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Very close to purchasing a 2016 R1200RS. This would be my first motorcycle other than Japanese brands. I'm concerned with the 50000 km on it though. I realize lots of factors determine the longevity such as great maintenance and proper handling. It comes with hard bags and top box and an Acropovic exhaust pipe. I'm wondering if there are any know issues with the heat from the pipe on the bags? It looks close in pictures. Anything I should particularly look for when I view it? Thanks and appreciate any help. Cheers.

Welcome to the site.
31,000 miles is low, so no worries there.
No problems with heat on the right side pannier.
A few liquid cooled R1200s had bad cams but that would have shown up by now.
Some people have had water get in the rear rubber boot at the final drive causing some rust on the rear splines.
Only way to check that is to pivot back the final drive and look. Are you buying from a dealer?
Since this is a international site it helps if you show your Location as Canada or your Province.

Thanks for your response. I was viewing your informative videos last night actually. Great work.

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Welcome to the site.
31,000 miles is low, so no worries there.
No problems with heat on the right side pannier.
A few liquid cooled R1200s had bad cams but that would have shown up by now.
Some people have had water get in the rear rubber boot at the final drive causing some rust on the rear splines.
Only way to check that is to pivot back the final drive and look. Are you buying from a dealer?
Since this is a international site it helps if you show your Location as Canada or your Province.

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Welcome. You’ll find all you need to know on these pages. And some you don’t need.

Another happy owner here of an early 2015 bike. No problems at 55K kms. Summer season riding only.

Just need routine TLC. Regular oil and filter change. Tyres annually. Brake pads once. Plugs once.

FWIW:
Last spring (2021) I was looking at, and test rode, a '18 1200RS with 32,000 km on it at the same dealership that has the '16 you are considering. I ended up dragging my heels on making my mind up, and it sold the day before I decided to commit to the purchase. I ended up buying a new, in-crate, 2020 1250RS from them, that I absolutely love!

The price on the bike you are considering, giving the addition of the luggage and exhaust, seems in line for the Atlantic Canadian market, which is small for this model.

I have found the dealership to be very accommodating as far as test rides. I had the '18 out for a couple of hours in late April last year, and was invited back to take it out again, if I so desired.....

Try it, you'll like it!

Thanks West Isles. If this bike is good to me and I like it over a bit of time I'll probably sell it for a new RS or RT. My introduction to two wheel boxer engines. Cheers.