2013 R1200R 90th years

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2013 R1200R 90th years

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Hello,

What are your thoughts on the new 90th year version of the R1200R, no real performance enhancements but some nice visual bits of shinny parts.

https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/pressclu ... node__6628

I currently have a Blue 2013 on order for delivery in early January. I am considering changing it to be the special edition scheme. What do you think?
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Stick with the Montego. You'll get plenty of looks without the bling.
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The black engine is pretty, but my black K75 engine turned grey pretty fast and I have had to repaint it. Personally I would wait for the wet head motor.
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Very nice bike - except for the ugly exhaust. And shiny parts are not new. Photos of my R1200S taken yesterday ...

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Thanks for the photos and comments...

I really enjoy the Montego Blue color, but the nifty flavor of a 90th Anniversary model and the timing of it (with mine being on order from the factory). I have hesitation with the BLACK in Arizona (heat) and nighttime riding visibility? I do enjoy the silver colored engines that are posted in other threads from previous MYs.
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What I want is the magic centerstand used in those photos.. be great, never have to lift the bike onto it, just stop and get off..
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Hi Don,

Photoshop would be your friend! My wife is working in post-production and she removes such unwanted objects from such nice photos ....

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Hi Steve

I am in Australia and popped in to the dealer yesterday to have a chat about prices etc. it is only 500+ or so more dollars for the 90th anniversary edition. I am seriously considering this bike with extra bits.

Given the choice I think the gold bits would look better on the blue bike but it looks like it only comes in black!
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Hello Australia,

They are telling me $395 here in the US for the 90th anniversary model. I probably going to stick with the blue... I think it looks great, 5 or 6 more weeks for delivery.
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Saw all three models at the UK motorcycle show yesterday. Generating a lot of interest, & IMHO they looked lovely RT ? 1200R ? Both.........?
So tempting. :badgrin:
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I will take 2 please. Beautiful color.
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I just ordered the anniversary edition a couple days ago. It's my first R1200R; current bike is a 2010 F650GS. I pretty much ordered all the options except the chrome exhaust, thinking that it might stick out a little too much. I'm having the Verholen bar risers put on, as well as some Wunderlich crash bars and adjustable levers. I'll post pictures as soon as I take delivery :)
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