General discussion of the BMW R1200RT/R1250RT
Kokoman
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by Kokoman » Sat Nov 12, 2016 7:18 pm
Traded in my Quartz Blue for a new Alpine White.
I was made to as my wife thought the Blue was an "old persons" colour as in Nissan Micra!!!
White is definitely the best and fastest colour!
guest2360
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by guest2360 » Sat Nov 12, 2016 7:44 pm
Don't do it. Scratch a panel, sell the kids to fix.
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by guest2360 » Sat Nov 12, 2016 8:35 pm
Maybe on a classic RT :enjoying:
Cleverbee
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by Cleverbee » Mon Nov 14, 2016 1:04 am
Alpine White eh? In a couple of years it will look like you've been to the Police auctions.........
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GJ-MOTO
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by GJ-MOTO » Mon Nov 14, 2016 6:18 am
Just about to trade in my TTSE for alpine white RT LE so looking forward to riding it in 6-8 wks. None in the U.K. With spec so will have to wait.
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richardbd
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by richardbd » Mon Nov 14, 2016 8:52 am
Cleverbee wrote:
Alpine White eh? In a couple of years it will look like you've been to the Police auctions.........
Yeah I have wondered about that...
Cleverbee
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by Cleverbee » Mon Nov 14, 2016 5:11 pm
BMW did release a promo shot of the LC in white with Motoraad stripes a long while ago. Must admit it looks a hell of a lot better with them....
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Casbar
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by Casbar » Mon Nov 14, 2016 5:21 pm
Cleverbee wrote:
Alpine White eh? In a couple of years it will look like you've been to the Police auctions.........
You get a POLITE vest free with every bike
and a discount on any white helmet.
richardbd
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by richardbd » Mon Nov 14, 2016 11:28 pm
Casbar wrote:
You get a POLITE vest free with every bike
and a discount on any white helmet.
That crossed my mind too - but I was too polite to mention it...
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Sullivj
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by Sullivj » Tue Nov 15, 2016 6:56 am
Casbar wrote:
Had an email from Bahnstormers yesterday, they have an Iconic which they need to sell and register before the end of the year as its EU3 and they can't sell a new EU3 bike in 2017. So they are offering £1500 of accessories/kit if you buy by the end of this month. Bet you can also get a wedge off the price as well.
Having seen Kevin's iconic, that is very tempting.....!
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by richardbd » Tue Nov 15, 2016 9:39 am
Sullivj wrote:
Having seen Kevin's iconic, that is very tempting.....!
They've got an Iconic GS too. Rallye/motorsport colour scheme looks fab. The red "quilted" seat is a different story though. Look like something out of a tart's boudoir...
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by guest2360 » Tue Nov 15, 2016 9:45 am
At least on the RT you get quite a lot of paint for you extra money plus a top box. For the £2K extra on the GS and the RS it's next to nothing and if you want a low seat you're back to just black.
Casbar
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by Casbar » Tue Nov 15, 2016 11:53 am
Probably have gone for it, if I didn't already have a LC. There is currently not enough of a difference to upgrade.
stayingupright
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by stayingupright » Tue Nov 15, 2016 12:09 pm
Most people who have an RT tell everyone who will listen that their colour is the best ... Until they get up close with an Iconic!
Then you get others who just bemoan the extra thousands spent on the paint, top box and stereo. (Without finding out how much you actually did pay)
Try and find an RT Iconic rider who regrets their purchase!
I was born with nothing and unfortunately I still have most of it left.