My new GS is coming this fall!

[Visian]

:clap

This is what I've been waiting for...

From an unamed dealer newsletter:

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In September/October 2005 BMW will release the R1200GS HP2. The HP is for High Performance and 2 for 2 cylinders. The hp will be in the 105-110 range, torque 110nm, and the weight will be less than 419 pounds dry, 441 wet. It is intended to be a rougher, tougher, leaner, meaner, enduro-oriented GS. I think BMW has had enough of this KTM talk (PD rally?) The HP will be produced in limited numbers (300-350) and MSRP for 20% more than a standard R12GS. Allocation will bring 2-3 to (dealer's name) and one is already spoken for. We will accept deposits on this machine only with the caveat that its uniqueness and limited supply do not allow us to provide any pricing guidance. It is my full expectation that these bikes will sell for some amount above MSRP.
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From another source, I heard: no whizzy brakes. YESS!!!!! :bliss

I'm writing my down payment check today. One of these is mine

Ian

[YB in IN]

Hmm, this looks interesting. They must be feeling the heat from KTM. Could this also signal the re-entry of BMW into the Paris Dakar Rally?

[knary]

Very nice! :clap

So the price will be around $18k + demand mark up?

hmm...

I can only hope that some of the HP2 features filter down through the line eventually.

[BradfordBenn]

Congrats. We are going to want pictures and cigars when the new baby arrives.

[Emoto]

I will NEVER pay more than MSRP for a bike. Never. As soon as I see that, I'm gone. :bolt

My Scottish heritage cringes at the thought of paying MSRP, nevermind more!

:D

[Stuff2C]

I will NEVER pay more than MSRP for a bike. Never. As soon as I see that, I'm gone. :bolt

My Scottish heritage cringes at the thought of paying MSRP, nevermind more!

:D

Build a good relationship with one dealer and you won't pay that. Buy your parts and get the service you let a dealer do at one store and you'll be surprised what a dealer will do for a loyal customer. :D

[Visian]

My Scottish heritage cringes at the thought of paying MSRP, nevermind more!


I hear that... it's gonna be painful. Check my name... I'm a wee bit Scottish, too!

But, as Stuff2C says, be nice to your dealer and he or she will be nice to you.

A good friend, and BTW my favorite dealer, told about this bike some time ago. I had been keeping it under my hat for a while because, well, of this stupid idea that if I kept it secret long enough I'd be sure to get one.

Turns out they've been talking about it for 2 weeks over at ADVrider. (http://www.advrider.com) DOH! I simply must start hanging out there more often!

There are a lot of good rumors over there. (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61961)

Ian