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Comment on 2007 BMW R 1200 RT-P by Smotter

Smotter — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:27:53 +0000

I haven’t riden either, but from my uninformed viewpoint, I wouldn’t spend $7000 extra for 50cc’s unless the 1200 was in MUCH better condition and much lower mileage than the 1150 …

I’m sure that, assuming they are both in simular condition, it’d be pretty hard to tell the difference in power, except perhaps on a race track racing head to head.

Whichever you get, enjoy, mate !

Comment on 2007 BMW R 1200 RT-P by Grendle

Grendle — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:27:29 +0000

Not just the displacement … the age difference is part of the equation.
Keep in mind that if you buy an 04, you are getting a bike that is three or four years old, and BMWs are expensive to maintain unless you can do your own wrenching (pretty tricky on the new ones).
If I had the bucks, I’d go for the ‘06 as it is likely to need less in terms of maintenance and it is a slightly better performing machine. Not much, but some.
My .02 Ameribucks (adjusted for inflation).

Comment on 2007 BMW R 1200 RT-P by Adam B

Adam B — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:26:51 +0000

Which BMW 1150RT 2004 or 2006 1200RT, is the 1200 worth the extra $7000?
I am not sure that I wont to shell out an extra 7k for the 1200RT 06, but if there riders out there that have & regretted it, can you tell why or why not?

Comment on 2009 BMW F 650 GS by lez k

lez k — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 10:27:20 +0000

The GS is better for the street, KLR is more dirt worthy. The KLR must be maintained well or it will destroy itself.

For my money I would go with the Suzuki DR 650. It is better in the dirt than the KLR and the most reliable. The DR’s rear shock is junk after about 3k miles, but after market ones are not too expensive.

Comment on 2009 BMW F 650 GS by groovyem...

groovyem... — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 10:26:53 +0000

Kawasaki KLR650 or BMW F 650 GS. Which is the better bike?

Comment on 2009 BMW F 650 GS by KrautRoc...

KrautRoc... — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 10:26:18 +0000

It can be done however, it would be cheaper to buy a newer bike w/ ABS.

You have to change the rotors front & rear to the ABS rotors
Add the sensors to the wheel
Redo the brake lines to use the centralized ABS pump/controller.
Sure I’m missing some other stuff…

Just the parts cost is overwhelming.

Comment on 2009 BMW F 650 GS by azullado...

azullado... — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 10:25:48 +0000

Can a 2,000 BMW F 650 GS Motorcycle be fitted with an ABS breaking system?

Comment on 2007 BMW F 650 GS by xzoup

xzoup — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 03:05:56 +0000

Thank God and thank my wife. I’ve owned a Suzuki 750cc Intruder and a Suzuki SP500cc street/trail bike, but I’ve never owned a bike in this size range that could run so smoothly after reaching speeds of 60 and above as does this 2007 F650 GS that I now own. I am in love with this bike, or so my wife tells me. This bike is beautiful and big and streamlined, when a guy my size rides it the bike appears to others that it’s large enough for me. I am so happy with it I just want to go buy another just in case BMW forgets to make a bike this nice again. You might think the heated handle bar grips are for sissies but trust me they will make a sissy out of most riders and they’ll be thankful. One personal safety note, if you plan on doing any serious mud and trail riding I would invest in a set of true trail tires since the ones that come with the bike are better suited for the pavement. This bike has larger dark wind screen, ABS breaks that can be turned off and on for street and trail riding, tension control knob to increase tension when you let your wife on the back and a digital clock on the dash so you won’t be late for work. Two very good books that come with bike explain how to do just about everything you need to know how to do to your new or used bike. The other book is an excellent maintenance schedule. I can’t remember them all.

Comment on 2007 BMW R 1200 S by TribuAndina

TribuAndina — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 03:15:03 +0000

This is an excellent ride for distance and day trips. I did a 2-day Iron-Butt ride; 1800 miles for sushi - no back pain. Could have used a throttle assist though. We maintained 40 min 120 mph clips through desert until the highway patrol finally tagged one of us. Tired of highway 50 we found a twisty side jaunt through canyon/mountains with parallel train tracks. We raced the train to not get stuck at the cross. Way back hit off beaten path roads, twisty fun in Sierras. Normal days I split lanes with a give-finger attitude. Overall this is a big hooligan bike, with great striking distance. I am looking forward to track days this year. Maintenance costs are a dream. It has BMW reliability 100%.

Comment on 2008 BMW F 800 GS by The BMW Motorcycles 2008 GS Line | MotorCycles Fans Dot Com

The BMW Motorcycles 2008 GS Line | MotorCycles Fans Dot Com — Tue, 13 May 2008 10:47:02 +0000

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