BMW R1200R (2006-current)

This bike cost me more than my previous four put together, and three of those were new! With the kind of money I paid for this bike, it is difficult to speak of any value for money. If you want value for money, buy one of the Japanese marques where you are likely to get quality at an affordable price. But if the badge is important for you, if you simply must own a BMW, if you want to buy a bike as God intended it, then look no further. This naked is simply perfect. You either love or hate the protruding boxer engine. I happen to love it and I don't like the way it is hidden in the fairing of the RT models. It is nimble, manoueverable and quite comfortable. The only drawback is that I simply can't just leave it out parked anywhere without worrying that someone might damage it. Maybe this will wear off in a few months when it is not so new and eye-catching.

Brilliant, brilliant bike. It is comfy, rare (in London), powerful, nimble, reactive, light, and feels like quality throughout. Drinks quite a bit in town but outside is pretty reasonable. 2-up is also quite thirsty. One (petty) so-so thing: the sound of the horn, only thing that doesn't exude quality. It's my first BMW and the two-sided indicator switches took some getting used to, but 2 weeks will sort you out. No big deal at all. The sports screen is quite useless at speeds over 60mph. BMW topbox and panniers are excellent, fitting included. A doddle to stick on and off, but heavy. I find that the ABS does often come on when using the rear brake. I'm amazed at how competent it is at anything you ask of it; it's never fussy, always responsive and a beautiful machine too. I'd call it understated class.

I have one.. I really like it. Because it´s the naked allround! you can do everything wit this machine.. it can be sporty or relaxed, drive alone or with someone! And it´s beautifull!! I´m from Portugal and I don´t understand why here are so few r1200r and so many r1200gs! For me r1200r it´s better... for what I do.. working... commuting.. and it´s cheaper! hugs to all!! hooray motorcyclists

I had no intention of buying a new bike (especially a naked one) when I parked my K1200S to testride the R12R one sunny afternoon. However three days later I had one parked in my garage! My two previous bikes were a BMW K1200S and an Aprilia RSV1000R Factory. The R12R doesn't have the insane warp-speed accelleration of the K1200S and is down on power compared to the Aprilia - but on my local backroads I am faster on the R12R than on either of these bikes! The R12R is an incredibly fun ride with great handling, perfect fueling, and a wonderful new servo-free braking system. The ESA (electronic suspension adjustment) is not just a gimmick but really usefull when faced with changing road conditions. I ride this bike to work, take it wout for weekend runs on my local backroads and plan a longer trip with my wife this summer. It really is like having three bikes in one! Finally, the fuel economy (if you care about that sort of thing on a bike) is amazing: On my daily commute it gets 5,1L/100km = about 55 MPG (uk)!!! And on the open road it gets about 4,7L/100km or 60MPG (uk)!!! I strongly recommend a testride on this bike but have two pieces of advice: 1. Test ride one with ESA. 2. Take your wallet with you!