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#1 | Hello world datum

Fri Mar 05, 2021 4:04 pm

Just traded in my Tracer 900 for a 2018 R1200RS
Never had a boxer twin before and wanted to avoid the ubiquitous GS.
Hoping it will be good for weekend rides and some touring, maybe even on the continent if the covid restrictions ever get lifted, and the French ever decide to let us in again! :)

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#2 | RE: Hello world datum

Fri Mar 05, 2021 4:33 pm

Welcome to the site Vinnie.

Lee
2016 R1200RS
Iowa, USA

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#3 | RE: Hello world datum

Fri Mar 05, 2021 4:45 pm

Welcome Vinnie. I think the RS will do the job well.

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#4 | RE: Hello world datum

Fri Mar 05, 2021 5:23 pm

Welcome. I had a Tracer then bought the RS as well. The Tracer was supposed to stay as my commuting bike but it rarely got used. The RS became my everyday bike and main tourer, so the Tracer went.

The RS is more comfortable and much better suspended than the Tracer, which you would hope to be the case, comparing their purchase price.

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#5 | RE: Hello world datum

Fri Mar 05, 2021 5:29 pm (Last edited: Fri Mar 05, 2021 5:30 pm)

Zitat von vinnie im Beitrag #1

Never had a boxer twin before and wanted to avoid the ubiquitous GS.
Hoping it will be good for weekend rides and some touring, maybe even on the continent if the covid restrictions ever get lifted, and the French ever decide to let us in again! :)

That was my position last June - first boxer. Enjoy your new steed!

I managed a couple of thousand pleasurable miles around Europe last September on my 1250RS. I would like to make it across mainland Europe and on to Corsica this September but I can see tensions with Europe rising and some potential for petty restrictions getting in the way so I might just head for the Italian Lakes as my ultimate destination instead as I have a feeling that France might be high on the petty restrictions list!

Chris

19 Plate R1250RS Exclusive with "bells & whistles" & full colour matched luggage
13 Plate F800GT with full luggage
Past loves: Moto Guzzi Stelvio NTX, Yamaha FJR1300

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#6 | RE: Hello world datum

Fri Mar 05, 2021 5:39 pm

I very briefly rode a 700 Tracer after buying my RS, and wow what a difference!

Brakes felt awful, couldn´t really feel the road, and the seat made my slide forward and mash my balls against the tank. The Tracer rider was on my RS having a go, and I think he got off a BMW believer.

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#7 | RE: Hello world datum

Sat Mar 06, 2021 3:20 am (Last edited: Sat Mar 06, 2021 3:21 am)

Zitat von vinnie im Beitrag #1
....if the covid restrictions ever get lifted, and the French ever decide to let us in again! :)

Get comfortable.

�A good man always knows his limitations.�

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#8 | RE: Hello world datum

Sat Mar 06, 2021 4:32 am

Welcome!

now: 2020 R1250RS
then: 2015 K1600GT, 1999 VFR800, 1994 VFR750

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#9 | RE: Hello world datum

Sat Mar 06, 2021 4:44 am

I had a Tracer 900 at the same time I had my R1200 RS. I traded in the Tracer for an S1000XR, I traded in the R1200 for an R1250 RS. I've had many bikes over the years but the R12xxRS is one of only three bike models that I liked so much I bought a sequel. I've had two Kawasaki ZX 14 and two modern Triumph Bonneville's. This water cooled boxer is the best bike I've ever had.

'20 R1250 RS
'19 S1000 XR

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#10 | RE: Hello world datum

Sat Mar 06, 2021 9:35 pm

Zitat von runnerhiker im Beitrag #9
I had a Tracer 900 at the same time I had my R1200 RS. I traded in the Tracer for an S1000XR, I traded in the R1200 for an R1250 RS. I've had many bikes over the years but the R12xxRS is one of only three bike models that I liked so much I bought a sequel. I've had two Kawasaki ZX 14 and two modern Triumph Bonneville's. This water cooled boxer is the best bike I've ever had.

I am still desperate to try the XR, which is your favourite out of the two?

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#11 | RE: Hello world datum

Sat Mar 06, 2021 10:02 pm

Zitat von vinnie im Beitrag #1
Just traded in my Tracer 900 for a 2018 R1200RS
Never had a boxer twin before and wanted to avoid the ubiquitous GS.
Hoping it will be good for weekend rides and some touring, maybe even on the continent if the covid restrictions ever get lifted, and the French ever decide to let us in again! :)

Vinnie, welcome to BMW world. Some and news, you 'll probably never go back. In 1989 I sold my FJ1200 Yamaha and bought a K75S and that was it, here I am 30 year later as a serial BMW owner . Sounds like you've got great taste passing over the GS for the fantastic RS. Enjoy

Double Lupin owner PCP free

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