S 1000 R v R 1200 R

[Esceptico]

Went to BMW dealer to test the new R 1200 R that I am thinking of buying but whilst there took out the S 1000 R first. What an amazing bike. So easy to ride (at normal speeds I should add). Loved the way it handled. My self imposed speed limit is far below that of the bike's so hardly scratched the surface of the performance. I did give it full throttle in 6th on the motorway and was shocked how it almost instantly put on 20 mph. Quickshifter was great. So smooth going up and just as smooth (with the clutch) on the way down. On the road only needed one finger on the brake. Seriously tempted but it just seems like far too much bike as I doubt I would do trackdays. Also spent an hour in the R 1200 R. Felt a bit wooly at first after the S 1000 R but once I had adjusted I thought it was lovely too. Having shaft drive and not having to bother with a chain is quite appealing. Plenty fast enough and comfortable. A bit quiet with the stock exhaust (which is a bit big and bulky in my opinion). Suppose that is easy to change though.

[black-k1]

Two nice bikes aimed at slightly different market sectors. A nice choice to have to make!

Of course, you get the best (or worst) of both worlds with the K1300R!

[Benbay001]

Esceptico said:

Having shaft drive and not having to bother with a chain is quite appealing.

Id never go back. For someone who regularly used the bike (almost daily) its so nice not having to maintain a chain.

[accident]

depends if you want something sensible or something with a hint of mental

[Esceptico]

accident said:

depends if you want something sensible or something with a hint of mental

I think that is the worry. S 1000 R can be ridden sensibly but the temptation to crack the throttle open must be difficult to resist. It is a bloody lovely bike though.

[pmr01]

I d a 2013 s1000rr and just kinda thought it was making me go fast everywhere. Just picked up a 2015 s1000r and it is what I have been missing for about 30years of owning sports bikes. it was just admitting that I didn't need the supersports bike that was he hard bit. way better for my needs.

[moanthebairns]

Esceptico said:

accident said:

depends if you want something sensible or something with a hint of mental

I think that is the worry. S 1000 R can be ridden sensibly but the temptation to crack the throttle open must be difficult to resist. It is a bloody lovely bike though.

It sounds like you don't know what you want.

[Esceptico]

moanthebairns said:

It sounds like you don't know what you want.

If you always know what you want when faced by a choice of lots of different, great but different options I don't know whether to envy or pity you. I suppose it would make life easy.

[moanthebairns]

Esceptico said:

moanthebairns said:

It sounds like you don't know what you want.

If you always know what you want when faced by a choice of lots of different, great but different options I don't know whether to envy or pity you. I suppose it would make life easy.

I know what I want. Thats why I have 3 bikes.

what are you looking for?

[Tall_Paul]

What are you going to be using it for? Weekend blasts/touring/commuting/high miles/all weather riding?

If it's a weekend toy with some touring use then the S1000R would be the obvious choice, if you went for the R1200 there'd be a moment, sat at the lights, when an S1000R pulls up next to you, and you think "Oh st... what have I done..."

If it's commuting/all year round riding then the R1200 would be better, I wouldn't want to ruin a awesome bike like the S1000R by riding it in the salt and crap on our roads, and shaft drive means no tedious chain maintenence.

[Esceptico]

moanthebairns said:

I know what I want. Thats why I have 3 bikes.

what are you looking for?

3 bikes! That's cheating 😉

...but the best solution.

Longer term I would like more than one bike but just looking for the one to cover a number of tasks.

[Esceptico]

Tall_Paul said:

What are you going to be using it for? Weekend blasts/touring/commuting/high miles/all weather riding?

If it's a weekend toy with some touring use then the S1000R would be the obvious choice, if you went for the R1200 there'd be a moment, sat at the lights, when an S1000R pulls up next to you, and you think "Oh st... what have I done..."

If it's commuting/all year round riding then the R1200 would be better, I wouldn't want to ruin a awesome bike like the S1000R by riding it in the salt and crap on our roads, and shaft drive means no tedious chain maintenence.

Bike will be used for a bit of everything and also used during the winter. I've never done touring but am interested in giving it a go this year. R1200 makes more sense. New one with liquid cooled engine and normal suspension is a really nice bike. Just not a naked sportsbike like the S 1000 R. Will have to look the other way at traffic lights!