BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

Hi All.  Supposed to be off for a weekend in the Lake District today but my 2011 RT1200RT doesn't want to co-operate.  When I switch the ignition on, the dash lights up, neutral indicator lights up and the display shows current mileage.  But that's it.  It doesn't...

OK thanks everyone. I'll consider it to be an SE then. Looking forward to a few rides this week

Thanks everyone for your help and insight.  I've gone ahead and bought the 2011.  Picked it up yesterday and had a 3 hour ride home in torrential rain.  I'm over the moon with how it performed in those conditions.  The feedback from the road was fantastic and it f...

Sullivj wrote: Go as new as you can - even if the 2011 is a bit of a financial stretch, it will be worth it.

Thanks.  Almost certainly will be going for it.

richardbd wrote:
told you this was the place to post!


;-)

You certainly did

RTman10 wrote: Go for 2011.  The update, engine and trim was from 2010. The 2 tone paint was a £500 extra I believe.

Thanks for the help.  I read something in an MCN review that indicated that the engine update in 2010 was a good one.  Think it's going to be the 2011

ds99 wrote: I have just got a 2007 model (one of the first non-servo model)


i would go for the newer one as that's a "twin spark" model, which is supposed to be better

Thanks.  Yes, I think I'm getting persuaded that the 2011 will be better.

I've already posted this on UKGSER and someone suggested this would be a better place - clue's in the title I guess - doh!! [size=13px]I'm sure I'll end up with a split decision but any advice to help me decide between a couple of R1200RTs would be very welcome. Both bikes are for sale in dealers at...