BMW R1150R Rockster Reviews

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BMW R1150R Rockster
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Average Ratings for BMW R1150R Rockster

  • Build quality4.7 stars
  • Reliability4.6 stars
  • Value for Money4.6 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings4.7 stars
  • Overall Rating4.7 stars

13 Reviews For BMW R1150R Rockster

  • pattmloo 20th May 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Good Points: Easy on the wrists...Very comfortable to spend many hours on.Shaft drive is a plus....Great center stand,and well balanced.


    Bad Points: I know little about air cooled engines,boxers (except for a VANAGON I owned for some time)......although I am gathering info quickly.


    General comments: Last December 08,my new wife and I visited motorcycle stores...I did not have one at the moment and she was a bit nervous about me riding......SOOO we stumbled upon the new BMW store in Indianapolis.....I was looking at a Versys, or a Ducati.I learned to ride with my son on a Honda CBR F4i in 06...then traded for an Interceptor/with hard bags in 06...both motorcycles are wonderful....but I was single at the time.My new bride spotted a used 04 Rockster in Citrus (lime green)....the price was less than 5K. We bought it because she can sit on the back comfortably...She has not ridden on a bike since the 1960's.This bike makes it all work out. I first of all, have a motorcycle to ride....and secondly,my wife likes it,and wants to ride with me....!!!!

  • Bandit 12 8th May 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I have had lots of bikes over the last 20 years, sports, trailies and now this BMW R1150R Rockster beast. Owned it now for two years and in that time I have covered 5k miles of mixed riding. Whether its the 8mile commute to work or a tour of Ireland this bike handles it with ease. It has shown the way on a number of occasions to mates who ride Bandits, R6's TDM's etc on real road situations. It is as pristine as it was the day I bought it with the minimum of time necessary spent in looking after ...

  • Guest 30th Apr 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    The BMW R1150R Rockster is a brilliant bike

  • Guest 3rd Mar 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    BMW R1150R Rockster is Simple , uncluttered , ABS , ultra cool.
    Although it does not always find 1st from neutral I am very pleased, underpriced, under-rated, good all rounder, fine commuter for a big bike, fine tourer .

  • skip8green 4th Oct 2008

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    Great funky looking bike. You have a bike that's uncommon, different, special. Lovely handling with plenty of torque. It suites every bill, a tourer, a street fighter .Though I have had horrendous problems with the electrics, once sorted,I'll still keeping it, probably ~ for ever.

  • Guest 11th Jun 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Overall I love the bike so far. Fantastic boxer torque, great looks, bought second hand so got a real good deal.

  • Guest 21st May 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    The BMW R1150 Rockster ticks two big boxes for me: It's different enough to appeal to my individuality (without compromising on reliabiliy or the unknown) and it's a Beamer, serious credability from both male and female - even if they don't know bikes!

  • Guest 6th Apr 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    This bike costs heaps more than many bikes that are faster and lighter. I think it is outstanding value.
    If you don't understand why, you need to live with it over a long period and witness the way other bikes start to look tacky and shallow in comparison.

  • Guest 27th Mar 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    A fantastic bike fully loaded with luggage and tank bag screen GPS it looks like a transformer. Funky and definitely not a Honda. Stand out from the crowd. Have ridden my bike to Austria Germany France on at least 12 occasions. Fantastic tourer once screen fitted. Reliable and comfortable two up. Tyres lasted 8000miles. Watch back pads completely gone at 8000miles fronts fine.

  • Ser 9th Feb 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I have this BMW bike for one year and very satisfied with it. Handling, braking and driving is brilliant! Low REV tourque also. Will keep it for next few seasons.

  • Guest 9th Dec 2007

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I have fitted a sports screen( the vario one) on my BMW R1150R Rockster it looks great and stops the helmet buffeting at speed , a centre stand ,bmw hand guards, cruise control, crash bars, carbon hugger and front mudguard extender, and adjustable risers ( these make a big difference for me and it is comfortable at any speed with the weight now off the wrists) I also have heated grips and bmw luggage and rack. with these mods it is perfect for me and is now easily the best bike I have ever owned ...

  • EST51 Rank: Lance Corporal 14th Jul 2007

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Unfortunately, this is too radical for "normal" BMW buyers and the fact that it's a BMW means that non-BMW lovers think it will be dull. This means that, unlike many BMW's, it doesn't keep its value. Obviously, that's great for anyone buying second-hand, as they can get BMW reliability and longevity for very little money. However, it's about the best all-rounder I've owned and, best of all, you have to ride it. By that, I mean that some bikes (such as the Tedium (TDM) I had last) virtually ride ...

  • kentbrannon Rank: Lance Corporal 27th Mar 2006

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Overall the BMW R1150R Rockster is a definite winner. The engine is smooth unless you're really flogging it; the fuel injection helps on cold mornings and when the elevation changes (it's fun to leave your cruiser buddies behind with their carbureted bikes).

    You can plug in your heated vest (don't knock it 'til you try it) and set the hand warmers to "grill" even in the coldest weather. Some people call it cream-puff-stuff, but when you see others taking the car in winter while you're still ...