Omyfreaking1200ccgoodness

[Zekestang]

I test rode a R1200S at my local dealer.

Pulled the wheels in first gear effortlessly! Seriously. I'm a tame rider and I twist the throttle like I do on my R1100S but men that machine lept up ever so slightly under me. This was the first 1/8 mile after i pulled out of the dealership. I wanted to turn back around and just tell the guy, that he was right that i'd be impressed and it was definitely a difference over my R1100S.

It definitely feels lighter too. Any other comparisons?

I'm not sure if I want to buy another bike but I was wondering maybe swapping over a 1200cc engine from the '04 and earlier?

Rambling but men I wanted to take that bike home! I rode the K1200R and it actually sounded like one of those jap bikes...not a bad sound. Nice wide power band.

The R1200S still has the weak mid-range that my R1100S has but it was complemented with what I can only describe as a "SICK" top end and very torquey especially once you get it in it's powerband.

On the highway route of the drive, it moved faster than I remember my R1100S ever being but I had the picture of the document I signed at the dealership a few minutes before in my head...something about being liable for any damages etc. So I didn't do go too fast especially for a bike I wasn't accustomed to.

[92'Bearkat]

Yellow ones go even faster

[YellowRacer]

Originally posted by 92'Bearkat


Yellow ones go even faster

Yellow ones ARE the fastest!

[Zekestang]

How much mods short of a turbo or nitrous would it take to get close to that performance. I want to wheelie!!

Is the 1st gear transferrable? i.e. same trans?

[shreddr]

Zeke, I am in the process of purchasing some of Lennies Cam Sprockets. If they do all I hope they will, I will be wheelieing in the near future, if they dont, I may be reconsidering one of the R-12's on eBay.

[Zekestang]

I may have to jump on that bandwagon but i'm thinking turbo. I've done a few diy mustang kits so we'll see.

[Zekestang]

Originally Posted by shreddr

Zeke, I am in the process of purchasing some of Lennies Cam Sprockets. If they do all I hope they will, I will be wheelieing in the near future, if they dont, I may be reconsidering one of the R-12's on eBay.

Did you ever get those sprockets? Just curious. Thanks.

[markjenn]

Originally Posted by Zekestang

I'm not sure if I want to buy another bike but I was wondering maybe swapping over a 1200cc engine from the '04 and earlier?

Pushing a R1100S to R1200S power levels will cost more than trading and result in a slower bike. Not cost effective, unless you have some sentimental attachment to your current bike.

If you want more power, just trade. It's the cheapest way there.

- Mark

[Zekestang]

Originally Posted by markjenn

Pushing a R1100S to R1200S power levels will cost more than trading and result in a slower bike. Not cost effective, unless you have some sentimental attachment to your current bike.

If you want more power, just trade. It's the cheapest way there.

- Mark

I hear ya. Unfortunately, it's too late to discuss cost effectiveness. Paid over $13K new barely 3 years ago and less than half the re-sale value now...yea, this must be the exception for BMW's having great re-sale value unless of course, that's supposed to be reasonable...but i'm not complaining. Me thinks, a Beemer even with 100K miles, 10 years from now, will still fetch a prettier penny than most other "imports" the way i see it.

I'll keep the R11 for the great daily and long-haul bike it is. Not to mention, it still gets some glances here and there too. If I really wanted something faster or sportier...i'd probably go in a different direction; maybe a jap as a second bike.

The R12 is drool worthy but the #s aren't working in favor of trading the R11 because frankly, it's still in my opinion 80% of the R12 with arguably, a more natural curvature to it albeit less on the sports-fun factor.