Review - BMW R1200RT (2014-on)

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£13,350
"Despite a 2014 recall glitch, arguably the best bike BM make. Light, sophisticated and astonishingly effective"

Ride Quality & Brakes

One of the key factors in the RT’s success is not only its extreme comfort, but also its light handling. Sensibly BMW haven’t played around with these features at all and the RT remains a superb mile muncher as well as surprisingly agile considering its size. The new fairing is fantastically protective and even at over six feet tall I found the screen deflected all wind blast over the top of my helmet without any signs of turbulence. The small tweaks to the riding position haven’t detracted from its all-day comfort levels and the new chassis still manages to mask the bike’s 274kg weight.

Engine

Although the majority of the RT’s engine is the same as the new GS’s, a heavier flywheel and alternator have taken a bit of the feeling of lightness out of the GS’s revs while a taller rear shaft gear has calmed down the acceleration. This change of mood suits the RT perfectly and as with the GS, BMW have essentially made an air/oil-cooled with a bit more of everything everywhere and a smoother throttle action. The RT is now not only more responsive low-down, but also smoother. It isn’t overly powerful, just more willing to pull when the rev counter is in the bottom of its range while the gearbox is far slicker.

Build Quality & Reliability

The boxer engine is reliable and the level of build quality very high. RTs easily shrug of huge mileages.

Insurance, running costs & value

In basic specification it is one of the cheapest full-dress tourers, but when you add the bling the price soon creeps up.

Equipment

The RT comes with two riding modes, traction control, electric screen and ABS as standard. Semi-active suspension, hill start, gear shift assist are extra.

Specification

Engine size	1170cc
Engine type	Four-stroke, liquid-cooled DOHC, 8v boxer twin
Frame type	Tubular steel
Fuel capacity	25 litres
Seat height	805mm
Bike weight	274kg
Front suspension	BMW Telelever, adjustable spring preload
Rear suspension	BMW Evo Paralever, fully adjustable rear shock
Front brake	2x320mm discs. Brembo four-piston radial calipers. ABS
Rear brake	1x276mm petal disc, Brembo two-piston caliper. ABS
Front tyre size	120/70ZR17
Rear tyre size	180/55ZR17

source : http://www.motorcyclenews.com/bike-reviews/bmw/r1200rt/2014/

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