2005 R1200rt?? [Archive]

cat0020

02-27-2004, 07:48 AM

Here are some more, from ADVrider.com

http://www.bmwmotos.com/galeria/bmw/albums/jorgetac/aja.sized.jpg
http://www.bmwmotos.com/galeria/bmw/albums/jorgetac/ajb.sized.jpg
:bliss

knary

02-27-2004, 08:03 AM

Trying to establish a new look for a product is difficult. If you try to push boundaries there will be times when you make something ugly. It's a risk worth taking. But the kind of shapes that are already questionable on the wonky GS are looking downright disturbing on the more civilized and sedate RT. Hopefully it'll look better in the flesh with some paint.

But who cares? It should be a hoot to ride. With the power increase and the lowered weight, it'll compete exceedingly well.

YB in IN

02-27-2004, 08:12 AM

That looks pretty cool. Whats up with those bags though? They look a wee bit funky. Any talk of tech specs yet?

MarkF

02-27-2004, 05:48 PM

That is UGLY! Some of the quirky looks of the R1200GS that I like just don't look right on the RT. I guess I'll either go for a GS or buy one of those used RTs that everyone will be selling next year.

I still am holding out for a non-integrated/power assist/ABS model. Maybe I'll still be looking for a used 2003 R1150GS Sport!

MarkF

Mr. Frank

02-28-2004, 07:11 PM

Originally posted by MarkF
That is UGLY! Some of the quirky looks of the R1200GS that I like just don't look right on the RT. I guess I'll either go for a GS or buy one of those used RTs that everyone will be selling next year.

MarkF

I won't be selling mine if that's the choice. The dual plugged oilheads run quite well.

BMWDEAN

03-09-2004, 09:03 AM

The fairing on this motorcycle clearly has been masked and covered with an outer "fairing."

We haven't seen what the actual fairing will look like yet.

knary

03-09-2004, 09:51 AM

The very front, around the headlight, looks partially masked, as does the tail light. The rest of the fairing, IMHO, looks *very* detailed and finished. Note how cleanly the mirrors fit into the sides of the fairing, the completeness of the dash, the similarities of the slab sided design to the new GS, the small sculptural details like the two parallel shapes in the upper right of the left front panel, and so on. When the GS first came out, we thought it was disguised with a dummy fairing. It turned out to be the real deal. This RT follows the lines of the current BMW cars and the new GS.

BMWRich58

03-10-2004, 08:19 AM

Yeah,all fine and dandy,but the bags look like they're off a K1200LT. How 'bout a different/newer style???

And in my opinion, they are still mounting the "mirrors" too low....
Put an extra gear bag in the rear area on top of the factory bags and there goes your "rear view area" while looking in the mirrors!

On the old K100's and K1100's the mirrors not only sat a little higher for rear viewing, they also did a much better job at protecting your hands from the wind and rain.

Doing a comparision to the newer style RT and this even possible "newer RT", the old "airhead" RT fairing design did a much better job at protecting your feet from the elements.
:brow

fish

03-10-2004, 12:47 PM

Originally posted by knary
The rest of the fairing, IMHO, looks *very* detailed and finished.

I disagree. I think it's a disguise. There are just too many clues, such as the very small cutouts for the turn signals, the extra white material between the mirrors and the outer skin, the lack of scoops and lines in the fairing, the lack of "connection" of the upper fairing to the cutaway 1150RT lower fairing, and the lack of lines on the fairing that match the new tank.

:dunno

knary

03-10-2004, 12:53 PM

Originally posted by fish
I disagree. I think it's a disguise. There are just too many clues, such as the very small cutouts for the turn signals, the extra white material between the mirrors and the outer skin, the lack of scoops and lines in the fairing, the lack of "connection" of the upper fairing to the cutaway 1150RT lower fairing, and the lack of lines on the fairing that match the new tank.

:dunno

Shall we bet on it? :evil

fish

03-10-2004, 01:33 PM

Originally posted by knary
Shall we bet on it? :evil

You don't want to do that. I kicked butt on the K12RT bet with Baldy last year. :brow

knary

03-10-2004, 01:38 PM

Originally posted by fish
You don't want to do that. I kicked butt on the K12RT bet with Baldy last year. :brow

:p

We'll make it something modest and specific. Winner gets ??

fish

03-10-2004, 01:39 PM

Originally posted by knary
:p

We'll make it something modest and specific. Winner gets ??

In. Name it. The bet is whether that's the final fairing or whether it's disguised (other than just paint), right?

knary

03-10-2004, 01:49 PM

Originally posted by fish
In. Name it. The bet is whether that's the final fairing or whether it's disguised (other than just paint), right?

I'll concede that the lights aren't the final version, but the main points - side panels, mirrors, moveable windscreen, etc - are the new design.

Name it? can't think of anything yet... not alcohol...something bike related...

gotta get back to work. I'll think of something. :D

fish

03-10-2004, 02:32 PM

Originally posted by knary
I'll concede that the lights aren't the final version, but the main points - side panels, mirrors, moveable windscreen, etc - are the new design.

Too vague. The windscreen, lights (under the disguise) and windscreen may well be final. The sticking point is in the fairing sidepanels themselves.

knary

03-10-2004, 02:35 PM

Originally posted by fish
Too vague. The windscreen, lights (under the disguise) and windscreen may well be final. The sticking point is in the fairing sidepanels themselves.

Ok.

scott: side panels are final
fish: side panels are a disguise

the prize:?

fish

03-10-2004, 04:18 PM

Okay. How about one of these:

http://www.getagauge.com/graphics/Ez-Air_Lg2.jpg

Save time - this gauge eliminates the need to switch back and forth between gauge and air compressor hose while inflating tires.

To read tire pressure, simply clip the EZ-Air on to the tire valve.

Need air? Use a home or gas station air compressor to inflate directly thru the gauge by applying the hose to the EZ-Air.

Add a little too much air? Bleed button allows for easy pressure adjustment.

Please note that the gauge will not show actual tire pressure while inflating. Actual pressure is shown while gauge is clipped to the valve stem and tire is not being inflated.

* 100 psi steel case gauge
* Easy to use clip-on air chuck
* Rubber gauge guard included
* Quality storage bag included

knary

03-10-2004, 04:43 PM

Originally posted by fish
Okay. How about one of these:

LOL

I was just looking at this thinking it might be the perfect item for out little bet.

You're on.

fish

03-10-2004, 05:49 PM

http://www.advrider.com/forums/images/smilies/deal.gif

lorazepam

03-10-2004, 08:57 PM

Hey Fish,
Can I borrow your new tire gauge?

fish

03-11-2004, 12:07 AM

Originally posted by lorazepam
Hey Fish,
Can I borrow your new tire gauge?

you betcha. it's gonna be sweet with the compressor :thumb

fish

11-23-2004, 12:53 PM

Ok.

scott: side panels are final
fish: side panels are a disguise

the prize:?LOL

I was just looking at this thinking it might be the perfect item for out little bet.

You're on.

So Scott, do you have my shipping address or should I PM it to you? :brow

http://www.moto-station.com/ttesimages/motodivers/nouveautes2005/BMW_R1200RT_st3mz.jpg

knary

11-23-2004, 01:00 PM

So Scott, do you have my shipping address or should I PM it to you? :brow

http://www.moto-station.com/ttesimages/motodivers/nouveautes2005/BMW_R1200RT_st3mz.jpg

:lol
PM

BradfordBenn

11-23-2004, 05:50 PM

I just want to know where to get the gauge. :dunno

gambrinus

11-23-2004, 06:09 PM

Seeing that thing in RED makes me kind of dig it. Different strokes for different folks....

RW

Hodag

11-23-2004, 07:52 PM

I don't like any new BMW's styling, it always takes a couple of years for them to grow on me.
Hey gambrinus is that a picture of you in your avatar?
mark

lorazepam

11-23-2004, 07:59 PM

I still want to use the gauge..

kbasa

11-23-2004, 09:40 PM

I still want to use the gauge..

Diggin' the 'Strada there, Loraz?

lorazepam

11-23-2004, 09:54 PM

It seems to me that the new ST looks a lot like the 'strada. I put it here to see if the bags resembled the RT bags.

fish

11-23-2004, 11:05 PM

It seems to me that the new ST looks a lot like the 'strada. I put it here to see if the bags resembled the RT bags.

I'll bet you a tire guage that the ST's seat is more comfortable than the 'strada's :)

fish

11-23-2004, 11:06 PM

I just want to know where to get the gauge. :dunno

beats me...that's knary's problem now. :p

lorazepam

11-24-2004, 09:39 PM

I dont think you need two gauges, I know better than to take that bet. :beer

matthew517

11-24-2004, 09:48 PM

Mortons has a 2005 R1150RT. They have not heard of a r1200rt as of yet.

fish

11-26-2004, 04:02 PM

I dont think you need two gauges, I know better than to take that bet. :beer

Smart man. :brow

fish

11-26-2004, 04:02 PM

Mortons has a 2005 R1150RT. They have not heard of a r1200rt as of yet.

Are you going to buy it? Go get some good pics of it and post 'em!

Architekt2

11-26-2004, 06:48 PM

R1200RT spotted??

http://www.bmwmotos.com/galeria/bmw/albums/jorgetac/aiz.sized.jpg

Nice motorcycle..........what's with that little fanny pack behind the lady?
Come on.....that looks really silly.............perhaps wrapped up left overs to go..................

kbasa

11-27-2004, 01:55 AM

Probably some kind of data acquisition device, as my guess.

fish

04-15-2005, 05:37 PM

So Scott, do you have my shipping address or should I PM it to you? :brow

While it took nearly five months to get it, I did in fact get the tire guage today from knary. So, I promised him that I would post here saying that he wasn't a deadbeat.

So...knary is not a complete deadbeat.

I won't be making anymore bets with him anytime soon, tho, unless in person. :stick

:wow

Thanks scott. :thumb

knary

04-15-2005, 05:42 PM

While it took nearly five months to get it, I did in fact get the tire guage today from knary. So, I promised him that I would post here saying that he wasn't a deadbeat.

So...knary is not a complete deadbeat.

I won't be making anymore bets with him anytime soon, tho, unless in person. :stick

:wow

Thanks scott. :thumb

:wave

Hiya. I'm kinda lame.

:wave

Do the house or the time in maine not count for anything?
:hide