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

Shiny side up wrote: "I went with a peg-lowering kit and bar risers. They helped my overall position and comfort, but I can't say they made a dramatic difference on the knees. 'Then I added a custom saddle that raised the seat a fair amount (don't know how it compares with the BMW high seat). T...

I simply didn't believe it could be as good as you lot said it was. And you were all wrong... IT'S EVEN BETTER! I've owned Jap sports bikes, giant Triallies (including 1150GSs) and everything in between over the course of the last few decades. I have never ridden anything like that. I don't need to ...

Thanks to you all for your helpful responses. The rain has stopped, the fog has lifted, it's a beautiful spring day... and in 3 hours I'm going to be trying out the 1200R. Can't wait!

Thank you all very much. I appreciate your comments. They have made me anticipate the test ride with even more great expectations! Hopefully, I'll be able to join you on a more regular basis. The BM dealer has an unsurpassed reputation in SE England and he is looking for a second hand one for me to ...

I bought an R1150R about 4 years ago but had to change it because I was suffering from a lack of leg room. I loved the bike, however. Went to an 1150 GS instead. I've now sold that because I'm getting old and found it was just too unwieldly and seemed to be getting heavier as I got weaker! Saw a 200...