The transition to the dark side is complete.

[bacaruda]

This Tuesday, I took delivery my 2016 Black/grey BMW R1200RS. No keyless, alarm or shift assist pro, but other than that pretty much all options box checked.  Got a Powerbronze screen mounted by the bikestore before delivery. Typical April weather (snowing and below zero temperatures) av hapered my breaking in, but I got 2 evening rides with it and must say, this is a realy nice bike!
Quite a different animal than the GTR-1400, Not near as good wind protection, more forward leaning riding position. I like the analouge meters on the GTR much better than the beemers digital tachometer. But, the R1200R is so much lighter, both to roll around the garage and on the road. stearing is realy sweet, Stable and fast enough for me, so far.The ESA suspension works realy good. Wind protection is descent, but not fantastic. ergonomics works for me but I have to do some longer runs before I know for sure. The water-boxer runs realy unstressed and smoth ( for being a boxer-twin) All in all, it's a fun bike that makes me glad. Saw a black GTR today and I miss my thundernugget. But the RS makes that feeling bearable.

[O.C.]

Congratulations on your new bike which looks great, I'm sure that you will enjoy it   

[PRD]

Enjoy.

[Charlie747]

Better book that annual leave and run it in on a trip to join us at The Belfry this June 👍😃

Looks a   

[shaggs147]

Good to hear that you're liking your new ride. That's what I love about bikes, they're all basically 2 wheels and an engine, but each one can be so different to ride from the last. Cars however all basically feel the same to me now, unless you spend mega bucks on one of course.

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[snowy]

 
All M/C's should be ridden and enjoyed as to design! I've yet to ride one that I've said I'd never get back on.
Enjoy your BM, I love me GTR but would readily have a GS1200 again in me garage as well if I could afford one! 
Four wheels move the body.....two wheels move the soul!   

[Charlie747]

Good to hear that you're liking your new ride. That's what I love about bikes, they're all basically 2 wheels and an engine, but each one can be so different to ride from the last. Cars however all basically feel the same to me now, unless you spend mega bucks on one of course.

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[Lonewolf]

Looks nice, do they not come with panniers in Sweden?

[PRD]

Looks nice, do they not come with panniers in Sweden?

you have to pay extra for those. They don't come standard like GTR!

[bacaruda]

Thats correct. The BMW OEM panniers cost me 750 EURO extra, And they arent as big or waterproof as the GTR ones.

But thats the Beemer way: Anything but the handlebar cost extra. 

[bacaruda]

Better book that annual leave and run it in on a trip to join us at The Belfry this June 👍😃

Looks a   

Would love to come to the Belfry with you guys, Charlie. But work load makes vacation in June a big no-n this year. Maybe me, mrs Bacaruda and Brunhilde (the Beemer-lady) takes a tour to Brittain in Late July. Just to be sure to get atleast a couple of summer weeks with nice weather.   

[O.C.]

Would love to come to the Belfry with you guys, Charlie. But work load makes vacation in June a big no-n this year. Maybe me, mrs Bacaruda and Brunhilde (the Beemer-lady) takes a tour to Brittain in Late July. Just to be sure to get atleast a couple of summer weeks with nice weather. 

if you are able to visit the U.K then make sure you let us know so that we can meet you      

[Ant]

Always space to put you up in Lincolnshire Johan.

Enjoy the bike.

[Rusty]

That is a lovely lovely looking bike mate .. enjoy