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Hex/Cam Model Differences?
- Thread starter JRD
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tinytrains
Still plays with trains.
The main difference is the Cam Head has two cams and uses shims to adjust the valves instead of threaded adjusters. Unlike most modern shimmed engines, these are a piece of cake to change and are only about $5 each. Of course it helps if you have a dealer near by. The twin cam gives a little more torque they say.
Check out http://www.r1200r.org/ for more info on the R1200R.
Scott
lkchris
Active member
Two basic versions of RT ...
2005-2009
2010-on (facelift)
Servo-assisted braking went away for 2008, but otherwise first group bikes all the same except, of course, for color offerings. ASC (traction control) retrofittable on 1/2008 production on.
New engine as noted for facelift bikes, also ...
new exhaust system
new handlebar controls
changes to fairing styling
new dashboard, with better Navigator IV mounting
Probably more
PS: R1200RT (all) has most fabulous tankbag mounting ever--click on/click off.
2005-2009
2010-on (facelift)
Servo-assisted braking went away for 2008, but otherwise first group bikes all the same except, of course, for color offerings. ASC (traction control) retrofittable on 1/2008 production on.
New engine as noted for facelift bikes, also ...
new exhaust system
new handlebar controls
changes to fairing styling
new dashboard, with better Navigator IV mounting
Probably more
PS: R1200RT (all) has most fabulous tankbag mounting ever--click on/click off.
. Pics have been all about the web..Now, its a real change from what i've seen in pics. Randy
BMorleyW
New member
2004 1150 RT vs 2011 1200 RT
Hi Joe - I bought a 2004 R 1150 RT with 3200 miles on it in 2008 and took it to trips to Alaska in 2008, Prince Edward Island in 2009, California and Florida in 2010 and Newfoundland in 2011. When I got back from Newfoundland in July my bike had slightly over 56,000 miles on it and I traded it for a brand new 2011 R 1200 RT. After 4100 miles on the new bike differences noted so far include the 2011 being much stronger, (I ride a lot of two up and it makes a big difference there), the heated seats front and back, sound system and cruise control. In addition the new bike seems more nimble, it's not as heavy. I also like the fact that I'm covered for everything for the next 3 years or 36,000 miles. The bike seems really solid, my 2004 was what I called a "reluctant starter" and the new bike is not that way. The only down side is the cost, but my dealer gave me a pretty fair deal with a trade in just $3,000 below what I'd paid for the 2004. If you can afford it, I'd trade, I certainly have no regrets. Before buying a new RT I looked pretty hard at the Kawasaki Concours, Honda ST 1300 and Yamaha FJR. I settled on the BMW because, since I only have the one bike and use it for all things including flitting around town, it was the lightest and most manuverable of the four. Hope this helps. Steve
Hi Joe - I bought a 2004 R 1150 RT with 3200 miles on it in 2008 and took it to trips to Alaska in 2008, Prince Edward Island in 2009, California and Florida in 2010 and Newfoundland in 2011. When I got back from Newfoundland in July my bike had slightly over 56,000 miles on it and I traded it for a brand new 2011 R 1200 RT. After 4100 miles on the new bike differences noted so far include the 2011 being much stronger, (I ride a lot of two up and it makes a big difference there), the heated seats front and back, sound system and cruise control. In addition the new bike seems more nimble, it's not as heavy. I also like the fact that I'm covered for everything for the next 3 years or 36,000 miles. The bike seems really solid, my 2004 was what I called a "reluctant starter" and the new bike is not that way. The only down side is the cost, but my dealer gave me a pretty fair deal with a trade in just $3,000 below what I'd paid for the 2004. If you can afford it, I'd trade, I certainly have no regrets. Before buying a new RT I looked pretty hard at the Kawasaki Concours, Honda ST 1300 and Yamaha FJR. I settled on the BMW because, since I only have the one bike and use it for all things including flitting around town, it was the lightest and most manuverable of the four. Hope this helps. Steve
gsinnc
Well-known member
Are the service intervals for the Camheads the same .... valve adjustments every 6000 miles?
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1analguy
Guest
The 2007 RT does not have servo-assisted brakes. However, I have no knowledge of the other models in the 2007 lineup...
David13
New member
Guy
Some of those things go by build date. And I think it's about August when they change over to build the next model year.
Some things they change mid year.
As to the differences, I don't think there are a lot of differences, just minor ones.
And I think Morley is right. Newer is better. Warranty and all that goes with it. But that includes the hefty initial depreciation.
The rental should tell the story for you.
dc
Some of those things go by build date. And I think it's about August when they change over to build the next model year.
Some things they change mid year.
As to the differences, I don't think there are a lot of differences, just minor ones.
And I think Morley is right. Newer is better. Warranty and all that goes with it. But that includes the hefty initial depreciation.
The rental should tell the story for you.
dc
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