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BMW K1200S
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Average Ratings for BMW K1200S

  • Build quality4.9 stars
  • Reliability4.9 stars
  • Value for Money4.3 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings4.8 stars
  • Overall Rating4.4 stars

15 Reviews For BMW K1200S

  • Guest 14th Nov 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    Great machine, best I have owned in 35 years, but it is the most expensive! Done all the hyper-sports and then a new Triumph 1050 Sprint which was good but failed its first MOT on front and back suspension wear after 9000 miles!!

    Good bits- seamless power, great brakes, comfort, reliability.

    Not so good bits- clunky gearchange (2-3), hunts at low revs, tank a bit on the small side for long runs.

    Would I have another one? Yes.

    Test rode a 2009 model last month and issues seem sorted apart from poor fuel range.

    Just need to save another £5500 as that is what the dealer wanted to upgrade.

  • berty boy 19th Jun 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    iv found the perfect bike , it does it all .Open your mind ignore the so called bike press experts talk to owners and you will be surprised just how good these bikes are , easy to work on , spares and accessories are not as expensive as you might think (eg no one could touch bmw for tires cheeper bye a long shot ) and bm dealers are second to non warrenty work done with no arguments or stupid excuses all in all you get what you pay for and in my mind bmw are simply the best ,

  • Guest 9th Mar 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Great looking bike, power all through range, solid and stable, really well built.

    Just bought a BMW K1200S from Cannons in Braintree, great dealers even better bike..stunning, just get one!

  • Guest 8th Feb 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I ' ve had a BMW K1200S for a little over a year and a little over 13k miles.

    They do pretty much what you would expect. They are very quick and actually handle reasonably well though are a little on the ' bland 'side. The brakes will stop it on a sixpence and the front end is very smooth and doesn ' t dive although. They are extremely comfortable and reasonably economical (I get a pretty consistent 45mpg). Get one with ESA fitted, it ' s not a gimmick, as it is extremely useful in allowing yo ...

  • Guest 27th Nov 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Handling and the power are brilliant very fast bike. This bike would take some beating it pulls the birds and genraly annoy most other bikers.

  • Guest 28th Sep 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I have a 2008 BMW K1200s. After riding a 2005 Honda cbr 100rr, the BMW is a join. Perfect seating position, ABS, and has all the power I need. Handling is superb.

  • chris tomo 19th Aug 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    The BMW K1200s is very stable fantastic handling, braking is outstanding. Good comfortable ride whether on mounting passes or motorway, reasonable mpg for a bike so fast and powerfull. Not yet been on anything yet to match this terrific machine.
    Shaft drive obviously cuts down on chain wear but a little heavy on tyres try the avon storms, my opinion but I have worn the bobbles on the footrest so they must have good grip.

  • Guest 19th Jul 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Good for long roads, also good in city traffic, fast like RR's what can you want more?

  • Guest 20th May 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    The BMW K1200S is the best bike I've owned by far and the perfect bike for myself, high speed tourer very comfortable for it's purpose, cheap to maintain, oil, valve adj, fluids no breakdowns in 28000 miles
    Great dealer network have had great service on my long trips
    At dealers along the way they fit me in witout appointment to keep me going huge plus!

  • Guest 11th Mar 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I swapped my 99 R1100s for a 2005 K12S, and when I first sat on the bike I though "doh, this thing is huge!", but when it started moving it made me forgot instantly my old boxer. The power is astounding although it is easily doseable, you can easily ride at 100 km/h on 6th gear or break the law at more than 180 km/h in 3rd. The stability is rock-solid and the bike in general is quite comfortable.

  • dragon677 3rd Oct 2007

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    This K1200s is my third BMW, I have owned a r1100rt, k1200lt and a k122s. Power is awesome, every day I learn more what this machine can do, seat is a little hard, but good support, plenty of room for two up. Wife loves this bike, that's all iIneed. My wife keeps telling me to go faster?

  • hakuna 14th Aug 2007

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I have no regrets buying the K1200S as it always leaves me wanting to ride that bit further. With the handling and the awesome power it begs you to ride which gets you as fast out of trouble as get you into trouble. I had an Aprilia Sports Tourer before the K1200S but I wouldn't go back. The K1200S looks great, feels great and people are amazed when they see it that it's a BMW.

  • K1200S Rank: Lance Corporal 10th Apr 2007

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I have owned my BMW K1200S since 16th November 2006. It's a full spec 2007 model in Night Black, the only dealer fit option I never ordered was the Tyre Pressure Control which wasn't available when I placed the original order. I have completed 4500miles to date and have ridden it on the salt laden roads of the UK with only about 6 washes in 4 months. The bike is still in top notch condition whereas a similar Japanese bike would have been seriously damaged by the salt. The BMW heated grips meant ...

  • Lightspeed 7th Feb 2006

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    First off, let me say that I have been riding these things for over 30 years. Yamahas, Harley Davidsons, Hondas etc. The BMW K1200S really has my attention. I bought this bike even with the negative press it had been receiving simply because I know that the BMW product line gets rough treatment in the Jap oriented bike press. The fact that writers had even a few good things to say about this machine, I thought it might be worth looking into. One hour test ride later I was the owner of a new K120 ...

  • MarkA Rank: Lance Corporal 23rd Aug 2005

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    A stunning sports bike by BMW, that is outstanding in very nearly every department. Looks that rival Cindy Crawford in a swimsuit, supremely competent when it comes to handling, refined power delivery with acceleration, that will take your breath away above 6,000 RPM, quality components that make you want to touch everything, VERY comfortable, etc...

    Took the bike into a Honda/Suzuki/Kawasaki dealer to get a puncture repaired, and was quickly told 'we don't repair BMWs', while everyone in th ...