BMW K1200s Review (Not Technical lol)

[@davidharrington1133]

Just bought a 2007 example, 13k miles, used to have a K1300s and also own a K1600- GT. Looks exactly like this one, Cheers Andy

[@suffolkandy]

It's been a few years now since I got the K1300s and I will say, I still like riding this bike. Have no plans of changing in the future. P.S. Hope you have lots of fun on this bike mate RSMF

[@justben2724]

Hi Andy , great review. Just for your own information the abs light is illuminated until the abs modulator received a 4mph signal from the front and back wheel speed sensors, if it doesn't go out these are where to start 👍 all the best.

[@suffolkandy]

Had the bike for a year and a half and still love to ride it, it says something for it RSMF

[@seroberts1]

I bought my '08 completely loaded It's got 17K on the clock @ 14.5K the trans went tits up I had an extended warranty :) cost and put new clutch pack in. It's such a fun bike I sold my 1098S Ducati :)

[@suffolkandy]

I've had mine for two and a half years and I can still say I love riding it and there's no way I would sell it. P.S. Have been looking at the 1300 version, but will I be getting anything more? Don't think so RSMF

[@alexandrosamanatidis7825]

For everyone that has a k 1200 : The gearbox gets less clunky if you blip the throttle in on the upshifts . I am talking about 1st 2 where most of the clunkiness is . The higher om the revs you change gears and the fasyer you do it the smoother it gets it really doesn't like lazy shifts. Also when you start the bike press the clutch lever for few seconds and keep it there before you engage 1st gear when bike is still cold .

[@suffolkandy]

Still got the bike, no inkling of getting rid of it as it still does what it says on the tin lol RSMF

[@alexandrosamanatidis7825]

@@suffolkandy It's an amazing bike my friend I hope I will keep mine for many years as well .

[@brodusclay2012]

Thanks for the review, Greeting from Holland

[@suffolkandy]

Had the bike 6 years now, won't change it. It still does everything it says on the tin lol RSMF

[@ThePlazzman]

Bought one few months back, great bike but when the fuel range says 16 miles left it’s lying........ trust the gauge meter but not the range meter.

[@suffolkandy]

Made that mistake myself when I first got the bike. Ran out of petrol. Luckily enough, my son came to my rescue with some RSMF

[@johnhfish79]

Just picked up a K1200rs. Seems very similar. Time will tell if I love it, but so far very satisfied. I don’t mind the clunk!

[@suffolkandy]

I can still say I still like this bike immensely, it ticks all the boxes for me. I hope you get on with your bike and have lots and lots of fun RSMF

[@Rob64z900]

Glad you're pleased with it, there's nothing worse than riding or driving something you hate, RSM8.

[@suffolkandy]

I can really say, I really like this bike RSMF

[@02bigkev]

For a 10 year old bike she looks great.Thanks for showing us around. RSM8

[@suffolkandy]

Thank you. Looks to me like you're having fun on that new bike too RSMF

[@inspectorchicken]

Brake failure light could be a dying battery. ABS needs some juice to init properly, once you start driving the bike powers itself from the engine, not the battery anymore. My 1150 has it after some weeks of not movin her, goes away when the bat is fully loaded again. Beautiful machine man! Thinking of gettine one myself. I love my boxer but sometimes a fourbanger is what I desire. Don't want to kill myself on an S1000 though.

[@suffolkandy]

The K1200s is a very nice machine. Had it now for nearly two years, still puts a smile on my face. Would like the 1300 but the price difference is still pretty high RSMF

[@jaredlucero2421]

Killed me with the parrot comment 😂😂

[@suffolkandy]

Had to have a look today at the back of the bike after your comment, and yes, it still looks like a parrot to me lol RSMF

[@djyoz9057]

Best review i have seen so far thanks

[@suffolkandy]

Glad it was helpful! mate rsm

[@WEGGYZZR]

Crackin machine mate..will have to give it a run at some point.. One thing i will say is youre tyre pressures seem well low in reading.. At least i would be running that around 36 psi front and 42 psi back....That considering the fact you have Amy on the back and also you can soften up the ride slightly on mode switch.. Itll tighten up the ride as it should be and keep ya tyres in good shape.. Remember the zzr as standard just as my zx12r did ...they run 42psi front and back...

[@LenScapoff]

I think the reading being shown is bar, not psi, so the front is about 37 psi and the rear about 41 psi.

[@WEGGYZZR]

Len Scapoff Ahh ill take another look Len....watched it on my phone and my eyes arent what they were...lol My humblest appologies if thats the case Andy mate... You know ya stuff anyhow..

[@WEGGYZZR]

Len Scapoff Sussed it Len...Andy said in the vid that he had 26psi front and 28psi back but looking at it its deffo bar not psi which tallies with psi levels..

[@LenScapoff]

I had to look twice myself, Weggy. Never got used to bar. RSM8.

[@WEGGYZZR]

Len Scapoff Likewise Len..keep it safe fella.

[@B1gLe0]

That's not 26 and 28 psi, it's 2.6 and 2.8 bar. That might have been your issue

[@suffolkandy]

Yeah, got that wrong. So used to psi and not bar. My mistake lol RSMF

[@TexRider]

nice review Andy Take Care

[@suffolkandy]

Thank you very much, really enjoying the bike RSMF

[@Viper6-MotoVlogger]

That is one nice looking bike! Ride her safe mate.

[@suffolkandy]

Thank you, really like this bike RSMF

[@robm878]

Hi Andy, great review! I have a 2006 K1200S which I bought in April 2016 and have done 10k miles on it which has mainly consisted of 5 euro tours. I absolutely love it. It does have its issues, it's had the servoectomy carried out. The servo gave up at 19k by the way. Despite that, it's been brilliant. Very reliable and easy to work on too. Tyre wise, I use Michelin PR4's, they're fantastic. Looking forward to more videos!

[@suffolkandy]

Certainly a good bike :) Loving every minute of riding on it. The power is mind-boggling and the handling is excellent and the brakes are far superior to my ZZR 1200. So, all in all, I'ma happy bod lol RSMF

[@shiftyshamsk]

I tried a Blue and white with 13k one of these out that had been sat in someone's garage for a long time. Dealer was selling it on behalf of a customer. First ride out one plug failed and it ran like a pig. I took it back, they had to remove the radiator to put new plugs in. They called me back to the shop a week later and I went out a second time. This time the clutch was slipping badly. They called the customer and then told me it was a sale or return for the customer and I wouldn't get any warranty. After talking to a couple of mechanics I know they said don't touch it. I did my own online research and I'm afraid it was too much of a risk and I wouldn't be swapping my Daytona 675 for it plus £1000.

[@suffolkandy]

They do say, do not touch the earlier models as they had a lot of teething problems. The 2007/2008 are the best to have. Mine is 2007 and has been virtually trouble-free. Hope that helps

[@shiftyshamsk]

Yes. I heard that too bud. Shame as I liked that blue and white of the earlier versions.

[@LenScapoff]

Lovely bike, Andy.

[@suffolkandy]

Thank you very much RSMF

[@juvamzdelis]

nice bike Andy, once you get used to it, gearbox will be smooth as silk, no worries :D

[@suffolkandy]

I have to say, the gearbox is not as annoying now as it was, so I think your advice is spot on RSMF

[@TheWattanneh]

Star keys. Great! My R1100rt (2000) is all Allen...😒

[@suffolkandy]

Always have a packet of star keys in my backpack, it's the only thing you can work on these bloody bikes lol RSMF

[@cccenturion4480]

NIce review, this has been added to my short list of replacements for the old biffer. One question though, is the headlight any good? My biffer isn't quite worthless but it's not a patch on the old foxeye fazer(twin h4's).

[@suffolkandy]

Can't help you on the headlight as I haven't been on it at night yet lol, but I will say, if you can get low mileage and a 2007/2008, you'll probably have a cracking bike RSMF

[@Ivansmith6]

Nice day, Nice bike, Nice Review..... Enjoy

[@suffolkandy]

Really enjoying riding this bike. I have to say, too, probably my favourite bike so far RSMF

[@OldManTony]

Nice bike Andy, looks like a rocket ship. The ABS light flashes on the Triumph until you do your 5mph too.

[@suffolkandy]

It seems to do that on all ABS bikes. Why? I have no idea RSMF

[@SkeggyCruiser]

Nice one Andy, I'm pleased your enjoying the bike, at the end of the day it's your happiness the matters when riding, I also noticed how easy it looks the change the headlight bulbs, the headlight on mine is an absolute bitch to get into, it's one of those bikes I've never really looked at but you've certainly got a lovely bike ther Andy, RSM8.

[@suffolkandy]

Really like this bike. The headlights seem very simple. Will see you on the 10th RSMF

[@WheelsNotHeels]

lol..."trust me, it's clunky" Sounds & looks like a super nice bike, Andy. I like that option that lets you know tire pressure & the one that shows how many miles left for that amount of gas. What does the "k" mean in the k1200s?

[@suffolkandy]

The gearbox is a bit clunky, but the majority of bikes usually are. What the K stands for, I think is just the model of the bike RSMF

[@django1]

The k is BMW is designation for a four cylinder.

[@TheRiderGuider]

Thinking of the 1300. Norfolk and Good sent me over to watch this 😃 just subd 👍🏼

[@suffolkandy]

Thanks very much for the sub. I will sub back to you because if you take interest in my channel, I will certainly take interest in yours. So with that, it's onwards and upwards lol RSMF

[@TheRiderGuider]

Suffolk Andy to be honest the bike is bigger than I fancy but it ticks every box, there aren’t many about but I’ll more than likely end up with one 😁👍🏼😎

[@suffolkandy]

The k1200s is one nice bike but you have to look at 2007 or 2008 i say but i sill fancy the 1300s

[@Tony-ge1oc]

Good to see the Grip Puppies are doing their job, nice one Andy.

[@suffolkandy]

Really transformed the handle grips. I can now get my bloody great hands round them lol RSMF

[@LuBiBochum]

Super vid! Love this machine. Lg

[@suffolkandy]

Yeah, really like it. Not much not to like RSMF

[@CalmBiker]

Still enjoying it then :-)

[@suffolkandy]

Oh yes! RSMF

[@DevinMalone]

I guess I don't follow... on the clunky gear box... can you elaborate ?

[@suffolkandy]

All I can say is the gearbox is quite clunky through the gears. It's not as smooth as a lot of bikes, but after riding the bike for a time, I don't think it would bother you that much. I can say after a year and three quarters of riding the BMW, I still get great satisfaction RSMF

[@MTL_Rider]

would you recommend this motorbike for an intermediate mature rider? I just afraid it would be to much power.

[@suffolkandy]

Yes I would, if you show it respect, you should be absolutely fine RSMF

[@sixtovazquez1227]

Aah yes i would recomend it to anybody its the perfect bike

[@jayp4250]

Robert MTL Yes I have many sport touring miles on mine As he said clunky gears slightly in 1st to 2nd for Sure but I would recommend to most skilled riders. I sold everything else but the k bike Jp

[@grayman999]

Very nice just my cuppa tea 👍👍👍👍👍

[@suffolkandy]

Really enjoy this bike. Even though it's 10 years old, it feels like a modern bike RSMF

[@jzzbmwk1376]

Hi Andy Just a quick question You have had the BMW K1200s for some time now, I'm looking at a 2005 K1200s with 11,000 mile near mint condition but does not have the ESA or computer just trip button I can can get it for £3100 so what I'm asking is if your 1200s did not come with ESA or a full computer option would you still of bought the bike.

[@suffolkandy]

I have to say yes the k1200s is a good bike the 207 and 208 are the best but at 11000 miles it will be like new i do love this bike i have a zzr1200 to but always go for the bmw rsm

[@whyistherumgonewrightstory8384]

Looking at a 08 K12 s 24kmiles

[@suffolkandy]

They say the '07 and '08 models are the best ones and 24k is not that high, so if you like, go for it mate RSMF

[@macs_power]

Where did you get your carbon fiber cowel

[@suffolkandy]

Can't help you, it came when I bought the bike. It has a BMW stamp on it, that's about all I can say mate RSMF

[@Rayk76]

Can u tell me what is the switch on top of right sided switchgear !

[@suffolkandy]

If it's the one I think you're talking about, it's the start-up button and underneath is the emergency stop for the engine - hope that helps RSMF

[@charliefisk-bryant7135]

Hey man I also live in Ipswich and I would love to meet up with you and make make a video??

[@suffolkandy]

Are you into biking?

[@jakeagusta]

Suffolk Andy lets hope so 🤣🤣

[@marcoaurelio6941]

hey, did u had any problem w/ that?

[@suffolkandy]

Had the bike for a number of years now. Have spent about £400 on repairs, so I would say not much. P.S. You can do your own servicing, but you must remember it's a BMW and German engineering can be quite difficult lol RSMF

[@marcoaurelio6941]

@@suffolkandy thanks for sharing your opinion!! any reason why this bikes can overheat that you are aware?

[@suffolkandy]

@@marcoaurelio6941 had no overheating on my bike at all mate

[@marcoaurelio6941]

heall ya! thanks for your answer. i havent buy it yet, and wont do it :) its a good looking bike in my opinion, but i can always watch it on the hands of another fellow @cya1no

[@vonsauerkraut]

good looking bike there now that one bike to go on tour with RSMF

[@suffolkandy]

O yes love it mate rsm

[@vonsauerkraut]

that bike will do 100.000 miles and more you did well there. where that mr weggy gone his not been on youtube for moths now

[@WEGGYZZR]

von sauerkraut Yo mate... Im still about but spending much more time setting up the new bikes in my fleet and in effect riding them without worrying about recording everything.. To be fair ive decided to ditch the Weggy tradition of adding a model prefix after my name for the channel...ie Weggy zx12r or Weggy zzr...so have renamed it as is and itll stay that way..with a host of new content eventually...but at moment i really cannot be arsed with any tube stuff at present hence the lack of content or feedback....

[@vonsauerkraut]

i don't blame you this youtube video thing with making the vids then video editing then up loading its a pain in the arse and what all this with WEGGYS MOTORCYCLES UK? have you got a new job or have you become self employed but it's a shame about the hangout was always a good larf

[@WEGGYZZR]

von sauerkraut Weggys mororcycles uk is purely the tube channel name based on basically my bikes...my meets..rides...all based in the uk........ for now.. No new business venture or anything like that...

[@audisportcarrasco]

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