Picked this up yesterday - the new Dark White R1200R, her name is Blanche.
With the new Kriega 10L "tank bag" - notice this is ALL blacked out, final drive, wheels, everything. Also has the special sport seat (and man does it feel GOOD!). Taken from the iPhone.
Meet Blanche
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Meet Blanche
-Bob-
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Re: Meet Blanche
Hi Bob,
Congrats!
I think the R12R is quite handsome and striking in white. With the blacked out mechanicals - it looks even better.
What is the special sport seat? The one in the photo looks an awful lot like the original low seat..
BTW - I envy you the black rims.. be so much easier than cleaning brake dust up all the time..
Congrats!
I think the R12R is quite handsome and striking in white. With the blacked out mechanicals - it looks even better.
What is the special sport seat? The one in the photo looks an awful lot like the original low seat..
BTW - I envy you the black rims.. be so much easier than cleaning brake dust up all the time..
Don Eilenberger - NJ Shore
2012 R1200R - I love this bike!
2012 R1200R - I love this bike!
Re: Meet Blanche
Don,deilenberger wrote:Hi Bob,
Congrats!
I think the R12R is quite handsome and striking in white. With the blacked out mechanicals - it looks even better.
What is the special sport seat? The one in the photo looks an awful lot like the original low seat..
BTW - I envy you the black rims.. be so much easier than cleaning brake dust up all the time..
Thank you! When you order the Dark White, you actually cannot order a "low seat" (which was on the one I sold) ... so far, so good. Yup, am looking forward to NOT cleaning the wheels regularly. BTW, its night/day from the '07 - one word: BUTTER! It also feels like the gearing is slightly different, as I can maintain 80 in 5th gear @ 4500 RPMs. I will have a few more things to say after this weekend ... just needing to put miles on it to get the 600 out of the way.
-Bob-
2014 R1200R - Dark White
2007 R1200R - SOLD
2014 R1200R - Dark White
2007 R1200R - SOLD
Re: Meet Blanche
"Maintain 80 in 5th gear"?....... You ever go fast enough to use 6th gear?angellr wrote:Don,deilenberger wrote:Hi Bob,
Congrats!
I think the R12R is quite handsome and striking in white. With the blacked out mechanicals - it looks even better.
What is the special sport seat? The one in the photo looks an awful lot like the original low seat..
BTW - I envy you the black rims.. be so much easier than cleaning brake dust up all the time..
Thank you! When you order the Dark White, you actually cannot order a "low seat" (which was on the one I sold) ... so far, so good. Yup, am looking forward to NOT cleaning the wheels regularly. BTW, its night/day from the '07 - one word: BUTTER! It also feels like the gearing is slightly different, as I can maintain 80 in 5th gear @ 4500 RPMs. I will have a few more things to say after this weekend ... just needing to put miles on it to get the 600 out of the way.
Red 2011 R1200R
Blue 1986 K75C
Steel Grey 2002 M Coupe
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Re: Meet Blanche
Congratulations, I paid a deposit last week at my local dealer.
Build date early July; can't wait !
Build date early July; can't wait !
Martyn Hillier, Cheltenham, UK.
1979 R100RT, 2013 R1200RT, 2014 R1200R & 2016 R1200RT Iconic.
1979 R100RT, 2013 R1200RT, 2014 R1200R & 2016 R1200RT Iconic.
Re: Meet Blanche
Lets just say that 80 is the minimum speed most of the time ...ammolab wrote:"Maintain 80 in 5th gear"?....... You ever go fast enough to use 6th gear?angellr wrote:Don,deilenberger wrote:Hi Bob,
Congrats!
I think the R12R is quite handsome and striking in white. With the blacked out mechanicals - it looks even better.
What is the special sport seat? The one in the photo looks an awful lot like the original low seat..
BTW - I envy you the black rims.. be so much easier than cleaning brake dust up all the time..
Thank you! When you order the Dark White, you actually cannot order a "low seat" (which was on the one I sold) ... so far, so good. Yup, am looking forward to NOT cleaning the wheels regularly. BTW, its night/day from the '07 - one word: BUTTER! It also feels like the gearing is slightly different, as I can maintain 80 in 5th gear @ 4500 RPMs. I will have a few more things to say after this weekend ... just needing to put miles on it to get the 600 out of the way.
-Bob-
2014 R1200R - Dark White
2007 R1200R - SOLD
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Re: Meet Blanche
angellr:
I see you got the SW Motech crash bars, before the accident. Smart man! Smarter than me...
Dbrick, his pix of the bike with SW Motech bars are excellent, and will do just as well as pix of mine.
I see you got the SW Motech crash bars, before the accident. Smart man! Smarter than me...
Dbrick, his pix of the bike with SW Motech bars are excellent, and will do just as well as pix of mine.
Mike in SB
2009 R1200R all black
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ex1959 BMW pre-slash R60
ex Matchless G80CS
2009 R1200R all black
ex1970 BMW R60/5
ex1959 BMW pre-slash R60
ex Matchless G80CS
Re: Meet Blanche
Bill, Thank you. After seeing your pics of a white R12, thought that was the cleanest look and have wanted a white one for a long time. Just filled up the tank for the first time and believe it or not, the empty fuel indicator actually works <vbg>. Am liking the Kriega bags - simple, versatile and keeps it looking clean.websterize wrote:Boy, that is a hot bike. Congratulations!
Keep enjoying your 16
-Bob-
2014 R1200R - Dark White
2007 R1200R - SOLD
2014 R1200R - Dark White
2007 R1200R - SOLD
Re: Meet Blanche
Had SW Motech crash bars on the previous ride - INVALUABLE!! Because this has the sport seat and have been used to riding a low seat, thought this to be prudent BEFORE I rode it home. Had them installed at the dealer. Still need to get the plugs for heated gear, but not worried in the near term.xprof wrote:angellr:
I see you got the SW Motech crash bars, before the accident. Smart man! Smarter than me...
Dbrick, his pix of the bike with SW Motech bars are excellent, and will do just as well as pix of mine.
-Bob-
2014 R1200R - Dark White
2007 R1200R - SOLD
2014 R1200R - Dark White
2007 R1200R - SOLD
Re: Meet Blanche
Thanks, Mike. They are clean for sure.xprof wrote:Dbrick, his pix of the bike with SW Motech bars are excellent, and will do just as well as pix of mine.
Still, I continue to dither.
angellr: that is one sweet-looking machine. I really like the color.
David Brick
Santa Cruz CA
2007 R1200R
priors: R50, R50, R69, R69S, R65, FJ1200, K75S, R1100RSL
Santa Cruz CA
2007 R1200R
priors: R50, R50, R69, R69S, R65, FJ1200, K75S, R1100RSL
Re: Meet Blanche
David, thank you! I had them on the previous '07 ... and it saved a few driveway tip overs.dbrick wrote:Thanks, Mike. They are clean for sure.xprof wrote:Dbrick, his pix of the bike with SW Motech bars are excellent, and will do just as well as pix of mine.
Still, I continue to dither.
angellr: that is one sweet-looking machine. I really like the color.
-Bob-
2014 R1200R - Dark White
2007 R1200R - SOLD
2014 R1200R - Dark White
2007 R1200R - SOLD
Re: Meet Blanche
Here in the UK BMW are running a promotion, with a package thrown in, on 1200R's including the Dark White.
Pannier rails & rear rack, plus panniers, the BMW high screen, plus BMW Navigator V & mounts. Priced at £1,500 which I think is about USD 2,500.
I'm pleased with that, & am counting down the days !
Pannier rails & rear rack, plus panniers, the BMW high screen, plus BMW Navigator V & mounts. Priced at £1,500 which I think is about USD 2,500.
I'm pleased with that, & am counting down the days !
Martyn Hillier, Cheltenham, UK.
1979 R100RT, 2013 R1200RT, 2014 R1200R & 2016 R1200RT Iconic.
1979 R100RT, 2013 R1200RT, 2014 R1200R & 2016 R1200RT Iconic.
Re: Meet Blanche
Great looking bike ... I love the blacked out details, especially the wheels
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Thanks Patch. Just went on a 150mile early AM ride ... gotta say, completely different from the '07.Patch wrote:Great looking bike ... I love the blacked out details, especially the wheels
-Bob-
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Re: Meet Blanche
Good looking ride, but NO FAIR! "Blanche" is already taken as in Blanche DuBois, my ride
'09 Schwarze Blanche DuBois
Well, don't do that-Hippocrates
Well, don't do that-Hippocrates
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Sorry, you've got the wrong Blanche. Mine is "Blanche Dorothea Jones Calloway" named after Cab's sister.Dr. Strangelove wrote:Good looking ride, but NO FAIR! "Blanche" is already taken as in Blanche DuBois, my ride
-Bob-
2014 R1200R - Dark White
2007 R1200R - SOLD
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Re: Meet Blanche
shoulda coulda been Minnie the Moocher
jk...good luck with the new ride!
jk...good luck with the new ride!
'09 Schwarze Blanche DuBois
Well, don't do that-Hippocrates
Well, don't do that-Hippocrates
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Blanche was just a bit more elegant ... but he did do a good job in Blues Brothers, just sayin'.Dr. Strangelove wrote:shoulda coulda been Minnie the Moocher
jk...good luck with the new ride!
-Bob-
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Re: Meet Blanche
Where are the coolers or cooler located on the bike?
Sweet machine you have got to love riding that.
Mike
Sweet machine you have got to love riding that.
Mike