2026 R1300RS

[Grumpy Goat]

The white one is definitely the one to get. The new grey version is not appealing to me this time around.

[Ray]

Blue bike with rear rack....

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[Ray]

So #Ray what was the pricing on these 1300 RS beauties?

Included shots of the sticker pricing. Realize the sticker for the blue bike needs a few pixels. Additional view provided.
I'm guessing, with luggage and a few extras, and maybe some tractive suspension, we're quickly into the $30,000 range. 

[Grumpy Goat]

Included shots of the sticker pricing. Realize the sticker for the blue bike needs a few pixels. Additional view provided.
I'm guessing, with luggage and a few extras, and maybe some tractive suspension, we're quickly into the $30,000 range. 

Yeah, the downside of using Tapatalk to easily upload the photos ...OK for photos of subjects other than those needing detail, like text. If you want, you can email me the original and I can fix / upload.

Definitely the RS can easily shoot up in price to $30k after adding the various options. Still a great bike but too pricey for me, especially compared to the competition.

[Ray]

Definitely the RS can easily shoot up in price to $30k after adding the various options. Still a great bike but too pricey for me, especially compared to the competition. 

Yeah - especially if you already have a reliable version in the 2016 model.

Let's see - 2026 R1300 RS or 2016 R1200RS with Tractive suspension and new tires.., for 10% of the price of the new bike....

That said, I still need to get back to the dealership this week and get the new sheet steel frame on the road to see what it feels like in some bumpy turns, though of course the stock suspension - as good as it is with re-engineered fork and rear subframe - might limit any direct comparison with my 2023 and my recollection of the 2016.

[Liteitup]

new sheet steel frame

what does this mean?

[TriangleRider]

Those opaque signal lights make it looks like the bike has cataracts. Other than that, it's a great looking bike. Hopefully they will fix the luggage issue with the performance model.

[Grumpy Goat]

Those opaque signal lights make it looks like the bike has cataracts.  Other than that, it's a great looking bike.  Hopefully they will fix the luggage issue with the performance model.

I agree. I guess there will be lots of aftermarket "upgrades" on these crappy lenses. No idea what got into BMW with those.

[Eck]

I was at the dealership today, and re-examined the new RS and RT. BMW clearly went with a “slimmer” look for both bikes; I think perhaps a bit too much for the RS. I began my motorcycling “career” with an R100RS back in the 80’s. The RS of “yore” was an effective year-round sport tourer, with the fairing protecting the hands - a much appreciated feature in the pre-heated grips era!

As much as I like my R1250RS, I do miss the ever-so-slight additional protection of the old fairing.

The R1300RS looks like it leans more to the R1300R than to a sport tourer.

[Motorhead1977]

"As much as I like my R1250RS, I do miss the ever-so-slight additional protection of the old fairing." Install a set of hand guards. It's just the trick.

[Eck]

"As much as I like my R1250RS, I do miss the ever-so-slight additional protection of the old fairing." Install a set of hand guards. It's just the trick.

While I appreciate the suggestion, I have no desire to be hanging any “GS Wannabe” bits on my RS.

[Grumpy Goat]

While I appreciate the suggestion, I have no desire to be hanging any “GS Wannabe” bits on my RS.

Hehehe ... I never did like handguards on the RS ... No matter how functional ...

[Duccrazydave]

Several winters ago, I gave the hand guards a go. Had to move the mirrors forward a bit due to interference at full lock. Ultimately I took them off and decided to go with heated gloves. Then gave myself a "wimpy" low temp riding limit of no less than 35F.

[Grumpy Goat]

Several winters ago, I gave the hand guards a go. Had to move the mirrors forward a bit due to interference at full lock. Ultimately I took them off and decided to go with heated gloves. Then gave myself a "wimpy" low temp riding limit of no less than 35F.

I think that was a wise move. At temperatures below that there is too much risk of ice especially if riding in the dark. 

As for the hands ... heated grips are nice but heated gloves are better as they warm more completely. Handguards are best for bush and such, in my opinion, as opposed to cold wind deflection.

[trudd]

I've got some Wunderlich wind deflectors for winter riding.

https://www.wunderlich.de/en/wunderlich-...-20521-006

They work well at motorway/highway speeds and don't have the restrictions of handguards like having to move the mirrors or lift the bars.