Should I scratch this itch?
 

For a BMW R1200R? I find myself riding my venerable 750 Katana quite a bit these days with gas prices what they are and all and it's as reliable of a steed as ever, however given my commute (about 45 miles each way) I'm feeling the urge for a bigger, more torquey, lower-revving touring-type bike. I've lusted after the BMWs for years and there are some screamin' deals out there right now. Just wondering what you guys think. On the one hand I hate to spend the money but OTOH they're fabulous bikes and I know I'd seriously get the use out of it. Or perhaps I can look into a higher-geared sprocket for the Kat so it won't be turning 6,000 RPM+ on the freeway all the time (it does get a little annoying after a while).

Talk me down. Or maybe, "buy the alcoholic another drink". ;)

Do it!!!!

I want another street bike bad right now... Just waiting until I have some more cash....

I'm thinking of buying a Datsun B210...

DO IT!!! (the BMW, not he datsun...)

We're your friends, you know you can trust our judgement. :D

angela

If you're only going to use it for commuting or weekend rides, it's a great bike. I had its predecessor, the R1150R. I put a tall seat on it and it was very comfy. But I rarely did more than 250 miles in a single day. On my GS I do 400 mile days all the time and have done a few 600 milers. The GS sits much more upright. If you're carrying a lot of stuff, the GS probably has better luggage options. But you can probably find smoking deals on the R1200R's. It's a lot of bike.

Race car? Bimmer 2002, too!

POP, how much gas can you buy for the price of a BMW R1200R?

the R is a nice ride. and it gives you the option of nice touring.

That's good enough for me (Angela, not the Datsun).

a nice bmw would be fun. do it.

I want a bike sooooo bad...

And a BMW is high on the list...

But with my financial situation not going to happen this year.

Buy one Jeff so I can live vicariously through you!

do it. commuting is so much nicer when you can minimize all the needless gear shifting.

B210, as in this...

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1303764919.jpg

Mine was Dark Blue

POP, have you spoken to your wife? What does she think about you getting a new bike, and spending the money?

'Nother one of those damn dual threads ;)

No, no, James, this:

http://www.bryanf.com/510/images/body1s.jpg

(Sorry that I don't know a 210 from a 510.)

probably about 4000 gallons, at current prices. :)