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@nadyamifsud373 Жыл бұрын
The fuel strip issue is new to me. I've had this bike since 2011 and, thank God, I did not experience that problem. What seems unique to my bike is that a red light comes on at the bottom of the speedo for about 1 second once I turn the key and before I fire it up. Nobody, not even BMW Munich, could shed any light on this. It started doing this at around 23,000 kms just after a service. Great video!
@GreatMotorcycleRoads Жыл бұрын
Interesting, thanks for the feedback!
@stephenbushway901 Жыл бұрын
I love my R and I bought it for the same reasons. It's very versatile and to my eye, a beautiful bike. I consistently get 48 mpg's and I'm not light on the throttle. It's one modern bike that valve checks are very easy to do, too. Another thing to check is around the filler hole in the tank. On many bikes it was not painted and get's rusty. It's a little, fiddly job to de-rust, prime and paint but if it goes un-detected can rot out and render the tank useless.
@GreatMotorcycleRoads Жыл бұрын
That’s a good point about the fuel tank I will have to make sure I check that. Thanks for the feedback!
@janeg4706 Жыл бұрын
I've just bought a 2013 90th Anniversary R1200R - a real beauty. I agree that the later models aren't as pretty - the newer headlight seems to have been inspired by the front end of the Suzuki Gladius....not a great design move by BMW!
@GreatMotorcycleRoads Жыл бұрын
Nice! The 90th Anniversary bikes are very cool. Yeah those headlights are gonna look dated in a few years I think. Classic round headlights will never go out of style. Thanks for the comment
@grogman1911 Жыл бұрын
I have a 2013 that has been a blast to ride. Other than performing routine maintenance it has been trouble free. Yep, that fuel strip condition bit me too. I reset the trip computer and learned not to trust the strip.
@oldschoolbudapestworkout210510 ай бұрын
It's one of my bikes. No regrets since I bought it, perhaps I ride Hayabusa and TL1000S as well
@StephenCruthis-fl5wz29 күн бұрын
I have a 2008 bmw 1200r and love it, also have a new harley low rider and alternate day to day riding both but like the bmw a lot better,,it handles great but like he said fuel strip doesnt work have to set trip and fill up within 200 miles but that is easy to remember and maintenance is easy but I will let dealer set valves for me
@serpents666 Жыл бұрын
I just got a 2007 one (last Sunday). About that "clunky" gearbox... The first time I rode that bike I thought the gearbox was broken because I barely touched the shifter and it was in 1st gear. I used to have a Yamaha SZR 660band a Ducati Monster 600. Gear shifts on those bikes sound like someone pounding a steel plate with a sledgehammer or a bolt action howitzer (although they actually feel relatively smooth). The fuel strip seems to be only partially broken. The tank is empty with 2 bars on the display. Anyway, so far I'm loving it!
@GreatMotorcycleRoads Жыл бұрын
Nice, thanks for the feedback. Good luck with the bike!
@terryanderson83548 ай бұрын
Well executed review! Much better and to the point than most.
@GreatMotorcycleRoads8 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@murraehaynes3182 Жыл бұрын
Nice review…I love my R1250R for the same reasons 👍🏼
@GreatMotorcycleRoads Жыл бұрын
Right on!
@allenshelledy1803 Жыл бұрын
Great review, thanks!
@jerryspencer5453 Жыл бұрын
I want one.
@drumsnbass Жыл бұрын
Had a 2012 R12R. Gave it to my son. Great bike, loads of fun! Carrys it’s weight down low. Very comfortable, plenty fast, fairly light for what it is. Keep in mind after 2014 the front suspension changed to standard forks like other bikes. The paralever/telelever combo is what made this such a well planted bike on the road. Put a set of Pilot Road tires on here and it feels successful er planted to the road.
@GreatMotorcycleRoads Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback! Good point on the suspension
@jiribudin99029 ай бұрын
I have a 2013 model (90year edition), without fuel strip, big windshield + spoiler, chip tuning (but need higher octane, if not more vibration from burning) 4.2-4.6l/100km (51-56mpg) !!! = no cons, air cooled, telelever, powerfull, very light and very easy to ride, best R model ever or another choise NineT
@GreatMotorcycleRoads9 ай бұрын
Love the NineT! Hoping it’s my next bike!
@gorrdd11 ай бұрын
Seth, I guess this the ride you now have. Answering my own question from you prior review review video on the F800. Gord
@GreatMotorcycleRoads11 ай бұрын
Yes sir, I am really liking the 1200. More torque and more comfortable!
@gorrdd11 ай бұрын
@@GreatMotorcycleRoads 👍
@markmath2883 Жыл бұрын
I bought my fourth bike, an ‘09 R1200RT in 2018 with 13,004 miles on the odometer. I regularly get 45-52 MPG unless riding in excess of 80 MPH and/or hitting headwinds. Two days ago I rode 850 miles here in Florida averaging 48 mph. The fuel strip was repaired for $488 and again six months later under warranty. The throttle body pulleys are PLASTIC-don’t open the throttle too hard or they will break and leave you someplace without cell service. 😢. I was able to repair them myself but was a PIA. Cons: Maintenance is expensive if done by dealer. Good news is that normal maintenance can be accomplished by a normal person: valve adjustment, bleed brakes; ect. Downside is need for special, not cheap tools. I have a Valkyrie with 105,000 miles and expect it could go 300,000 miles so not impressed with durability of BMW. My Valkyrie is more comfortable, but the BMW is the superior go-fast long and hard sport tourer in relative comfort. I love the electrically adjustable windshield, the handling, even loaded down and ability to go 250-300 miles on a tank of gas in relative comfort. Oh…I paid $7,300 for the bike.
@GreatMotorcycleRoads Жыл бұрын
Great bike thanks for the comment
@georgel3657 Жыл бұрын
This is a brilliant comment
@skynyrdd1 Жыл бұрын
Good review but you might get better fuel economy if you change gear and didn't sit in 2nd all the time...lol
@GreatMotorcycleRoads Жыл бұрын
True that would certainly help!
@bergmensch08159 ай бұрын
I had the fuel strip issue as well and solved it with a piezo element from a lighter 3 years ago. The high voltage is just 'burning' the crystal layer on the strip. And the strip is still working. There's a short instruction video (in German language) explaining it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/anrdd3xuq79laZo P.S.: No worries about the tank. If it's full there's no oxygen to start a fire.
@GreatMotorcycleRoads9 ай бұрын
Very interesting!
@mustangorojiblanco14 күн бұрын
Buenas! Una pregunta ese Top case ajusta a la perfección o tiene algo de holgura?
@GreatMotorcycleRoads13 күн бұрын
The factory bag fits perfect 👍🏼
@etiennejohan-dv7bu Жыл бұрын
Bonjour c'est une très beĺe moto je possède la même c’est génial
@GreatMotorcycleRoads Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@BearInThePhillipines5 ай бұрын
1150RT.......lets ride
@Mishania24513 күн бұрын
Мне никогда не на собирать деньги на то что бы его купить, даже бывший в пользовании😢
@lifeisharditsharderifyoure68227 ай бұрын
0:37 [[This model 2011 with 1170/CC delivers 110 HP]] Really!? >>> Does that mean GoldWing is a loser? with 1800/CC and delivered ONLY 124HP By the way, Bro, don't overdo representation, The R1200C delivers 61HP Max