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There were only 152 R 37s produced...DarrylRi
The ST was more popular in Europe...bricciphoto
How can I find out how many R1200ST's were produced? How many were sold in the US. Was there ever a lower number production run of a BMW model? Inquiring minds want to know.
Thanks,
MB
Darryl:
Do any R 37s still exist? I note that most collections don't have one, including the BMW museum.
This was discussed some time ago over at bwmsporttouring.com. You might be able to find the old thread there? If my memory serves me correctly I think about 650 R12STs were sold in the U.S. between 2005-2007. Of course some of those have been taken off the road due to crashes. I have no idea how many were manufactured. The ST was more popular in Europe and elsewhere. I also don't know if the 650 +/- number I'm recalling includes Canada. Not the most popular Beemer, but definitely not the most rare.
There are about 60 or so ST riders who check in at bmwsporttouring.com with some regularity.
How many...[STs]...were sold?Mikeb921
Thanks, Darryl. The R 37 rarity came up in a recent discussion with one of our local guys, who has just acquired an R2.
Since I hijacked your thread, I felt I should do some searching, but I couldn't find any numbers.
The ST is my favourite BMW, and I regret it's discontinuance. But the problem, as I understand it, is that in North America the sport tourer segment is the smallest part of overall bike sales. Yamaha was reluctanct even to market its FJR 1300 here.
...the stacked headlights were unpopular...bricciphoto
Yes, but I kind of like their edgy look. And, in any event, there's a replacement aftermarket headlight kit, that looks quite good.
You can't let it go...Mikeb921
I ride an ST, and think it's a great bike, if a bit portly (for a sport-tour, it's rather light for a BMW boxer). I think the styling is a bit like a modern take on the original RS, maybe they should have stuck with that designation. The stacked headlights may have been a bit ahead of their time, but it looks like they're catching on, at KTM.
My main gripes are with the insipid BMW turn signal switches and the stock seat, it's a real violator that belongs in a bicycle shop. I switched to the factory "low" seat in the raised position, it's a lot more comfortable.
My only problem is it has a real appetite for donuts, it eats a couple every 4,000 miles. Nuts!
Yes, but I kind of like their edgy look. And, in any event, there's a replacement aftermarket headlight kit, that looks quite good.
Is this the one?bricciphoto