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BMW K1200R (2005 - 2009)

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BMW K1200R (2005 - 2009)

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Reviewed: 25 June 2010 by Visordown
It's big, it's weird looking and it doesn't have any clothes on. Oh yes, and it's very, very fast. Are BMW about to take the naked bruiser class by storm? "Cien sesenta y tres caballos?" asks the traffic cop, pointing at the K1200R. Rifling through the mental bin my GCSE ...  Continue reading

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Elli
As others have said - good for a 30 min blast or as a euro tourer, BMW hard luggage is excellent - I regularly do 500 mile days - all with a smile and only slightly numb bum. Taller screen helps this, and I hav Continue reading...

User 96306
Really can and will do anything you ask of it have taken it for a quick 30 min blast round the local lanes commuted into london on itand taken it down to the far corner of brittany and back, looking forward to Continue reading...

loopysparrow
Not worth the premium paid to own a BMW. I'll go back to Japanese. Continue reading...

nutty nige
Does it all. You can enjoy a steady local run, go touring or ride it balls out and its more than capable of embarrassing the sports bikes ! Continue reading...

ostry
Great bike for a weekend spin, but used it also for both daily commute and cross-Europe tours.
Struggling a bit in heavy traffic due to its weight and size. Continue reading...
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mark barrett
Hi ive just purchased a k1200r and wasnt sure if abs was standad on all the models

Posted: 02/04/2012 at 23:18

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A stupidly powerful naked bike that looks menacing.
 
Ultimately a bit pointless, who needs a naked bike that does over 150mph?
  • Price: £9375.00
  • Year: 2005 - 2009
  • Top speed: 155mph
  • Engine capacity: 1157cc
  • Power: 163bhp
  • Torque: 93.7lb ft
  • Weight: 220kg
  • Full spec

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