buy and sell » R1250 RS Exclusive for sale

The bike was bought new at the end of November 2019 and due to health issues (spinal problem) and of course Covid lockdowns I have not been able to ride the bike much, with the result that it has to date covered only 731 miles. I will possibly be having an operation on my back at some point, but I'm not sure when that will be, so although I love the bike and don't really want to sell it, I have reluctantly come to the conclusion that doing so is the sensible course of action. A member of the forum who is local to me contacted me recently, after I had discussed my dilemma on the forum, and came close to buying the bike, but being fairly tall and with long legs decided that it was just a bit too cramped for him, so I have now decided to advertise it here.

The bike is the Exclusive model which includes includes two of the three option packs as standard. I also specified everything from the third option pack except for the GSAP (gear shift assist pro) as my experience of that on my previous GS led me to believe that the gearshift is much better without it, something borne out by my experience with the RS. It does not have the alarm or SOS, nor any of the additional bling options, but does have the rear rack which does not come as standard. As part of this spec the bike includes the latest ESA suspension which auto-adjusts preload and damping to suit the load on the bike and which I have found to be excellent when changing from solo to two-up riding.

The bike will include a full set of Shad luggage which has been partially painted to match the bike. This consists of the SH59X top box with which can adjust to three different capacities and has the optional padded backrest, plus a pair of the Shad SH35 panniers. Other additions are SW-Motech bar risers, and a clutch line extension to provide additional slack in the line, handguards, plus a Givi screen (not the one shown in the pictures), and a satnav relocation bracket. It also comes with the X-head cylinder protectors and a set of CoolCovers for the seats. I will also include a virtually unused BMW RS specific tankbag, so a total of getting on for nearly £2k worth of extras.

I am looking for around £12,500 for the bike, which is essentially an as new, highly specified and only just run-in example of this great bike, with the remaining warranty which runs until the end of November 2022. See pictures below and PM me or reply to this thread with any questions.

Looks a nice machine for the money. Sorry to say that its not in my price range. I was wondering what the cylindrical object is under RH pannier? Also is there any chance of a rear view of your bike with the panniers on as I am considering a set of Shads. I have a Shad SH48 top-box already on my R1200RS

Sorry to see you selling the RS Fred, it is great bike for the second owner. Hope the op goes well and you can get back out on a bike before too long. Enjoyed your contributions to the forum and hope you stay around.

Best of luck with your health and the sale Fred

Ditto - hope we see you return to the RS Fred, best wishes for a successful op.

Zitat von Patty Slegg im Beitrag #2

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Looks a nice machine for the money. Sorry to say that its not in my price range. I was wondering what the cylindrical object is under RH pannier? Also is there any chance of a rear view of your bike with the panniers on as I am considering a set of Shads. I have a Shad SH48 top-box already on my R1200RS

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Zitat von Boxerboy im Beitrag #5

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Ditto - hope we see you return to the RS Fred, best wishes for a successful op.

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I've put a few feelers out for you Fred.

Zitat von Sanemancured im Beitrag #8

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I've put a few feelers out for you Fred.

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Zitat von fred_jb im Beitrag #7

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Zitat von Boxerboy im Beitrag #5

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Ditto - hope we see you return to the RS Fred, best wishes for a successful op.

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Thanks to all for the good wishes.

I'm a bit in limbo at the moment as the surgeon does not want to operate unless essential, but I am not confident that I could manage a long day's riding, as any extended period of activity tends to make it worse. However, what is really ruling out foreign tours which are my favourite biking activity, is the fact that the condition I have compresses the spinal cord and although the surgeon says it is stable at the moment, if it suddenly got worse could cause paralysis and require an emergency operation to stop that becoming permanent - not something I want to risk in some of the more remote parts of Europe! Probably wouldn't be able to get medical insurance for it anyway. We have bought a campervan and I think I will have to content myself with that for the time being!

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Zitat von Sanemancured im Beitrag #8

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I've put a few feelers out for you Fred.

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Fred, sounds like a good decision given your situation and a great deal for someone given the nice work you've done accessorizing your bike.

Thanks for the extra pix on the bags, I'd be curious to hear more about those tool roll mounts - are they custom? Or procurable? that's pretty unobtrusive and good way to get some heavy bits (tools, fuel) lower and more towards center.

Sorry to hear your back problems are forcing you to sell this wonderfully spec's RS Fred.
Having just had a R1250 loaner while my 1200 was having its 12k service, I was very impressed with the shiftcam engine and would now love to take yours off your hand but I have just purchased fresh cars for me and the wife. Bad timing.😕
But I would say that for anyone thinking of upgrading from 1200 to 1250 to grab this one. NOW.

Zitat von wessie im Beitrag #14

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I've given you a plug on UKGSer. Giles is retiring today and considering an RS as a touring bike. Get yourself over there @fred_jb and schmooze him before he spends his pension pot on some godawful RT...

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