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- Sat May 13, 2006 4:40 pm
- Forum: Boxerbanter
- Topic: R1200S first ride impressions.....
- Replies: 27
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R1200S first ride impressions.....
... :( In a word: WAY Disappointed. Ok, that's 2 words. Reports of a German Ducati have been much exaggerated. Engine: Not enough bottom end - torque dip at 5500, calibration is clearly immature. I would expect a s/ware update at 1st service it's so bad, they must have rushed the release. Pops and b...
- Thu Feb 09, 2006 11:44 pm
- Forum: Boxerbanter
- Topic: Official R1200S Site is up
- Replies: 4
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- Wed Feb 01, 2006 8:23 pm
- Forum: Boxerbanter
- Topic: Ally Pally R1200S first impressions
- Replies: 38
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Back to the main thread...... the R1200S
Just got back from Ally Pally. Static display impressions of R1200s as follows: 1. Why choose the worst colour as a display bike? They displayed silver - yuck. Looks too tall. Black would balance it better. 'Finding Nemo' might disguise it and yellow/black would make it less top heavy yet still show...
- Sun Jan 29, 2006 3:26 pm
- Forum: Boxerbanter
- Topic: Ally Pally R1200S first impressions
- Replies: 38
- Views: 24168
Going to Ally Pally on Wednesday....
Thanks for your comprehensive impressions Ade. I'll look forward to seeing it myself and checking your points. The PR pictures show no span adj levers either; I agree, a serious omission IMHO. If BMW are seriously trying to take some of the 999 market, this is not the right way to go about it. It's ...
- Thu Jan 26, 2006 5:12 pm
- Forum: Boxerbanter
- Topic: R1200s axle ratio news
- Replies: 0
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R1200s axle ratio news
Apparently The stnd axle ratio is going to be 2.63:1 and the option is to drop it to 2.75:1 for £175
I.e. about 5% lower gearing.
Any ideas......
Velociphile
I.e. about 5% lower gearing.
Any ideas......
Velociphile
- Fri Jan 20, 2006 8:14 pm
- Forum: Boxerbanter
- Topic: R1200S Official Prices
- Replies: 14
- Views: 11406
R1200s = 999?
I would agree. The info I have seen so far, even from dealers, is just not clear and consistent yet. As for the base price, well it was never going to be any less was it......? But as for the options: £195 is ridiculous considering all BMW grips I've tried are awful, are these magically gonna be bet...
- Thu Jan 19, 2006 11:49 am
- Forum: Boxerbanter
- Topic: R1200S Official Prices
- Replies: 14
- Views: 11406
R1200S Official Prices
I have just received official 2 page price briefing from my dealer. Dated 1st Jan 2006, Internal use only! As follows incl VAT: Model code 0366: OTR £8955 Silver/red (LN04) Red/black seat £310 Heated Grips £195 ABS swtichable £650 Sport suspension £445 Alternative rear axle ratio 2.75:1 £175 (That's...