New Member Introductions » New rider from UK

Hi everyone. I traded my F800R today with a 2017 R1200RS and you see me in the picture smiling like a 10 year old with a new toy. I have been looking for a Sport SE with the white & grey body and red frame and bought this immediately whenI saw in the dealer with Akropovic exhaust and navigator installed and with only 3700 miles. First impression; a huge step up from the F800 for comfort and performance and the riding position is not very different, which I like. I could not not stop smiling on the way back home while the exhaust was popping with gear assist pro. Loooking forward to learning from your experiences.

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Welcome and enjoy! Time to put some miles on before winter road salt affects us all.

Chris

Great Choice 2017 onwards have the improved drivetrain - when you get used to the big twin its a great engine

Welcome, the bike looks great, if not already fitted you might look for an Avantguard and Mudsling (try Nippy Norman) to protect your lovely new bike.

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Doesn't anybody on this forum have any hair?

Alan

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I think I have managed to add the photo now.

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Doesn't anybody on this forum have any hair?

Alan

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Hi all, I thought I could just continue from here instead of starting a new topic. I traded on my 2017 1200RS for a 2023 1250RS. The new bike has a few more bells and whistles and a bit more grunt but the feeling is very much same which I liked a lot anyways. This one has the R handlebars and they feel a little more comfortable.

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Hi iooner
Nice trade. A great looking bike, I do like that colour scheme and black R bars will make a difference on longer rides/tours. The Akro was a bonus.
Looks like we have a summer, so happy miles....!

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Hi all, I thought I could just continue from here instead of starting a new topic. I traded on my 2017 1200RS for a 2023 1250RS. The new bike has a few more bells and whistles and a bit more grunt but the feeling is very much same which I liked a lot anyways. This one has the R handlebars and they feel a little more comfortable.

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Welcome to the mad house

Just joking. You'll find all you need to know on here (almost).

Looks like a good bike.

Mine's an old banger.

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I think I have managed to add the photo now.

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Doesn't anybody on this forum have any hair?

Alan

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Hi everyone. I traded my F800R today with a 2017 R1200RS and you see me in the picture smiling like a 10 year old with a new toy. I have been looking for a Sport SE with the white & grey body and red frame and bought this immediately whenI saw in the dealer with Akropovic exhaust and navigator installed and with only 3700 miles. First impression; a huge step up from the F800 for comfort and performance and the riding position is not very different, which I like. I could not not stop smiling on the way back home while the exhaust was popping with gear assist pro. Loooking forward to learning from your experiences.

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Hi all, I thought I could just continue from here instead of starting a new topic. I traded on my 2017 1200RS for a 2023 1250RS. The new bike has a few more bells and whistles and a bit more grunt but the feeling is very much same which I liked a lot anyways. This one has the R handlebars and they feel a little more comfortable.

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