In an unrelated conversation with someone at my dealership, he mentioned that there the R1150R's were being discontinued. Was I having a senior moment or did I hear him correctly? Is there going to be a replacement? or is the 800 going to fill the void? I think not.
Was I just confused, and did he mean that there were not going to be anymore non-ABS R's?
straighten this old guy out, and thanks,
No more R1150R's?
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No more R1150R's?
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I believe we will see it. They've done the RT and the ST. Can't believe that BMW would forsake the pure R.Pat wrote:I'll believe it when I see it.
I admit to being lured by the K bikes. I'd love to be tempted by a new RR.
Not that I am about to cheat on my current love...
Gord
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Not that I am about to cheat on my current love
Bet ya do Gord... your old love may lose her spark and ...Gord wrote:Not that I am about to cheat on my current love...
Reckon we'd all like to see what's in the pipeline and a good deal of us will upgrade.
Tempting is as tempting does... what movie was that from again
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dallara
Last numbers I saw...
Bobby549 wrote:
From the last numbers I saw for BMW USA sales the GS series accounted for nearly half of R-bike sales, with the RT taking up the second largest, by far, percentage. The R-1100-S has the next slot in the pecking order, with the R-1150-R a distant, distant backmarker in the R-bike line-up.
Actually wouldn't surprise me if BMW doesn't bring another R-R bike to the US of A. Maybe elsewhere in other world markets.
Dean has the best "covert intelligence" on the subject, though, and I am probably wrong as I can be... But I wonder if BMW wants the new 800cc parallel twins competing too close with any new Roadster.
Of course, BMW might bring a new R-1200-R and price it about $14,000.00, which if you look at BMW's recent pricing, is what it will be if they do bring one to the USA... Then it won't be competing with the new 800cc parallel twin and its probable price of $10,000 or $11,000, eh?
Just my two rubles...
Cheers!
Dallara
Dead last... by a whole bunch.Does anyone know how the sales numbers are for the R1150R compared to other models. I believe the GS is the top seller, but where does the R1150R fall?
From the last numbers I saw for BMW USA sales the GS series accounted for nearly half of R-bike sales, with the RT taking up the second largest, by far, percentage. The R-1100-S has the next slot in the pecking order, with the R-1150-R a distant, distant backmarker in the R-bike line-up.
Actually wouldn't surprise me if BMW doesn't bring another R-R bike to the US of A. Maybe elsewhere in other world markets.
Dean has the best "covert intelligence" on the subject, though, and I am probably wrong as I can be... But I wonder if BMW wants the new 800cc parallel twins competing too close with any new Roadster.
Of course, BMW might bring a new R-1200-R and price it about $14,000.00, which if you look at BMW's recent pricing, is what it will be if they do bring one to the USA... Then it won't be competing with the new 800cc parallel twin and its probable price of $10,000 or $11,000, eh?
Just my two rubles...
Cheers!
Dallara
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Re: Last numbers I saw...
Dallara
I don't see the new 800 replacing it. Have you seen how low the bars are on the 800, and that fwd sloped seat? No a very comforable looking bike to me.
I hope the Roadster will be around for many years to come, in either a 1150 or 1200 cc oilhead.
Dead last... by a whole bunch.
Actually wouldn't surprise me if BMW doesn't bring another R-R bike to the US of A. Maybe elsewhere in other world markets.
... But I wonder if BMW wants the new 800cc parallel twins competing too close with any new Roadster.
Surprising the R1150R is such a poor seller. I looked alot before choosing the Roadster, and after putting 44,000 miles on it, I still don't see what I would replace it with when ever I do but another one just like it. I love mine.Then it won't be competing with the new 800cc parallel twin and its probable price of $10,000 or $11,000, eh?
Just my two rubles...
Cheers!
Dallara
I don't see the new 800 replacing it. Have you seen how low the bars are on the 800, and that fwd sloped seat? No a very comforable looking bike to me.
I hope the Roadster will be around for many years to come, in either a 1150 or 1200 cc oilhead.
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dallara
R-1150-R's...
I love my R-1150-R.
I really, really do. Oddly enough it reminds of another great all-arounder I had years ago (and am sorry I sold...
) - My 1982 Honda CB-900-F. The 900-F was ridden as a commuter, an around-town fun bike, a canyon-carver, touring bike (withone incredibly memorable cross-country jaunt to Daytona Motorcycle Speedweek) all over the country, a drag racer, street racer in top-end shootouts, and even road raced a season and a half in WERA/CRRC. It never broke, never whimpered, and won me a lot of races. Truly an exceptional motorcycle... But again, it's biggest downfall was serious long-distance work.
I am most definitely going to pop for a true sport-tourer (most likely a 2006 Yamaha FJR-1300-A at this point...), but keep the R-1150-R.
I have visions of it as my next project mount...
Wilbers or Ohlins suspension F & R... My full-boat Laser HotCam exhaust system... Wunderlich rear seat cowl/cover... No bag mounts or rack... tiny, tiny turnsignals (if any...)... true, sticky sport bike rubber... some *HUGE* six-piston front calipers... steel braided brake lines... seriously tacky brake pads... some head work (porting)... probably cams... more compression... maybe some Wunderlich billet head covers, or the carbon fiber Boxer cup covers... carbon belt cover... custom paint in McLaren Pumkin Kiwi orange, but done on the tank much like a BMW R-90-S with a faded in silver inset... pin-striping to set it off... painted flyscreen to match... darker color painted gearbox and engine cases, but with the cylinders silver... powder-coated or anodized wheels... As much weigh as I can carve off it... All sorts of stuff... Think in terms of a modern-day R-90-S, where you can still see all the mechanicals (no full fairing!).
Use it just for around-the-lake apex strafing runs and trailered Texas Hill Country rides. Nothing on it it doesn't need, and as myuch "Nakedness" as I can muster. *BIG*, booming noises out of it, too!
Sort of a "Hooligan" R-1150-R... With all I have learned about building engines and race bikes tossed in to make it a bit of a "sleeper" back road weapon, but one that can still be used around town...
Yeah! That's the ticket!
Then when the siren song of the long, long road calls I can leave it in the garage instead of feeling like I am making it do something it really never wanted to do... Instead I will be taking the FJR.
Cheers!
Dallara
I really, really do. Oddly enough it reminds of another great all-arounder I had years ago (and am sorry I sold...
) - My 1982 Honda CB-900-F. The 900-F was ridden as a commuter, an around-town fun bike, a canyon-carver, touring bike (withone incredibly memorable cross-country jaunt to Daytona Motorcycle Speedweek) all over the country, a drag racer, street racer in top-end shootouts, and even road raced a season and a half in WERA/CRRC. It never broke, never whimpered, and won me a lot of races. Truly an exceptional motorcycle... But again, it's biggest downfall was serious long-distance work.I am most definitely going to pop for a true sport-tourer (most likely a 2006 Yamaha FJR-1300-A at this point...), but keep the R-1150-R.
I have visions of it as my next project mount...
Wilbers or Ohlins suspension F & R... My full-boat Laser HotCam exhaust system... Wunderlich rear seat cowl/cover... No bag mounts or rack... tiny, tiny turnsignals (if any...)... true, sticky sport bike rubber... some *HUGE* six-piston front calipers... steel braided brake lines... seriously tacky brake pads... some head work (porting)... probably cams... more compression... maybe some Wunderlich billet head covers, or the carbon fiber Boxer cup covers... carbon belt cover... custom paint in McLaren Pumkin Kiwi orange, but done on the tank much like a BMW R-90-S with a faded in silver inset... pin-striping to set it off... painted flyscreen to match... darker color painted gearbox and engine cases, but with the cylinders silver... powder-coated or anodized wheels... As much weigh as I can carve off it... All sorts of stuff... Think in terms of a modern-day R-90-S, where you can still see all the mechanicals (no full fairing!).
Use it just for around-the-lake apex strafing runs and trailered Texas Hill Country rides. Nothing on it it doesn't need, and as myuch "Nakedness" as I can muster. *BIG*, booming noises out of it, too!
Sort of a "Hooligan" R-1150-R... With all I have learned about building engines and race bikes tossed in to make it a bit of a "sleeper" back road weapon, but one that can still be used around town...
Yeah! That's the ticket!
Then when the siren song of the long, long road calls I can leave it in the garage instead of feeling like I am making it do something it really never wanted to do... Instead I will be taking the FJR.
Cheers!
Dallara
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Beemer02
Last of the 1150Rs
Dealers and motorcycle media in Australia are advising the current 1150R is the last. There will be no more naked boxers. Sigh! 2002 Atlanta Blue looks like being a long-termer, much to the delight of the keeper of the purse. Could also become something of classic.
R1150R bye bye
Sorry to say, I just heard the same today from a dealer here in NJ. 2005 is the last year for the R1150R. They also had a K122K on the floor, which is what somebody else said if the replacement. Certainly not the same bike or replacement.
There is some speculation that the two cylinders - 850 is coming to the US. Can anybody confirm that?
There is some speculation that the two cylinders - 850 is coming to the US. Can anybody confirm that?
BMW's message to us re: R1150R
Dear Enthusiast:
Thank you for contacting BMW Motorrad USA regarding the R 1150 R. We appreciate your interest and enthusiasm for our bikes.
Regrettably, BMW has currently discontinued production of the R 1150 R. In addition, BMW has no information on a future production of this model. However, BMW is dreaming of exciting ways to tempt and please its special customers. We are designing and building models destined to propel BMW’s brand of power and style to a new level of riding pleasure. I suggest staying in touch with us through our website, http://www.bmwmotorcycles.com, for product updates and releases.
If you have any further questions, please respond to this e-mail or contact the Customer Relations and Services Department at 1-800-831-1117. Our office hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M., Eastern Standard Time.
Regards,
BMW Motorrad USA
Thank you for contacting BMW Motorrad USA regarding the R 1150 R. We appreciate your interest and enthusiasm for our bikes.
Regrettably, BMW has currently discontinued production of the R 1150 R. In addition, BMW has no information on a future production of this model. However, BMW is dreaming of exciting ways to tempt and please its special customers. We are designing and building models destined to propel BMW’s brand of power and style to a new level of riding pleasure. I suggest staying in touch with us through our website, http://www.bmwmotorcycles.com, for product updates and releases.
If you have any further questions, please respond to this e-mail or contact the Customer Relations and Services Department at 1-800-831-1117. Our office hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M., Eastern Standard Time.
Regards,
BMW Motorrad USA
Look!
Take off the little fairing and clip that stuff underneath the rear of the tank...maybe put a "Beak"n it, and you've got yourself the new R1200R
Take off the little fairing and clip that stuff underneath the rear of the tank...maybe put a "Beak"n it, and you've got yourself the new R1200R
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