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sshenton1975 L Plate Warrior
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Itchy |
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Itchy Super Spammer
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I wouldn't touch the BMW, on paper it makes sense...
But then
https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2015/04/who-makes-the-most-reliable-motorcycle/index.htm
40% of BMW owners encounter at least one major failure until the 4th year of ownership.
I've seen loads of them for sale suspiciously cheap too. I am coloured by my own experiences though. HUBB and ADV are a bit funny about them. Plus I saw more than a few with serious issues on various trips. Tatters for instance never got far beyond the Ukrainian border.
How about an FJR1300? I'd get one but the seat is way too wide for me. ____________________ Spain 2008France 2007Big one 2009 We all die. The goal isn't to live forever, the goal is to create something that will. In the end, your life will flash before your eyes. Make sure it is worth watching. |
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stonesie World Chat Champion
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spnorm Crazy Courier
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The K1200S is a far better bike than a Sprint ST, but it did have a few teething troubles. I tested both and (and the SV1000S) and bought the K to replace my VFR800.
It was a 4-month old bike in 2006 and I owned it for three years. The build quality was excellent compared to more recent BMW's and it was very quick - about the same as an early GSX-R1000 - but it suffered all the usual problems:
ABS servo
Duolever balljoints
Camchain tensioner
Airbox
Gear position indicator sensor
Clutchpack
Warped brake discs
Rear suspension tie rod
Luckily all were replaced under warranty and didn't fail a second time, but they were enough to make me lose faith with the bike once it ran out of warranty |
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defblade World Chat Champion
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I tried the ST but there's a angle in the mouldings that presses into my knees, it was obvious enough on a test ride that I knew I'd never feel comfortable long term.
The K1200 (an R sport, so half faired) I did buy was
(a) far too powerful for commuting, to the point where it feels like a bit of a waste of time as you can only use 30% if you want to stay even vaguely legal (I never got to the top end of third, for example... might as well have had 1st, 3rd and 6th. Or just 3rd or even just 6th would probably have been fine!)
(b) the most fragile/expensive thing I've thrown my leg over. Even paying for a BMW warranty, I crossed my fingers every ride. Even a tiny problem can cost £1000s, and they're not the easiest things to work on.
(c) amazingly good and competent in every other way and fast as fuck.
I didn't keep it very long, just too much bike for the riding I do. ____________________ Honda Varadero 125cc => Suzuki Bandit 650 33bhp => 77bhp =>
BMW K1200R Sport 163bhp => Aprilia Shiver GT 750 95bhp |
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andys675 World Chat Champion
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Loui5D Brolly Dolly
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tadge Two Stroke Sniffer
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Seen one of those parked up at work. Cannot get excited by it, at all.
Could be a great bike, but dat styling. |
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Polarbear Super Spammer
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jnw010 wrote: |
Seen one of those parked up at work. Cannot get excited by it, at all.
Could be a great bike, but dat styling. |
I was expecting a shaft drive ZZR1400 when I rode one of these. It isn't. I still liked it but I would forever be feeling a little underwhelmed if I bought one. ____________________ Triumph Trophy Launch Edition |
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diesel dog Renault 5 Driver
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 6 years, 359 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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