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BMW K1200RS
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Average Ratings for BMW K1200RS

  • Build quality4.5 stars
  • Reliability4.8 stars
  • Value for Money4.7 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings4.7 stars
  • Overall Rating4.4 stars

11 Reviews For BMW K1200RS

  • sborihan 15th Sep 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    I rode BMW K1200rs for traveling all around Thailand from Bangkok to Chiang Rai it never disappointed me, the power and speed I did was very fantastic, I could speed from 160 km/h to 200 km/h without any effort.
    for 20,000 k.I did not have any problem with it, I change enginge oil every 5,000 Km, the bike worked well. the more you ride it the more it will be last long engine age.

  • Design steel 24th Jun 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Had many Hondas et al all good but as time passed needed a good commuter - lookd at all sorts and then came upon the K1200RS - so far had for 6 months and 7,000 miles (machine now has 35k on the clock) - no issues at all - what a great machine - sure it is heavy, My commute covers back lanes, motorway and London traffic every day with such ease.

    You can cover a full tank range in one journey without stopping as the bike just keeps getting better. Overall the most fuss free ownership ever. ...

  • phil Norris 14th Jun 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Just taken ownership of a 10 year old 40000mile BMW K1200RS dolphin blue model. Love it. First shaft bike I have owned and love the hassle free maintenance of owning it. it is well built (not DIY maint friendly though!) and dependable.

    At over 6ft I like a bike that feels like a bike not a miniature pocket rocket! large tank and good range. gear change indicator.

  • netrider 11th Jun 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    The BMW K1200RS is just an awsome bike......it is so well balanced and I ride it as a commute or as a tourer just as easily although once you get on it you really just don't want to get of...or just take the long way to enjoy a few extra Km's. The ABS saved my life twice - I swear by it and love it.
    I got up one morning to go for a ride and got back home 1 month later after 10,000km....strangely I just wanted to service the thing and keep going but my family would have certified me insane.

  • Guest 4th Apr 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Well, Believe it or not, the BMW K1200RS is my first bike ever!! At 31 I figured if I didnt learn how to ride, I never would. Unfortunately, here in Japan, You have to get licensed for the size bike you want and then test again with a bigger bike. Not only did I see this as ridiculous (Spoiled American used to having it my way) I saw it as waisting time I didnt have. So I knew I loved my buddies K1200rs and decided that was the bike for me. I went ahead against rational and intelligent sugg ...

  • Guest 2nd Mar 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I posted back in August 08 and continue to praise this BMW K1200RS bike. For an 11 year old machine this Beemer K1200RS has been fantastic in the 11 months and 12000 miles that I have rode in that time.
    I use it in all conditions mainly for my (except snow!) 60 mile round trip to work.
    The bike now shows 37k and have just serviced again valves were good no adjustment needed, I changed 2 inlet shims that were a little tight back at the 25K service but all ok this time. All of the spark plugs lo ...

  • Dom55850 5th Oct 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Always had sports bikes since i was sixteen up until march this year when i decided i want to do some touring,so sold the Aprilia RSV-R and started looking for a tourer,did'nt even contemplate a K1200RS until my BMW mad friend told me there was one for sale locally...I bought it with the intention of touring coming back and selling it.....BUT something strange has happened after travelling across europe (dubrovnik & back 5000mls) i really cannot see any reason in the world to sell it ..it did 15 ...

  • WRHollick 30th Aug 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I have been riding for 23 years now without a break and have owned many bikes. I have only owned the K1200RS for close to six months but have covered 6K in that time, It is a 1998 model now reading 31K. I use it for work (70mile a day) and the odd camping trip including a 1K trip to Scotland coming up in Septemper 08, so it is well used.
    I am 5ft 6 and find the riding position good for me, I never get any sort of back ache, over all the ergonomics are not perfect but they are close!
    Power is pl ...

  • madysnesdad Rank: Lance Corporal 11th Oct 2007

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I'm 37 and started in 1989 with a GSXR 750 then to the 1100 then to a Katan 1100 then to a Intruder 1400 back to a Bandit 1200, then over to a Harley Wide Glide and now I've had the K 1200 RS and I ride with my friends and they are amazed at the ability too just keep on truckin', tank after tank gas. What a great comfortable bike, and it has plenty of power to boot.

  • niglom Rank: Lance Corporal 23rd Jul 2005

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    Let me qualify this report.

    I've had a lot of bikes and have used them for fun, commuting and touring. I've had most makes (Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Ducati, Triumphs and BMW's), and some pretty fast ones too (stage 2 tuned 150 bhp CBR1100XX Blackbird). I have some experience with motorcycles, so what I say next will not sit easily with the magazine roadtesters (who mostly trarvel to work in cars and don't have to spend their own hard earned money on their rides).

    The BMW K1200RS and the K ...

  • k1200rs2000 Rank: Lance Corporal 5th Aug 2004

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Purchased a 2000 BMW K1200RS Tourer off of Ebay in Aug 2003. 4 cylinder power was great improvement over my trusty K75S..Easy to rack up miles with this bike.

    Low seat height makes this a good choice for 5'8" rider...comfort screen is good. Added PIAA 1100XX and hyperlights at rear for visibility. Added second Fiamm norn to improve warning sound.

    Cooling and electrical systems are great...