regarding depreciation costs. Keep in mind that I live in Germany and use euros, but whatever that is in USD nowadays, it doesn't really matter for what I'm explaining:
- I paid 17900 for my RT (list price, since BMW doesn't know the word "deal"). Sold it 2 years later with 5000 miles for 12500. That's 30% depreciation and 5400 loss.
- I paid 12000 for my GTR ('08 bike bought in March '09; list price for an '09 was 15900, but they were selling for about 14500):
case 1. If I sold it today, 2 years and 8 months later with 25000 miles, I'd get 8500. That's 30% depreciation and 3500 loss.
case 2. If I had sold it in March '11, 2 years old and if it had 5000 on it, I'd have gotten 10000. That's 17% depreciation and 2000 loss.
Once you go through the numbers, you can take your pick. The only problem with the Kawa is the cost of the platic surgery to take the off your face!!!
Who'd a thunk?
regarding depreciation costs. Keep in mind that I live in Germany and use euros, but whatever that is in USD nowadays, it doesn't really matter for what I'm explaining:
- I paid 17900 for my RT (list price, since BMW doesn't know the word "deal"). Sold it 2 years later with 5000 miles for 12500. That's 30% depreciation and 5400 loss.
- I paid 12000 for my GTR ('08 bike bought in March '09; list price for an '09 was 15900, but they were selling for about 14500):
case 1. If I sold it today, 2 years and 8 months later with 25000 miles, I'd get 8500. That's 30% depreciation and 3500 loss.
case 2. If I had sold it in March '11, 2 years old and if it had 5000 on it, I'd have gotten 10000. That's 17% depreciation and 2000 loss.
Once you go through the numbers, you can take your pick. The only problem with the Kawa is the cost of the platic surgery to take the off your face!!!
Well, today was the day I was going to buy a motorcycle...
I took both the R1200RT and the C14 out on test rides along the same stretch of roads. In my opinion, the bikes are totally different; the C14 clearly sporty, while the RT more tour oriented. There was a surprising amount of wind noise on the C14 along with upper body heat (that surprised me, had not read about that in 2011). But the power and smoothness the bike has is contagious and makes you have to have the bike!
I rode the RT and fell in love. It is quiet, comfortable, has plenty of power, and handles well.
Truly I could not decide which to buy. So I bought both!!
Kurt
2011 C14 Silver
2012 R1200RT Blue
Well, today was the day I was going to buy a motorcycle...
I took both the R1200RT and the C14 out on test rides along the same stretch of roads. In my opinion, the bikes are totally different; the C14 clearly sporty, while the RT more tour oriented. There was a surprising amount of wind noise on the C14 along with upper body heat (that surprised me, had not read about that in 2011). But the power and smoothness the bike has is contagious and makes you have to have the bike!
I rode the RT and fell in love. It is quiet, comfortable, has plenty of power, and handles well.
Truly I could not decide which to buy. So I bought both!!
Kurt
2011 C14 Silver
2012 R1200RT Blue
Doesnt make any sense to me. I have a GSXR 600 for track days, Street Glide for beer runs with the guys and CONNIE when I'm serious about riding into the sunset. Completely different styles and different riding types.
WHATEVER!
I call B@11$H177!!
I can shed some light on the BMW. Can someone do the same for the Concours?
Dealer Services:
6,000 mile service: $304.55
12,000 mile service: $518.52
18,000 mile service: $312.62
24,000 mile service: $609.07
I posted the maintenance costs on my R1200RT yesterday, and asked others to do the same for the C14, for comparison purposes. Thus far, nobody has done so.
Would someone please post their maintenance costs for comparison purposes?
What maintenance cost? It's a C14...
No really, oil, gas & tires. That's about it.
+1. I've had one valve check in 47k and the above. The farkling has been more expensive.