If you take your bike to the shop for service the labor cost of the LC boxer is similar to the Brick K bikes.
Labor on a Slant four K1300 will be higher because it is time consuming to get at the plugs and valves.
I got the best tire mileage out of the R100 and K75 bikes.
The K1200RS and R1200RS are similar for time wear.
The K1300S wore tires faster than any of our other BMWs.
Gas mileage on the R1200RS is similar to our K75 bikes.
The K1200RS and K1300S got similar gas mileage.
Fuel cost was the cheapest for the K75 because it called for 87 AKI.
The K1200RS and R1200RS call for 89 AKI.
The K1300S called for 91 AKI.
The front suspension maintenance on our Brick K bikes was cheaper than the upside-down forks on the R1200RS.
The K1300S was the most expensive for front suspension maintenance because the front ball joints would get worn by 30,000 to 40,000 miles.
Replacing the ball joints cost around $800.
Labor on a Slant four K1300 will be higher because it is time consuming to get at the plugs and valves.
I got the best tire mileage out of the R100 and K75 bikes.
The K1200RS and R1200RS are similar for time wear.
The K1300S wore tires faster than any of our other BMWs.
Gas mileage on the R1200RS is similar to our K75 bikes.
The K1200RS and K1300S got similar gas mileage.
Fuel cost was the cheapest for the K75 because it called for 87 AKI.
The K1200RS and R1200RS call for 89 AKI.
The K1300S called for 91 AKI.
The front suspension maintenance on our Brick K bikes was cheaper than the upside-down forks on the R1200RS.
The K1300S was the most expensive for front suspension maintenance because the front ball joints would get worn by 30,000 to 40,000 miles.
Replacing the ball joints cost around $800.
Lee
Iowa, USA
2022 R1250RS White Sport
Past BMWs: 2016 R1200RS x 2, 2011 K1300S x 2, 2003 K1200RS x 2, 1991 K75S x 2, 1987 K75T x 2, 1984 R100RT
Iowa, USA
2022 R1250RS White Sport
Past BMWs: 2016 R1200RS x 2, 2011 K1300S x 2, 2003 K1200RS x 2, 1991 K75S x 2, 1987 K75T x 2, 1984 R100RT