BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

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Welcome Alex.

Traded my 2012 1600gt last month on a new 2015 RT No regrets, you won't miss the weight loss, handling is great Downside it has 30 less horses Enjoy the new ride Agree with your take on the R vs K. Would you mind if I ask you the numbers? I too want to trade my 2013 K16 in for a 2015 R1200RT and my...

Manofleisur wrote: But does technology and progress equate to a more comfortable bike to use day to day ?

NO.
It's what YOU enjoy riding MORE!

Yeah, the ageless question... Why would I want to go from a "superior" machine to a lesser machine? Well the question is flawed, you're not seeking to go to a lesser machine, you're seeking to go to a machine that fits YOU better! My first experience with BMW motorcycles was a 1999 R1100RT...

Yeah, no contest there.
Like night to day.


Shame on you!

Looks good RTman. I'm trying to determine if the stealth-grey panels on the RT are like the matte panels on my 16GT. I clean my entire bike with a spray-wax, Ice Spray Wax by Turtle Wax works great. And I haven't noticed any change to my matte panels, other than after using the wax, it does create a...

I'm wondering about the durability and upkeep of the Matte finish on the RT. 1) I understand that it should not be waxed or polished. What are you folks doing to give this finish protection? 2) How does it hold up against bird droppings, tar, bug splatter (some of which can be real harmful to paint)...