My current ones will be the last.
1300RT Reveal 4/29
- Thread starter Mellow
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- 2016 ST1300P
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I think it moves me, price… wow!!
mhagen
FaSTer PaSTor
Insanely expensive. Will wait for a 1-2 year model to be available before I consider one.
ST Gui
240Robert
At least it doesn't have a beak. It is too angular but that's been a trend for a lot of manufacturers for awhile now. I also like the variable 'slipstream' deflector. I don't know how useful it will be. I've never felt the need for any on my ST.
I'd hope the bulbs are replaceable without needing a whole assembly like some car headlights/taillights.
I'm not sure about that. Having bespoke LED headlights and headlight assemblies instead of add-ons from various manufacturers would seem to me to mean more compliance with federal laws. How a rider manages from there might be problematic.
I'd hope the bulbs are replaceable without needing a whole assembly like some car headlights/taillights.
the Ferret
Daily rider since May 1965
The factory led headlight on my NC 750 is an assembly that lists for $ 1143.27
I'll be dying if it ever goes out
OP
OP
Most anything that has a good LED headlight is a full assembly, car/truck/motorcycle... and will likely outlast anyone here... If there's a fault, which happens rarely, it's usually replaced via warranty. I like the LED headlights I have on the RT/GSA.. the ones on the Tracer were meh.. but it was only one of them as low beam and one as high so could have been a better application.
Mark B
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That's not that long!!!!!
Bmacleod
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As more pics emerge, it is more apparent that the bike may not be as "blah" as it seems and I think one has to be seen in person as it may not be as bad as it seems. Different colors and shades hide or accentuate the lines. Still not impressed with the "gills" on the front fairings or the front fender... LOL.
These pics dont look too bad...
These pics dont look too bad...
STFlips
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Those panniers and top box look absolutely HUGE in those photos?
I really like the blue colourAs more pics emerge, it is more apparent that the bike may not be as "blah" as it seems and I think one has to be seen in person as it may not be as bad as it seems. Different colors and shades hide or accentuate the lines. Still not impressed with the "gills" on the front fairings or the front fender... LOL.
These pics dont look too bad...
No reverse or android auto?
Bmacleod
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Yeah, I was going to comment the same.... something looks off there
Well, at least the designers are moving away from the 'mad bird' design to the 'Telsa Truck' design ...
I don't know which one looks worse to me!
OP
OP
Honda and BMW have been.
Bmacleod
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no reverse and I cant find anything indicating Android Auto- capable. Thats too bad, I was hoping for that to be added. BMW hypes up their connected ride app, so they may avoid AA/carplay for that reason.
....and THAT is another reason I like my '83 R100RS.
I bought it the same year my cousin paid nearly $38K for a new GL1800 - and I paid less for my bike, all-in, than he paid in sales taxes....
Moto-Charlie
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As Mellow mentioned above, the R1300 GSA looks better in person. I really like the look of the GSA, but the seat and the cost are both too high for me. I suspect that the new R1300 RT will also look better in person. The rental shop in Switzerland that I use for my tours expects to have them on the floor and in the rental fleet when I there in late May - should be interesting to see in the flesh.