Not a cynic but... (BMW K1200RS)

Member Name: bikerchris

Product:	BMW K1200RS
Date:	27/10/01 (4978 review reads)
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Advantages: handling superb normal Beemer, BMW reliability, shaft drive

Disadvantages: Luggage normally costs a bit, Errrr...., Stereotyped

The K1200RS is one of BMW's least BMW like bikes, bar the 650 and sounds nearly like a bike should.

It's funny, as I'm thinking of ways to describe this bike, I can only think of most of the others, which I've also ridden. Anyway, this bike handles like its on rails, has very good acceleration and just feels right. Though like most bmw's it suffers from a lack of feedback due to th wishbone suspension system at the front, but it's something you get used to.

As proof of how well balanced and easy to ride this bike is, when I worked at a motorcycle training centre a few years ago, I guy actually bought a similar model to this and passed...hadn't ridden a bike in his life apart from 20 years previous when he experienced a Squarial!!! Need I say more!!!

I've always liked BMW's despite the stereotype of them being purely 'old man' bikes. I first rode one when I was 21 on an open day 3 or so years ago, and thought they were so well balanced compared other Jap bikes.

In conclusion, if you want a bike that will keep you on the road and let you enjoy yourself in safety.

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