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Originally posted by aviator View PostFran try the S1000XR. Please go take a test ride.
I'll shortlist it, Mani
2015 Black BMW K1300R @ 49,200 km / 30,500 mi
2006 Honda FireBlade @ 83,200 km / 51,800 mi - 3 x transcontinentals & a whole lotta hooning
DEAD: 2012 Acid Green BMW K1300R @ 172,600 km / 107,200 mi - Hit a kangaroo - RIP dear friend
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Hey Fran If you enjoyed the power of the k13 you need to get it's equal at least. My riding buddy sold his one - same colour as yours - and bought a 2018 r1200r. He really likes the bike but said that he does miss the awesome power of the '13. As for chains I'm with Martin. I'd go the red k13. The green always reminded me of a urine sample - not mine tho'
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I , personnally , prefer the acid green by far , but hey that's me ... And that red bike , not 100% sure but I think it's Drake's bike , a bloke who was at the rally in 2018 , and the only one who got a performance award at the rally (Mark and me were lucky that day ...) . But if that's him , then I don't think that bike was abused .
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Originally posted by Captain Howdy View PostThe green always reminded me of a urine sample - not mine tho'
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You got me thinking Flyboy ....
How absolutely NUTZ would this be:
2015 Black BMW K1300R @ 49,200 km / 30,500 mi
2006 Honda FireBlade @ 83,200 km / 51,800 mi - 3 x transcontinentals & a whole lotta hooning
DEAD: 2012 Acid Green BMW K1300R @ 172,600 km / 107,200 mi - Hit a kangaroo - RIP dear friend
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Hi Fran, hope your healing up well as I type this note.
Some years ago I had a Yamaha FJ1200...loved it but finally had a desire for something completely different. Sold the FJ1200 to a Friend and bought a new '94 BMW R100 GS/PD. Had a great time on the Airhead GS for 81k miles. Have you seen the new Moto Guzzi V85 TT...it's getting rave reviews:
https://www.motoguzzi.com/us_EN/moto...ng/V85/V85-TT/'11 BMW K1300S - Cobra SP2 Slip-On Muffler, OEM Centerstand, Grip Puppies, OEM Rear Rack, OEM Bags, Three Vent Holes in Filler Neck, Kuykendahl Riser Plates, Kickstand Foot, Ilmburger Rear Hugger, Throttle Meister, Stebel Horn, ABM Synto EVO Brake/Clutch Levers, Corbin Seat, Z-Technik Smoke Windscreen, R&G Frame Sliders
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Fun commuter bike, have you looked at the variants of the R9T? Shaft drive, cool looking, tons of bing and accessory stuff for it, and while not remotely in the same class as your K1300R, still a lot of fun. I've had them for loaners a few times and enjoyed them. For more performance, the R1200R is also pretty nice.
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Originally posted by Pittsdriverwes View Post. For more performance, the R1200R is also pretty nice.
The R front end is slightly different than the RS and quicker steering.
Last edited by Lee; 12-18-2019, 11:20 AM.Lee
Iowa
2022 R1250RS White Sport
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No, I haven't bought anything just yet. I received a healthy 5 figure deposit from my insurer so I'm ready to go.
There are two 2020 bikes coming out in March which really have me interested:
The first is this beauty: The 2020 Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro. I've got my name down for a demo ride as soon as it lands. Love it in the green.
Write up is here https://www.triumphmotorcycles.com.a...ally/rally-pro
2015 Black BMW K1300R @ 49,200 km / 30,500 mi
2006 Honda FireBlade @ 83,200 km / 51,800 mi - 3 x transcontinentals & a whole lotta hooning
DEAD: 2012 Acid Green BMW K1300R @ 172,600 km / 107,200 mi - Hit a kangaroo - RIP dear friend
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