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PeterJoel
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PostPosted: 21:05 - 01 Feb 2016    Post subject: BMW 1000 XR - GS 1200 Reply with quote
Hi all

Any opinions about BMW XR 1000

Im really in love with this one, the acceleration is great


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBi5lLimOeg

https://www.bmw-motorrad.pt/_common/img/bikes/adventure/s1000xr/BMWMI_master_360degree_652x489_2.jpg
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wristjob
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PostPosted: 18:07 - 02 Feb 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote
if thats you on the bike you need to learn to ride.
xr has a quickshifter and theres you dicking about with the clutch.
and put some gloves on!
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ScaredyCat
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PostPosted: 18:14 - 02 Feb 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote
wristjob wrote:

xr has a quickshifter and theres you dicking about with the clutch.


It's an option on all but the top of the range version.
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adam277
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PostPosted: 19:06 - 02 Feb 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote
imo it should be a choice between a s1000rr and 1200gs
I think the XR looks shite. Not a big fan when they mix bikes like this.

I'd go with the GS.
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orac
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PostPosted: 21:07 - 02 Feb 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote
bike is maybe worth £8-9k, the rest of the £13K is for the badge.
its the way with BMW
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ScaredyCat
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PostPosted: 00:05 - 03 Feb 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote
orac wrote:
bike is maybe worth £8-9k, the rest of the £13K is for the badge.
its the way with BMW


You think this is on a par with a Yamaha Tracer?
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Val
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PostPosted: 23:38 - 08 Feb 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hello and welcome to BCF Very Happy

Yes we all like XR here Laughing

adam277 wrote:
imo it should be a choice between a s1000rr and 1200gs
I think the XR looks shite. Not a big fan when they mix bikes like this.

I'd go with the GS.


The only thing that is better on 1200GS is the sound of the exaust.

The handling and the engine of the XR are miles better. Not to mention the seat position.

No BMW bike will win look award including GS. If you want a look buy Italian bike.

XR is great bike though Very Happy
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