General topics » Differences between Model Years 1200RS

I believe that there were some differences between some model years (other than colour etc).

Can anyone confirm that nominally 2017 models had a gear box change that potentially tightens up the gearbox? Anyone experience of both before and after this change?

Anything else ? Or is there an idiots guide somewhere on the forum?

Ta

You are correct in assuming that the 2017 has a smoother box and who doesn't like a smooth box? However my 2016 has got better and better over the last 20000 miles.
Ps buy a Lupin if you have chance,they're lighter,faster and far more sexier.

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Ps buy a Lupin if you have chance,they're lighter,faster and far more sexier.

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Zitat von Bravo im Beitrag #2

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Ps buy a Lupin if you have chance,they're lighter,faster and far more sexier.

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Blue and White is the only way to go!

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I had a 2015 RS and got a late 'good deal' to change march 2017 to new again but cannot say I noticed much original difference (both being blue/faster models!!!)
I do recall being told it now has an updated gearbox with a 'judder damper' in line to smooth things out. Yes on the fork reflectors and also the emergency rapid response to braking that brings on the rear brakes flashing - sea youtube, maybe bmw pages where there is a demo.
You also get rid of the 'weep hole' overflow on the later model so no green stain form the water pump (it probably still leaks but is now routes under the mainstand.)
Not a user of the clutch-less gear changes but both bikes had it factory fitted, rarely have over 4000 rpm and it works better at speed.
Did have a funny running issue across Europe, 1500 miles until I got home but it never happened again once the dealer checked it and found nothing.
Anyway, nearly 12000 miles on this bike, around 9k on the old one and would not mind having either one again brand new as guide to anyone thinking about the first/second versions

I’ve had both as well. For me the 2017 box is noticeably smoother even my pillion noticed. The suspension is better as well but nothing was changed, my 2015 just had sticky forks.
The 2017 has cornering ABS which I have been thankful for on two occasions. The flashing brake light is probably a good thing as well.
The 2015 Euro 3 definitely felt quicker than the Euro 4 but I was comparing a bike with 12000 miles on to one that we brand new. With 15k on the 2017 now it feels quick enough but I still hanker after more horsepower that I will never use.
Maybe a trip to Hilltop beckons or a demo on a 1250. Or both!

The XR was what I went to look at when I ended up with my first RS! Thanks for reminding me. I might take peek.

I owned a '16 and put 28K miles on it. I now have a '17 with just over 25K miles on. Really don't feel any difference in power. The slip into first gear is quieter by about half on the '17. The suspension on the '17 was smoother from the get go while the '16 took 10K mi. or so to smooth out (mainly the fork). Shift action is a little better on the '17. And they are both Lupin.

Frank

This pdf might help. If it loads up ok,