2007 compared to 2010

[52young]

I'm a VERY SOON to be new bmw R1200r rider!! I will either be buying a new 2010 off the showroom floor (with accompanying price tag) or I have found a couple of nice '07's with 6k to 9k miles on them for about two thirds the price. My question is: are there any significant differences between the '07 and '10? I test rode a '10 and loved it. Thanks for any thoughts.

[ka5ysy]

Essentially the answer is no difference except price. The 6K and 9K bikes are not broken in quite yet. That normally takes around 12-15k, so both qualify as low mileage bikes. I still ride and love my 2007, now at just over 25K miles that I use mostly as a daily driver. The heat down in south Louisiana has quashed much riding lately, but things are looking up to resume the daily runs since summer heat is getting over with. The 2011 has the new engine (camhead), and redesigned instrument cluster, but I would not change my bike at this point because it is well-farkled, runs smooth as butter, and most importantly in the current economy, paid for! . Besides, BMW has nothing as versatile in any other bike package at this point for the price. That is the general reason all us inmates here so love the RR.

My trusty steed:



If the bikes are properly maintained choose the one that talks to you and maybe has some accessories added, and save some money on the initial purchase. We are all here to help your therapy for the dread "Farkle Virus" with which you are now infected. It is incurable, and is manifested by the recurrent need to farkle.

Welcome to the group !

Doug

By the way, you are now officially a "Test Ride Victim" and can proudly display this:

[LeonardoNYC]

I had a 07 and now bought a new 09 left over. One thing to check on the 07 is that there were a few minor recalls regarding the brake lines and maybe something else a quick search brought this up: http://www.dealerrater.com/recalls/BMW/R-1200-R/

Nothing major really. The one thing I like about getting a newer bike is BMW's 36 month warranty that covers virtually everything on the bike no questions asked. 24 hour roadside assistance via BMW also is part of the 36 month warranty and when I had my 07 I used it a couple of times as there was an issue with fuel readings. As you are probably aware BMWs tend to be very reliable bikes when maintained properly but if something does go wrong it's almost always an expensive proposition.

[52young]

Thanks for the responses and info. Quite helpful. I am definitely a "test ride victim,"...but PROUDLY so! I was actually going in with the thought of checking out the F800ST. I rode the F800GS...FUN! But then the RR winked at me, I took it for a ride and it was all over! No doubt farkles are in my future (probably sooner than I know) but for now I just can't wait to get the bike and RIDE! If anyone has any more thoughts on this subject, please let me know. Thanks again.

[nylife]

congrats on your new bike, post some pictures of it

[qgaex]

I had a 07 and now bought a new 09 left over. One thing to check on the 07 is that there were a few minor recalls regarding the brake lines and maybe something else a quick search brought this up: http://www.dealerrater.com/recalls/BMW/R-1200-R/

Nothing major really. The one thing I like about getting a newer bike is BMW's 36 month warranty that covers virtually everything on the bike no questions asked. 24 hour roadside assistance via BMW also is part of the 36 month warranty and when I had my 07 I used it a couple of times as there was an issue with fuel readings. As you are probably aware BMWs tend to be very reliable bikes when maintained properly but if something does go wrong it's almost always an expensive proposition.

Depends on how you define "nothing major".
Two of these recalls were about brake lines possible being about to break (sic).
In my thinking that is a major cause to occasionally drift by your dealer's.
So it is advisable to check carefully whether these recalls ahve been taken care off.

Cheers

qgaex
+wholoveshis2007r1200ranyhow+

[Bill Stevenson]

My dealer opined that the new 2011 is not different enough to notice compared to my 2008. He said he doesn't ride one every day like I do so he might miss something that I might notice, but overall these bikes are all pretty much alike. Merely the best motorcycle I have ever owned and that is over 40 years of pretty serious cycling and mostly on Beemers. If I were you I would buy one of the 07s and be happy as hell so save the money.

Bill