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Hello all, in the beginning of March i became a proud owner of the 2016 BMW R1200RS. It came with almost all the gear you could purchase and 23.500km on the clock.
The bike is great to ride, and handles like a much lighter motorcycle. It is a lot more smooth then the old 2010 boxer engine, and seems to pull for longer in the RPM range. Strangely, the LC boxer requires a handful of throttle to get going compared to the 2010 boxer that required almost no throttle to get going from a stand still. Combine that with clutch engaging point that moves when the engine gets real hot and this LC boxer is easy to stall.
I am a bit disappointed with the power, as my old Suzuki GSF 1250 SA Bandit is faster than the BMW in every gear at any RPM even though (on paper) the BMW is 28HP stronger and with more torque. But what it lacks in power, it makes up for in brakes, suspension and frame. Brakes on this bike are SUPERB, probably the best i've ever used. D-ESA set to dynamic handles spirited riding easily and inspires confidence.
Another downside of the BMW i found is that it's ground clearance is too low. On 3rd ride, on public road (so not really riding to the limit), i managed to touch the pavement with the central stand in 2 different right hand turns. Asphalt was smooth, no bumps during the corners to compress the springs and help with scraping. With my old 2010 BMW R1200GS i scraped the central stand and rear brake lever often, but only when riding with a passenger. On the R1200RS i was alone with preload set to rider+luggage. Quickshifter is phenomenal, i don't know how i've been living without one for so many years. Although sometimes on downshifts, usually 4th to 3rd, or 3rd to 2nd, it feels like the bike "forgets" to blip the throttle and raise RPM, so the shift feels a bit harsh. No big deal though.

I am currently looking for ideas to move the GPS unit from the handlebars to above the tacho, or at least to rise it a bit because with the tank bag, it's hard to see the GPS unit. I have the Carpuride W702B Pro.

Welcome to the forum.

Motomate is what you need https://moto-mate.com/shop/gps-mounts-ph...or-bmw-r1200rs/

Thanks. I've seen all the options you can buy, but i want to make my own version. I found the thread you mentioned, it is really helpful. For starters, i will probably copy LEE F's solution and add two small pieces of metal to move the GPS unit up and forward (closer to tach)

I ended up keeping the GPS unit on the handlebars. The problem with my GPS unit is that it is a Carpuride W702B Pro. It is a 7inch carplay and there's just not enough space to fit it above the dash and under the windscreen. Also, i had a couple of ideas of how to make the GPS unit holder, and none of them looked appealing to the eye. I just don't have the heart to make such a beautiful bike ugly with unnecessary mods. This is the first bike I've owned that i really like the looks of. You know, i turn around, take a look and admire it each time i park it.

Exactly, the best color! I'll make sure to post a few pictures later.