BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

Hey guys, getting rid of the land pig 2013 Road Glide Ultra and have decided on either a 2009 or 2016 1200RT. There is a $6K difference in purchase price. The 2009 would be a wash with my trade in whole the 2016 would leave me to pay the difference.


The 2009 has 14K miles while the 2016 has 800 miles, each with a tourpack, the 2016 with the GPS package, but I do have a Zumo 590LT for the 2009. The 2009 is oil and air cooled and a hex head, while the 2016 is pretty much up to date technologically and water cooled.


I don't mind paying the 6k difference and I can get a 3 year warranty for 1500.00


I have gone through the pros and cons, but just cannot decide as I have little experience with the BMW 1200RT line. I did ride the 2016 RT and a GS as well. The GS seemed to handle better in the curves, but my time will be spent on 2 or 3 long 2 to 3 k miles trips per year.


Looking for your opinions based on your experience on which direction to move towards. I think Saturday will be my decision day.


Thanks,


Miguel
Boerne, TX

You can't go wrong with 2016 RT
I have had 1999 RT,  2004 RT, 2013 RT, 2017 RT

I miss the Electric Servo brakes in 2004.

2014 and newer is the way to go hands down. Wet Clutch and Liquid cooled
Excellent throttle response.....(no cable)

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mojorod, if you choose the 2009, I want the 2016 with only 800 miles!  What are they wanting for the 2016 RT?