K Series

The 7 series of the bike world

Advantages: Absolute comfort, Sheer A to B experience, sound system
Disadvantages: Weight, width

...The great thing about the BMW motorcycle network here in the UK is that they'll let you test ride any of their fleet. So if this review has inspired you, grab your helmet, go visit your local dealer and blag a test ride. You'll not be disappointed. If you're into the distance bug this is supreme (I did Gibraltar to Hertford in two days). Hope this helps. Price new around £15,000 Price used on EBay around £7,000, if buying used you'll need a ...
...ABS Suspension: •Front: BMW Telelever •Rear: BMW Paralever Wheels and Tires: •Front: 120/70 x 17 tubeless tire •Rear: 160/70 x 17 tubeless tire Dimensions: •Length: 98.5 in. •Seat Height: 30.3 in. •Wheelbase: 64.1 in. •Weight: 761 lbs. dry excluding options and accessories •Fuel Capacity: 6.2 gals. ...

niglom 24.07.2005 · Read full review
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Review of BMW K1200LT

20,000 miles on a BMW K1200RS and a K1200GT

Advantages: Comfort, speed, economy, ABS
Disadvantages: Weight, handling

...on their rides). The BMW K1200RS and the K1200GT are simply brilliant all round motorcycles. It's like most things really, it all depends what you want things for. At 52 years old I want some comfort, some speed, the narrowness to filter through the London rush hour and the ability to munch the miles when needed. Have you ever tried to do 60 minutes on a Ducati Superlight? I did and I could hardly walk! My intro to the K1200's was with a K1200LT ...
...a couple of problems with the bike, a seized rear pad and a blown clutch seal. The BMW network dealers are good, helpful but expensive. I'd recomend the extended warranty that BMW makes available. THE K1200GT IS THE BEST BIKE I'VE EVER HAD! There I've said it! ...

niglom 22.07.2005 · Read full review
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Review of BMW K1200RS

Unexpected ease of a luxury machine

Advantages: -
Disadvantages: -

To their everything is more largely, more imposanter a number. suit-cases, Topcase and a sumptuous lining installed 370 kg unloaded weight, two firmly - that is the BMWS K 1200 LT. 92 pages a long operating instruction explains the 14 control lights, the eight buttons of the rear-Fi-system, the 14 buttons and switch for turn signal, horn etc. and still another on board computer. To drive one can with the Bavarian Big Mac in addition. If the ambitionierte ...
...on the super+comfortable, super+soft sofa and pressed the starter button, only the road counts. If the four-cylinder engine ran hot only once, the five courses can be switched also problem-free. And then the weighty BMWS surprise a further mark: Easily and loosely it starts in front, no more thought that the K 1200 one is the heaviest Klopse at the market. The Tourer does not only have to be straightforward driven. In the opposite: Even one on smaller ...

Flasher88 03.04.2001 · Read full review
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Review of BMW K1200LT