2011 Triumph Sprint GT vs 2009 BMW R1200RT

[tigertom1965]

Just trying to get an idea of which one has the higher cost of ownership for dealer services.
I realize I can do most of them myself on my 09 R1200RT but I am not mechanically inclined.
I am really liking the look of the Sprint GT in blue.
I have had a 2004 CBR1000RR which was torture for me for anything over an hour ride even with my Sargent seat. It had more to do with the weight on my wrists and my twisted up pretzel legs. After three days of trips at 100 miles per day commuting I had to take a day or two off.
I also had a 2006 Kawasaki Concours which stock had good ergos (especially after the CBR) but it was too top heavy. The seat was total crap for longer than an hour as well.
My 09 R1200RT is great in every way but the seat and the grips. The seat is torture after 1.5 hours and the grips are too. My hands go numb from leaning on them. Right now I was thinking a cheaper bike would be a better bike since I am on unemployment and still paying for both a bike and a truck. I need a bike for gas mileage. My Truck will require $1000 service soon for 105000 mile service.
So I thought about a cheaper bike and the Triumph came up. Is it really cheaper? It should have less payment going from $435 a month on my BMW. Can I attach my GIVI E55 to the Triumph? I realize there isn't any adjustability for the stock Triumph clip-ons or for the rear sets yet at least that I can find. Chain will not bother me as I would probably use a Scottoiler or similar device. I really haven't taken a longer than 4 hour ride anywhere anyhow. So I could go to and back and then take care of my chain if needed. I am not worried about my final drive on my R1200RT grenading like so many of you seem to be. I have 6 years of warranty on my bike and bought it in 09.
Don't want a Trophy with a shaft as it will probably add another 50 lbs and then be 80-100 lbs more than my R1200RT.

[Rincewind]

There are some maintenance figures given at the end of the linked article below.  I don't know what guys are paying for major and minor servicing, but it should be the same as previous Sprint 1050's. 

http://www.mcnews.com/mcn/model_eval/2011FebTriumphGT.pdf

Buying a used Sprint ST would mean a lot less money.

[tigertom1965]

I just hope that amount isn't every 12000 miles or I definately won't be trading to a Triumph.  $966 seems
I like the fact they fixed some of the problems with the ST's suspension, shifting, and FI on the new GT and that blue color is killer.  
Back to reality though; what is typical for the cost of the 6000 mile and 12000 mile services for both the 1050 engine and the BMW R1200RT engine?
I need to know what the costs are so I don't double my maintenence cost or something in an attemt to save money.

[drbenjamin]

For maintenance costs, you should probably contact the dealer where you would have it serviced, as the dominant factor in the price is labor which varies. Checking the valves (every 12k) is expensive because the fairings and a lot of other stuff need to be removed first; if they need to be adjusted it's even more expensive. The bike is going for well under MSRP these days, I think it will be hard to beat for overall cost when you factor in the fact that it comes with bags, centerstand and ABS. Also, there are no handlebar risers yet but the MFW Vario rearsets work well (same units as for the Sprint ST). There's a great installation guide here:

http://www.triumphrat.net/maintenance-tips-and-tricks-for-your-sprint/110246-mfw-peg-install-instructions.html

[BBB]

The riding position on the Sprint will have more weight placed on your wrists than the RT. The 12k service on a Triumph is also expensive, much more so than the equivalent service on the RT. As for the seat on your bike, get in touch with Russells Day Long saddles in Shasta California and they will sort that out for you. I have had two seats done for me by them and they are superb.

[falconati]

I think they'd be roughly the same.  Buy the bike that your heart wants the mostest.