04-10-2022, 04:46 AM
Even if a new 1300cc RS comes out, I doubt I would ever consider upgrading. I am likely to keep my 2016 RS for as long as I ride. I don't do enough miles in a year to wear out the bike. Especially as I own another bike.
If I do need another bike due to some calamity and I have insurance money to spend, there are so many good bikes in Europe in the sub £12000 ($15600) category. Honda & Suzuki have recently launched new sport tourers to compete with the Yamaha Tracer & Kawasaki Z1000 Ninja. Then there are some lovely bikes from Triumph and Moto Guzzi (although the V100 is edging towards premium pricing). BMW's offerings in this sector are there but pretty dull in comparison.
If I do need another bike due to some calamity and I have insurance money to spend, there are so many good bikes in Europe in the sub £12000 ($15600) category. Honda & Suzuki have recently launched new sport tourers to compete with the Yamaha Tracer & Kawasaki Z1000 Ninja. Then there are some lovely bikes from Triumph and Moto Guzzi (although the V100 is edging towards premium pricing). BMW's offerings in this sector are there but pretty dull in comparison.