[JonTait]

@Katshark I agree something around 100BHP and as close to 200Kg as possible would be perfect

Isnt that the R9T?

 

[JonTait]

I ran through the configurator and it looks like there is no longer the option of having a top box on the R1300R which is a show stopper for me. I’m used to the convenience of storage and dont like panniers as they make it wider and catch the wind. RS still has the option but the R only gets panniers now?!?

 

[JonTait]

The passenger seat and rear light cluster lools to be different between the R and RS so it looks like the top case carrier physically cant be fitted. BMW usually do a really nice job of the cast passenger handles and case carrier design, aftermarket always looks cheaply done in my eyes (GIVI etc). My wife wouldnt even consider going pillion without a box behind for some reassurance, I carry a puncture repair plugging kit and mini pump, I dont fancy going back to using a back pack again.

Jon

 

[JonTait]

What from I’ve read, the quoted weight of the 1300GS was from a parallel universe and in no way matches the reality when they have been put on scales, do some digging as it seems BMW have been telling porkies.