RT Models & Specifications (UK)

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What model & specification is your (UK) RT

Hexhead - Base
1
2%
Hexhead - SE
1
2%
Hexhead - LE
2
5%
Camhead - Base
0
No votes
Camhead - SE
5
12%
Camhead - LE
1
2%
Wethead - Base
1
2%
Wethead - SE
0
No votes
Wethead - LE
19
46%
Shifthead - Base
0
No votes
Shifthead - SE
2
5%
Shifthead - LE
9
22%
 
Total votes: 41

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Re: RT Models & Specifications (UK)

Post by David. »

The configurator shows Tyre Pressure Control as an Option.
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David. wrote: The configurator shows Tyre Pressure Control as an Option.
Yes that is a stand alone option I think but if you want central lock think you need keyless etc etc.
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The Configurator isn't that user friendly but it looks like, central locking, keyless ride and anti-theft alarm all come together as one option.
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BoB21 wrote: Yes that is a stand alone option I think but if you want central lock think you need keyless etc etc.

Central locking is another thing I'm not too fussed about.
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In standard trim, the LE is 3,285 more than the Base model, once you've had all the toys, have BMW got you hooked.
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I bought my shifthead SE last summer, second hand with 1k miles, original owner speced loads... I think its  as a LE except, central locking, quick shift & audio...... and chrome exhaust. Extras I would have picked myself are the ABS pro, electronic suspension and the keyless start..


For audio I use the Nav VI and my scala.
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Someone has got a Wethead - Base model.
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Someone has got a Hexhead - Base model.
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David. wrote: Someone has got a Wethead - Base model.

May not be uk based  which would distort poll as diffrent specs worldwide. If Iwas going to buy new model i would go for base myself unless offered huge discount.
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How does a 2017 Wethead 1200 - LE compare with a 2021 Shifthead 1250 - Base model for specifications.
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David. wrote: How does a 2017 Wethead 1200 - LE compare with a 2021 Shifthead 1250 - Base model for specifications.

Compare in which sense?

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Specification/Standard Equipment.
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BoB21 wrote: If I was going to buy new model i would go for base myself unless offered huge discount.
Think about it. You might get a good deal at a quarter-end when sales managers are trying to hit their sales targets. They will offer you a fantastic deal on whatever is in stock at the BMW warehouse.
What is kept in stock at the warehouse? Yes...... the top-of-the-range models that everyone wants to buy on 3-year PCP plans.
I was offered a huge discount by Wollaston, which I would not have got on a factory-order-only base model.
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John thats what i did for current bike but price difference between two is a lot wider now. Also have better understanding now of what really want over desire.
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Someone has got a Shifthead - Base model.

(May have already voted for a previous model or not yet voted).
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