[SteveJH]

Interesting news. So only 9 more engine size changes before they hit the R18.

Blindingly obvious, but avoid buying a mk 1 of anything. Or indeed a "final" future proof version of anything. Look at the "final version of Windows", 10, and what has just been released as a beta version? 11. These large companies lie and lie all the time.

Anyway, I would not trust BMW Motorrad to produce a reliable fault free motorcycle. Their track record over the past 5 or 10 years says it all. Poor quality control. They build their motorcycles up to a price that they feel the consumer can finance.

However, I still like my 2011 Classic, for all it's minor flaws (fuel strip 😀).

Buy used motorcycles. There are some well-maintained reliable bikes around.

 

[SteveJH]

My fave R12. I put a matching (striped) Daytona fairing on mine plus a rear wheel hugger and it made an eye-catching combination. There are still a few used mint Classics of that vintage around here for sale...


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That is one beautiful motorcycle.