BMW R1200R MOTORCYCLE REVIEW

[@GreatMotorcycleRoads]

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[@richardjones3112]

Excellent review.A beautiful machine.

[@GreatMotorcycleRoads]

Thanks!

[@petervincent393]

What a brilliant and balanced review. Excellent.

[@GreatMotorcycleRoads]

Thank you!

[@nadyamifsud373]

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]

Interesting, thanks for the feedback!

[@stephenbushway901]

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]

That’s a good point about the fuel tank I will have to make sure I check that. Thanks for the feedback!

[@janeg4706]

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]

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

[@FamMenn]

Wrt. to top case (your comment at 02:51), I'd recommend buying the bigger one from that generation, sold at that time with R1200RT (2005-2013) / K1200GT / K1300GT. Still available new from BMW (over EUR 500 / USD 550 here in Europe🤑), or used. Uses exactly the same mounting mechanism on the aluminum-grey rack you already have. Same codeable lock cylinder too (enables you to use one single key for ignition, saddle, side cases and top case). With 49 liter capacity it's huge, you can put two full-face/modular helmets in it (depending on model & size maybe) and it's waterproof

[@GreatMotorcycleRoads]

Th is for the comments, That sounds like a good top case for extended rides and packing !

[@grogman1911]

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.

[@allenshelledy1803]

Great review, thanks!

[@FamMenn]

This 2011 R1200R is a great all-round bike. It is my wife's touring bike (bought last year in perfectly mint condition with less than 4,500 mi on the odometer!), with the very effective ZTechnik V-Stream wind shield (the mid-size slightly tinted one) and she loves it, very good handling (she's 5'8), nimble at all speeds, comfy.😊

[@GreatMotorcycleRoads]

Nice I may have to check that windshield out!

[@oldschoolbudapestworkout2105]

It's one of my bikes. No regrets since I bought it, perhaps I ride Hayabusa and TL1000S as well

[@terryanderson8354]

Well executed review! Much better and to the point than most.

[@GreatMotorcycleRoads]

Thank you!

[@StephenCruthis-fl5wz]

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

[@FamMenn]

Very comprehensive review. We love your website too, makes us dreaming trying out some routes one day (did the Mohawk Trail in MA 2 yrs ago, starting in Cape Cod, but by car), keep it up!

[@GreatMotorcycleRoads]

Much appreciated!

[@serpents666]

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]

Nice, thanks for the feedback. Good luck with the bike!

[@jerryspencer5453]

I want one.

[@murraehaynes3182]

Nice review…I love my R1250R for the same reasons 👍🏼

[@GreatMotorcycleRoads]

Right on!

[@jiribudin9902]

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

[@GreatMotorcycleRoads]

Love the NineT! Hoping it’s my next bike!

[@FamMenn]

@@GreatMotorcycleRoads 🤔the different R nineT's all look great, but are not that good for extended rides or touring, and nothing for pillion. Riding position is not much ergonomic and there are no really clever luggage solutions

[@gorrdd]

Seth, I guess this the ride you now have. Answering my own question from you prior review review video on the F800. Gord

[@GreatMotorcycleRoads]

Yes sir, I am really liking the 1200. More torque and more comfortable!

[@gorrdd]

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[@KBauer-cs1rh]

How about 250k miles on these engines. I have seen some of the older Versions in Europe with around 400k Kilometers on it and still going strong.

[@drumsnbass]

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]

Thanks for the feedback! Good point on the suspension

[@mustangorojiblanco]

Buenas! Una pregunta ese Top case ajusta a la perfección o tiene algo de holgura?

[@GreatMotorcycleRoads]

The factory bag fits perfect 👍🏼

[@etiennejohan-dv7bu]

Bonjour c'est une très beĺe moto je possède la même c’est génial

[@GreatMotorcycleRoads]

Thanks!

[@markmath2883]

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]

Great bike thanks for the comment

[@georgel3657]

This is a brilliant comment

[@bergmensch0815]

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.

[@GreatMotorcycleRoads]

Very interesting!

[@skynyrdd1]

Good review but you might get better fuel economy if you change gear and didn't sit in 2nd all the time...lol

[@GreatMotorcycleRoads]

True that would certainly help!

[@BearInThePhillipines]

1150RT.......lets ride

[@Mishania245]

Мне никогда не на собирать деньги на то что бы его купить, даже бывший в пользовании😢

[@lifeisharditsharderifyoure6822]

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