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Re: FJR1300 V's R1200RT
Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2021 7:42 pm
by Stu
Thought I would post a little update on this!
Deposit paid and the sale depends on the test ride tomorrow
Found a 66 plate 14000 miler with loads of bells and whistles
Re: FJR1300 V's R1200RT
Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2021 7:52 pm
by Stu
Well I went for the test ride and I must say compare to the FJR its a totally different bike!
Feels so much lighter and easier to ride so much so I bought it
Pick her up on Tuesday
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Re: FJR1300 V's R1200RT
Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2021 8:02 pm
by michaelc2710
Congrats on the new bike, you won't be disappointed
Re: FJR1300 V's R1200RT
Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2021 8:25 pm
by Stu
Thanks
I just can't wait now :))
Re: FJR1300 V's R1200RT
Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2021 8:26 pm
by BoB21
Nice one well done and welcome.
Re: FJR1300 V's R1200RT
Posted: Sun Jun 13, 2021 8:10 am
by beemerboy9
sakm wrote:
Thanks
I just can't wait now
)
Welcome!
Is that a huge BMW logo on the side of the tank? Is it stuck on?
You have just discovered what we BMW riders have known for so long. Namely (and generalising a bit) that the Japanese bikes are all about the magnificent engines viz FJR1300, Kawasaki GTR1400 or supercharged Z1000SX H2, where as BMWs are more about a balanced engine/chassis package.
Thinking back to my 2005 RT I remember catching up with an FJR1300 through every corner (even though I was carrying a pillion) only to be left struggling to overtake as he opened the taps on the straights.
Re: FJR1300 V's R1200RT
Posted: Sun Jun 13, 2021 10:18 pm
by Stu
beemerboy9 wrote:
Welcome!
Is that a huge BMW logo on the side of the tank? Is it stuck on?
You have just discovered what we BMW riders have known for so long. Namely (and generalising a bit) that the Japanese bikes are all about the magnificent engines viz FJR1300, Kawasaki GTR1400 or supercharged Z1000SX H2, where as BMWs are more about a balanced engine/chassis package.
Thinking back to my 2005 RT I remember catching up with an FJR1300 through every corner (even though I was carrying a pillion) only to be left struggling to overtake as he opened the taps on the straights.
The logo is all part of the tank protection system thats on the bike which includes a tank pad and protectors where the knees are
Yes the FJR has some big taps :))