BMW K1200GT - Sport Touring Motorcycle Comparison

[svengalie]

good video

[OMBIC]

wow sexy

[tfreshx978]

sweet bike

[kithu3212]

are the bmw tourers cluthchless like yamaha tourers??

[Taino513]

Anytime someone pays more for a product, no matter what that product may be, that product must demonstrably prove to be superior to the lesser priced items, otherwise you just paid for a name.

[motosporttouring]

Adjustable windscreen and handlebars?!! WOW!

Those Oregon roads look like a great ride!

[ririshow]

like the rt 1200 better.

[azross2000]

I wish I had one of those.......

[samihasib]

hate the look

[boardoutmind]

Curious as to how the BMW handles compared to the Honda S.T. I would say the the Honda is a little cheaper due to the fact of no cruise control or heated seat or grips. Anyone out here had both?

[leadimprov]

Yeah, and you'll pay way too much for that BMW name. BMWs are overpriced. I tested an BMW once (not this one, a different one), and it was underpowered and nothing special (except the price).

[czlssb]

I have a 2003 K1200GT. 115 HP, heated grips, heated seat, color matched, locking hard bags. Adjustable windscreen. Power in every gear, stable at all speeds. ABS. Cruise control. Stock brakes that work. All for $16k. and that was in 2003 when nobody else even offered those options AT ANY PRICE for a sport tourer. The marginal difference in cost over time between the Asian clone and a BMW? My other BMW has 80K on it. You'll never see a Asian bike do that.

[kiddcisco]

@czlssb what are you talking about I have a touring altered Honda CBR1100XX and I will be turning 100,000km km, with no issues except routine maintenance. My buddy has 175,000 KM on his ever single km put on by him and nthe bike is in showroom condition. My next bike will be a 2010 BMW K1300GT or an 09 K1200GT whatever the best deal is when I buy in 2013

[cgavin1]

The one thing reviewers never cover or compare is MPG. Let's face it, if you have 2000 miles to cover 45 mpg isn't going to impress you. Or your bank manager.. /:o

[ottomgf]

whats the price?

[Omps1976]

Although I am not as fond of the newer style it's not a bad looking bike. I have a 2003 K12GT and it does it all. Don't settle for less. This was my first bike and although big, I grew into it. Now 12,000 miles later (in 1 year's time) I look at other riders and know they're not as comfortable as I am. If you want something that is fast and comfortable this is the ticket.

[propsta5x3]

Kawasakis concours 14 is better

[hankgs]

Having taken the GT on a 30 min test ride, I was amazed at how linear the powerband was! Not as much torque feel as my R1200gs, but incredable throttle-on power in ANY gear. A great SPORT touring bike as it handles like it weighs 200lbs!

[joedredd13215]

I agree my friend..had mine out today in U.K weather lol but still didn want to get off it, best bike i have ever had, your very right about the throttle power even in top gear no real need for a change down for a quick overtake

[joedredd13215]

Tested both the FJR1300 and The K12GT. It was close but i bought the BMW, an awsome machine.

[christianj162000]

"How did the brand 2007 BMW K1200GT sport touring motorcycle compare with the Yamaha FJR1300? There's only one way to find out - right after you watch this video head over to.."

Sorry, just cannot get excited about Japanese bikes..

[zueq]

is it possible to install something like those tank bags ib the sides of the bike on my suzuki GSXR 600??? plz reply i loved the look and the use of those storage space

[joedredd13215]

yep you can, try fitting a GIVI or KAPPA sports touring kit both wich can carry 3 cases if needed...good luck

[zueq]

I'll start looking, thx man

[dagenhamdave77]

whats in the cases tho? hope its not gear belonging to harry the horse, i know what your like

[joedredd13215]

lol dave how you been stranger

[cb2v6]

There's no real bad bike - but BMW makes it even better. The difference is quality and of cause the chassis suspension. Ever had a ride on a BMW? You won't miss it again.

[christianj162000]

60% of all BMW motorbikes ever made are still on the road.

60% of all jap bike are on the scrap heap in 10 years...

[Kward107]

german ingenuity at it's finest

[redSectorA]

Yeah, but in 10 years an owner of the FJR will have saved enough money on initial cost and maintenance costs alone to buy a brand new bike w/latest technology. Not dissing the BMW- just offering a different perspective. I have owned 2 BMW's, 1 Yamaha, and 1 Honda. It's nice to have to do a valve adjustment in 26,000 miles vs 6000. That is FJR quality.

[christianj162000]

Sorry, just cannot get off on jap bikes regardless of your passion..

Will never ever buy one or own one ever again..

They are just a joke..

If there is a way to make anything the absolute cheapest way possible the japs will find it and that exactly what you get. They do not have any type of design research or engineering research as all they do is import the latest euro bike and copy it..

[Khoreos]

Have to agree with that probably the BMW is on a higher standard. But if you don't have the money..... you don't have the money. So you end up with a jap. Def 2nd hand.. BMW's keep their value alot better, which is good if you can afford it.. But again; if you can't.. you can't.

[samihasib]

u r talking about the Chinese.....

Japan make best qualiaty bikes..... so does europe...

[blacktigertheone]

@samihasib o yeh, we'll see in few years.

If japan can do anything, remember, there's always a dady called China.

[patloughery]

To be precise, BMW-K valve checks are at 12k, not 6k. FJR's are very nice also.

[kingpinofdisks]

The BMW is a better ride, smoother, more comfortable, and should outlast the Yamaha no problem. My comparison was 25-minute rides on the same day, with my decision to buy the BMW an easy one despite the $7000 price difference.

[mooretipsy]

for the same money Yamaha can throw in a FZ6 for free!

[dbauernf]

And both will outlast most BMW bikes.

[zanderesqueda]

bmw kicks ass

[SaintFu]

I compared the BMW K1200GT and the Yamaha FJR1300A directly. I would agree with you comment about BMW kicking ass only if, by that, you mean kicks you right in the wallet. The FJR is a better machine *and* it's a lot less spendy. The K12GT is fun, but the FJR is a freaking riot.