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Hahaha.
I am hoping to save a bunch on gas for that commute though. 45-50mpg vs 19 in my truck adds up fast!

Gas mpg equation for cost also changes if your chosen bike can run on regular and not require premium.

Another plus for the FJR.

Some details:

With the suede saddle and tail cover installed, and the luggage removed:

Limited Edition #122 of 170 with numbered plate on top triple clamp.


Runs great. I just took it out for a 4 hour ride last weekend, and it ran perfectly. Just cracked 10,000 miles.


Currently wearing Pirelli Angel GT tires that I would say are good for another 800-1000 miles - I am including a new set of Dunlop Roadsmart III tires with purchase of the bike.


Comes complete with both the black vinyl and the brown suede saddles, rear seat cowl, and 3-piece OEM luggage kit.


- Expandable Moto Guzzi Branded Tank Bag

     • Clear map pocket.
     • Numerous storage compartments.
     • Easily unzips from tank pad for refueling.
     • Converts into a comfortable back-pack.
     • Reflective piping.


- Expandable Tekno brand soft panniers / saddle bags.

     •    Zip and buckle closure.
     •    Panniers are expandable to roughly double width.
     •    Internal water resistant draw-string liner.
     •    Easily removed from bike.
     •    Locks to bike with internal key.
     •    Mounting hardware goes on/off bike quickly and easily (only 3 bolts per side).


- Also included with bike:

     •    Service stand
     •    New set of Dunlop Roadsmart III tires
     •    Spare Air Filter
     •    Spare Engine Oil Filter
     •    Spare valve cover gaskets
     •    Owner's manual & warranty book
     •    Tool kit
     •    Service / shop manual
     •    Two sets of keys (ignition and luggage)


New Fuel Filter at 6300 miles
Cleaned internal fuel tank filter screen at 9800 miles
New Air Filter at 6300 miles
Revised transmission spring
Up-rated under-seat relays
Additional rectifier grounds
Lubricated throttle cables
Lubricated drive shaft
New Choke / High Idle cable
Oil changed at 9800 miles with Maxima full synthetic, new filter and sump gasket, cleaned internal stainless mesh screen
Hydraulic fluid flushed at 9800 miles
No coolant to worry about - engine is air / oil cooled!
Brake pads & discs are in great shape with plenty of life left
New Battery installed 6-22-20 (MotoBatt MBTX12U)


Clean & clear Illinois title in hand.

Mileage may go up a little beyond what is pictured.

Asking $5000 for everything. The Motorcycle, new tires, both saddles, tail cover, complete 3 piece luggage set, extra filters & gaskets, books, tools, and paddock stand.

Thanks for looking!

OP Q as seen through my personal filters:

"I have more money than I need so I have this list of bikes which will help me resolve that problem."

 

Hahaha.
I am hoping to save a bunch on gas for that commute though. 45-50mpg vs 19 in my truck adds up fast!

Wow, that thing is beautiful!  

I also have a 2015 FJR, 53,000 miles, I bought new and have had zero issues with it. It is my traveling bike and very positive about it. It ticks a lot of boxes making it a great value and a rewarding bike to travel long distances to the twisties.

Yep!

OP Q as seen through my personal filters:

"I have more money than I need so I have this list of bikes which will help me resolve that problem."

 

Zig, looking like you might have an Italian bike problem, similar to mine except mine are with much less costly Guzzis.

You've got some serious art there!  

Congrats.  

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I'll weigh in with my opinion on the 2007 R1200RT. I have a 2007 R1200GS (bought it from a friend 6 years ago at 16,000 miles) and find the motor power is not a worry unless you like to do a lot of long triple digit runs. it will go from 70 to 90 quite quick and loves to cruise at 5000 rpm, which will be well above any posted sped limit. The regular maintenance is easy for your average guy except for the ABS and some other gadgets. That takes special tools I don't have. Mine has 54,000 miles and the motor, gearbox and drive have been zero problems. The suspension needed new shocks about 45,000 miles. The biggest issue for me is the gadgets. The ABS pump went out at 42,000 miles (heard that is common), the TPM units batteries dies in the 30,000s, and then the throttle side grip heater quit last fall at about 50,000. Seems everything needed to fix those problems is 3X the cost to fix a metric bike, which really puts me off and makes the "Bring More Wallet" makes come to life. If I could have just one bike and $$$ were not much consideration, it would be a R1200GS. Once you understand how the motor likes to be spun up and run in the 4K to 5K rpm range, along with excellent handling, the bike is just fun to ride, both sedate and sportingly. My dilemma is it costs more than the bike is worth to fix and resale value drops off the table for a 10 year old BMW because of these issues. If you can live with that, the RT would be an excellent commuting bike.

I also have a 2015 FJR, 53,000 miles, I bought new and have had zero issues with it. It is my traveling bike and very positive about it. It ticks a lot of boxes making it a great value and a rewarding bike to travel long distances to the twisties.