jamesr1200
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Does anybody know when this bike will hit the US dealers?
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Does anybody know when this bike will hit the US dealers?
I think is I was buying a new bike and had the time and patience this is why I would want a 17.
"For 2017, all R1200 designs get judder dampers on the transmission output shaft (previously basic devices for simply the R1200GS Experience), in addition to modified selector drum actuators, transmission shafts and transmission shaft bearing."
I love my 15 RT but man I wish I had these updates as I think they will make a difference in feel, riding experience in felt vibrations and shifting in particular, and overall longevity of these parts. I bet Shift Pro feels much better.
Any way my thoughts if you have the time and money is not that big of a deal for a 1k savings or so.
They (BMW) must have seen something to go with a new drive shaft, new drive shaft bearing, shudder damper, and to modified selector drum actuators for shifting.
The only thing I am saying is these are pretty extensive updates to a drive line. If I was buying and had the choice I would want them....
Response to shifting comments.
I have a 2015 R1200R, which is pretty much the same bike as the R1200RS. Its shifting up and down all gears without the clutch is great. No complaints at all.
I cannot same the same for my 2015 R1200RT. Its pro-shifting action is not nearly as smooth at the R's. I can shift up and down through the gears, but it takes more effort and is not nearly as smooth. And it has had all the updates done.
They both "clunk" into first gear when stopped or stopping. So what?
Seems they still have new ones in the crate....