R1200RT: information, specs, photos, etc.

[BMWDEAN]

Here is the info I have assembled on the new R1200RT:

http://bmwdean.home.att.net/r1200rt.htm

[BMWRider]

Here is the info I have assembled on the new R1200RT:

http://bmwdean.home.att.net/r1200rt.htm
Nice job as always, Jeff. :thumb
I have to confess my early impressions of the new RT aren't entirely favorable, not so much for the mechanicals (which are clearly outstanding) but the styling leaves me cold. Too much Honda ST1300 influence. Too "plasticy". Having said that, styling is subjective and may grow on me yet.
My wallet hopes it doesn't. :D

[Grey Matter]

Very good info, thanks for posting the link.

[BklynPete]

Here is the info I have assembled on the new R1200RT:

http://bmwdean.home.att.net/r1200rt.htm

i saw your site before this post, and it really got me excited about this bike. i have a 5 yr old r1100 with 75k miles on it and i was planning to replace it with a kgt, but after seeing the specs on this bike, it's definitely in the running. thanks for the info.

pete

[BradfordBenn]

Thanks for putthing that together.

[CHPBike]

Any idea when these might start showing up in the local dealers?

Scott

[BMWDEAN]

Any idea when these might start showing up in the local dealers?

Scott

My understanding is production starts in Berlin in February 2005 and first arrival at dealers is April 2005.

U.S. colors will be the two grays and red. No hope for additional colors, such as black or metallic blue, until late 2005.

Performance should be impressive.

[LeRoux Strydom]

Any idea when these might start showing up in the local dealers?

Scott

Dealers?
Not even in attendance at the Seattle M/C Show this past weekend. :dunno
However, word is the new RT will be on display at the Vancouver, BC m/c show, Jan 14-16. Can't wait to see it!

[fish]

Are you going to buy one, Jeff?

[stan]

I am witholding judgement about the new look until I see it in person. I learned long ago that many times a photo will not do a car or bike justice. The performance sounds great, but no one can buy a bike they think is ugly. Never buy a bike because it makes the most sense. Don't buy the bike you can live with, buy the one you cannot live without.

[Emoto]

Here is the info I have assembled on the new R1200RT:

http://bmwdean.home.att.net/r1200rt.htm

Nice site overall! :thumb

I am not so sure that I would have said "Noted author...", though...

:rolleyes