Unfortunately BMW never upgraded the bike by putting the much stronger and smoother 1200 boxer engine into the R1100S.
The new R1200S unfortunately lacked the practical abilities of the former S bikes that made it less attractive for a lot of riders.
Don't ask how I know...
Anyways the R1200R was the closest option to replace R1100S.Being naked and more upright I had my reservations when it came to wind protection and not as sporty due to the more upright riding position.I liked everything about the R except for it's lack of fairing/looks.I tried a few windshields linking the tinted BMW Sports-screen the best for the lack of buffeting,looks and wind protection that worked pretty good up to for the US at least prudent speeds of 85mph...
But I was still missing the looks of the R1100S.
I put a LSL LM1 bar on it that sits as low as possible with out hitting the tank and finally the Wunderlich Trophy fairing.Not excactly cheap and the paint quality could be a little better for the price and a rubber gasket part of the package to prevent the headlight to reflect inside the fairing riding at night.Otherwise I love the looks of the now R1200R-S...
The fairing itself works pretty good,too.No buffeting,helmet,arms in clean air.
Is it worth the money
instructions used for a couple thousand miles;you can have mine for 50% off
Chris

