BMW R1200GS Review

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BMW R1200GS
3.5 stars
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notpc's Review of BMW R1200GS Motorcycle

31st Jul 2008

Overall Rating

4 stars
  • Value for money
    4 stars
  • Length of ownership
    1 year
  • Reliability
    5 stars
  • Year Manufactured
    2005
  • Build quality
    4 stars
Good Points

Comfortable, economical, well kitted out. Riding height matches my Range Rover to give an excellent view over most vehicles.


Bad Points

Admiration only seems to come from the boys, and I'm not that way inclined! BMW prices.


General Comments

Stepped onto a BMW R1200GS of these from a 600 Bandit - what a revelation. So much easier, more comfortable and I never expected the 25% fuel economy benefit. It was love at first sight.
One year on, with another 8,000 miles on it, it has not provided me with any cause for complaint. The rear tyre will need changing before the end of the summer (which will make it 9k miles for the set) and I could do with a slightly larger screen, although I am not a particularly large man. Vario panniers are clever and used regularly - it'll cope with the Sainsbury's run as well as a bit of off-roading..
I'm off to Ireland next week, to put another 800 miles on it, and I am looking forward to it.

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