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ENGINE
RR’s all-new four had biggest bore and
shortest stroke (80.0mm x 49.7mm) in its WHAT TO PAY
class when launched, meaning
stratospheric revs and power. However,
it is generally reliable especially if Dealer Private
serviced correctly and all recalls done, 2010 £7950 £7250
with almost all applying to Gen1 bikes.
There was a fuel-pump issue in 2010 and 2011 £8400 £8000
one for big-end bolts in 2011 COMFORT 2012 £8750 £8350
The RR’s riding position is roomier and 2013 £9250 £8750
more relaxed than most sportsbikes, and
particularly its Yamaha R1 and Kawasaki 2014 £9750 £9000
ZX-10R rivals, while later versions also 2015 £10,250 £9250
had cruise control and heated grips as 2016 £10,500 £9500
options. A taller comfort seat and screen
were also available from BMW, as was a 2017 £11,500 £10,500
range of bespoke soft luggage 2018 £12,500 £11,500

WHAT IT’LL

COST TO RUN

HOW MUCH TO INSURE?

£291.50 £338.57

Fully comp, TPF&T,
£450 excess £550 excess

2013 model worth £8000. Based on a 52-year-
old male engineer, married, licence held 25
years, 9 years NCB, no claims or convictions,
for social, domestic and pleasure use. Bike is
garaged with postcode WA14 1NU and annual
mileage is 4000 miles. Quote as of May 2022
HOW FAR ON A TANK?

MPG Range to Range to
fuel light empty
Average 43 140 miles 166 miles

HOW MUCH TO SERVICE IT?

600 miles/first service Oil and filter
change. £142.
Annual service As first service. £142
plus brake fluid change every other year.
6000-mile service Similar to above.
£158.50.
12,000-mile service Similar to above
plus air filter change. £175.67.
Major service/every 18,000 miles As
6000/12,000 plus valve check, plugs
change and fork-oil change. £482.

WHAT IF I DROP IT?

R/H mirror ...................£76.50
Front brake lever ..............£78.50
RHS tank panel .............. £53.50 All prices inc VAT from BMW Motorrad UK
Indicator .................... £37.70
Footpeg .....................£75.00

GEARBOX Silencer (inc gaskets) ........ £860.00
The biggest worry on first-generation COSMETICS/DAMAGE RHS handlebar ...............£194.00
bikes, with sometimes weak gears and There are no particularly worrisome RHS engine cover ............ £82.50
dogs resulting in excessive wear, poor areas but as more than a few RRs have
engagement and occasionally been on track, check carefully for any
catastrophic failure, most commonly on damage and be suspicious of any frame
raced or trackday bikes. All should have or swingarm protectors. Conventional
been fixed under warranty and it’s not an crash bobbins, radiator protectors etc,
issue on later bikes. Quickshifter/blipper however, are welcome as long as decent
from 2015 model quality and correctly fitted
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