General topics » 2023 Does not look good for BMW

My dealer's sales manager, with whom I've done business over the last 10 years (and a number of BMW bikes) just responded to an email I sent asking whether the RS production (as well as other BMW models) was going to improve in the coming year and if availability would likewise improve.

The response was that BMW, due to supply chain issues (ongoing) is cutting production by 40% next year and that 1250R and 1250RS bikes will be in minimal, if any, production. He even stated that due to the same constraints, the very popular GS models will return to halogen lighting versus LED for 2023.

Does this sound like a global economy in recovery? Not to me it doesn't.

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My dealer's sales manager, with whom I've done business over the last 10 years (and a number of BMW bikes) just responded to an email I sent asking whether the RS production (as well as other BMW models) was going to improve in the coming year and if availability would likewise improve.

The response was that BMW, due to supply chain issues (ongoing) is cutting production by 40% next year and that 1250R and 1250RS bikes will be in minimal, if any, production. He even stated that due to the same constraints, the very popular GS models will return to halogen lighting versus LED for 2023.

Does this sound like a global economy in recovery? Not to me it doesn't.

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I doubt there is any press release regarding the motorcycle production cutback. Not something that you'd want to announce overtly. But, yes, maybe SUV and auto production is unaffected, though if the issue is critical components like electronics...?

I guess one needs to order a new one right away. Perhaps, get two so you have a parts spare.

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My dealer's sales manager, with whom I've done business over the last 10 years (and a number of BMW bikes) just responded to an email I sent asking whether the RS production (as well as other BMW models) was going to improve in the coming year and if availability would likewise improve.

The response was that BMW, due to supply chain issues (ongoing) is cutting production by 40% next year and that 1250R and 1250RS bikes will be in minimal, if any, production. He even stated that due to the same constraints, the very popular GS models will return to halogen lighting versus LED for 2023.

Does this sound like a global economy in recovery? Not to me it doesn't.

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Perhaps, BMW is going to focus on their profitable Automobile and SUV lines. No talk of cutting back in those press releases

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I heard that those incomplete or wrong option bikes may arrive with halogen and a payment voucher.

Say they offer (£500?) to spend on kit at dealership OR wait for the correct items to be fitted at a later date.

Pretty sure bmw would hope the spend on kit option is taken rather than retro fitting the correct spec parts for a designated model.

What could be double win for bmw - extra sales and no retro work could be a doubtful decision for the buyer.

Could be an issue for two or three year old bikes and resale values IF you take the money rather than the restore choice.

But will BMWNA be shipping all of the R18 models that the dealers want to sell and their customers want to buy?

Ordered an RS on a dealer allocation back in early Jul, should be in by end of Aug. I believe it was the only one they were getting this year.

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Ordered an RS on a dealer allocation back in early Jul, should be in by end of Aug. I believe it was the only one they were getting this year.

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But will BMWNA be shipping all of the R18 models that the dealers want to sell and their customers want to buy?

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My dealer's sales manager, with whom I've done business over the last 10 years (and a number of BMW bikes) just responded to an email I sent asking whether the RS production (as well as other BMW models) was going to improve in the coming year and if availability would likewise improve.

The response was that BMW, due to supply chain issues (ongoing) is cutting production by 40% next year and that 1250R and 1250RS bikes will be in minimal, if any, production. He even stated that due to the same constraints, the very popular GS models will return to halogen lighting versus LED for 2023.

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My dealer's sales manager, with whom I've done business over the last 10 years (and a number of BMW bikes) just responded to an email I sent asking whether the RS production (as well as other BMW models) was going to improve in the coming year and if availability would likewise improve.

The response was that BMW, due to supply chain issues (ongoing) is cutting production by 40% next year and that 1250R and 1250RS bikes will be in minimal, if any, production. He even stated that due to the same constraints, the very popular GS models will return to halogen lighting versus LED for 2023.

Does this sound like a global economy in recovery? Not to me it doesn't.

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Perhaps, BMW is going to focus on their profitable Automobile and SUV lines. No talk of cutting back in those press releases

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I doubt it's a case of prioritising one of the other. It's the issues in the supply chain. Car manufacturers are experiencing issues with having to fit lower spec components.

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I just received a promotional email from J&P Cycles, a company that specializes in H-D bike parts and accessories, who is running a contest of some sort where the grand prize is a BMW R18B (B for Bagger), which they say is valued at $24K. It sounds like BMWNA is really getting desperate to unload their R18 inventory if they have to get a Harley shop to move them out of their warehouse. I bet they gave J&P a big discount on the bike. Or maybe they paid them to take the bike off of their hands.

BTW, the day before I received an email from BMWMOA advising me that my $162 rebate for buying a set of Dunlop RS4 tires from J&B is in the mail and should be arriving soon.