2010 R1200RT is not an R1300RT - Page 4

SirRonny · 11-17-2009, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by RoboRider

Is there any reason one can think of to trade up to this bike from an earlier R12RT?

The engine has a hair more power and torque, but not enough to warrant an upgrade. The RPM is increased 500 RPM, which is nice, but again, not that big of a change.

The brake reservoirs are hideous, I certainly prefer the built in look of my 05 RT.

If I were buying a new bike, great, it's nice, but I can't see any reason to trade up.

Anyone?

--Robo

+1

I have this mental picture of swinging my arms around getting on the bike and seeing my plastic brake reservoirs rolling across the parking lot. Well maybe not, but they are still butt ugly.

Ron

rinty · 11-17-2009, 08:10 AM

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...plastic brake reservoirs...

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...brake fluid jars...

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...HIDEOUS...

But those little urine jars have a nice elemental look to them...

Apparently Pierre Terblanche thinks so too...

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Is there any reason...to trade up...

Redesigned EWS Ring?

JimVonBaden1 · 11-17-2009, 10:24 AM

I actually like the new brake resevoirs. Weird, huh?

Jim

PS You guys do realize that this is hardly new tech, and not particularly vulnerable since they use them on nearly every other bike, even dirt bikes.

ka5ysy · 11-17-2009, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by JimVonBaden1

I actually like the new brake resevoirs. Weird, huh?

Jim

PS You guys do realize that this is hardly new tech, and not particularly vulnerable since they use them on nearly every other bike, even dirt bikes.

We R1200R drivers have been looking at them since the introduction in late 2006. Really, it is not a distraction and makes a nice place to stick velcro for gadgets !

The "colors" are interesting. Black, White and Grey. Must be a colorblind designer in Munich these days. I have to say that I like the stripe job. It looks good.

RoboRider · 11-17-2009, 07:14 PM

The brake reservoirs will certainly be functional, but the built in look with the sight glass on the RT is very slick. I get a lot of compliments for how clean the RT looks with the built in reservoirs. It's aesthetics, so certainly up for debate.

gwood · 11-18-2009, 06:23 AM

One rumor on the net that would have resulted in at least one sale was that the controls from the K1300GT were coming to the RT. I read that as "the adjustable bars are going to be used". Obviously, the correct interpretation was "the cheap plastic reservoirs and jap signal gear is going to be used".

LoneRanger · 11-18-2009, 03:14 PM

I was thinking of selling my 08 and getting a new 09 as that would be my last BMW. After thinking that over I have decided to keep my 08. It is fully loaded plus I have added about $50,000 in farkles (LOL) and its paid for so I'll keep what I got. It runs great, easy to maintain and I'll get an extended warranty for the future. I am really disappointed in BMW. Every review I have read on the R1200RT the reviewer was bitching about the BMW switch gear so BMW caves in puts the cheap switch gear on and sticks the plastic jars on top the bars. I wonder what they will do next year to save money. The colors for 2010 put me to sleep.

CHARLES · 11-19-2009, 12:26 PM

Mabe I am different , but I like the colors much better than the blue and black on the 2009 .

OfficerImpersonator · 11-19-2009, 02:10 PM

Ah the joys of already owning the perfect bike I never want to upgrade!

marcopolo · 11-19-2009, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by CHARLES

Mabe I am different , but I like the colors much better than the blue and black on the 2009 .

So do I.

taran1900 · Yesterday, 01:55 PM

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Mabe I am different , but I like the colors much better than the blue and black on the 2009 .

I think the red of 2005 and 2006 are the best. I think second best is the blue. The current colors just seem so blah. To each his/her own I guess. I do prefer the "blah" or subdued resevoirs on my bike

womanridge · Yesterday, 04:20 PM

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Sorry to hijack, but I love the wind turbines in the field along with the old oil well pump. Such contrast.

11-17-2009, 10:24 AM	#48
JimVonBaden1 Kool Aid Dispenser! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Woodbridge, VA Posts: 996	I actually like the new brake resevoirs. Weird, huh? Jim PS You guys do realize that this is hardly new tech, and not particularly vulnerable since they use them on nearly every other bike, even dirt bikes. __________________ www.jimvonbaden.com

11-17-2009, 07:14 PM	#50
RoboRider God? What god? Join Date: May 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 258	The brake reservoirs will certainly be functional, but the built in look with the sight glass on the RT is very slick. I get a lot of compliments for how clean the RT looks with the built in reservoirs. It's aesthetics, so certainly up for debate. __________________ Robo, Raleigh, NC '05 R12RT, 73 75/5 (sold!) Honda: 07 CBR600RR & 09 V-Star CCS Racing number 169 (amateur)

11-18-2009, 06:23 AM	#51
gwood Darth Bald Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SW MO Ozarks Posts: 26	One rumor on the net that would have resulted in at least one sale was that the controls from the K1300GT were coming to the RT. I read that as "the adjustable bars are going to be used". Obviously, the correct interpretation was "the cheap plastic reservoirs and jap signal gear is going to be used". __________________ "You must be fast, 'cause I was hauling *** when I passed you!"

11-18-2009, 03:14 PM	#52
LoneRanger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dubuque, Iowa Posts: 66	I was thinking of selling my 08 and getting a new 09 as that would be my last BMW. After thinking that over I have decided to keep my 08. It is fully loaded plus I have added about $50,000 in farkles (LOL) and its paid for so I'll keep what I got. It runs great, easy to maintain and I'll get an extended warranty for the future. I am really disappointed in BMW. Every review I have read on the R1200RT the reviewer was bitching about the BMW switch gear so BMW caves in puts the cheap switch gear on and sticks the plastic jars on top the bars. I wonder what they will do next year to save money. The colors for 2010 put me to sleep. __________________ 2008 R1200RT Sand Beige Metallic 2007 Moto Guzzi Norge

11-19-2009, 12:26 PM	#53
CHARLES Rider Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Laurens , SC Posts: 7	2010 colors Mabe I am different , but I like the colors much better than the blue and black on the 2009 .

11-19-2009, 02:10 PM	#54
OfficerImpersonator Seattle-area Rounder Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Just north of Seattle, WA Posts: 2,219	Ah the joys of already owning the perfect bike I never want to upgrade! __________________ Seattle, WA 2002 R1150RT-P 1992 K75S sold "Why do I ride a BMW? Because Porsche doesn't make motorcycles."

Yesterday, 04:20 PM	#57
womanridge Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Posts: 500	[/QUOTE] Sorry to hijack, but I love the wind turbines in the field along with the old oil well pump. Such contrast. __________________ Karen J. Guest Moderator 2007 R 1200 RT IBA #37923