New R1200RT

[Hodge]

I have ridden bikes for 40 years and always had nap apart from the odd early 70s brit.

I took hold of a used 3008 RT with 22K on the clock.
Crown wheel bearing has gone in that time and recall for Rear wheel bearing , Fuel pump lines under tank.
Its a great bike to ride and i love it but gotta be honest and say in all of the previous bikes i,ve never had any issues (including a 70S Bonny).

I bought used to see if i like it and i do but would i go for a new W/c....not sure as having ridden one it,s more like a 4 cal than a twin in feel so some of the soul seems to have gone.  Whilst waiting for the servicing bits to be done i spoke to other customers and to a man they had all had an issue of one description or another.

strange as i drive a new 520 and its faultless...so far,  Just my opinion

[guest2360]

The LC has lost its soal !  Many would argue with that I suspect.  Then again its gained power, superb handling, Dynamic ESA, three engine modes DRL, central locking and not forgetting the amazing weather protection kit and s bit of water round the cylinders.

[Hodge]

Just my opinion,  and the family generally tell me  i know zip about zip.  The wc version is nice and handles brilliantly and power is good, but it revs like a 4.  I know mine is a twin (not least as i can see 2 cylinders)

Both great bikes, just different.

[T6pilot]

My 15 came loaded
Didn't have a opinion on keyless, shift assist or hill hold
After a few thousand miles
Keyless works great
Shift assist is fantastic above second gear
Hill hold, my driveway has a slope so always a hassle reaching garage door opener, no more
If you find a leftover 16 buy it

[richardbd]

, although I am looking at the LE model are there any tips you can give me of what you find useful and what isnt ? Not that bothered about a hill start
Or the quick shifter but the keyless option might be helpful
Stu

Oddly, I don't have keyless but I do have hill start and the quick-shifter.


Had keyless on a Multistrada.  Quite liked it but don't really miss it.


Hill-start is genuinely useful on a bike this big/heavy.


The quick-shifter is a hoot to use.


Neither are "must-haves" for me but both add value from my perspective.  I also have the full audio system, which I also like, though I'm not sure I'd bother if I were buying a new bike.  Mine was one of the warranty return ones, bought when 6 months old with only 635 miles on it, at a colossal discount, so I took the best spec on offer.


I got lucky though, mine's the ultra-fast, ultra-cool Callisto Grey.  If you buy a new one, you'll have to settle for a less fast, less cool colour.  Maybe even blue if you're really unlucky!


:alas: :alas: :alas:

[guest2360]

Nothing odd about you not having keyless.  Didn't come out on the RT until 2015.  I understand they only added it to make up for the mass disappoint of thousands who couldn't buy a Callisto grey any more.

[Boroboystu]

I like the blue one but prefer the candy red if I can get hold of one

[guest2360]

If you mean the red Iconic, there are only 200 of them , insurance is a challenge and you will never be able to enjoy it's looks.  The tears in your eyes will make it blurred for years having parted with £20K+ to buy it.

[Boroboystu]

I think the LE model is listed at £15,900 how much extra for the keyless and central locking ? Does thenLE version have an Alarm as standard or is that extra ?
Stuart

[David.]

BMW Motorrad UK's current OTR price for an R 1200 RT LE is £15,950 inc. VAT.

The R 1200 RT is available in three different specifications, the standard equipment for the LE includes.

• Central locking system
• Anti-Theft Alarm

Keyless Ride, Option code 193, £250

[David.]

Has the RT Iconic's production run been increased from 100 to 200.

What are you getting for £4,600 more than an LE.

[Casbar]

Has the RT Iconic's production run been increased from 100 to 200.

What are you getting for £4,600 more than an LE.

Different seat and red paint    Plus the top box and audio, think it works out at 2k extra for the paint and seat if you added the extras to a LE. Iconic doesn't come with keyless

[David.]

Different seat and red paint. Plus the top box and audio, think it works out at 2k extra for the paint and seat if you added the extras to a LE.

Sounds about right.

R 1200 RT Iconic:

Based on the R 1200 RT LE Custom Paint Work (Candy Burgundy Smoked Effect) inspired by the 'Lava Rot' R 100 RT from the 1970s Red Stitched Black Seat with Embossed Iconic 100 Logo Audio System Dynamic Package (Hill Start Control, Headlight Pro, Riding Mode Pro and Daytime Riding Lights) Top Box £20,750 OTR.

Audio System £1,075
Dynamic Pack £370
Top Box £1,000 (approx.)

[richardbd]

Has the RT Iconic's production run been increased from 100 to 200.

Does that mean it's only half as iconic?

[Boroboystu]

So on another note , what is the cost of a BMW top box for the RT ?