Is a BMW r850r worth considering?
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Hello folks, I’m looking at getting a bike for the first time in a very long time. I’d like something like a CCM 600 really but. A BMW r850r is available at around £1500 if I’m lucky. Is it a good idea? I don’t need or want a top speed machine, all I’m looking for is something to potter about on, on single track roads with minimal traffic. I’m in the very very north of Scotland so I’m thinking a shaft drive will minimise downtime given that it won’t be doing massive miles. Any advice is much appreciated. Thanks in advance, Les. 

Thanks for the replies, I have no need for an 1100, the CCM will be bought once funds allow. I really don’t care about power that much. If you’d tried riding the roads we have here you’d understand. If the potholes don’t get you, the wildlife will with its desire to cross the road as you get to it.
It's most likely a good bike for you and the roads up there.
It's from BMW's peachy period so reliability should be good, shaft drive is always nice to have and the bikes are relatively easy to service.
At £1500 I would go for it, if you don't like it you can always sell it on or part ex it.
It's from BMW's peachy period so reliability should be good, shaft drive is always nice to have and the bikes are relatively easy to service.
At £1500 I would go for it, if you don't like it you can always sell it on or part ex it.
Rubin215 said:
They're heavy, slow and a bit dull.
Comfy enough, fairly reliable, hold value well but there are many bettet bikes out there.
As I mentioned earlier, I don’t need speed and living on the north coast of Scotland there isn’t much choice locally. I think if I go for it it’ll suit my needs for now. The nearest MacDonalds is 110 miles away, bike shops are very few and far between. Comfy enough, fairly reliable, hold value well but there are many bettet bikes out there.


I think you're missing the point somewhat - people aren't saying "buy a faster/more powerful bike", they're saying "this one might be a bit lardy and ponderous". And after all, you did ask.
Conversely, if you don't care how the bike feels or performs, then just buy the cheapest thing you can find until you buy your CCM.
Conversely, if you don't care how the bike feels or performs, then just buy the cheapest thing you can find until you buy your CCM.
leggly said:
Rubin215 said:
They're heavy, slow and a bit dull.
Comfy enough, fairly reliable, hold value well but there are many bettet bikes out there.
As I mentioned earlier, I don’t need speed and living on the north coast of Scotland there isn’t much choice locally. I think if I go for it it’ll suit my needs for now. The nearest MacDonalds is 110 miles away, bike shops are very few and far between. Comfy enough, fairly reliable, hold value well but there are many bettet bikes out there.



Rubin215 said:
leggly said:
Rubin215 said:
They're heavy, slow and a bit dull.
Comfy enough, fairly reliable, hold value well but there are many bettet bikes out there.
As I mentioned earlier, I don’t need speed and living on the north coast of Scotland there isn’t much choice locally. I think if I go for it it’ll suit my needs for now. The nearest MacDonalds is 110 miles away, bike shops are very few and far between. Comfy enough, fairly reliable, hold value well but there are many bettet bikes out there.




Edited by leggly on Sunday 20th August 15:09
leggly said:
Thanks for deciding for me.
I’m in absolutely no rush to buy anything this end of the year. I just thought I’d ask for some advice.
Which you've been given.
Edited by leggly on Sunday 20th August 15:09
They offer precisely ZERO advantages over the 1100 version and quite a few disadvantages.
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