Author Topic: Opinions? Unit Garage's BMW R1200R RETRO Kit (Read 5515 times)

bpreynolds · « **on:** April 22, 2016, 01:09:02 PM »

So one of my good buds just picked up an R1100R in pristine shape the other day. Very nice bike I must say. While I was perusing around the web, however, I came across this kit for an R1200R (2007-2013). All cosmetic and bolt on parts, nothing mechanically enhanced or changed as I understand it. Produced by an Italian designer, it ain't cheap but I wouldn't expect it to be. Thoughts? All yours for about $3800.

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Cam3512 · « **Reply #1 on:** April 22, 2016, 01:16:27 PM »

I know nothing about the kit (sorry), but that looks like it includes an entirely new tank?

Man, that looks great in white with those Krauser bags!

bpreynolds · « **Reply #2 on:** April 22, 2016, 01:18:14 PM »

Quote from: Cam3512 on April 22, 2016, 01:16:27 PM

I know nothing about the kit (sorry), but that looks like it includes an entirely new tank?

Man, that looks great in white with those Krauser bags!

Not sure but I think that might actually be some kind of tank cover and not a tank itslef.

Kev m · « **Reply #3 on:** April 22, 2016, 01:23:18 PM »

Some of the proportions look a little off to my eye.

BUT I LIKE IT!

fotoguzzi · « **Reply #4 on:** April 22, 2016, 03:04:29 PM »

Your butt makes the seat look huge

bpreynolds · « **Reply #5 on:** April 22, 2016, 09:45:30 PM »

Quote from: fotoguzzi on April 22, 2016, 03:04:29 PM

Your butt makes the seat look huge

Heh. There is a lot of room out back there

alanp · « **Reply #6 on:** April 22, 2016, 10:19:48 PM »

The tank looks HUGE. Doesn't look right at all.

Lcarlson · « **Reply #7 on:** April 22, 2016, 10:37:58 PM »

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #8 on:** April 23, 2016, 06:28:34 AM »

I.. choke gasp.. like it.

Cam3512 · « **Reply #9 on:** April 23, 2016, 06:43:35 AM »

Quote from: alanp on April 22, 2016, 10:19:48 PM

The tank looks HUGE. Doesn't look right at all.

My /5 had the 6 gal touring tank with rubber pads. Reminds me of that.

bpreynolds · « **Reply #10 on:** April 23, 2016, 06:50:42 AM »

Quote from: Chuck in Indiana on April 23, 2016, 06:28:34 AM

I.. choke gasp.. like it.

Me too

I gotta admit it had me looking locally for a cheap R1200R I could somehow justify getting simply so I could obtain the kit, though the kit would cost nearly 3/4 of any R1200R I can find

Quote from: Cam3512 on April 23, 2016, 06:43:35 AM

My /5 had the 6 gal touring tank with rubber pads. Reminds me of that.

Yeah, I think the large size of the tank cover is a combination of it having to be large because it's a tank cover and not an actualy tank; yet, I do think it is somewhat meant to be reminiscent of vintage Beemers with those larger tanks.

steven c · « **Reply #11 on:** April 23, 2016, 07:00:03 AM »

Tank just dosen't work, not a bad shape just to big.

Penderic · « **Reply #12 on:** April 23, 2016, 08:29:04 AM »

Its an Inbetweenie!

It is not as proportional as this.

and

It is not as cluttered looking as this...

It is in between.

But my biggest problem is that I dont have the Andy Cap and Hush Puppies to look right riding it.

Hello Sussen!

Kev m · « **Reply #13 on:** April 23, 2016, 08:43:36 AM »

Quote from: Cam3512 on April 23, 2016, 06:43:35 AM

My /5 had the 6 gal touring tank with rubber pads. Reminds me of that.

Quick, someone post a pic of Harry's /5.

Lcarlson · « **Reply #14 on:** April 23, 2016, 09:07:19 AM »

Aside from the aesthetics, IT'S FAKE.

Kev m · « **Reply #15 on:** April 23, 2016, 09:09:51 AM »

Quote from: Lcarlson on April 23, 2016, 09:07:19 AM

Aside from the aesthetics, IT'S FAKE.

Is it fake or is it simply an aesthetic change?

I mean the seat is really a seat and the Krausers are really bags and side covers are really covers. As for the tank that's not without precedence today (Ducati, Harley, Honda, etc.).

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #16 on:** April 23, 2016, 09:52:12 AM »

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Me too I gotta admit it had me looking locally for a cheap R1200R I could somehow justify getting simply so I could obtain the kit, though the kit would cost nearly 3/4 of any R1200R I can find

Well, I wouldn't go *that* far..

Tobit · « **Reply #17 on:** April 23, 2016, 11:49:08 AM »

cruzziguzzi · « **Reply #18 on:** April 23, 2016, 01:12:38 PM »

The posted one is a bit "off" to me but I like parts of it hugely. The fact that for the cost - the tank merely represents covers rather than increased volume is a bummer. Also, deeply, and nicely, valancing the rear fender but not the front is a visual letdown.

For my part, these are the ones which really trip my trigger over there:

As an option for a cast-oo, unloved triple, I like this one a lot and it can be bought in only the parts one wants rather than the expensive kit.

And then this RNineT treatment looks nice too.

All in all - they have a hell of a line up if a guy's of a Teutonic bent. http://www.unitgarage.com/ Me though, I still slouch towards the more languid stylings of the Italians.

Todd.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #19 on:** April 23, 2016, 01:20:36 PM »

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Me though, I still slouch towards the more languid stylings of the Italians.

Only the Italians can design motorcycles.. <shrug>

cruzziguzzi · « **Reply #20 on:** April 23, 2016, 01:27:26 PM »

Quote from: Chuck in Indiana on April 23, 2016, 01:20:36 PM

Only the Italians can design motorcycles.. <shrug>

As with cars, it continually surprises me how often my wife or I will comment admiringly on a vehicle and sum it up with: "looks like an Italian designed it".

Fits with clothing, cookware and sporting arms to boot.

Todd.

Penderic · « **Reply #21 on:** April 23, 2016, 03:28:57 PM »

http://www.bikeexif.com/death-machines-moto-guzzi?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Bikeexif+%28Bike+EXIF%29

Cam3512 · « **Reply #22 on:** April 23, 2016, 07:10:57 PM »

Quote from: Lcarlson on April 23, 2016, 09:07:19 AM

Aside from the aesthetics, IT'S FAKE.

It's ALL aesthetics. There's a bike underneath

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #23 on:** April 23, 2016, 07:40:45 PM »

Quote from: cruzziguzzi on April 23, 2016, 01:27:26 PM

As with cars, it continually surprises me how often my wife or I will comment admiringly on a vehicle and sum it up with: "looks like an Italian designed it".

Fits with clothing, cookware and sporting arms to boot.

Todd.

add boats, airplanes, bicycles.. the Italians combine art and mechanical design *really* well. Zee Germans? Vell, not so much.

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