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After spending around 2 years I reckon considering buying a R1200RS, I might actually make the jump. |
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Zitat von stiebs im Beitrag #1 Not sure about your models but in Europe the 2017 models had to meet tighter emissions regulations, Euro 4, which had a slight detrimental impact on performance. Supposedly the quickshift software was tweaked to make it better but I struggled to notice the difference with the gears or power when riding a 2018 bike given to me as a service loan bike. The main advantage is that a 2015 model will be available in lupin blue. Key things to look for: know the difference in spec in your market as this makes a big difference to price. There was over 3000 UKP difference between a base spec bike compared to one in SE Sport trim with bells & whistles. Obviously, this will affect the asking price for a used bike. Everything else is standard stuff for a 3 year old bike such as wear & tear, does the paperwork & condition support the km on the clock, service record, condition of tyres, is a big service due soon (often a reason for selling). In the UK we can pay a fiver and get a computer check to see if the bike has finance unpaid or has been subject to a major insurance claim. |
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Thanks wessie, |
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Zitat von stiebs im Beitrag #3 Ride the bike before you buy, some of the gearbox selections are very rough changing up and down from 1st to 3rd gear, i had a 2015 and its gearbox was very agricultural, some it bothers not but it did me, my 2017 is silky smooth in gear shifts Ged
2017 R1200RS grey/white/red. Blue 1250RS coming.
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Zitat von boxter im Beitrag #4 Hmm.. coming from a Street Triple, pretty much every gearbox is going to feel agricultural I think. |
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Zitat von stiebs im Beitrag #5Zitat von boxter im Beitrag #4 you'll need to use the clutch when going 1-2 and 2-3. I found the 2018 bike the same, certainly not silky smooth like my S1000XR |
Zitat von wessie im Beitrag #6 Hmm.. most of my upshifts from 2 to 6 on the street trip are clutchless (blipping, not a quick shifter) .. so will that fight against the Bonner's quickshift, and will I need to change my shifting habits? |
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Zitat von stiebs im Beitrag #7Zitat von wessie im Beitrag #6 You will get used to it, but the electronics will do the blipping for you if you choose not to use the clutch. If you blip the throttle yourself you may find it is not very smooth as the electronics gets confused. Every bike I have ridden has had its own idiosyncrasies so do not over think the bike before you get on one. It's a big twin so you won't need to use the gears that much anyway! For me, the quickshifter is more useful going down the box, especially on tight Alpine roads or approaching roundabouts at the end of a fast road. The auto-blipping and popping of the unburnt fuel is glorious. |
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Pulled the trigger.
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Zitat von AZGeek im Beitrag #10 Yep, very clean well looked after bike. Could not bring myself to buy a new model in the shyte colours. I'd love the TFT, but the front end of the 2019 and the colours are hideous. So when a Lupin 2015 with 9,500km came up at $14k Australian pesos (the newies are ~$24k), I just had to jump on it! |
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Zitat von stiebs im Beitrag #11Zitat von AZGeek im Beitrag #10 Thank you BMW for bringing out a new bike in colours that actually makes mine more desirable . New Year prediction - 2020 colours will feature some sort of blue/white/HP4 cooler choice
Double Lupin owner
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#14 | RE: Finally might be an owner!
Tue Jan 01, 2019 9:07 pm (Last edited: Tue Jan 01, 2019 9:12 pm)
Tue Jan 01, 2019 9:07 pm (Last edited: Tue Jan 01, 2019 9:12 pm)
Zitat von stiebs im Beitrag #1 I still remember the premise that we can all ride for free if we don't mind 3 y old technology. Given the improvements in oil technology, one does not need to be as careful to avoid those low-mileage machines that have been sitting long periods between starts. Other than the slightly clunkier quick-shift, the only other major difference will be that you cannot upgrade to ABS Pro. Also, if not mentioned, there was a slave clutch replacement that should have been done under warranty. The tires look like the previous owner knew how to ride. I have to say, I would probably enjoy my 3 y old bike 4 times more, if I bought it for half the price. Enjoy. “A good man always knows his limitations.” |
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