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New R1200RS Announced
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lee
Debbie's Servant
Looks like Canada is getting them before the US.
I read they won't be released in the US until the 2nd quarter of 2015.
lee
Debbie's Servant
braddog
Minnesota Nice!
Saw one yesterday...the R1200RS
I like it a lot. Not a huge fan of the windshield, but that's a cosmetic thing. If it works, I'd be fine with it. The bike they had at the show did not have the tall seat on it. Even with the seat that was on it, my legs and knees were OK, but would be better with a slightly taller seat. The base price isn't bad, but then, why not get the premium package? That likely puts it closer to the RT price, but I still like the looks and feel of the RS more, especially since I would literally never have a passenger.
Wonder if I could get a mount for my Givi V46 to put on the back of a brandy new R1200RS?
Time, as they say, may tell...
I like it a lot. Not a huge fan of the windshield, but that's a cosmetic thing. If it works, I'd be fine with it. The bike they had at the show did not have the tall seat on it. Even with the seat that was on it, my legs and knees were OK, but would be better with a slightly taller seat. The base price isn't bad, but then, why not get the premium package? That likely puts it closer to the RT price, but I still like the looks and feel of the RS more, especially since I would literally never have a passenger.
Wonder if I could get a mount for my Givi V46 to put on the back of a brandy new R1200RS?
Time, as they say, may tell...
braddog
Minnesota Nice!
Saw one of these and sat on it as well. For the type of riding that I do, I'd choose one of these over the GS.
I bet this thing will rip, and I'd like to give that a whirl.
christopher1013
New member
Should you buy buy one from the first batch that comes to the US?
I have a deposit on the first batch of R1200RS bikes to come into my dealer. To purchase the first run of a bike a mistake? Or should I just go with a RT since it will pretty much cost the same after the cases and Aprok. exhaust is installed on the RS.
I have a deposit on the first batch of R1200RS bikes to come into my dealer. To purchase the first run of a bike a mistake? Or should I just go with a RT since it will pretty much cost the same after the cases and Aprok. exhaust is installed on the RS.
Visian
look out!!!
Absolutely no disrespect intended, but that would be a styling "don't" ....
Of course, I ride GS... so what do I know about styling?
There is nothing new in the RS or R engine or drive train, the front shocks are S1000R/R nine T...so are also proven.
What risk? why wait?
I've purchased many "first run" bikes. Never regretted it. You want an RS, right? As already stated, why wait?
From Mika's Bench Racing yesterday, the RS is in production.
http://bmwmcmag.com/2015/02/2016-bm...m_campaign=2016-bmw-r1200rs-enters-production
http://bmwmcmag.com/2015/02/2016-bm...m_campaign=2016-bmw-r1200rs-enters-production
I think that BMW was the pioneer of telescopic forks back in the 30's. Then in the mid 50's switched to Earles forks. That had a about a 15 year run. Back to telescopics in late '69. Seems they try different systems, then back to telescoptics. I guess better technology has improved this somewhat staid system to be more cost effective and still be state of the art in steering and suspension.
I think the main reason to go to the telescopic front suspension in to reduce complexity and weight while providing better performance.
The main advantage of the tele lever was the anti-dive feature of it's geometry and reducing STRICTION of the fork seal. Today technology has made both of these issues more easily solve with electronics. With electronic controls of the suspension, anti-dive can easily be accomplished via the computer, as well as adaptive suspension control for superior results.
Likely this solution cost's less too. Technology keeps on advancing. Good Stuff!
The main advantage of the tele lever was the anti-dive feature of it's geometry and reducing STRICTION of the fork seal. Today technology has made both of these issues more easily solve with electronics. With electronic controls of the suspension, anti-dive can easily be accomplished via the computer, as well as adaptive suspension control for superior results.
Likely this solution cost's less too. Technology keeps on advancing. Good Stuff!
blacque jacque shellacque
Member
lkchris
Active member
Nah, the current RT will be around for maybe 8-9 years like the last one. There will be a facelift 1/2 to 2/3 through the run, but it won't likely be a chassis change.
I agree, the RT and the GS both share the tele lever suspension....and those models are BMW best sellers by a very wide margin. BMW would be very foolish to upset those customers. Both the GS and the RT have been refreshed recently. BMW is on an atleast a 5 year design cycle.
My guess, if there is competitive pressure, to reduce the weight of the GS after 5 years or so, BMW might release a lighter version with conventional forks, maybe evan a chain drive. along with models of the traditional GS with shaft and tele lever design...this would keep traditional buyers and more competitive buyers both happy.
