Shop Original BMW Motorrad Gear like BMW Motorrad Riders' Equipment and the BMW Motorrad Style Collection to have both quality looks and protection. If you trade, the dealer won't care either.A forum community dedicated to BMW R1200R motorcycle owners and enthusiasts. And the RT’s front-to-rear-linked, triple-disc Brembo brakes with standard ABS are some of the best you’ll find among sport tourers, offering precise modulation and stop-on-a-dime power.Prior to my week-long romp through New England, I hadn’t spent much time on the R 1200 RT, just a few hours here and there. You’d be hard-pressed to find a more versatile engine, one that is as smooth without being dull. 2012 BMW R1200R. Everytime. As we’ve reported in tests of the R 1200 R (October 2011) and R 1200 GS (August 2010), the result is a smoother-revving engine with a broader torque spread and friskier exhaust note. My, how time flies. You should be able to get around a $1000 for them but as an add on to your bike, a couple hundred as many folks just don't care. It doesn’t warp time like the K 1600 GT or conquer the world like the R 1200 GS.
The pushbutton convenience of setting suspension mode (Comfort, Normal, Sport) and load (rider, rider plus luggage, rider plus passenger) certainly makes life easier, but the $900 option adds weight and complexity. I put over 200K on BMW’s without ever being stranded. There are large passenger grab handles, and the optional top trunk doubles as a comfortable back rest for your companion.
JavaScript is disabled. My last BMW a R1150RS required only scheduled maintenance over the 47,000 miles I owned it and I’m hoping for similar results on my new R1200RT. Most companies are in the business of making as much money as is possible from customers. I just recently purchased the bike, and my tech tells me the fuel strips in the R bikes always go bad so replacing them is never a permanent solution. The counterbalanced 1,170cc boxer lopes along comfortably at low rpm, delivering tractor-like torque for climbing up tight, neck-straining switchbacks, but it also revs out strongly, delivering a potent blend of power, sound and feel, good for high-speed blasts whenever your heart and throttle hand desire. The locking compartment on the right side of the upper fairing includes a foam-padded pocket for an MP3 player, plus 3.5mm and USB ports (BMW adapter cable is an optional extra). Inside the cockpit, the instrument panel displays more information and reflects less sunlight, there’s a new quick adjustment knob for the headlight position, and the triple clamp and handlebars are new. I personally am better off paying the price and having a pro work on my bike since I’m just not that good a wrench. We became fast friends while exploring Vermont’s scenic Route 100, skirting along the edge of the Green Mountain National Forest and wandering down back roads in search of covered bridges.
On the rare occasion the radio is on, it’s uncommon for the radio to stay on the same station when I return from a ride. Come join the discussion about parts, troubleshooting, maintenance, performance, reviews, modifications, classifieds, and more!2009 R12R, ABS, ASC, ESA, OBC, TPMS, Wunderlich Trophy Café Fairing, BMW Nav VI, F80GS Mirrors, MV Bar Risers, Throttlemeister, Heated Grips, Grip Buddies, Milled Levers, Wunderlich Saddle, BMW Bags & Trunk, HyperPro Shocks & Steering Damper, Remus CF Exhaust, Milled Oil Plug & Fork Tube & Pivot Covers, LED Taillight & Turn Signals, P3 Brake Lights, Photon Blasters, Abdeckring, Ilmberger CF Hugger, BMW Cylinder Guards & Slider, GS Skid Plate -- RIP. According to initial reports, BMW will keep their recently upgraded R1200R completely unchanged for 2012. and accessory socket, plus the $1,295 Audio/Communications Package that includes the Multi-Controller, audio system with tuner and Sirius XM satellite radio, Bluetooth, as well as interfaces for iPod and BMW Navigator IV GPS (sold separately). Bought a used 2012 R1200RT in May 2016 after having been away from riding for about 15 years. 2012 BMW R 1200 RT – Road Test Review. To find someone who is willing to pay a grand more for Ohlins is harder than finding someone to buy a Roadster. Instead, it exemplifies the classic definition of “sport tourer,” balancing performance and excitement with practicality and reliability. (On the K 1600 GT/GTL, the Multi-Controller controls a whole lot more, from ESA II to navigation.) Certainly not letting grass grow under its tires, that’s for sure. So Im looking at alternatives. I have sold my 2006 R1200GS last year and purchased a brand new 2012 Moto Guzzi Stelvio NTX hoping to get a bike equal to GS.Today’s bikes are no doubt far more complicated than older ones. Cornering clearance was never a limitation.With its wide, integrated mirrors and spacious cockpit, the R 1200 RT appears bulky from the saddle, a small price to pay for the generous wind protection it provides.