BMW R1200R R1150R/T F800 K1200R R1100R/T R1250R RnineT Message Board

Glad you decided to post and that you're progressing well. I'm just getting back to riding after 3 months, healing from a concussion, a broken clavicle and torn rotator cuff from an incident where the rear wheel of my scooter slid out in a gentle curve and slammed me to the ground. At 66 I wondered ...

Some very interesting and useful responses. I especially liked the reference to a bike "that knows how to turn".

I guess I come out the same way most of you have--not a bike that would make the top 5 among the alternatives. I am drawn back to that motor, though.

Thanks for the responses.

Just a 20 minute ride constrained by a group demo setting but fun anyway. The new VRod has a larger engine (1250 cc) and gas tank (5 gal, up from 3.2) and (gasp) ABS brakes. Forward controls will never be my first choice but my R1150R might be a little too rearward. Upright ergos. Absence of windscr...

Interesting write up. I've been lurking here some thinking about getting an R1150R, so I'd be interested in your comparing the RT with your regular ride. I've ridden an 1200RT several times and agree it may be the ultimate long distance touring bike, but I decided to go smaller and lighter. OTOH I d...