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Colin Mackintosh

Mon, Aug 5, 2019 2:01 PM

3 years ago I bought a low mileage a 2009 R1200RT, initially with the
thought it'd be a 2 up bike. It has now become my go to bike for any trip
over a day. I've been pleasantly surprised how well it handles, even with
that weird Telelever thing on the front! I don't know what year the RT
gained more electronic wizardry, maybe 2011 or 12, but all mine has is
ABS. Does have the electric windshield, heated grips and seat, cruise
control(which is great for a cramping right hand), a couple of trip
odometers, a couple of plugins for heated gear-in other words all I would
want in terms of accessories. And oh yeah, mine has a lowered suspension
which works fine for my 30" inseam.

I rode a 2019 model (normal ride height)at a demo last week. I think the
LC models are about 40lb heavier and they definitely have a lot more
electronic farkles including a really slick clutchless upshift/downshift
mechanism, electtronic suspension adjustment, and all the latest nanny
electronics. My old RT(now with 44,000 miles) still felt pretty good when
I got on it afterwards!

Colin

3 years ago I bought a low mileage a 2009 R1200RT, initially with the thought it'd be a 2 up bike. It has now become my go to bike for any trip over a day. I've been pleasantly surprised how well it handles, even with that weird Telelever thing on the front! I don't know what year the RT gained more electronic wizardry, maybe 2011 or 12, but all mine has is ABS. Does have the electric windshield, heated grips and seat, cruise control(which is great for a cramping right hand), a couple of trip odometers, a couple of plugins for heated gear-in other words all I would want in terms of accessories. And oh yeah, mine has a lowered suspension which works fine for my 30" inseam. I rode a 2019 model (normal ride height)at a demo last week. I think the LC models are about 40lb heavier and they definitely have a lot more electronic farkles including a really slick clutchless upshift/downshift mechanism, electtronic suspension adjustment, and all the latest nanny electronics. My old RT(now with 44,000 miles) still felt pretty good when I got on it afterwards! Colin

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Gene Hunt

Mon, Aug 5, 2019 2:38 PM

I should add Steve that the 1600B is a very good bike just not my style, too sanitary for me. I've done 2 test rides on it most integrated blue tooth system I've seen. If BMW becomes an option I would definitely recommend at least a test ride on the 1600B. - Gene

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Victory's - 01' V92SC, 04' Kingpin, 16' XC Tour
Ducati's - 02' M900, 13' Diavel
HD - 09' XR1200

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Sent: Monday, August 5, 2019 10:01 AM
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Subject: [Ducati] Replacement bike ponderings (maybe Ducati content)

3 years ago I bought a low mileage a 2009 R1200RT, initially with the
thought it'd be a 2 up bike. It has now become my go to bike for any trip
over a day. I've been pleasantly surprised how well it handles, even with
that weird Telelever thing on the front! I don't know what year the RT
gained more electronic wizardry, maybe 2011 or 12, but all mine has is
ABS. Does have the electric windshield, heated grips and seat, cruise
control(which is great for a cramping right hand), a couple of trip
odometers, a couple of plugins for heated gear-in other words all I would
want in terms of accessories. And oh yeah, mine has a lowered suspension
which works fine for my 30" inseam.

I rode a 2019 model (normal ride height)at a demo last week. I think the
LC models are about 40lb heavier and they definitely have a lot more
electronic farkles including a really slick clutchless upshift/downshift
mechanism, electtronic suspension adjustment, and all the latest nanny
electronics. My old RT(now with 44,000 miles) still felt pretty good when
I got on it afterwards!

Colin

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I should add Steve that the 1600B is a very good bike just not my style, too sanitary for me. I've done 2 test rides on it most integrated blue tooth system I've seen. If BMW becomes an option I would definitely recommend at least a test ride on the 1600B. - Gene "I Know a Few Roads" Patriot Guard Rider AMA Charter Life Member #598925 VMC, Charter Member #166, 2018/2019 V2V Chairman, MA RR#1 DUCATI.net Member USDESMO Member #1263 EX-MSF Instructor EX-President Mid Atlantic Ducati Owners Club Victory's - 01' V92SC, 04' Kingpin, 16' XC Tour Ducati's - 02' M900, 13' Diavel HD - 09' XR1200 ________________________________ From: Ducati <ducati-bounces@list.ducati.net> on behalf of Colin Mackintosh <kootenaymack@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, August 5, 2019 10:01 AM To: ducati@list.ducati.net <ducati@list.ducati.net> Subject: [Ducati] Replacement bike ponderings (maybe Ducati content) 3 years ago I bought a low mileage a 2009 R1200RT, initially with the thought it'd be a 2 up bike. It has now become my go to bike for any trip over a day. I've been pleasantly surprised how well it handles, even with that weird Telelever thing on the front! I don't know what year the RT gained more electronic wizardry, maybe 2011 or 12, but all mine has is ABS. Does have the electric windshield, heated grips and seat, cruise control(which is great for a cramping right hand), a couple of trip odometers, a couple of plugins for heated gear-in other words all I would want in terms of accessories. And oh yeah, mine has a lowered suspension which works fine for my 30" inseam. I rode a 2019 model (normal ride height)at a demo last week. I think the LC models are about 40lb heavier and they definitely have a lot more electronic farkles including a really slick clutchless upshift/downshift mechanism, electtronic suspension adjustment, and all the latest nanny electronics. My old RT(now with 44,000 miles) still felt pretty good when I got on it afterwards! Colin To get the links and updates on all today's Ducati news: http://www.ductalk.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/ducnet _____________________ Ducati mailing list Ducati@list.ducati.net http://list.ducati.net/mailman/listinfo/ducati_list.ducati.net Mailto: twolanefun@outlook.com

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Tony Pags

Mon, Aug 5, 2019 2:46 PM

Colin,

You and I are about to become best friends. My RT is an 09 too.

Will ping you offlist. And I'm going to make STeve ride mine before he
settles on anything else.
Pags

On Mon, Aug 5, 2019 at 10:02 AM Colin Mackintosh kootenaymack@gmail.com
wrote:

3 years ago I bought a low mileage a 2009 R1200RT, initially with the
thought it'd be a 2 up bike. It has now become my go to bike for any trip
over a day. I've been pleasantly surprised how well it handles, even with
that weird Telelever thing on the front! I don't know what year the RT
gained more electronic wizardry, maybe 2011 or 12, but all mine has is
ABS. Does have the electric windshield, heated grips and seat, cruise
control(which is great for a cramping right hand), a couple of trip
odometers, a couple of plugins for heated gear-in other words all I would
want in terms of accessories. And oh yeah, mine has a lowered suspension
which works fine for my 30" inseam.

I rode a 2019 model (normal ride height)at a demo last week. I think the
LC models are about 40lb heavier and they definitely have a lot more
electronic farkles including a really slick clutchless upshift/downshift
mechanism, electtronic suspension adjustment, and all the latest nanny
electronics. My old RT(now with 44,000 miles) still felt pretty good when
I got on it afterwards!

Colin

Colin, You and I are about to become best friends. My RT is an 09 too. Will ping you offlist. And I'm going to make STeve ride mine before he settles on anything else. Pags On Mon, Aug 5, 2019 at 10:02 AM Colin Mackintosh <kootenaymack@gmail.com> wrote: > 3 years ago I bought a low mileage a 2009 R1200RT, initially with the > thought it'd be a 2 up bike. It has now become my go to bike for any trip > over a day. I've been pleasantly surprised how well it handles, even with > that weird Telelever thing on the front! I don't know what year the RT > gained more electronic wizardry, maybe 2011 or 12, but all mine has is > ABS. Does have the electric windshield, heated grips and seat, cruise > control(which is great for a cramping right hand), a couple of trip > odometers, a couple of plugins for heated gear-in other words all I would > want in terms of accessories. And oh yeah, mine has a lowered suspension > which works fine for my 30" inseam. > > I rode a 2019 model (normal ride height)at a demo last week. I think the > LC models are about 40lb heavier and they definitely have a lot more > electronic farkles including a really slick clutchless upshift/downshift > mechanism, electtronic suspension adjustment, and all the latest nanny > electronics. My old RT(now with 44,000 miles) still felt pretty good when > I got on it afterwards! > > Colin > > >