BMW 1200RT Today I did it!

[Wide Track]

I assure you of one thing, its hotter. The flaring keeps the breeze away from you compared to older models but at the same time the wind does not beat you to death. Like all, some good, some bad.

[chilipeppernorm]

Today I followed a bike very similar to yours out of SF across the SF-Oakland Bay Bridge and on into the East Bay. Pristine RT ridden by a skilled rider in a manner that reminds one of just how quickly a great bike will take a skilled rider without drama or pretense. Congratulations on a fine bike, may you have many safe and happy miles together.

[Orson]

Today I followed a bike very similar to yours out of SF across the SF-Oakland Bay Bridge and on into the East Bay. Pristine RT ridden by a skilled rider in a manner that reminds one of just how quickly a great bike will take a skilled rider without drama or pretense. Congratulations on a fine bike, may you have many safe and happy miles together.

I had virtually the same experience on Arkansas Highway 7 following an oldtimer on a beemer.

No knees out histrionics, but we kept an invigorating pace. I learned a bit off that oldtimer  

[scottzilla]

Congrats.  

[roadstar]

I should get on here more often   but congrats on the RT  . I just tradded in my trusty 07 FJR for a 2010 R1200RT (hope i didn`t screw up)  

[Wide Track]

I should get on here more often   but congrats on the RT  . I just tradded in my trusty 07 FJR for a 2010 R1200RT (hope i didn`t screw up)  

I hope you enjoy it as much as I am enjoying mine.

I am told by those who know that 2007 is the year to stay away from re: computer problems.

[eye.surgeon]

Congratulations. I've always like the RT, a solid sport tourer.

[Peter_MA]

I should get on here more often   but congrats on the RT  . I just tradded in my trusty 07 FJR for a 2010 R1200RT (hope i didn`t screw up)  

I swapped my 05 FJR for a 2010 RT back in October. Both are great bikes but the RT has really grown on me. And my knees didn't mind the shedding of a few pounds in the swap.

[Smoker]

I should get on here more often   but congrats on the RT  . I just tradded in my trusty 07 FJR for a 2010 R1200RT (hope i didn`t screw up)  

So that's your red 07 at Trans Am. Congratulations!

Oh, and congrats on yours too Wide Track. I had an 04 1150RT, what a great handling bike.

[roadstar]

So that's your red 07 at Trans Am. Congratulations!

Oh, and congrats on yours too Wide Track. I had an 04 1150RT, what a great handling bike.

Yea thats mine!! I just wanted to try something different & it sure is    Had the FJR for like 4 years & can`t say anything really bad about it , except it did put my hands too sleep & a dronning feel while in 4th gear just cruising around town. I took all i installed on it except shield & hwy pegs & bar blocks. Gave cruise to my buddy on L.i. & sold the Sargent seat , but will install starcomm & fuzeblock on RT , when i find the time to do it & stop riding.  

[sgoat]

I should get on here more often   but congrats on the RT  . I just tradded in my trusty 07 FJR for a 2010 R1200RT (hope i didn`t screw up)  

 
I traded in my 09' FJR in January and bought a new 2012 RT. No remorse. Lovin' it!

[R Doug]

T minus  two days for me.  

My RT is on hold and waiting for me at the local dealer.  I pick it up this Saturday.  I have a guy driving in from Memphis to pick up my 2008 KTM Adventure tomorrow (it's sold).  And, the trade in on the K1200S is more than fair.  PLUS, BMW is tossing in a free nav upgrade.

  

[roadstar]

T minus  two days for me.  

My RT is on hold and waiting for me at the local dealer.  I pick it up this Saturday.  I have a guy driving in from Memphis to pick up my 2008 KTM Adventure tomorrow (it's sold).  And, the trade in on the K1200S is more than fair.  PLUS, BMW is tossing in a free nav upgrade.

  

Congrats & hope you enjoy yours   (still on the fence about mine)  

[Smoker]

Congrats & hope you enjoy yours   (still on the fence about mine)  

Why? Not enough power? Too pipe and slippers?

[roadstar]

Why? Not enough power? Too pipe and slippers?

I need to take it on 1 of Russells rides to give it a grade.        Compaired to what i'm used to,  engine power is much lower,  but torque is up (as long as your in the right gear) . Time will tell & will get the bike to fit me,  before giving it a yea or nay.

[Rincewind]

T minus  two days for me.  

My RT is on hold and waiting for me at the local dealer.  I pick it up this Saturday.  I have a guy driving in from Memphis to pick up my 2008 KTM Adventure tomorrow (it's sold).  And, the trade in on the K1200S is more than fair.  PLUS, BMW is tossing in a free nav upgrade.

  

Be sure to post some pics later.  Good luck with your new RT.   

[R Doug]

Thanks, I'm looking forward to it.  In less than an hour the guy from Memphis will be here to pick up the KTM.  I don't know why, but this may be the most difficult parting I will have experienced.  

[Silverbird]

1200RT is the only bike I've ridden that blocks the wind like a brick wall AND doesn't create turbulence. Pretty sure they sonsulted NASA on this one.

[R Doug]

Wow, pipe and slipper bike my ass.  This thing will rail in the twisties.  It handles so much better than the K1200S.  


After my two test rides, I could tell it would be fun in the twisties.  But after I purchased it today and hit some of my favorite roads, I had no idea just how agile this bike can be.  

[Silverbird]

I'm really curious about the handling. I only ridden one for a test ride and the few corners I did hit, the front end felt completely different than any bike I've ridden.   I'm sure you get used to it, but what does it feel like after that?