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“Best motorcycle I have yet to own”

written by on 03/06/2011

I recently purchased the K1200 two months ago and overall; I am very pleased with it. I have ridden the bike on one trip since I have owned it in the last two months. The ride was approximately 450 miles round trip and was very pleased with not only the comfort of the ride but also not having to stop to take a rest from the ride as I have had to do with some of my previous motorcycles.

The bike is amazing on the interstates and highways but as some of the other reviewers have stated, it does take some care when stopping at a traffic lights. Due to the high center of gravity of the bike, one wrong move and it is not likely you will stop it from going down. However, I believe with a little practice, it will be fine. On the back roads, the bike handles extremely well in tight turns and cornering for such a large bike. Lots of power and very smooth through the gears but I wish there was a sixth gear to go to.

The luggage compartments have plenty of room for a two or three day trip if you are riding two up. The CD changer and radio are pretty awesome as well. Replacement parts should you need to replace something cosmetic, are a bit on the high side of cost. All though there are several other motorcycles out there in the same category as the K1200, in my option this bike is top of the line for the sport/touring models.