Re: Gearing up for my last best bike. Strongly considering the RT. What says you?
Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2022 6:18 pm
At 67 years old now , and having ridden most of my life , I consider my 2015 R1200RT my last big bike before having to downsize .
It is heavier than my K100LT, but due to the low center of gravity, moving her around the garage and off the center stand is easy .
She is a delight to ride, much smoother than I expected, with very fast handling and loads of instant grunt.
I have always wanted a newer bike with modern technology before I have to stop riding.
I compared a 350 mile ride with the RT, to that on my old K100.
The RT felt more relaxed at motorway speeds, plus the fuel economy was slightly better. The seat was uncomfortable after 120 miles though ,
hopefully it will get better.
The comfort seat on the K100 was wonderful, good for all day riding. The twin horns were amazing, The RT horn came out of a Christmas cracker.
Ergonomics were better after fitting a foot peg lowering kit. On the K100, the ergonomics, including the fairing was spot on.
The throttle is much lighter and a shorter throw, which has caught me out a few times.
Clutch action is lighter which is nice.
My old K100 LT covered 660 miles in one day to Switzerland from the uk, and was really comfortable.
The K100lt is also better around town with superior low speed fueling.
The R1200rt is not the Perfect bike, clunky gearbox in first and second, plus low speed fueling issues, ( improved with a booster plug) .
The front end is growing on me, and at last, BMW put the clutch at the front, and set the throttle body balance via the electronics.
They also lubricated the gearbox via the engine oil, although the air filter is still hidden under a pile of plastics.
The exhaust flapper valve is a ticking time bomb for all of us.
Bob
It is heavier than my K100LT, but due to the low center of gravity, moving her around the garage and off the center stand is easy .
She is a delight to ride, much smoother than I expected, with very fast handling and loads of instant grunt.
I have always wanted a newer bike with modern technology before I have to stop riding.
I compared a 350 mile ride with the RT, to that on my old K100.
The RT felt more relaxed at motorway speeds, plus the fuel economy was slightly better. The seat was uncomfortable after 120 miles though ,
hopefully it will get better.
The comfort seat on the K100 was wonderful, good for all day riding. The twin horns were amazing, The RT horn came out of a Christmas cracker.
Ergonomics were better after fitting a foot peg lowering kit. On the K100, the ergonomics, including the fairing was spot on.
The throttle is much lighter and a shorter throw, which has caught me out a few times.
Clutch action is lighter which is nice.
My old K100 LT covered 660 miles in one day to Switzerland from the uk, and was really comfortable.
The K100lt is also better around town with superior low speed fueling.
The R1200rt is not the Perfect bike, clunky gearbox in first and second, plus low speed fueling issues, ( improved with a booster plug) .
The front end is growing on me, and at last, BMW put the clutch at the front, and set the throttle body balance via the electronics.
They also lubricated the gearbox via the engine oil, although the air filter is still hidden under a pile of plastics.
The exhaust flapper valve is a ticking time bomb for all of us.
Bob