BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

An S1000XR engine in an Aprillia Caponord style fairing and seat - that would be my ideal bike. Still considering the S1000XR after 2 test rides am warming to it.

Mines also an LE without Audio but with a top box in quartz metallic blue - the figure I was quoted was for both PX or outright purchase.
Cost of bike was £13500 in January 2105 which included NAV 5 which is NOT included in valuation.

The itch has taken hold, on saturday I fixed up a couple of test rides. Firstly an S1000XR and then an RS1200. I found the S1XR so different to the RT that it was difficult to decide in the hour I had it for whether I liked it or not - all I will say is that talk of how fast it is at 8000+ revs was ...

Just booked Chunnel for 1/07/2016, going down to Innertkirchen, Switzerland to ride passes, on down via Val d'isere to Embrun and ride a few roads round that area, tracking back North and heading home on 10/07. Still considering where to go for another trip early June, might do Scotland again.

Is it possible / acceptable to supply own oil, for £10 hardly worth the effort I suppose.

Thanks Bertie, will take a look at all your suggestions.

Thanks for reply DaygloDavid, and yes the Ride guide and loads of other information, videos on youtube etc., available on the web are all of great use , and are each year when planning the next years trips (something I like to spend time on as we are in the Autumn/winter misery season). I was probab...

Hi all, anyone have experience of riding the main Swiss passes, Furka, Grimsel etc. Am going to incorporate them in a trip mid July next year which will also take in much of the French Alps, Route des Grande Alps (which I have ridden before). Any advice appreciated.