R1200RS + R1250RS Forum
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Wed Apr 10, 2024 12:25 pm
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Zitat von wessie im Beitrag #1 Wow, that is expensive! One of the advantages of the BMW boxer engine is the lower centre of gravity. I wonder about the Guzzi V twin format whether it is top heavy in comparison. Maybe some of our Guzzi owners could comment  |
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Zitat von Bikepirate im Beitrag #2Zitat von wessie im Beitrag #1 The sound and feel of a 90deg V engine are like no other. They are smooth too without any balancer. I love that new Guzzi, but I would hesitate to replace my RS for it. Overall, I think the RS is a better package. I wish BMW had adopted a 90deg V layout from day one though, but that's cast in stone Guzzi/Ducati/Italian territory, I guess.
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2020 BMW R1250RS Sport Austin yellow |
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I think this bike suits the V100 engine better than the Mandello - it doesnt seem to have grabbed the hoped for sales after the initial excitement. The Mandello is underpowered for the 1000cc sports tourer class IMHO. Have moved to the dark side |
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Expensive? My RS was £12k over 8 years ago. |
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Zitat von andygriff im Beitrag #5 I agree on the comparison with the GS. Pointlessly over engineered without actually spending the time to properly test the technology. As for the V100 engine. I like both versions but I do wonder if there is that much of a benefit to the Stelvio over the V85TT as a solo touring bike. I have ridden the latter and it does not lack oomph and would be ideal in the Alps or around my home patch in Mid Wales. You can get a Travel version with panniers for £11600 https://www.motoguzzi.com/gb_EN/models/v...v-twin-4s-2022/ - yes that's the old model but a lot of bike for the price compared to approaching £16k if you take the cheaper Stelvio and add luggage.
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Zitat von Sanemancured im Beitrag #6 I used spendy as it would be more than my self imposed limit rather than ability to buy if I really wanted it. As discussed in other threads, if I do change bikes, I would probably look to buy a bike that is ideally under 200kg and ideally under £12k. Bit of a unicorn to find a new one that I would be happy with. Purely hypothetical anyway as I will be riding the RS for the foreseeable future thanks to a bit of physiotherapy.
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Zitat von wessie im Beitrag #7Zitat von andygriff im Beitrag #5 £13200 on the website today
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Zitat von andygriff im Beitrag #10Zitat von wessie im Beitrag #7Zitat von andygriff im Beitrag #5 Hah! They changed it after I looked at it this morning. I was wondering why the new 2024 versions weren't showing dealers still have the old model in stock: Travel £10499, TT £9799 https://via-moto.co.uk/moto-guzzi/ Spam goes here |
Zitat von Lee im Beitrag #11Zitat von Freddyfruitbat im Beitrag #9Zitat von Bravo im Beitrag #3 Thanks Lee 
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Refreshingly un P C in a fucked up woke world. 2016 Lupin R1200RS The Gentlemans Express. (The original and bestest) |
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Not enough dealers in the US to be assured one could be 1200 miles from home base and need a dealer servicing an issue. |
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Zitat von azqkr im Beitrag #14 Hah! My last house was only 10 miles from a MG dealer. 2 miles to BMW. I've been baulking over an MG purchase as my new house is equidistant between two dealers. Both around 65 miles away.
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