the R1150R, well it felt like I was riding a tank, christ is
was heavy.

Test drive the F800S next week or the week after.....

 

How about price. Or if you get over that little problem, what about
insurance premiums?
Bloody hell..... that's a lot of money!
MikeH

 

K1200R $ 22065
ORC $ 1830
Panniers $ 1240

so thats $25135


Electronic Suspension Adjustment $1250 &ABS Braking $1750 options I can
do without but BMW alarm $500 and onboard computer $250 with Sports
windsreen $300 comes to a bit over $26,000 and with trade in of 10,500 its
$15,500 and if he makes it $15000 I will most probabley buy

No insurance , will gamble


Had a Test ride and loved it ( the gears clunked which was a drawback ) and
when I rode the 1150R home it felt so heavy and sluggish


Anyway, time to consider and read whatever reviews I can find , hopefully
will find something really negative that will make me come to my senses
because it is too much money BUT you only live once

 

Ridden the R1200S and quite liked it despite the bagging it gets from
the track-hardened knee sliding tosser set. Mind, having the pots so far
out on a sports bike takes a bit of getting used to, especially when
turning the throttle on around corners. Option up to the fatter rear
tyre, though.

- sanbar