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R Doug
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Re: BMW 1200RT Today I did it!
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I'm not sure how to put it exactly. It's not *as* quick at turn-in nor does it give you quite the feedback as the Super Duke but it's a ton better than the K1200S, which did feel vague to me.
I find the handling to be perfect on road. I have more than enough feedback, it's very compliant and doesn't waddle, it's easy to hold a line, and it's uber comfortable.
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Re: BMW 1200RT Today I did it!
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Quote from: R Doug on August 18, 2012, 02:30:55 PM
I'm not sure how to put it exactly. It's not *as* quick at turn-in nor does it give you quite the feedback as the Super Duke but it's a ton better than the K1200S, which did feel vague to me.
I find the handling to be perfect on road. I have more than enough feedback, it's very compliant and doesn't waddle, it's easy to hold a line, and it's uber comfortable.
You should know the drill by now: pics or it didn't happen.
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Re: BMW 1200RT Today I did it!
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Quote from: R Doug on August 18, 2012, 02:30:55 PM
I'm not sure how to put it exactly. It's not *as* quick at turn-in nor does it give you quite the feedback as the Super Duke but it's a ton better than the K1200S, which did feel vague to me.
I find the handling to be perfect on road. I have more than enough feedback, it's very compliant and doesn't waddle, it's easy to hold a line, and it's uber comfortable.
To be fair I shouldn't say I didn't like it it since I hardly rode it, but it didn't feel like I'd be able to load the front tire, like you'd always be riding the rear. Do you ever feel like that?
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R Doug
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Re: BMW 1200RT Today I did it!
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August 19, 2012, 02:59:44 PM »
Quote from: garry on August 18, 2012, 02:48:45 PM
You should know the drill by now: pics or it didn't happen.
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Re: BMW 1200RT Today I did it!
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Gorgeous bike!
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R Doug
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Re: BMW 1200RT Today I did it!
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Thanks, I think they look a little bloated to me. But, I have a history of buying function over looks. Thank goodness they ride a lot smaller than they look.
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Re: BMW 1200RT Today I did it!
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Quote from: R Doug on August 19, 2012, 03:36:49 PM
Thank goodness they ride a lot smaller than they look.
Nobody realizes just how nimble they are until they ride one. It looks like it should weigh about 200# more than it does.
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R Doug
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+1
It may not be a flying pig, but it's a nimble little pig.
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Re: BMW 1200RT Today I did it!
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Quote from: R Doug on August 19, 2012, 03:36:49 PM
Thanks, I think they look a little bloated to me. But, I have a history of buying function over looks.
Thank goodness they ride a lot smaller than they look
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So true. If you look at the numbers, it's not all that heavy compared to the rest of the class. IIRC, it weighs about 20 lbs less than my Sprint with a full tank of gas. The Boxer carries the weight so low that it feels even lighter once you're under way.
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She's a beauty! Nice photos.
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Beautiful bike! Congrats!
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