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Picture courtesy of Henko.
| Build quality | 6.7/10  |
|---|---|
| Reliability | 5.9/10  |
| Value for Money | 5.9/10 |
| Reviewer Rating | 6.5/10 |
| Overall Rating | 6.5/10 |
By Nye7 on 22nd Sep 2007
| Year Manufactured | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Length of ownership | 2 |
| Build quality | 8/10 |
| Reliability | 1/10 |
| Value for money | 3/10 |
| Overall value | 2/10 |
 Nye7's recommendation | |
Looks good, smooth ride, goes any and everywhere.
Reliability! Has "known features" - not least of which is a problem with the engine/gearbox seal.
I'm on my second BMW R1200. The first lasted 14 months an did 20k miles. That bike was such a dog in terms of reliability that BMW and the dealership agreed to do me a good deal on a replacement. The second 12GS has done 37k miles in in two years... the front engine casing has been replaced three times due to corrosion (under warranty). The engine/gearbox has been replaced twice... it's now just out of warranty and has blown for the third time. The dealership quoted £1000 to do the work!
This is the fourth BMW I've had in a row.... now moving to Honda as I need something that will actually last without going back to the workshop every couple of months.
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