How reliable is the bmw R1200RT?
Reliability & build quality BMW R1200RT are good, although sometimes not quite as good as the reputation suggests… There have been no BMW R1200RT scare stories yet and metal and paint finishes are as good as any motorcycle, but you still need to fight off salt corrosion in winter.
What does a BMW R1200RT weight?
BMW R1200RT
| Manufacturer | BMW Motorrad |
|---|---|
| Weight | 229 kg (505 lb) (dry) 259 kg (571 lb) w/o panniers (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 25 L (5.5 imp gal; 6.6 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption | 41.6 mpg‑US (5.65 L/100 km; 50.0 mpg‑imp) |
| Related | R1200GS R1200R R1200ST |
How much is a BMW r1200rt?
Values
| Suggested List Price | Average Retail | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Price | $18,395 | $16,945 |
| Options (Add) | ||
| Total Price | $18,395 | $16,945 |
How long is a BMW r1200rt?
BMW R 1200RT
| Make Model | BMW R 1200RT |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | Length 2230 mm / 79.9 in Width 905 mm / 35.6 in (incl. mirrors) Width 980 mm / 38.5 in (incl. panniers) |
| Wheelbase | 1485 mm / 58.4 in |
| Seat Height | 820 mm – 840 mm / 32.2 in – 33.0 in 780 mm – 800 mm / 30.7 – 31.4 in (special equipment low seat bench) |
| Ground Clearance | 155 mm / 6.1 in |
How much does a 2005 BMW R1200RT weight?
571 lbs
Oil/air cooled, 1170cc, Boxer, OHV
| Engine and transmission Switch unit | |
|---|---|
| Engine type: | 2 cylinders, 4-stroke, Boxer |
| Curb weight: | 571 lbs |
| Dry weight: | 504.9 lbs |
| Chassis and suspension |
Are BMW motorcycles expensive to maintain?
BMWs are known for being pretty reliable and made from top quality materials. Their products are also pretty expensive, so you shouldn’t be surprised to see that one of their motorbikes makes our list for being expensive to maintain.
What does GS mean on BMW motorcycles?
The BMW GS series of one purpose off-road/on-road BMW motorcycles have been produced from 1980, when the R80G/S was launched, to the present day. The GS refers to either Gelände/Straße (German: off-road/road) or Gelände Sport.
Are there any problems with my BMW R1200RT?
All covered under warranty, expensive job if the bike is out of warranty, as it was 11 hours labour. So check for any oil dampness at back of engine and at the clutch slave cylinder on the transmission. No other problems and has been a great bike. Have an ’05 and love it.
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Which is the best R1200RT bike to buy?
The other bike to consider is the R1200RS. More sport than the RT, the current wethead versions are quite nice bikes, and some leftovers are out there. vtbob and JimVonBaden like this. I’ve owned a camhead GS, hexhead GSA and am currently on a wethead RT which is IMO the best BMW boxer series to date.
How much does it cost to repair a R1200RT?
Also, not a good way to tell if it will happen soon. Like at a certain mileage it is great, and then 1000 miles later (or 100 miles later), final drive failure. And at around $2500-$3000 for the repair, kind of like the downsides of Vegas with no upside.
All covered under warranty, expensive job if the bike is out of warranty, as it was 11 hours labour. So check for any oil dampness at back of engine and at the clutch slave cylinder on the transmission. No other problems and has been a great bike. Have an ’05 and love it.
The other bike to consider is the R1200RS. More sport than the RT, the current wethead versions are quite nice bikes, and some leftovers are out there. vtbob and JimVonBaden like this. I’ve owned a camhead GS, hexhead GSA and am currently on a wethead RT which is IMO the best BMW boxer series to date.
Is the camhead R1200RT a good bike?
The Camhead series (2010 – 2013) might be the best years to look at, sort of the acme of the series. I’m not aware of many (if any) faults with these. Another issue is the crappy fuel monitor strip BMW used for these bikes. There’s a fuel monitor strip that seems to randomly fail.
How often should I Change my BMW R1200RT oil?
Every 12k miles it needs the same, plus tranny oil and final drive oil changed. The dealers are very proud of their work… you could save a lot by finding a reputable local motorcycle mechanic… or if you’re willing to put in just a small amount of effort, this forum has all the info you need to learn to do it yourself.