bmwdean
BMW MOA co-founder
Some owners of the R1200RTW are having a little trouble sorting things out. Finding aftermarket accessories can be troublesome with some owner preferring one brand and others another. We all have different experiences with our R1200RTW's -- some fantastic some troubling.
I hope we remember through all our experiences that the R1200RTW is just a wonderful motorcycle. I have been riding BMW motorcycles since 1967 without a hiatus. Without a doubt, it is the finest BMW I have ever owned. It is a sheer joy to ride, to care for, and even just to look at. IMHO it is the finest road motorcycle made today.
Here are comments from various motor journalists on the R1200RTW:
0n an over-10,300 mile long-term wrap-up article on the 2014 R1200RT in the August 2015 issue of Cycle World magazine. "The RT has raised the bar for pure riding pleasure to new heights," author Paul Dean reported. "For riders who love to travel, enjoy having a little fun on the back roads, and often do both with a passenger, the RT could very well be the perfect motorcycle."
For the second year in a row, Motorcyclist magazine chose the BMW R1200RT as the 2015 "Best Touring Bike". Wrote the editors, "Go ahead. Say it. We have an unreasonable man-crush on anything with BMW’s new liquid-cooled boxer engine ... Our definition of a touring bike is one that includes the ability to pound out the miles as well as dance from apex to apex. ... We’re still suckers for bikes that can go the distance and are a hoot to ride."
Cycle World magazine chose the 2014 R1200RT as the "Best Sport-Touring Bike" for 2014, and Motorcyclist chose it as the "Best Touring Bike" for 2014.
The 2014 R1200RT was the winner of the Rider magazines people's choice award. Here are some of the comments from readers:
• It’s brilliant…a better sport bike than most STs, and a better touring bike than far heavier, less nimble, more expensive bikes.
• Fast enough? Yes! Can you bring stuff with you? Yes! Comfortable? Yes! Long-distance capable? Yes! Handles around corners? Yes! All around greatness? Yes, yes and YES!
• Yes, it has 20 percent less horsepower than the GTL, but it is also 20 percent lighter…plus, the ergonomics and wind protection are best in class. Simply a fantastic machine!
• More efficient, more powerful liquid-cooled motor, improved styling, traction control, electronic suspension and a host of BMW’s standard convenience "farkles" make this ultimate distance tourer even better.
• BMW has taken one of the best bikes of all time and dropped in a great new engine, bumped the horsepower up to 125, improved the ergonomics, surprised everyone with clutchless shifting, and put more fun into the ride. What is not to like?
• Outstanding balance. Not too big…not too small. Not too sporty…not too focused on touring. Not too heavy. Perfect balance of performance. If you can only have one bike (like most of us), this one is it.
• A supreme tourer and a very good sportbike and canyon carver.
• Styling, handling, lower center of gravity, new dynamic features like hill start control, gear shift assist, auto stability control, Dynamic ESA.
Me and my R1200RTW:
I hope we remember through all our experiences that the R1200RTW is just a wonderful motorcycle. I have been riding BMW motorcycles since 1967 without a hiatus. Without a doubt, it is the finest BMW I have ever owned. It is a sheer joy to ride, to care for, and even just to look at. IMHO it is the finest road motorcycle made today.
Here are comments from various motor journalists on the R1200RTW:
0n an over-10,300 mile long-term wrap-up article on the 2014 R1200RT in the August 2015 issue of Cycle World magazine. "The RT has raised the bar for pure riding pleasure to new heights," author Paul Dean reported. "For riders who love to travel, enjoy having a little fun on the back roads, and often do both with a passenger, the RT could very well be the perfect motorcycle."
For the second year in a row, Motorcyclist magazine chose the BMW R1200RT as the 2015 "Best Touring Bike". Wrote the editors, "Go ahead. Say it. We have an unreasonable man-crush on anything with BMW’s new liquid-cooled boxer engine ... Our definition of a touring bike is one that includes the ability to pound out the miles as well as dance from apex to apex. ... We’re still suckers for bikes that can go the distance and are a hoot to ride."
Cycle World magazine chose the 2014 R1200RT as the "Best Sport-Touring Bike" for 2014, and Motorcyclist chose it as the "Best Touring Bike" for 2014.
The 2014 R1200RT was the winner of the Rider magazines people's choice award. Here are some of the comments from readers:
• It’s brilliant…a better sport bike than most STs, and a better touring bike than far heavier, less nimble, more expensive bikes.
• Fast enough? Yes! Can you bring stuff with you? Yes! Comfortable? Yes! Long-distance capable? Yes! Handles around corners? Yes! All around greatness? Yes, yes and YES!
• Yes, it has 20 percent less horsepower than the GTL, but it is also 20 percent lighter…plus, the ergonomics and wind protection are best in class. Simply a fantastic machine!
• More efficient, more powerful liquid-cooled motor, improved styling, traction control, electronic suspension and a host of BMW’s standard convenience "farkles" make this ultimate distance tourer even better.
• BMW has taken one of the best bikes of all time and dropped in a great new engine, bumped the horsepower up to 125, improved the ergonomics, surprised everyone with clutchless shifting, and put more fun into the ride. What is not to like?
• Outstanding balance. Not too big…not too small. Not too sporty…not too focused on touring. Not too heavy. Perfect balance of performance. If you can only have one bike (like most of us), this one is it.
• A supreme tourer and a very good sportbike and canyon carver.
• Styling, handling, lower center of gravity, new dynamic features like hill start control, gear shift assist, auto stability control, Dynamic ESA.
Me and my R1200RTW:
