New Member Introductions » Triumph to BMW

So - after a 750 Trident, a 955 Sprint RS and both 2014 and 2016 Tiger Sports, I have this weekend changed marques and become the (very) proud owner of a 2016 'Iconic' Limited Edition (#2/100) RS.

Whilst I would very definitely have baulked at the new price of a top of the range SE Sport, the one I've gone for has been in storage at my local BMW dealer (Motorrad Central, Edinburgh) for a while, has less than 1,400 miles on the clock, a wonderful sounding Akropovic can, and is absolutely immaculate - and so was maybe a bit of a bargain.

Probably won't get many miles on it until Spring, but have a few plans for next year - including the NC500 in a day in June, and a (second) European trip to Brno for the Czech Moto GP in August.

So, just wanted to say hello - and look forward to the words of wisdom (?!?) from current owners on here.

Cheers Woz

Welcome Woz, always good to have new riders on the RS. I think you’re gonna be pleased with your switch to the boxer - especially when spring arrives!

Zitat von Woz955 im Beitrag #1

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look forward to the words of wisdom (?!?) from current owners on here.

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Zitat von Woz955 im Beitrag #1

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proud owner of a 2016 'Iconic' Limited Edition (#2/100) RS.

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I also bought an Iconic at Motorrad Central with 600 miles on the clock back in June, been really pleased with it, does everything I need from a motorcycle and does it very well.

"I also bought an Iconic at Motorrad Central with 600 miles on the clock back in June, been really pleased with it, does everything I need from a motorcycle and does it very well."

Sounds like some of these were snapped up new by folk that wanted the special editions - but didn't do much riding!!

Glad to hear it goes as well as it looks!!

I live only two mins from Motorrad Central (and know some of the folk well) - so was happy to give them my business...

Welcome to the mad house.

I've heard of these Iconic models but never seen one so how about some pics of your new steed?

Iconic Rs

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The iconics do look nice. I wish they would have released that color scheme in the US. I think Japan also got a limited run of the RS in the tricolor (blue/red/white) scheme.

Pretty sure the Iconics were all done through BMW-UK only - it wasn't a factory (Germany) issue.

Paintwork was all done by 8-Ball in the UK - 100 of each of four models - including the RS. The paint quality is amazing.

http://bmw-motorrad-uk.blogspot.com/2016...t-are-they.html

I did some research when I bought my 2016 Satin Black RS painted by 8 Ball custom paintwork.

Mine is the Individual option in Satin Black and they came with Iconic stitched seats.

Here is a link to their site with the different colour schemes.

https://8ballcustompaintwork.co.uk/bmw-section/

Ian

Lets hope they do a limited edition R1250RS

Nice looking details. I think I'll try the Armor All treatment on my tires too. I'm sure nothing bad will happen