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#391 | RE: so, who has ordered a 1250? datum

Thu Feb 21, 2019 10:03 pm

My RS went in for its 12,000 mile service on Monday. I had a 1250GS for the day as a demonstrator. Even though my RS has been to Hilltop, the new 1250 is noticeably faster and smoother. I went back the following day and ordered the 1250GS Exclusive TE which is being built this week and should be with me in about three weeks time.

I had no intention of chopping mine in, but having ridden the GS for over 200 miles I just couldn�t help myself.

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#392 | RE: so, who has ordered a 1250? datum

Fri Feb 22, 2019 11:47 am

Zitat von Keith R im Beitrag #391
My RS went in for its 12,000 mile service on Monday. I had a 1250GS for the day as a demonstrator. Even though my RS has been to Hilltop, the new 1250 is noticeably faster and smoother. I went back the following day and ordered the 1250GS Exclusive TE which is being built this week and should be with me in about three weeks time.

I had no intention of chopping mine in, but having ridden the GS for over 200 miles I just couldn�t help myself.

Hi Keith

can i ask why you did not wait for the 1250RS in September rather than jump to the GS. No criticism just interested in the reason.

Graham

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#393 | RE: so, who has ordered a 1250? datum

Fri Feb 22, 2019 4:56 pm

Graham,

I love be my RS. I sat on the new one at the Excel show last week and it felt exactly the same as the old one, but didn�t think much of the colours available (can�t beat Lupin Blue). My warranty runs out next month and I was thinking of extending it and holding on to mine for another year. The GS felt superb and I felt that the suspension in dynamic was better than in road mode on mine (dymnamic on the RS is too harsh on UK roads). Accelerating hard in dynamic mode brought the front wheel up quite easily.

Overall, I thought if was was going to change, then it might as well be something different. The cost of change was also £1500 than I was expecting as I was offered a really good Pex value on mine.

I have ridden adventure bikes in the past and the new 1250 is such a superb package I couldn�t resist, especially as the new one has all the trick bits as standard.

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#394 | RE: so, who has ordered a 1250? datum

Sun Feb 24, 2019 9:35 pm (Last edited: Sun Feb 24, 2019 10:25 pm)

Zitat von Keith R im Beitrag #391
My RS went in for its 12,000 mile service on Monday. I had a 1250GS for the day as a demonstrator. Even though my RS has been to Hilltop, the new 1250 is noticeably faster and smoother. I went back the following day and ordered the 1250GS Exclusive TE which is being built this week and should be with me in about three weeks time.

I had no intention of chopping mine in, but having ridden the GS for over 200 miles I just couldn�t help myself.

One or two members have asked me for pictures of my new GS TE ready for 1st march, so best place to put them as you are having the same.

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#395 | RE: so, who has ordered a 1250? datum

Mon Feb 25, 2019 3:05 pm (Last edited: Mon Feb 25, 2019 3:06 pm)

Well took the plunge and ordered the R1250RS today and they have given me an estimated date for "arrival" as 1 September. The dealer has been great in that if I am not happy with the final deal then I don't have to go through with it and they will sell it through the showroom.

The other news is that the R1250R is in the showroom and the colour scheme on the one they have is brilliant, white with some blue and red, looks the dogs bollocks. They hope to have it ready for demo in the next couple of weeks so will be giving it a try to see what are the differences re torque etc.

Now to keep my bike upright and no more than 3000 miles

Graham

forgot to mention that it has Brembo front brakes on the 1250R

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#396 | RE: so, who has ordered a 1250? datum

Mon Feb 25, 2019 4:06 pm

I find it curious that the "R" version of a new boxer model always seems to precede the RS version to the market by at least 6 months, or more. Since the two models seem to be so similar, other than things like the fairing plastic and the handlebars, I wonder what is going on? Are the R-bikes more or less popular sellers than the RS? I guess if they are more popular, they should be marketed first to satisfy the most customers. On the other hand, if they are less popular, then their introduction wouldn't impact GS and RT production as much, which seems to be a concern for BMW right now.

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#397 | RE: so, who has ordered a 1250? datum

Mon Feb 25, 2019 5:32 pm

Zitat von Richard230 im Beitrag #396
I find it curious that the "R" version of a new boxer model always seems to precede the RS version to the market by at least 6 months, or more. Since the two models seem to be so similar, other than things like the fairing plastic and the handlebars, I wonder what is going on? Are the R-bikes more or less popular sellers than the RS? I guess if they are more popular, they should be marketed first to satisfy the most customers. On the other hand, if they are less popular, then their introduction wouldn't impact GS and RT production as much, which seems to be a concern for BMW right now.

beyond me as well. one of the guys at the dealer's seemed to imply that there may be a "fanfare" open weekend for the RS though doubt it. Seems odd was nothing for the R just appeared in the showroom waiting for the bike to be ready to be used as a demo.

Graham

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#398 | RE: so, who has ordered a 1250? datum

Mon Feb 25, 2019 8:42 pm

Zitat von midlife crisis im Beitrag #395

Now to keep my bike upright and no more than 3000 miles

Why the 3,000 mile limit?

Lee
2016 R1200RS
Iowa, USA

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#399 | RE: so, who has ordered a 1250? datum

Mon Feb 25, 2019 9:03 pm

Zitat von Lee im Beitrag #398
Zitat von midlife crisis im Beitrag #395

Now to keep my bike upright and no more than 3000 miles

Why the 3,000 mile limit?

part-ex price conditional on not exceeding a set mileage, no doubt

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#400 | RE: so, who has ordered a 1250? datum

Mon Feb 25, 2019 9:31 pm

Zitat von wessie im Beitrag #399
Zitat von Lee im Beitrag #398
Zitat von midlife crisis im Beitrag #395

Now to keep my bike upright and no more than 3000 miles

Why the 3,000 mile limit?

part-ex price conditional on not exceeding a set mileage, no doubt

correct they have given me worse case for 3000 miles more and I may not be able to afford bike. if do more and they knock down the part ex will keep my r1200RS, so no problem as no deposit requested

Graham

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#401 | RE: so, who has ordered a 1250? datum

Mon Feb 25, 2019 10:29 pm

Was that Lloyd�s at Carlisle?

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#402 | RE: so, who has ordered a 1250? datum

Tue Feb 26, 2019 1:21 am

Zitat von wessie im Beitrag #399

part-ex price conditional on not exceeding a set mileage, no doubt

I take it part-ex means trade-in value.

I would not be happy if I could only ride 3,000 miles.
For me that would mean no trips.

Lee
2016 R1200RS
Iowa, USA

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#403 | RE: so, who has ordered a 1250? datum

Tue Feb 26, 2019 5:03 pm (Last edited: Tue Feb 26, 2019 5:04 pm)

Zitat von Lee im Beitrag #402
Zitat von wessie im Beitrag #399

part-ex price conditional on not exceeding a set mileage, no doubt

I take it part-ex means trade-in value.

I would not be happy if I could only ride 3,000 miles.
For me that would mean no trips.

I used to do between 10,000 to 15,000 miles a year but my partner's health means I am lucky to do 3000 a year so should not be a big problem but do miss the chance of just getting out on the bike and long trips abroad

yup part ex is trade in

Graham

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#404 | RE: so, who has ordered a 1250? datum

Mon Mar 04, 2019 2:28 pm

Seems like the 1250 R is due to launch in the UK first week in April

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#405 | RE: so, who has ordered a 1250? datum

Mon Mar 04, 2019 9:28 pm

Zitat von Bunter im Beitrag #404
Seems like the 1250 R is due to launch in the UK first week in April

Was told the same here by the dealer for the R launch in the Netherlands, but the RS still not expected before September...

Will be looking forward to a test drive of the R never the less! Rode an S1000XR this weekend, that bike is scary fast, better stick with my RS for fun and the GT for touring.

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