BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

After earning the hard way when I didn't know the pitfalls of the servo assist brakes and bought our '05  RT sidecar rig ended up having to to a brake-ectomy to eliminate the whole mess.


Considering a 2012 R1200RT and turn to the wisdom of the group on anything special I should be aware of or look out for this model year.


Thanks,


Dave

dave y wrote: After earning the hard way when I didn't know the pitfalls of the servo assist brakes and bought our '05 RT sidecar rig ended up having to to a brake-ectomy to eliminate the whole mess.
Considering a 2012 R1200RT and turn to the wisdom of the group on anything special I should be aware of or look out for this model year.
Thanks,
Dave

Sorry to hear about your experience with a 2005 RT.

I had a 2010 and a 2013, so early and late twin cam.  The 2010 was really good apart from a few switchgear failures and the 2013 bike was even better with no issues.  Both bikes used mainly for extensive trips fully loaded, with & without pillion, around Europe and the Baltic.  If it has been well looked after, a 2012 RT should be a very sound buy (IMHO).  Good luck !

gogs01 wrote: Sorry to hear about your experience with a 2005 RT.

I had a 2010 and a 2013, so early and late twin cam.  The 2010 was really good apart from a few switchgear failures and the 2013 bike was even better with no issues.  Both bikes used mainly for extensive trips fully loaded, with & without pillion, around Europe and the Baltic.  If it has been well looked after, a 2012 RT should be a very sound buy (IMHO).  Good luck !

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I have a r1200rt-p  2007, other than a clutch change, it's only used consumables... perhaps the plod bikes were better founded.

choogh wrote: I have a r1200rt-p 2007, other than a clutch change, it's only used consumables... perhaps the plod bikes were better founded.

Or maybe all the issues I had were cured under warranty, as mine were ....