Are there any known issues with the R1200GS?
Bad news, and they did not have the parts to repair. They were going to get them sent asap, coming in next Tuesday (this on Saturday). Said it would be another week after that. He test rode an R1200 GSA. Came back and got a mechanic to show him how to service the bike and was amazed at the simplicity.
Which is better a BMW or a R1200 GSA?
He test rode an R1200 GSA. Came back and got a mechanic to show him how to service the bike and was amazed at the simplicity. They were figuring him a trade ($2500 off the KTM for the repairs it needed). He did say he thought the KTM was the most dirt worthy, the BMW was a lot more comfortable. He traded.
Is the BMW GS a good bike to buy?
They regularly failed and BMW issued a “fix them whenever it happens” order to all dealers in the US. They have since gone back to the tried and true float. After that nada, afaik. The GS is a wonderful bike, the boxer engine has its quirks, mostly in funny noises, but is durable, reliable, fun, and easy easy to work on.
When did the BMW R1200GS come out?
Just when you thought that BMW’s venerable flat-Twin had reached the logical conclusion of its evolution with the R1200’s cam-in-head design, the Germans go and throw us a wonderful curveball. The first pitch was the dohc setup that debuted in 2007 on the limited-production (and expensive) HP2 Sport.
How tall is the seat on a BMW R1200GS?
The Adventure takes that a step farther with 8.3/8.7 inches of travel, and consequently sets the seat at a stock height of 35.0 to 35.8 inches. The claimed dry weights are surprisingly low at 448 pounds for the R1200GS and 492 for the R1200GS Adventure.
How to reset the clock on a’12 R1200R?
’12 R1200R – I love this bike! First way to do it it to press the reset button for more than 5 seconds. 2nd way is to disconnect the battery terminals but you should try the first option. First way to do it it to press the reset button for more than 5 seconds.
Are there any problems with the BMW 1200gs?
Just search for BMW 1200GS problems, but remember that problems get more press than no problems. I’m at 52K miles and finally had an issue. Starter motor was going south and replaced under extended warranty.