Alpine White 2017 R1200RT

lee · Jun 26, 2017

ExGMan said:
FWIW, it seems the K1600GT is going to be out with the "Mars Red" color in 2018. Perhaps that will also be on the RT. Here's a photo:

Mars Red is one of the options for the 2017 K1600GT.

exgman · Jun 26, 2017

You're right Lee. Because BMW grouped the announcements in May 2017 about some 2018 models with an announcement about the 2017 K1600GT, I figured it was a new color to the market. My bad. Here's what I saw:

"2018 BMW Motorcycle Price Announcement

BMW Motorrad USA has announced pricing and availability for three of its 2018 models: the K 1600 B, K 1600 GTL and the G 310 R. BMW also released pricing and availability for its 2017 K 1600 GT."

beemerphile · Jun 26, 2017

thataintworkin said:
I like the white. I am considering painting mine white at some point and then adding the traditional BMW RED, DARK Blue, BLUE color scheme, something like this.

When you get around to it, here are the specifics of the colors of the M stripes...

Pantone:
Blue — Pantone Process Blue
Purple — Pantone 268
Red — Pantone Warm Red

Paint:
blue violett GLASURIT-BMW 4000
light blue GLASURIT-BMW 5002
red GLASURIT-BMW 353

RGB:
Blue — 0 138 201 (Hex: 008AC9)
Purple — 43 17 90 (Hex: 2B115A)
Red — 241 26 34 (Hex: F11A22)

snotty54 · Jun 26, 2017

rt colours for 2018

OK, should be talking to her tomorrow or Thursday as we begin firming up the order, and I'll ask

snotty54 · Jun 28, 2017

RT colours for 2018

Hi Elliott:

I didn't pm you back because I thought everyone would benefit from this post. My dealer has gotten the info for me and she is getting new info for 2018 on the RT's almost daily working through the process of ordering one for me. Lotsa questions. For 2018 they are keeping the white, and the ebony black, they're dropping the bronze and included a "Mars Red". New details filtering through are the engine will be black too. I'm tired of silver, my Wing was silver, my '12 RT is silver two tone, etc. The Mars Red RT for 2018 is what they call a "Style Package" so some other stuff is in the package such as a sport windshield which is somewhat shorter then stock that I might have to change, we'll see.

My dealer is BMW Ft. Lauderdale in Florida. It is a small, family run dealership that's been in business since the 1950's I believe, and passed down through the family. The main sales person is Jennifer, the oldest daughter. Everyone is very professional but you don't get that big dealership impersonal feeling that makes one feel like a number. Their main line is: 954-581-6099.

Scott

nelliott · Jun 28, 2017

snotty54 said:
Hi Elliott:

I didn't pm you back because I thought everyone would benefit from this post. My dealer has gotten the info for me and she is getting new info for 2018 on the RT's almost daily working through the process of ordering one for me. Lotsa questions. For 2018 they are keeping the white, and the ebony black, they're dropping the bronze and included a "Mars Red". New details filtering through are the engine will be black too. I'm tired of silver, my Wing was silver, my '12 RT is silver two tone, etc. The Mars Red RT for 2018 is what they call a "Style Package" so some other stuff is in the package such as a sport windshield which is somewhat shorter then stock that I might have to change, we'll see.

My dealer is BMW Ft. Lauderdale in Florida. It is a small, family run dealership that's been in business since the 1950's I believe, and passed down through the family. The main sales person is Jennifer, the oldest daughter. Everyone is very professional but you don't get that big dealership impersonal feeling that makes one feel like a number. Their main line is: 954-581-6099.

Scott

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Thanks Scott, this sounds very promising. I will be curious to see if a black engine is available with the White, that might be very cool! It that is the case, I will likely hold off for a 2018, rather than end of year 2017 (depends on cost), however, I am going with this will be my last, new, RT purchase, so get what I really like.
Good luck with your purchase.
Keep us up to date. And PICS are a must once you have possession!

Cheers,
Neil

snotty54 · Jun 28, 2017

2018 rt

My dealer has a 2017 ebony black fully loaded and I considered having them pull off the panels and getting it painted red, and I'd use some of the floor discount to pay for the paint. We discussed it and she was willing although they don't like doing it because of liabilities, etc., but after thinking it over for a few hours, I decided this was going to be a no compromise purchase, as I will more than likely own this bike until I quit riding (on the way to the funeral parlour if I have my way

. Production may start in August, but no later than Sept., so I should have it by November.

Scott

thataintworkin · Jun 28, 2017

beemerphile said:
When you get around to it, here are the specifics of the colors of the M stripes...

Pantone:
Blue — Pantone Process Blue
Purple — Pantone 268
Red — Pantone Warm Red

Paint:
blue violett GLASURIT-BMW 4000
light blue GLASURIT-BMW 5002
red GLASURIT-BMW 353

RGB:
Blue — 0 138 201 (Hex: 008AC9)
Purple — 43 17 90 (Hex: 2B115A)
Red — 241 26 34 (Hex: F11A22)

Beemerphile,

Wow! Thanks for the excellent information!

lkraus · Jun 28, 2017

Lee said:
Mars Red is one of the options for the 2017 K1600GT.

It's not clear from the picture, but it is described as a metallic paint. Could be pretty sharp on an RT.

EUGENE · Jun 28, 2017

F800gt

kellenbenz said:
Take a look at the R1200RT Celebration edition:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6NkUqpjk4Y

Ron

Boy, the F800GT would look good in this cool color! :wave

apexal · Jul 4, 2017

My local BMW dealer recently put a white one on the showroom floor. I'm not normally a white bike fan but this white RT absolutely pops. If I was buying a new RT the white one would be my first choice.

bmwdean · Jul 4, 2017

lkraus said:
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It's not clear from the picture, but it is described as a metallic paint. Could be pretty sharp on an RT.

It is a red-orange. Compare that "red" to the one below:

A BIG difference!

ncpbmw1953 · Jul 4, 2017

bmwdean said:

Slap some fat Clearwaters on that and get a nice white and black modular helmet and watch people behave around you! Or try to kill you! One or the other!

lee · Jul 4, 2017

I like how BMW used the same color on the engine, wheels, frame, final drive and foot peg brackets on the model.

jolev55 · Jul 5, 2017

Alpine White 2017 1200RT

I didn't see the pearl in the Alpine White. My favorite color was the pearl white used in the 16 Exclusive a couple of years ago. I wish BMW would use that for the RT.

Digtlartst · Jul 5, 2017

jolev55 said:
I didn't see the pearl in the Alpine White. My favorite color was the pearl white used in the 16 Exclusive a couple of years ago. I wish BMW would use that for the RT.

There's no pearl or metallic in Alpine White, which is a BMW car color that's been around for decades. I've had a couple of Alpine White BMWs. The pearly white that was on the Exclusive and is available on cars is Mineral White Metallic.

lee · Jul 7, 2017

snotty54 said:
My dealer checked and they're coming out with a red for 2018 on the rt's, so I'll be placing my order this week.

This video shows the red RT.

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EvryDayRide · Jul 7, 2017

A red one would have been nice. However, I do like my white RT. I'm keeping it..........

John

lee · Jul 7, 2017

I think the red RT would look better without the matte black nose and all the stickers.

rttourer · Jul 8, 2017

I like white bikes!

Always have. I bought this last week and really love it! The top case is currently being painted to color-match the bike.

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