BMW European delivery??

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vtbob

wanderer

• Nov 23, 2014

• #1

Considering buying an new BMW ( maybe the R1200RS?) as i have booked a european tour. So maybe riding on my own bike might be fun.

Searching the web, It seems BMW Motorad does not offer European delivery any more? It that true?

Are their any alternatives? Up front I want to say I do NOT want to do all the details my self...but if some one knows of a more or less turn key operation were I could pick up a New US spec. bike....ride it for a month or so...and have it shipped back...that might work.

Ideas? Comments?

 

mika

Still Wondering

• Nov 23, 2014

• #2

There is no European delivery plan any more. It went the way of the dinosaur many years ago. There are a variety of rental options that could work. Give the tread a bit of time and I am certain someone more informed on this will post.

 

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martyhill

New member

• Nov 24, 2014

• #3

I've shipped my 12GS to Europe twice. If you go for over a month that is less $ than renting. It really feels great to ship a brand new GS back to where it just came from.

 

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bernie

Active member

• Dec 5, 2014

• #4

I am thinking about shipping my '13 RT to Europe in '16

 

gfspencer

New member

• Dec 5, 2014

• #5

There are several options. If you are comfortable getting around Europe then you can rent a bike from someone like Knopf and ride on your own. Some dealerships rent bikes. If you are not comfortable going on your own or you want to be part of a group then you can go with a tour group like Edelweiss. A group tour is more expensive but just about everything is done for you . . . including carrying your luggage. The choices are pretty open.

 

beemerdons

Certifiable Old Fart

• Dec 5, 2014

• #6

bernie said:

I am thinking about shipping my '13 RT to Europe in '16

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http://www.knopftours.com/Web-Site/Transport.html bernie like gfspencer I also highly recommend Stefan Knopf for your shipping needs. He routinely ships from the USA and you can store your bike at his shop, we AZ Beemers are going to ride Spain, Portugal and Gibraltar in October of 2016 and I'm thinking of shipping my GS over.

 

lkchris

Active member

• Dec 5, 2014

• #7

AFAIK if you're in the US Military stationed in Germany, you can get "European delivery" of a US-spec BMW. But, that's it.

 

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dbrick

rabid reader

• Dec 5, 2014

• #8

lkchris said:

AFAIK if you're in the US Military stationed in Germany, you can get "European delivery" of a US-spec BMW. But, that's it.

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I understand that Europe-based US diplomats (or State Dept. employees generally, I don't know) are also eligible for European delivery of a US-spec bike.

 

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martyhill

New member

• Dec 5, 2014

• #9

Correct, but I'm sure the OP doesn't qualify.

 

gfspencer

New member

• Dec 6, 2014

• #10

lkchris said:

AFAIK if you're in the US Military stationed in Germany, you can get "European delivery" of a US-spec BMW. But, that's it.

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I picked up two BMW cars when I was stationed in Germany. The dealership had a section for cars and a section for bikes all in the same building. I wish I had picked up a bike too.

 

beemerdons

Certifiable Old Fart

• Dec 6, 2014

• #11

gfspencer said:

I picked up two BMW cars when I was stationed in Germany. The dealership had a section for cars and a section for bikes all in the same building. I wish I had picked up a bike too.

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I'm definitely showing my age here, stationed all of 1969 and 1970 at Reese Kaserne in Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany. I had made Buck Sergeant E-5 so my Uncle Sam shipped home both my BMW R60/2 and my wife's Volkswagen Bug at no cost to us! Exchange rate at that time was four Deutsche Marks to one US Dollar, it was like stealing the vehicles! Jawohl Arnie, es geht mir gut!