R1200RT: information, specs, photos, etc.

bmwdean

BMW MOA co-founder

• Dec 11, 2004

• #1

Here is the info I have assembled on the new R1200RT:

http://bmwdean.home.att.net/r1200rt.htm

 

BMWRider

New member

• Dec 11, 2004

• #2

Jeff Dean said:

Here is the info I have assembled on the new R1200RT:

http://bmwdean.home.att.net/r1200rt.htm

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Nice job as always, Jeff.
I have to confess my early impressions of the new RT aren't entirely favorable, not so much for the mechanicals (which are clearly outstanding) but the styling leaves me cold. Too much Honda ST1300 influence. Too "plasticy". Having said that, styling is subjective and may grow on me yet.
My wallet hopes it doesn't.

 

Grey_Matter

New member

• Dec 11, 2004

• #3

Very good info, thanks for posting the link.

 

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BklynPete

Guest

• Dec 11, 2004

• #4

Jeff Dean said:

Here is the info I have assembled on the new R1200RT:

http://bmwdean.home.att.net/r1200rt.htm

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i saw your site before this post, and it really got me excited about this bike. i have a 5 yr old r1100 with 75k miles on it and i was planning to replace it with a kgt, but after seeing the specs on this bike, it's definitely in the running. thanks for the info.

pete

 

BRADFORDBENN

Slowpoke & Proud of It!

• Dec 12, 2004

• #5

Thanks for putthing that together.

 

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chpbike

New member

• Dec 13, 2004

• #6

Any idea when these might start showing up in the local dealers?

Scott

 

bmwdean

BMW MOA co-founder

• Dec 13, 2004

• #7

CHPBike said:

Any idea when these might start showing up in the local dealers?

Scott

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My understanding is production starts in Berlin in February 2005 and first arrival at dealers is April 2005.

U.S. colors will be the two grays and red. No hope for additional colors, such as black or metallic blue, until late 2005.

Performance should be impressive.

 

LeRoux Strydom

New member

• Dec 13, 2004

• #8

R1200RT MIA in the Emerald City

CHPBike said:

Any idea when these might start showing up in the local dealers?

Scott

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Dealers?
Not even in attendance at the Seattle M/C Show this past weekend.
However, word is the new RT will be on display at the Vancouver, BC m/c show, Jan 14-16. Can't wait to see it!

 

fish

Megalodon

• Mar 19, 2005

• #9

Are you going to buy one, Jeff?

 

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STAN

Guest

• Mar 19, 2005

• #10

looks of the new RT

I am witholding judgement about the new look until I see it in person. I learned long ago that many times a photo will not do a car or bike justice. The performance sounds great, but no one can buy a bike they think is ugly. Never buy a bike because it makes the most sense. Don't buy the bike you can live with, buy the one you cannot live without.

 

Emoto

New member

• Mar 19, 2005

• #11

Jeff Dean said:

Here is the info I have assembled on the new R1200RT:

http://bmwdean.home.att.net/r1200rt.htm

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Nice site overall!

I am not so sure that I would have said "Noted author...", though...