BMW R1200RT Reviews

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  • Build quality3 stars
  • Reliability2.9 stars
  • Value for Money3 stars
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4 Reviews For BMW R1200RT

  • Guest 15th Nov 2009

    Reviewer rating: 2 stars


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    Very poor quality build. Paint peels off from engine cases within one year. Rear wheel pain and footrest hangers also blistered. Engine seal failure (common) trashed the clutch, final drive packed up. Fuel pump stopped working (also common)in fast lane of motorway. Cheap standard suspension spoils a good chassis. Good will frmo BMW non-existant if anything happens more than one minute outside the two year warranty that Europeans are short changed with.

    If buying second hand, get a 2007 and budget a couple of thousand pounds for breakdowns.

    Once sorted it is a great bike - but definately not worth the cost when new.

  • Guest 9th Aug 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I bought my '05 R1200RT second hand with 12K miles on the clock. With the exception of the EWS ring antenna and fuel strip (shows miles remaining on tank), the bike has been exceptional!! Both failures where covered under warranty. In the 16 months I have had it, I have put 22K miles on the bike. It is a joy to ride !!

    The handling on this bike is fantastic. The gas mileage is terrific and I average well over 50 mpg. Although power isn't as strong as the Kawasaki Concourse 14 or the Yamah ...

  • Guest 7th Jul 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    had BMW R1200RT from new 2006 on a 56 plate, just part ex for a 1300gt deliver expected 20th july , rt only stop once in 23k miles, relay fault, brilliant handling for a big fairing 2 up or solo, 11k out of the back tyre, pilot road 2 are a must, anywhere between 42 and 68 miles per gallon, 2 up touring average 54 miles per gallon, 150mph on the clock solo with no panniers fitted, serviced by cw dorchester, best around the southwest but bit pricier

  • broadwood2 Rank: Corporal 2nd Jan 2009

    Reviewer rating: 1 stars


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    I got the BMW R1200RT new in the belief I was buying a £12200 quality built and long lasting machine. Having owned it from new (2007) and done 9000 miles I am very disappointed, the immobiliser failed after 6 months (EWS - key antenna), the final drive failed at 8000 miles, front brake callipers were sticking from new - wearing out pads unevenly. The electrical wiring is flimsy (thin wires) and I doubt it will last the 10+ years I normally keep bikes. My perception of its reliabilty has b ...