Thinking about a S1000XR

Just a question about warranty, I have looked at a couple of bikes from main dealers and from other non-BMW dealers. BMW appear to have a 2 year warranty including recovery in U.K. and Europe, which seems a pretty good deal to me, (yes, I know you pay for it one way or the other). So if I were to buy privately or from a non-BMW dealership, could I buy myself this type of warranty from BMW?
 
longdog said:
Just a question about warranty, I have looked at a couple of bikes from main dealers and from other non-BMW dealers. BMW appear to have a 2 year warranty including recovery in U.K. and Europe, which seems a pretty good deal to me, (yes, I know you pay for it one way or the other). So if I were to buy privately or from a non-BMW dealership, could I buy myself this type of warranty from BMW?
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It's a maybe.

I bought a 2016 bike in 2018 from a non-franchised dealer, just after the 2 year factory warranty ran out. Even though there was a 2 month gap after the factory warranty expired I had the option to extend the warranty for just under £400 per year. I have not done this and now have £800 in the bank. Well, a bit less as I have had to buy a breakdown policy each year. Not used that though, the only thing to pack up was the battery after 4 years, so they don't all fail early.
 
I’ve had my XR for 3 years now and no intention to change. Am test riding the new XR next month, but more because I feel I should just to see what it’s like. The only bike I could ever see me changing my XR for is the the new one.


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wessie said:
It's a maybe.

I bought a 2016 bike in 2018 from a non-franchised dealer, just after the 2 year factory warranty ran out. Even though there was a 2 month gap after the factory warranty expired I had the option to extend the warranty for just under £400 per year. I have not done this and now have £800 in the bank. Well, a bit less as I have had to buy a breakdown policy each year. Not used that though, the only thing to pack up was the battery after 4 years, so they don't all fail early.
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New warranty doesnt include breakdown, that’s another £65 of your finest English pounds !
 
OK, another question for you all, I have looked for a S1000XR SE, but I have come across a really nice S1000XR Sport. Now I know there are fewer bells and whistles on the Sport, but is it any less of a bike for it?
 
longdog said:
OK, another question for you all, I have looked for a S1000XR SE, but I have come across a really nice S1000XR Sport. Now I know there are fewer bells and whistles on the Sport, but is it any less of a bike for it?
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Yes it is

IIRC the suspension being the main difference ( unless that has changed )
 
longdog said:
OK, another question for you all, I have looked for a S1000XR SE, but I have come across a really nice S1000XR Sport. Now I know there are fewer bells and whistles on the Sport, but is it any less of a bike for it?
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Not sure what else is missing from the 'standard' version, but if you are talking about a 'pre-2020' model - I would be attracted to this (and suck up that it poss doesn't have Nav support)

Get some decent shock/fork internals, and you have possibly a better riding bike, without the foibles of BMW electronic suspension. It is the route I would have gone down had I not got my SE at what I considered to be a knock-down price. There are hardly any non-SE bikes in UK, as they were special order, I believe.

I reckon when the bike gets to 5yrs old - the one with the non-electronc but upgraded suspension - bike, wil be in more demand than one with electronic suspension.

[EDIT] just read post above re quickshifter. Yes, that would be a bonus, as it really is slick.
 
Blackal said:
Not sure what else is missing from the 'standard' version, but if you are talking about a 'pre-2020' model - I would be attracted to this (and suck up that it poss doesn't have Nav support)

Get some decent shock/fork internals, and you have possibly a better riding bike, without the foibles of BMW electronic suspension. It is the route I would have gone down had I not got my SE at what I considered to be a knock-down price. There are hardly any non-SE bikes in UK, as they were special order, I believe.

I reckon when the bike gets to 5yrs old - the one with the non-electronc but upgraded suspension - bike, wil be in more demand than one with electronic suspension.

[EDIT] just read post above re quickshifter. Yes, that would be a bonus, as it really is slick.
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as the XR came out in 2015 there are plenty of 5 year old bikes. Most are SE Sport with electronic suspension. They do not seem to hang around for long and the prices do not seem to have dropped much since I bought my 2016 bike in 2018.
 
Blackal said:
Not sure what else is missing from the 'standard' version, but if you are talking about a 'pre-2020' model - I would be attracted to this (and suck up that it poss doesn't have Nav support)

Get some decent shock/fork internals, and you have possibly a better riding bike, without the foibles of BMW electronic suspension. It is the route I would have gone down had I not got my SE at what I considered to be a knock-down price. There are hardly any non-SE bikes in UK, as they were special order, I believe.

I reckon when the bike gets to 5yrs old - the one with the non-electronc but upgraded suspension - bike, wil be in more demand than one with electronic suspension.

[EDIT] just read post above re quickshifter. Yes, that would be a bonus, as it really is slick.
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The Sport I am looking at does have the quick shifter or “Gear Assist Pro” as BMW calls it :beerjug:
 
longdog said:
The Sport I am looking at does have the quick shifter or “Gear Assist Pro” as BMW calls it :beerjug:
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what colour are the forks? Gold are electronic, silver conventional.

models were
base XR; XR SE & XR Sport SE as per the document above.

Are you sure it is not the full spec. bike?
 
RedRick Esq. said:
Spend the extra money for the SE sport

The trick suspension is very good on that bike where the non semi suspenders are a bit cheap IMO
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I'm trying to sell a Sport SE and can't get arrested, includes all the key farkles and no dice... I'll probably end up keeping it at this rate!
 
I currently have one of the last 1200 GS raylles with a TFT , I really wanted a. 1250 GSA . I took one out for a test ride and it was crap of the highest order . To be fair I think they was something wrong with the bike I think which I mentioned but was given the brush off. I went back and tried the GSA again and a GS back to back , the GSA was still crap but the GS was as good as mine. What a carry on , then lockdown happened , then the newS1000XR was released , holy crap. With all the issues linked to the new 1250 no matter which one it is and there are far too many unhappy owners out there to ignore . So now I have started to look at the 1000XR , I have contacted my local dealer , but it appears there is a shortage of them ! Anyway I am almost scared to build my hopes up that it will be what I am looking for. I will keep you all posted .
 
Trooper56 said:
I currently have one of the last 1200 GS raylles with a TFT , I really wanted a. 1250 GSA . I took one out for a test ride and it was crap of the highest order . To be fair I think they was something wrong with the bike I think which I mentioned but was given the brush off. I went back and tried the GSA again and a GS back to back , the GSA was still crap but the GS was as good as mine. What a carry on , then lockdown happened , then the newS1000XR was released , holy crap. With all the issues linked to the new 1250 no matter which one it is and there are far too many unhappy owners out there to ignore . So now I have started to look at the 1000XR , I have contacted my local dealer , but it appears there is a shortage of them ! Anyway I am almost scared to build my hopes up that it will be what I am looking for. I will keep you all posted .
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what's actually wrong with the current bike that makes you want to change? It can't be that old if it has a TFT.
 
Trooper56 said:
I currently have one of the last 1200 GS raylles with a TFT , I really wanted a. 1250 GSA . I took one out for a test ride and it was crap of the highest order . To be fair I think they was something wrong with the bike I think which I mentioned but was given the brush off. I went back and tried the GSA again and a GS back to back , the GSA was still crap but the GS was as good as mine. What a carry on , then lockdown happened , then the newS1000XR was released , holy crap. With all the issues linked to the new 1250 no matter which one it is and there are far too many unhappy owners out there to ignore . So now I have started to look at the 1000XR , I have contacted my local dealer , but it appears there is a shortage of them ! Anyway I am almost scared to build my hopes up that it will be what I am looking for. I will keep you all posted .
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The GS/GSA and the XR are not comparable, so don’t think you are getting a ‘more reliable GS’.

Try one, by all means - but make sure you get an extended test-ride.

I think half change and love them, and the other half return to GS-type bikes.
 
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