BMW R1150r

[Superman]

I am thinking about this bike. Talk me out of it.

[flatbutt]

Not a chance of me talking you out of it. It's too good a ride.

[oldE]

Originally Posted by Superman

I am thinking about this bike. Talk me out of it.

ROTFLMAO

As if anyone here would actually do that!
Buy it! Buy it!

Best
Les

[vash]

I’ll go first:


I think you should get the GS version. . There. Done

[908/930]

Make sure the clutch is in good shape. Possibly post this in the R1100s/R1200s tech forum if you really want info.

What sort of riding do you intend to do?

[Superman]

I just want to have fun with it. Always wanted a BMW twin. No trail riding. GS is not for me. This is a compromise bike, since it has touring capability (side and top bags) but is otherwise a modest sport bike (with bags removed). This one is fuel injected but without the troublesome early ABS system.

[Steve Carlton]

Your soul will have a special relationship with a BMW boxer twin. The Rockster has some extra personality. The R1200R has a little more mustard on it.

[Superman]

I like the sound of that.

According to my sources, these are remarkably inexpensive and low maintenance. And in my perception, BMW boxer twins are easy to ride. Good low end torque. Low center of gravity. I think this bike would be fun. For me anyway.

[Steve Carlton]

They're also super forgiving. They have a telelever front suspension that makes them much more stable in a panic braking situation.

https://www.motorbikestoday.com/features/Articles/bmw_telelever.htm

[Rick Lee]

I think those have the clutch spline lube issue, but can't remember. If it's been well-maintained, it should be a great bike for reasonable money.

[JavaBrewer]

I ride with the San Diego BMW MC club most weekends even though I ride a KTM SDGT.

Honestly I would suggest you ride a few before you make the decision. The 1200 has been around a long time and is a great motor slung low in the frame aiding center of gravity. Any GS 1200 will have zero problems keeping up or gapping the 1150r on sporty rides.

I don't know what the depreciation floor is for a r1150r but the 1200 bikes are aging well and hold their value well.

We need pictures man!

[flatbutt]

Originally Posted by Rick Lee

I think those have the clutch spline lube issue, but can't remember. If it's been well-maintained, it should be a great bike for reasonable money.

That occurred in the early years IIRC. What year is it Supe?

Still some institutional memory to be found here:
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/bmw-r1100s-r1200s-tech-forum/

[Eric Hahl]

Ride it and the GS before you make a decision. Just sayin’. The GS is no slouch for sporty riding.

[Steve Carlton]

Lots of info there of various quality levels. Sometimes pretty low.

I was Ben Effleck for a day

[varmint]

what is the bike going to be used for?

the R1150R us an excellent tourer, or commuter. but the S is more fun in the canyons. the GS is better all around.


i forget what years had the servo assist brakes. avoid.

[wswartzwel]

One of my customers just picked up his R1200R.... It needed a new ABS module, and dash assembly. He said the bike wasn't worth repairing. Bet it could be bought cheap.

[Steve Carlton]

Could he get parts from a wrecking yard?

[911boost]

I owned a 2003 GS for a while and while it is a great bike, they are very top heave and tall. At 6-4 that was not an issue for me.

My neighbor had an R1150R that had the ABS, like my GS. It was a replacement for a Ducati Monster he had laid down. He ended up selling it to a friend of mine and even plugged into a battery tender I remember it eating batteries.

For old times sake, here are a few pictures. I really enjoyed riding the R, and like has been mentioned they are very forgiving.

My GS and pair of pups I had back then. I loved the Jesse bags as well.






The funny thing about this one that is my daughter, who is 20 and a junior in college.




Lastly, I hated the 1200GS, rode a few when they came out as I was thinking of upgrading, never liked them.

Bill

[David]

Isn't there a forum for these somewhere around here?

[Steve Carlton]

Originally Posted by 911boost

The funny thing about this one that is my daughter, who is 20 and a junior in college.

Looks like your daughter skipped a lot of grades!