BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

it isn't any worse looking that a R1200GS, which looks like an explosion in a pipework factory

i actually quite like it

still for sale...


https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-R1200RT- ... 3215370694

possibly a "Sachs" or "Hercules" bike

or maybe a "Zundapp Combinette"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Z25hQngJTw

I spotted this on ebay

charging people for test rides is outrageous. it's fine to charge a small amount to bring the insurance excess down (BMW dealers charge £15), but £100 is taking the p*ss generally my experience of any large motorcycle dealer is they are mostly fine when they are trying to sell you a brand new bike, ...

www.freemotorcover.co.uk website does not exist


you mean this?


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[size=2px]£17,000+[/size]
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[size=2px]that is an insane amount of money for a bike[/size]

new R1250RT walk-around video


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There do seem to be an awful lot of people that buy a GSA (or other large 'off-roady' bike) with all the boxes and accessories, to buy into the "lifestyle" of an "adventurer".


(I am not saying this is what the original poster is)

the old GS vs RT debate is one that crops up a lot on the forums the only real answer is to ride both, and decide what fits you the general opinion seems to be the RT is better for road touring, better wind/weather protection, better luggage, possibly lower. and the GS is the best "all-round&qu...

i have tried these and they are good


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[size=2px]Cee Baileys screens are also good, but they are discontinued now[/size]

I've got a 2007 RT and it only moves when I do one or two European trips a year, so I can't justify spending £4,000+ in changing to a twin-cam or LC model, although it would be nice!

I have a 2007 RT and my fuel strip has been replaced three times since 2015.


They keep going wrong.

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