tbloomq Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Has anyone seen any reviews on the differences between the K1300GT and K1200GT? The K1200GT has .9% financing special... Very tempting... Tom Link to comment
marcopolo Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Go to the website at the link below and you can read BMW's 85-page press package on the three new K bikes. You can then compare to the '08s on the BMW website. http://www.bmwk1200s.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=9780 Link to comment
tbloomq Posted November 7, 2008 Author Share Posted November 7, 2008 Go to the website at the link below and you can read BMW's 85-page press package on the three new K bikes. You can then compare to the '08s on the BMW website. http://www.bmwk1200s.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=9780 Thanks Mark, Great link... Tom Link to comment
Twisties Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Has anyone seen any reviews on the differences between the K1300GT and K1200GT? The K1200GT has .9% financing special... Very tempting... Tom For whatever it's worth, as of yesterday morning, the dealer in SLC says that the GT's are 0.9 % financing or $3500 discount, your choice. I don't see anything about on BMW's website however. Link to comment
Paul Mihalka Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 0.9% or $3.500 on a 2008 K1200GT is correct. BMW still has October incentives on the website Link to comment
Firefight911 Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 My '09 K13GT is on order. I am on the referenced site. Same board name (shocker). We have discussed this a bit here on this board to. Just do a search for K1300GT. Link to comment
dhanson Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Heard of one 08 going for little over $16,000 fully loaded and with top box thrown in, that is like 5000 off. Not many changes on the 1300, but also heard the FD is a new design. Course the UJM signals which would suit me fine, some old BMW riders don't want to change however. Link to comment
Firefight911 Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Not many changes on the 1300 ??? Motor Engine Management system ESA II Final Drive Transmission Clutch Turn Signals Wind Screen I'll let ya know more when my red one shows up! Link to comment
dhanson Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Haaaaa, okay, I will give you the change of paint, but I have a decal, windshield, laminar lip on mine, turn signals, I'll trade you, blew the horn today while trying to turn left. Bet it still feels like an aircraft carrier after riding a Tiger 1050 though, ha. Link to comment
Firefight911 Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Vrrooooooommmmmmmmm! Link to comment
Limecreek Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 I couldn't resist the incredible deal on the '08KGT and pulled the trigger today---pick her up next Thursday when I get back in town. The red one is sweet. Link to comment
Whip Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 I couldn't resist the incredible deal on the '08KGT and pulled the trigger today---pick her up next Thursday when I get back in town. The red one is sweet. One good ass wooppin and you gotta upgrade..... I'm happy for ya, I sure hope this one works out better for ya than your last KGT. Let me know when your ready to Moto!!!! The Hill Country was very nice today. Whip BTW....What color is Steve's?????????? Link to comment
Limecreek Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 You started all this when you loaned your K to SWMckinley....the dominos started falling.....Steve picked his up on Thursday, I rode his this morning and I pick mine up next Thursday....see what you did? Oh, color....looks like seafoam green to me. BMW calls it Aventurin Silver Metallic. Link to comment
Firefight911 Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 It's gonna be a GT overthrow!! I love it! We'sa gonna need to ride together, TX posse style!!!!!!!!! Link to comment
Whip Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 You started all this when you loaned your K to SWMckinley....the dominos started falling.....Steve picked his up on Thursday, I rode his this morning and I pick mine up next Thursday....see what you did? Oh, color....looks like seafoam green to me. BMW calls it Aventurin Silver Metallic. I'm gonna start takin Saturdays off.......so let me know when the fun begins. Link to comment
dhanson Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 I never get to see another GT, unless I go by the dealership, they have an 08 on the floor. Flew formation today with a K1200RS then later an orange Road King with cruise control, that was nice (someone could hold a speed for a change). Link to comment
chrisolson Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 You started all this when you loaned your K to SWMckinley....the dominos started falling.....Steve picked his up on Thursday, I rode his this morning and I pick mine up next Thursday....see what you did? Oh, color....looks like seafoam green to me. BMW calls it Aventurin Silver Metallic. Ya'll are just late to the party !! :smile: Link to comment
swmckinley Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 One good ass wooppin and you gotta upgrade..... I am not supposed to tell you this but....... we all got together Friday night after pizza and while we smoking cigars in Silver City and made a pack to ride slower than normal on Saturday. We could sense that your confidence was still smarting from that tumble you took on the FJR some months back. See it worked!!!!!! Your back to being your same old smart ass. Love and kisses. Link to comment
Whip Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 One good ass wooppin and you gotta upgrade..... I am not supposed to tell you this but....... we all got together Friday night after pizza and while we smoking cigars in Silver City and made a pack to ride slower than normal on Saturday. We could sense that your confidence was still smarting from that tumble you took on the FJR some months back. See it worked!!!!!! Your back to being your same old smart ass. Love and kisses. Why don't ya meet me at the track tomorrow and show me????? Harris Hill San Marcos Elite Track Days I'll even pay.... Link to comment
Whip Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 See what I mean!!! What happen to ...."Sir"?????? Link to comment
swmckinley Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 I stand corrected......... See what I mean..... Sir!!!!! Link to comment
Whip Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Let me know when you guys are gonna go ridin. Whip Link to comment
Francois_Dumas Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Am I the last one to notice the new 2009 models? If so, I'll shut up. If not, anybody interested in a translation of a Dutch magazine article about them? Link to comment
Twisties Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Maybe.... Earlier thread Link to comment
Francois_Dumas Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 I knew it..... Link to comment
sjn7708 Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 cant believe what the new 1300 did to the price of the 1200s. My dealer is selling a 2008 K1200R for 10,000., 4000. off list. Ive seen 1200GTs for 3500 off list as well Link to comment
Firefight911 Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Not many changes on the 1300 ??? Motor Engine Management system ESA II Final Drive Transmission Clutch Turn Signals Wind Screen I'll let ya know more when my red one shows up! I found more info on the K13 updates - LINKY Lots of good technical info with drawings, diagrams, and arrows - Arlo Guthrie style! Link to comment
Exploreinman Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Concerning upgrades, IMO it's amazing how much the air vents in the fairing sides improves the looks of the bike. Again, IMO the fairing sides of the K1200GT look like 4x8 sheets of plywood. But, by adding the air vents it breaks up the plywood look and I would say it's a dramatic improvement aesthetically. It's a great looking bike, and that red is awesome! Link to comment
AZKomet Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Ok, you fireman and your red stuff! How about a cop graphite or maybe even a stealth black one??? Now those are the colors for me...... Keep me posted on yours Phil. If the fd gives out in the first 6k then I am getting a honda GW!! Link to comment
cali_beemer Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Oooohhhh, a stealth black, all black K1300GT is sounding sweet..... I want one. Now put the good old BMW turn signals back on instead of those japanese wannabe style signals and were good. Link to comment
Limecreek Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 IMO it's amazing how much the air vents in the fairing sides improves the looks of the bike. Again I kind of like the look of this visual upgrade. My daughter liked it, but my wife thought the K was a bit over the top. Is is a little pricy though at $100. Please ignore the girls and focus on the K. Link to comment
Paul Mihalka Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 "Please ignore the girls and focus on the K." What K? Link to comment
SageRider Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Please ignore the girls and focus on the K. Impossible...... Link to comment
cali_beemer Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Geez, I thought you were going to post a picture with a motorcycle in it. 2 girls, $100, sounds good to me. Link to comment
swmckinley Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Greg...... are you surfing the porn sites..... again? On a serious note I kinda of like that graphic, but I can't quite read what the type says in that yellow box. Link to comment
Whip Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Greg...... are you surfing the porn sites..... again? On a serious note I kinda of like that graphic, but I can't quite read what the type says in that yellow box. I think it's 1-900-XXX-XXXX Link to comment
dduelin Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Saturday BMW revealed an aid package of 130 million US for European BMW car dealers that could sell 85-90% of 2008 sales in 2009. I guess those that don't make the 85-90% get squat. BMW car sales are down 26-29% and unsold 2008 inventories are high. All car makers have a tough row to hoe next year. Which leads me to wonder how long in this economic climate BMW can continue to subsidize the Motorrad, if they do - and I am not sure of this, when it barely sells 100,00 units worldwide and just 13,000 units a year in the US. Many times they have said BMW bikes lend a cachet to BMW cars that no other car builder have and this is intangible is worth some figure to BMW corporate - but how much? I like the fact I can get most any part from the local (well, 100 miles away) BMW dealer for my 27 year old R100 and usually get it the next day. This supply chain must cost a bundle for a brand that has 1.3% of the US market. I hope for my own sake the subsidy continues but one has to think an extended downturn may cause some rethink in Berlin. Link to comment
Semper_Fi Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 What K? Bump What K?? Link to comment
Firefight911 Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Oh man!!! That red K13GT looks sooooooo much better in person!! Can't wait til mine shows up!!! Pictures really do not do the color justice. Link to comment
TEWKS Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Nice! Looks kind of like a burnt orange, which I happen to like. Pat Link to comment
Firefight911 Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Nice! Looks kind of like a burnt orange, which I happen to like. Pat Best way to describe the color is that of a Blood Orange with a pearl orange metallic throughout. The color is different depending on the light and the angle. It is truly gorgeous!!!!!! Link to comment
cali_beemer Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Wow, nice pictures. I love the color. Its nice to see BMW spicing up the color pallet a bit. BMW has been using boring conservative colors for too long. And when they have stepped out of conservative, its been for the uggliest colors known to mankind. Does anyone remember the mauve K1200LT's? You should, dealrs couldnt sell them and they sat forever. I dont know of a straight man that would be caught dead riding one. Good job BMW! Link to comment
Paul Mihalka Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Mauve K1200LT! The only time BMW placed a special discount for only one special color. At Bob's BMW where I worked we bought a couple and used them to custom paint them to customer's wishes. The other good one was the '88 K100LT that only came in a ugly brown. We called it the UPS truck. PS The red K1300GT is beauuutiful! Link to comment
dhanson Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Wow, nice looking GT! You know, being it is sorta a new model and all, you might want to get an experienced GT rider to test ride it for a while and maybe get all the little niggles sorted. Being you may have snow soon, I will volunteer to do the testing and sorting for you. Just have them ship to SMS in Shreveport. I can get it sorted and bring it to you in time for the Un-Rally? Link to comment
Whip Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Nice! Looks kind of like a burnt orange, which I happen to like. Pat If it is......your on your own. Gig em Link to comment
Firefight911 Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Wow, nice looking GT! You know, being it is sorta a new model and all, you might want to get an experienced GT rider to test ride it for a while and maybe get all the little niggles sorted. Being you may have snow soon, I will volunteer to do the testing and sorting for you. Just have them ship to SMS in Shreveport. I can get it sorted and bring it to you in time for the Un-Rally? You do the straights, I'm doing the corners! Link to comment
bendbill Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 PS The red K1300GT is beauuutiful! +1. Waaay nice. Link to comment
Firefight911 Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 I forgot to mention one VERY important piece of information!!!! The current K1200GT MSRP is $18620. The new K1300GT MSRP is $18800. YEP!!!!!!!!! A whole $200. I was unable to get the pricing for the options available. And this was not hearsay. This was official pricing on the spec sheets. Link to comment
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