BMW K1600GT v R1200RT v Triumph Trophy SE v Yamaha FJR1300
Hi,
I am in the market to buy a bike ASAP. I am torn between a few models:
BMW K1600GT
BMW R1200RT
Triumph Trophy SE
Yamaha FJR1300ES
Of course there is a huge price difference among these models. I have owned 3 BMW K bikes in the past (K1200GT and 2 K1300GTs). On the one hand, I am excited by the new model. Just seems awesome. On the other hand, I am not planning many (perhaps 1) long trip per season. Mostly for making urban commute and personal travel fun!
I have read the reviews of all. They all seem terrific. But I need some guidance. Love cruise control, heated seats/grips, moveable windshield, and at least ABS. I only know BMWs integral braking system and ESA. Ideally there is iPhone / Bluetooth connectivity. Watched some video reviews of the Trophy (made by Triumph) and wow!! Finally, the Yamaha seems most economical.
I am also considering buying used; something I have never done. I would not buy older than 2012. Seems like the RT changed to liquid cooled in 2013; should I really care?
Can you offer some colour? BTW I am 6 foot 2 inches and weigh 220 lbs. Am I missing any bike to consider?
Thanks,
Dan
Hi,
I am in the market to buy a bike ASAP. I am torn between a few models:
BMW K1600GT
BMW R1200RT
Triumph Trophy SE
Yamaha FJR1300ES
Of course there is a huge price difference among these models. I have owned 3 BMW K bikes in the past (K1200GT and 2 K1300GTs). On the one hand, I am excited by the new model. Just seems awesome. On the other hand, I am not planning many (perhaps 1) long trip per season. Mostly for making urban commute and personal travel fun!
I have read the reviews of all. They all seem terrific. But I need some guidance. Love cruise control, heated seats/grips, moveable windshield, and at least ABS. I only know BMWs integral braking system and ESA. Ideally there is iPhone / Bluetooth connectivity. Watched some video reviews of the Trophy (made by Triumph) and wow!! Finally, the Yamaha seems most economical.
I am also considering buying used; something I have never done. I would not buy older than 2012. Seems like the RT changed to liquid cooled in 2013; should I really care?
Can you offer some colour? BTW I am 6 foot 2 inches and weigh 220 lbs. Am I missing any bike to consider?
Thanks,
Dan