Hi all, I was looking for a new Kawazaki recently to replace my BMW G650 X-Country, something better for longer faster trips. When I was in the dealers he half-jokingly offered my a very very good part-ex price for my bike if I would take the R1200S he had for sale. He told me nobody wanted it because it was ugly and kwerky. I was shocked, I'd never seen the bike, and I liked the look of it. Plus it offered the chance to experience the boxer engine. After a final trip on my G650, to Paris, I took a test ride on the R1200s. I liked it, but I could tell it would take a bit of getting used to! It handles the conditions of Welsh roads well though! And the power in the middle of the rev range is nice!
I look forward to reading your messages and possibly to meeting some of you!
Rico (Cardiff)
New R1200S rider
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Welcome aboard, good choice of ride. Pics required asap.
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dave the german
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Pictures of bike
I went for a ride through the Wye Valley (Wales/England border) this evening, and took a couple of pictures of the new bike. Wonderful handling, and incredible easy to use power. My shoulder was killing after the ride though I hope it doesn't continue!
Re: Pictures of bike
Rico wrote:I went for a ride through the Wye Valley (Wales/England border) this evening, Wonderful handling, and incredible easy to use power. My shoulder was killing after the ride though I hope it doesn't continue!
That'll be your little devil urging to to go faster, FASTER
Nice looking bike too!
Steve
Well-weathered leather
Hot metal and oil
The scented country air
Sunlight on chrome
The blur of the landscape
Every nerve aware
Hot metal and oil
The scented country air
Sunlight on chrome
The blur of the landscape
Every nerve aware
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