R1200S HP -- Time to market?

[two wheel tango]

All this talk about a R1200S HP has made me surface. I've been lusting after the R1200S since it was first released... and am somewhat in a position to commit financially at this point... and now I'm faced with the potential of an imminent R1200S HP release. If its on the dealer floors before the year is out I'd rather hold back... its not like I'm without a ride right now. If its in the 20K range give or take a couple, I'd be willing to throw money at it.

So whats the collective opinion as this point? (I recognize its all speculation, but indulge me nonetheless.)

[YellowRacer]

Originally posted by two wheel tango
All this talk about a R1200S HP has made me surface. I've been lusting after the R1200S since it was first released... and am somewhat in a position to commit financially at this point... and now I'm faced with the potential of an imminent R1200S HP release. If its on the dealer floors before the year is out I'd rather hold back... its not like I'm without a ride right now. If its in the 20K range give or take a couple, I'd be willing to throw money at it.

So whats the collective opinion as this point? (I recognize its all speculation, but indulge me nonetheless.)

So far, what I have heard is.... its not coming out till 2008, and its going to be around $23,500 (US Dollar)

[Steve Carlton]

About a year away is what I'm hearing.

[Hoots]

I heard from a very reliable source, that the HP2 Endurance will be available for the general public to buy two weeks after you buy the R1200S.

[Jeff Williams]

IMO if you don't see it in Sept. then it won't be until spring. But as a solace it could be argued that if they wait we won't be beta testing a Grenade.
jeff

[Guest24]

Does anyone have any idea about the cinfiguration of the HP S? I'm curious as to how much it will vary from the S with sport suspension.

[Deans BMW]

Not much, Nail.

[Guest24]

Originally posted by Deans BMW
Not much, Nail.

So,, are we talking an expensive paint job with bling.

[Deans BMW]

No not quiet.

[two wheel tango]

I'll take mine in black... blue wheels... blue rear sub frame. Sponsor decals on the bellypan. Just like the original pics when these bikes were first spotted.

I can't wait for the launch... hope they don't price me out.

[RC51DRAG]

Originally posted by Nail24
So,, are we talking an expensive paint job with bling.

that paint is expensive you know.

[honard]

No doubt, it would be fun to have one, however last week I completed my 4th track day on my R12S and am not sure I really need the HP Sport since I'm 46 and don't race or plan to.

If I got the bike, would I be that much better on the track? I don't think so. I outride guys on more powerful bikes all the time, and have been shamed by some darn good riders on GS's. I'm not sure I need to go that much faster than what my R12S is capable of. So for me, I'll pass on it...for now...since its not available...yet...but then again, by the time it comes out, I bet I'm first in line to buy it.

[Guest24]

OK, I guess if you read all the threads ie "Hey PP members from Le Mans..." I would have answered my own ??? A LOT more than I can afford is what I must confess. I'd have to cancel my Country Club membership--if I played golf-- to afford a HP.

[gigantic]

Dr. Curve will have his by the 4th of July. you read it here, first.

[Guest24]

A good friend of mine used to say that there was nothing wrong with his golf game that money couldn't fix. So, he had clubs made of exotic materials that were formerly reserved for things like the SR-71 Blackbird. Boron-epoxy shafts (found in the control surfaces of the F-22.

So, if you've got the quawn, (Jerry McGuire) anti-up and look good at Track Day. The worst you'll do is have a limited edition collector bike;but, ride it and don't put it in the media room and teach it to watch the plasma wide-screen.

Me, I'd probably just end up loosing my license on a NC back road or whatever.

[MoDog]

Here's the way it will play out:

You'll buy a R1200S for $16K or so and about six months later, the new R1200HP will be available for $23K, and since the HP will be the latest and the greatest, your six month old R1200S will be worth about $8K trade in...but you'll bite the bullet and go for the HP anyway. Then the next year HP will be upgraded with a better suspension, more accurate fuel mapping, and a better clearcoat for $20k and 0% interest.

[zx9rmal]

Originally posted by MoDog
Here's the way it will play out:

You'll buy a R1200S for $16K or so and about six months later, the new R1200HP will be available for $23K, and since the HP will be the latest and the greatest, your six month old R1200S will be worth about $8K trade in...but you'll bite the bullet and go for the HP anyway. Then the next year HP will be upgraded with a better suspension, more accurate fuel mapping, and a better clearcoat for $20k and 0% interest.

That's probably THE BEST description of BMW policy I've heard yet!

[markjenn]

They don't call it the "bleeding edge" for nothing.

- Mark

[Guest24]

You ca ride now or ride later--Life is short and by the time you can afford one it's even shorter. Money is only how you keep score anyhow. I've found that sitting on the $$$ does nothing for my ADD (Adrenaline Deficiency Disorder).

[MoDog]

Originally posted by Nail24
You ca ride now or ride later--Life is short and by the time you can afford one it's even shorter. Money is only how you keep score anyhow. I've found that sitting on the $$$ does nothing for my ADD (Adrenaline Deficiency Disorder).

No doubt...having bought something like 20+ bikes, I've never let money stand in the way of something I really wanted, so I certainly agree and understand the ADD...however, I do find a bit of dark humor and irony in the fact that I paid $16K for my '02 R1100SA and $10K for my '04.