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Thinking of trading the RT for an RS talk me out of it ???
Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2020 8:17 pm
by adventureboy
Ive got my fully farkled 1200RT LE with everything it can have Stereo etc 2017 10K miles full BMW History full service less than 1000 miles ago Brand new tyres colour coded top box and wheels
theres nothing at all wrong with it and it does exactly what it shoud but Ive just got a 1200 RS Itch that I think needs to be scratched so come on guys tell me why I should not pull the trigger and make the change
The RS im looking at is a 2018 Sport SE with Top box no panniers so would have to get those its only donw 1100 miles so is like new and comes with 2 years BMW Warranty which ive just renewed on the RT at £38 per month
the RS is £1000 to swop ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ?
Re: Thinking of trading the RT for an RS talk me out of it ???
Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2020 8:29 pm
by Casbar
adventureboy wrote:
Ive got my fully farkled 1200RT LE with everything it can have Stereo etc 2017 10K miles full BMW History full service less than 1000 miles ago Brand new tyres colour coded top box and wheels
theres nothing at all wrong with it and it does exactly what it shoud but Ive just got a 1200 RS Itch that I think needs to be scratched so come on guys tell me why I should not pull the trigger and make the change
The RS im looking at is a 2018 Sport SE with Top box no panniers so would have to get those its only donw 1100 miles so is like new and comes with 2 years BMW Warranty which ive just renewed on the RT at £38 per month
the RS is £1000 to swop ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ?
Just do it, you obviously want to, you can always buy another RT if you don't like it. Look at it this way at least you have all your for sale adverts on UKGSER you can re-instate.
Re: Thinking of trading the RT for an RS talk me out of it ???
Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2020 8:47 pm
by simbo
You're handing over £1000 for a lesser equipped bike that will depreciate more and has dodgy forks that dive when braking for a corner. We'll done, now go and stand in the corner of a circular room with that coned shaped hat on. Oh! And be sure to wear it with 'D' at the back so we can giggle at you
Did that work?
Re: Thinking of trading the RT for an RS talk me out of it ???
Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2020 8:53 pm
by adventureboy
LOL it was a great attempt
Re: Thinking of trading the RT for an RS talk me out of it ???
Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2020 6:05 pm
by bandytales
adventureboy wrote:
... so come on guys tell me why I should not pull the trigger and make the change .
How about the fact that when compared to the RT, the RS looks ugly and unfinished?
Re: Thinking of trading the RT for an RS talk me out of it ???
Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2020 8:39 pm
by MikeS
adventureboy wrote:
Ive got my fully farkled 1200RT LE with everything it can have Stereo etc 2017 10K miles full BMW History full service less than 1000 miles ago Brand new tyres colour coded top box and wheels
theres nothing at all wrong with it and it does exactly what it shoud but Ive just got a 1200 RS Itch that I think needs to be scratched so come on guys tell me why I should not pull the trigger and make the change
The RS im looking at is a 2018 Sport SE with Top box no panniers so would have to get those its only donw 1100 miles so is like new and comes with 2 years BMW Warranty which ive just renewed on the RT at £38 per month
the RS is £1000 to swop ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ?
If you want it and can afford it, why not? I take it you've had a good test ride? I had one as a loan bike for a day and enjoyed it. The looks are a personal thing, somebody at work has an RS and thinks the RT is one of the ugliest bike he's seen (an opinion he didn't change after getting one for the day during a service).
Re: Thinking of trading the RT for an RS talk me out of it ???
Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2020 10:26 pm
by beemerboy9
MikeS wrote:
If you want it and can afford it, why not? I take it you've had a good test ride? I had one as a loan bike for a day and enjoyed it. The looks are a personal thing, somebody at work has an RS and thinks the RT is one of the ugliest bike he's seen (an opinion he didn't change after getting one for the day during a service).
It's jolly lucky that I can't see how ugly my bike is when I'm riding it.
Re: Thinking of trading the RT for an RS talk me out of it ???
Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2020 10:03 am
by Ed17
IMHO: Keep the RT.
This is an emotional problem. Practically, the RT is the better bike, but funwise you should go for the RS.
Mind you, your pillion won't appreciate the new choice as far as my experience goes.
You have to figure out for yourself whether you let your brain take the decision or your heart.
Trust me, in the end the brain is always smarter ;-)
Ed.
Re: Thinking of trading the RT for an RS talk me out of it ???
Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2020 7:57 pm
by Old-Git
The RS doesn't have telelever front end. Nuff said.
Re: Thinking of trading the RT for an RS talk me out of it ???
Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2020 8:08 pm
by BobM
Hi,
If you go on YouTube, look up Nothing to Prove, the guy does a 1000km review of the RS. Good luck.
Re: Thinking of trading the RT for an RS talk me out of it ???
Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2020 8:18 pm
by BobM
Hi,
BTW I forgot to mention that I thought this guys review was interesting because he`s the only one I`ve heard talking about vibration in the bars.
Cheers.
Re: Thinking of trading the RT for an RS talk me out of it ???
Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2020 8:24 am
by Casbar
Old-Git wrote:
The RS doesn't have telelever front end. Nuff said.
Doesn't that just mean your front tyres won't cup
Re: Thinking of trading the RT for an RS talk me out of it ???
Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2020 10:31 pm
by Yanto Maan
I have just traded my 1250R for an RT mainly as my wife rides pillion and there is just not enough room or comfort. The RS has exactly the same seat as the R so be warned your pillion wo n't like it as much. IMHO the R is more comfy than an RS and handles better. The luggage is also much smaller on Rs and R.
