Future Icon - BMW R1200S

This is another bike that had an extremely short production lifespan, however very important in the line of evolution for BMW to finally get to their very first Superbike in the form of the S1000RR.
I take a look at this BMW R1200S, take it for a ride, and discuss its short life, why and how it came about and what model was its successor.
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[@AST4EVER]

I am still in love with this bike, at the same time i saw its picture in yellow colour in a magazine and still couldn't forget it. Alas there's no such bike in my country....

[@bikerjock2654]

The best review of the R1200S that I’ve seen. Had mine for 11 years and won’t be selling it. I’ve done 450-mile days many times and not found it uncomfortable. Thanks for your review.

[@route21garage]

Thank you soo much 🙏 It truly is a stunning piece

[@brazilgerojim9634]

Greetings from Dortmund Germany, I own this exactly motorcycle at the red Ohnlins, 190 rear tyre. It's outstanding motorcycle, comfort, fast , and also very good fuel consumption, i can't words really

[@route21garage]

Awesome motorcycle you have 👌 Enjoy it 🥳

[@falcodog2917]

A true unicorn! I bought one of these new in 2006. It was an absolute blast to ride fast and just about indestructible. Thanks for the review.

[@jonb5747]

An excellent review of a lovely bike. I had one of these bikes in my own BMW collection along side the HP2 sport, I still have the HP2 but foolishly sold the R12S. I used to ride the R12S and HP2 back to back and can honestly say as a road bike I found the R12S superior to the HP2, a lot smoother and a better mannered bike. In fact I thought the R12S was the perfect sports bike for U.K. roads. I completely agree with your thoughts about the bike, being a real landmark bike for BMW with a lot of engine modifications unique to that model, but sadly completely misunderstood by the buying public. Perhaps considered to be too sporty and extreme by R11S riders, and also having a boxer cup replica I can understand those concerns, however especially in BCR form with its raised GS suspension the R11S is also a superb sporty machine which feels so well planted and stable once it’s up to speed. And at the same time the R12S was considered too heavy and down on horsepower by 1000cc Japanese sport bike riders, with magazine reviewers commenting it was “only “as fast as a Japanese 600, completely missing the point of this bike. I too think these will become collectible bikes, though probably only amongst those of us who are fans of BMW and it’s history, rather than the mainstream, but either way I can see prices rising.

[@route21garage]

Thank you for your message and glad to see I’m not the only crazy one among us 🤪 pitty you sold yours. I have told my BMW dealer here if one crosses their path to call me 🙏👌

[@Schollergrott]

I ride my R12S since 2009. I’ll never sell it! Good Video.

[@route21garage]

Thank you 🙏 I agree, she is a keeper

[@peterkoning21]

HOORAY !!!! A tester who is not afraid to open up a bike. These Poms and Yanks are shit scared to open a bike !!! LOve it !!! Thank you.

[@route21garage]

🤣🤣👍🏻 super happy you enjoyed. Thank you 🙏

[@thanos_mav]

Salute you from Athens Greece! I was very close buying one a year ago, which unfortunately didn’t happen.. It’s an odd bike but that’s one of the reasons I fancy her a lot!

[@route21garage]

I totally agree with you, odd but strangely very cool at the same time 👌

[@brazilgerojim9634]

Καλησπέρα, Είχε ένα στο Car στα 5.000 το 2021 τζάμπα τελείως. Φαντασου ότι αυτά κάτω από 6.000 δεν τα βρίσκεις Γερμανία. Τον Απρίλιο πήρα ένα και εγώ, πραγματικά καταπληκτική μοτοσυκλέτα.

[@thanos_mav]

@@brazilgerojim9634 Καλησπέρα! Αυτή που είχα βρει (επίσης στο car) ήταν στα 6.500 € περίπου μαύρο χρώμα και 29 χιλ. χλμ περίπου. Μοντέλο με ABS του 2009 χωρίς Ohlins. Πραγματικά πολύ όμορφη μηχανή. Εύχομαι να έχεις καλά χιλιόμετρα και να την χαρείς!

[@brazilgerojim9634]

@@thanos_mav Μεγάλη υπόθεση τα Ohnlins να ξέρεις. Εγώ τα έχω οδηγήσει και με Ohnlins & χωρίς γενικά όμως να σε βάλω στο κλίμα. Έχω ένα Aprilia RSV Mille 2001 , έχει δυναμομετρηση στα 124 άλογα τροχό. Το R1200S είναι ζήτημα να έχει 95-100 άλογα τροχό. Την ίδια διαδρομή με το R1200S την κάνω πολύ πιο εύκολα & γρήγορα , γιατί; Είναι απίστευτα εύκολο, όλο αυτό το σύστημα, στήσιμο , αναρτήσεις, ροπές , και το μοτέρ αυτό δίνει πολύ Fun to drive . Με κλειστά μάτια ότι βρεις στα 5.500 πάρτο , είναι τρομερά καλή μοτοσυκλέτα & ας είναι και το απλό στην τελική. Και κατά καιρούς μπαίνει ένα αγγελία και μέσα σε λίγες ένα δύο μήνες εξαφανίζεται. Δεν θα κλάψεις τα λεφτά. Τώρα τι να πεις ? Sports TOURING, Cafe racer ? & Εάν πετύχεις και τα δύο χρώματα κόκκινο ασημί μοιάζει και με Replica. Με κλειστά μάτια κάποιος που θέλει ένα τέτοιο στυλ μηχανάκι. Και πάνω από όλα, αερόψυκτο

[@mikeschlieman3295]

I have a black R1200S since 2014. Can't part with this bike. Simply enjoy the qurikiness as you explain but also its handling for such an aged bike.

[@route21garage]

It is odd but awesome, something unexplainable thrilling to ride 🥳 Enjoy her and I am definitely looking out for a clean one 😁

[@mikeallensonntag]

I have an r1100s. The best way i can put it is its not excellent at anything but it does everything well. It does a track day but it also can do 200 mile touring. I personally enjoy the fact thats its very versatile and reliable.

[@BimHennemann]

The R1200S is just 100% different to a R1100S. I sold my R1100S in beginning of this year and since 2 months I have a R1200S. The R1200S is way more sportive. Also you have to handle it with more care in gear 1-3, also when it comes to the breaks you have to be a bit more careful. But the bike deffinitely isn't as comfortable as the R1100S.

[@sebastianm.8383]

i had the luck to enjoy this bike from 2009 til 2020 - modified with Zard exhaust, lots of carbon fibre and re-painted in original BMW pacific blue emtallic (see my avatar)....great bike and powerful....

[@janezkovac6692]

Here in europe it is called colgate the striped one....own black one with ohlins 6"rim heated grips and love it......

[@user-bu7hj2og7z]

Цены растут, потому что, как все тут и пишут, никто расставаться с этими уникальными причудливыми мотоциклами не готов. Купил себе в этом году - радуюсь каждый день))

[@thirushannadar5607]

Awesome! thanks for the review . I need to come visit you guys at Route 21 some time!

[@route21garage]

You are always welcome 🙏 I am in the process of acquiring bigger premises to put my collection on display. Thank you for the fantastic suggestion on this beauty 👌💪👍🏻

[@thirushannadar5607]

@@route21garage sounds great !

[@gert7173]

On my second r1200 s lost first one in accident had it 8years. Bought 2nd one in 2018 will never sell it 🤥🤪 the best

[@patshes1951]

A really cool bike.

[@jesse_dh]

I never payed to much attention to BMW and in the past year I bought an i3 (car) and this bike. Just because they are unique and quirky in all the right ways. Seems like in the 00’s they just let the engineers lose and do what they do best and they created some truly amazing creations.

[@stevenwalk8564]

I miss the one I had. I bought it new and I rode it hard. It was the easiest bike to maintain. You could sit on the ground and set the valves. It would stay with and leave most in the twistiest.

[@David_Gardener]

Excellent channel, just subscribed.🤘

[@route21garage]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@DustyVisorMotorcycles]

What a cool bike! Only Beemer I would consider! Can you do a video on the Route 21 garage? What you do? are you a museum? Do a walk around? Also, you really need to come to the Burt Munroe, plenty of material for your channel!! 😎

[@route21garage]

I am super passionate about anything motorcycle related, collect, have raced a bit (but more cars and karts) and am doing this channel currently as a pure hobby and passion thing. I am blessed to travel internationally and that’s for me cool to share and take you along like I did with World Ducati Week last year for example. I am currently trying to acquire a warehouse to start a small scale museum as I have I’ve 50 special bikes in my private collection…..and yes then I will start sharing that journey on the channel too and can do more regulars and comparisons. I would love to do that 🙏 Burt Munro being such a legend and your country being stunning! On my bucket list 🤩 Thank you for the support and hope very soon I can share my humble little collection in more detail 💪👍🏻

[@DustyVisorMotorcycles]

@@route21garage Let me know when you are ready for the Burt, I'll get you sorted.

[@route21garage]

Awesome 👍🏻 thanx will do 👌

[@matta87]

Thank you for this review along with the history! I'm looking at buying a r1100s, but i don't find them sporty enough. And the hp2 is way too expensive (and valuable to casually ride). Now i start looking at the r1200s. There are 2 black one's and a aquafresh for sale nearby. One black has a normal steer instead of clipons, do you think it will do good to the riding style? Also with a lot of these bikes the maintenance history is not complete due to their age and switching from owner to owner in the years. To be able to see if the motor had the right maintenance in time is so important.

[@jamesc6363]

I'd love to see the R9T v r1200s v r1100s just to see how they compare...

[@mikeallensonntag]

These early bmw "super bikes" are very under appreciated. You can atleast in usa get them for really decent price private party.

[@route21garage]

I totally agree with underrated, however here in SA they are becoming very scarce, so maybe people are starting to hold on to them.

[@michaelmarshall2958]

@@route21garage Here in New zealand they are rare I managed to purchase one last year in the red and silver colours Great bike to ride in the twisties goes round tight corners alot better than my k1300s motorsport Dont ride it often but won't be selling it Hp2 only came to nz in the Enduro not the road version Great video thanks

[@KOMPRESSORMr]

Where did you get those lower fairings?

[@cryofist77]

Great bike and great review! I missed the mentioning of the colour scheme. What edition is this?

[@cryofist77]

I used these RAL colours 6024 3020 9016

[@hugodacosta]

Question: R1200S or Buell CITYX XB 9SX ?

[@garyt123]

Why paint a German bike in the colours of the Indian flag? Or is it supposed to be the Mexican flag?

[@route21garage]

Castrol race colors. Has nothing to do with country flags……

[@aumkar2]

Goodness that is one ugly bike.

[@route21garage]

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