Calling BCR Experts. What do you reckon?

eyore · Post by **eyore** » Thu Aug 21, 2014 5:36 pm

Cant shake off the yearning for a BCR, and despite all that is written on here I am still not sure (seeing as I haven't being paying attention

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about the various specs etc.
Anyway was thinking of going to see this one, does it seem ok, what questions should I ask?. Presumably it should have Ohlins, anything else?

http://www.donedeal.ie/motorbikes-for-s ... ca/7451673

Blackal · Post by **Blackal** » Thu Aug 21, 2014 5:48 pm

Have a search for BCR and Sandbar as the poster - it should take you to one of the threads on various specs and numbers.

They were never supplied with Ohlins - just "yellow-spring" shock at the back.

But - beware....... I tested an R1200s in 2007, and got back on my BCR afterwards - and thought it was broke!

The 1200 is smoother, faster accelleration, faster through the bends (I found).

You need to try one first, I think.

Al

eyore · Post by **eyore** » Thu Aug 21, 2014 5:54 pm

Yes, I imagine its nothing like an R12S , but ya gotta love em all the same,they just look so right, whereas the R12S is the ugly love child that only a parent could love.

Well I can say that can't I

nab 301 · Post by **nab 301** » Thu Aug 21, 2014 7:38 pm

It looks bog standard with the original cat , possibly that's a good thing?
The 12 is definitely a better bike , and actually suits me better ergonomically , I prefer to have more than one bike though ,so have to stick with what I've got!
Would you really buy a bike from someone on the Northside with a surname like that

Hello Darling...

andy griff · Post by **andy griff** » Thu Aug 21, 2014 7:49 pm

Eyore,

I had an R1100s and bought a 1200s to go with it thinking that I would have the best of both worlds. But, within a month the 1100s was up for sale. It is a great bike, but the 1200 was just quicker, lighter, better handling - only natural when you consider BMW brought it out as a development of the 1100. If you have never had an 1100 then it might scratch an itch but as I had had two over an 8 year period it was definitely a step forward for me.

The only thing that the 1100 does better is carry a pillion

Mitch1100 · Post by **Mitch1100** » Thu Aug 21, 2014 9:58 pm

Make sure you can climb aboard…my 04 is VERY tall

dave the german · Post by **dave the german** » Fri Aug 22, 2014 5:02 am

Those ones aren't as tall - never having ridden a 1200s I cannot comment on which is better but I love my BCR but would also love to have a 12s - see if you can get a test ride

Dog Tyred · Post by **Dog Tyred** » Fri Aug 22, 2014 1:40 pm

The original Randy BCR makes a very nice garage ornament, as does an HP2 Sport

DT

mrjon · Post by **mrjon** » Sat Aug 23, 2014 11:17 am

Sure enough the 12S has a better ride and performance but the BCR and 11S just have a certain elegance and style in their build that the 12 just can't touch,in my opinion.
Yes, have both

Neil178 · Post by **Neil178** » Wed Sep 03, 2014 9:52 pm

Much has been said about the bikes over the years. Mostly people are in agreement.
Because I had the 1100 for a long time before I got the 1200 it was an exciting step up. I'm not so sure the other way around would be a good idea.
Having said that, they are bikes for 2 different purposes. A sunday blast is the 1200. A tour is the 1100.
I hope to be able to keep both bikes for the time being.
My 2 cents anyway.

f90x · Post by **f90x** » Wed Sep 03, 2014 10:13 pm

I had my significantly modded 1100s for six years and it was fantastic. The first day I rode my 1200s it blew the 1100 away in every respect although I did miss the instant torque of the 11. I never rode a standard 11 but the guy that bought mine said that the difference between mine and standard was night and day. The original Mamola is a great looking bike and given its semi collectable status is worth having one if you have the room and are going to keep it but I think you'll be riding your 12 most of the time.