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BMW R1200RT – LONG-TERM TEST UPDATE

February 4, 2015 By Paul Dean 4 Comments Photographer :  Jeff Allen You sharp-eyed readers are probably thinking, “Wow, you guys must not ride a lot. Only 1,148 miles in seven months on a ‘long-term’ R1200RT? You need to un-ass … Continue reading

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Los Angeles Police Department R1200RT

Here is a pic of the LAPD R1200RT-P motorcycle.

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BMW Motorcycles Clinch 16 Best Bike Awards for 2014

BMW Motorcycles Clinch 16 Best Bike Awards for 2014 Editors of Cycle World, Motorcyclist and Motorcycle.com Choose BMW in Sport Touring, Standard, Touring, Sportbike, Adventure Bike, Naked Bike, Scooter and Best Motorcycle Technology Categories  BMW R 1200 RT Wins 2014 … Continue reading

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2014 BMW R1200RT Vs. 2014 Yamaha FJR1300ES | Review

All, I must admit, this post is very close to my heart.  I have been debating which of these two motorcycles I would want to buy.  Thanks to the following comparison done by UltimateMotorcycing.com – they make the decision as … Continue reading

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2014 BMW R1200RT Recall Updates, Parts Start Arriving Next Weeks

http://www.autoevolution.com/news/2014-bmw-r1200rt-recall-updates-parts-start-arriving-next-weeks-84828.html   It looks like BMW is finally showing signs that the nasty situation triggered by the early-June recall for the 2014 R1200RT bikes equipped with the Dynamic ESA suspensions is close to a resolve. BMW has reportedly sent out … Continue reading

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Best Sport-Touring Bike – R1200RT

It takes a pretty special machine to unseat the BMW K1600GT as Cycle World’s best sport-touring bike, but that’s exactly what the new wasserboxer-powered BMW R1200RT is. It’s not just the fact that the RT uses a flat-twin, BMW’s spiritual … Continue reading

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Here are the det’s and a sneak peek of R1200RT-P

The new R 1200 RT-P has a wet clutch, advanced cooling system and new lighting units. With features like saddlebag illumination, handlebar switchgear and voltage monitoring, the R 1200 RT-P is the most advanced police motor on the market.  Production … Continue reading

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BMW will debut the new R1200RT-P

On July 9, BMW Motorrad USA hosted an exclusive sneak-preview for the new R 1200 RT-P police motorcycle at the DoubleTree Hotel in Orange, Calif. Frank Stevens, BMW Motorrad USA Authority Program manager, will present BMW’s latest generation authority motorcycle … Continue reading

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First Pictures of the 2015 BMW Bike Line-up

Like it has gotten us used to each year, BMW Motorrad has surfaced several early photos of the new 2015 bike line-up, alongside with the main upgrades the machines received and the new liveries. We introduced to you the 2015 … Continue reading

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BMW follows R 1200 RT ‘do not sell’ notice with formal recall

Publish Date: Jun 30, 2014 WASHINGTON, D.C. – After issuing a “do not sell/do not ride” advisory on the R1200 RT in early June, BMW of North America in June made it official by announcing a recall through NHTSA. To be recalled … Continue reading

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