BMW R1200 Test ride

[Dan85]

Yup another one I only rode it because it was sitting nest to the Z1000 i took for a spin and i was bored and the sales man had nothing btter to do so aboard i hoped to find there was plenty of power, ample brakes, solid yet clunky gearbox and weird indicator selector buttons on each handle bar. all in all a very nice bike but not what id call exhilerating or exciting but it was very refined, would make a fantastic sports tourer with excelent handling charateristics for its size

[loverustler]

Yes Dan, i took one for a test ride as well, and loved everything about it , except the price, about 10 grand more than the busa, so i'll just wait for the new

[Dan85]

i definatley liked it but it didnt stir the soul. would make a fantasic touring bike thats got some extra go

[Monyx]

Hey Dan you tried the K1200? I was surprised to find it left my K5 for dead in the low-mid range responsiveness, of course 'Bus reels them in at the top end. With the plush comfort on-the-fly ajustable suspension, even a hint of nice note from the factory (but quiet) 4-1 I'd take one...just 1 problem of being $25-30k all up.

[Dan85]

yeah i rode the k1200 closer to when it first came out
again nice bike but didnt like it as much as my busa that could of had something to do witht the fact i cant afford one hahahaa nice bikes tho. if i was gonna own a bmw it wouldbe one of the off roaders like they used on the long way around