2016 BMW R 1200 RS
FIRST RIDE
P52
maximum of 125 horsepower
and 92 lb-ft of torque to the rear
Metzeler Roadtec Z8, moder-
ated by two engine modes
(Road and Rain) in the standard
package and two more modes
(Dynamic and User) should you
pick the optional Ride Modes
Pro package.
BMW are the absolute kings
of giving you a base package
with room to add optional extras.
This not only adds zeros to their
bottom line but also allows for
riders to spec machines accord-
ing to their individual tastes and
budgets. But BMW knows their
potential customer—a (usually)
affluent, experienced rider that's
moved up the ladder to the point
where they feel they can "gradu-
ate" to a BMW—and BMW also
knows most of the bikes sold will
be optioned up to include the
Dynamic Electronic Suspension
Adjustment (D-ESA), Gear Shift
Assist Pro and Keyless Ride.
Hey, if you're going to have a
top-line BMW, you may as well
have all the fruit.
WHAT GETS WHAT?
Here's a breakdown of what
money gets you what from
your BMW dealer.
BASE BIKE: $14,950
This gets you the basic
package, which includes:
• Integral ABS (disengageable)
• ASC (Automatic Stability
Control)
• Two riding modes (Rain, Road)
• Multifunction display with
on-board computer
• Upside-down telescopic forks
• Hydraulic rear spring preload
and rebound damping
adjustment
• LED rear light
• White turn signal lenses
• Accessory socket for your
GPS and phone
• Tool kit
• Two color (Lupin Blue
Metallic/Light Grey Metallic
• Riding Modes Pro (including
DTC and Dynamic/User modes
can be bought for $350
For an extra $450, you can get
the Style Package Option,
which comes with:
• Granite Grey Metallic Matte
color scheme
• Grey frame
• Gold brake calipers
• Stainless steel tank cover
• Engine spoiler
Now, here's where the good
stuff is. For a purchase price
of $16,025, the Standard
Package gets you:
• GPS Preparation (but no GPS)
• Chrome muffler
• Heated grips
• Cruise control (must have)
• Saddlebag mounts (but no
saddlebags…)
Want more? Then for $17,770
you can have the Premium
Package:
• Keyless Ride (no ignition key,
keep the fob in your pocket)
• Gearshift Assist Pro (another
must have)
• Chrome exhaust
• Heated grips
• Tire Pressure Monitor
• Dynamic ESA
• On board computer
• Center stand
• And all the stuff from the
Standard Package
