Re: [BMWMc] Test ride on R1200S and R1200RT

["Steve Makohin" <wateredg@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hello Geoff,

From: "Geoff Adams" <k100rs@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>

> From: "Steve Makohin" <wateredg@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> For folks who are wondering what the new R1200S and R1200RT are like, 
>> read
>> on. Otherwise, hit delete.  <snipo>
>
>> R1200S  <snipo> o Expandable sport bags are available. They are a fair 
>> bit smaller than  the humongous System Cases, and not water-proof.
>
> Steve,
> Are these the same goofy bags I've seen on the K1200S?

Indeed. Expandable "sport bags", as they are called.

It makes sense for what the bike is: a sport bike that can accommodate 
factory bags of any sort. BMW's aim with the K1200S and R1200S is "sport", 
so they compromised on hauling ability.

- -Steve Makohin
 '01 R1100S/ABS
 Oakville, Ontario, Canada 

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