2004 BMW R-Series

I have always like the style of the BMW R1200C. I like cruiser style motorcylces and couple this with BMW's reliability and you have a real winner.
Another beneift for me is I have a short inseam (30") and can easiliy straddle the bike with both feet flat on the ground. The bike with stock pipes is quiet, handles very well and in my opinion is gorgeous. People really stop to take a look when you drive by. The flip up passenger (pilion) seat works well but isn't great for passengers.

The only negatives I have after having this bike for a month are that the gear shift doesn't leave a lot a lot of room between the ffotpeg and the cylinder head. This seems to be a common complain on BMW Cruiser forums.

I have just returned to motorcycle riding after 30 years and I took the Motorcycle Foundation Safety Course. I highly recommend any new rider or returning rider take this course. Its a great refresher, will teach some valuable tips & skills and in Texas removes the need for a driving test when you go for your motorcycle license.

Winter/sping 2009 put 2k mi on it with total 17K. It starts every time and just keeps running great without any glitches. So far it is one of best handling bikes I have ever owned over the many years. All have their pros & cons. This is a single seat cop bike. I use it to commute 4 times/week 30 miles round trip. Extremely nimble which maneuvers in and out of traffic pockets. Got it because of ABS brakes, full fairing and reputation for reliability and shaft drive. The worst things are the cheesey fairing fasteners and the terribly uncomfortable seat. Is there any bike manufacturer that puts out a bike that has a compfy stock seat? They all suck! BMW is no exception. Now I am approaching the hot summer days and the fairing seems to direct hot engine air up trough the fork opening. Wish they had an easy on/off fairing sytem for winter & summer riding. Speaking of which, I rode it when temp was in the 30's and it was very pleasant. Hope I do not get too disappointed during the hot summer days!

I really enjoy riding this bike. I sit a bit higher in the saddle than I did on my old cruiser. This helps me see and be seen. The creature comforts are amazing, and easy to use. I use this bike for my work commute, it's a bit large as a city bike, but not too much to handle. I am very satisfied w/ this motorcycle. BMW may have a convert, I may be a customer for quite some time.

The RTP gets used pretty hard by PD's and not cared for as you would a personal bike. But the BMW RT is a good solid, dependable machine and will go for many miles. Currently BMW is suffering from some quality control problems and in denial about them, but I have confidence they'll correct the issues. If you do but one, be aware that BMW parts and service are not cheap.

BMW motorcycle-love them or hate them. All riders have there favorites but when it comes to BMW everyone tends to fall into one of these two categories. I still contend it is comparing apples to oranges in most cases but...

Yes,, they tend to be more expensive: initial cost, maintenance, and accessories. My advise,, keep shopping and there are plenty of online organizations (you will have to find them yourself, not trying to advertise any particular one but I am now with several) that has home maintenance tips, accessories for sale or trade. Beamer riders are a bit of a different breed, I have never met one that didn't mind giving a few minutes or the entire morning chatting with a cup of coffee,,, anyway...

I decided on this model because I live in the mountains, plenty of dirt or unmaintained roads in addition to highways. It is a bit top heavy so not as much fun in mud or deep sand, might be better with true off road tires which are not as much fun on highway. Standard GS is a bit lower than Adventure model (seat is adjustable but I couldn't find one that would fit me with out an additional lowering kit at a much higher cost) and transmission gears are different-adventure is "granny geared" basically set one lower through out all 6 according to my research, this was actually a deciding point for me personally I wanted the higher top gear for running the interstate. Now I find myself looking for the path less traveled so I can spend more time in the twisties. Also the larger tank on the adventure makes it a bit more prone to tip over especially at 1/2 to 3/4 tank.I should probably add that I am 5'8" with the standard seat, no load I have to tip toe out a bit, I am still looking for a lower seat at the right price.

definitely look for luggage that suits you. town case is good for quick on and off but less room for a long trip. engine guards are a must, if you can afford them add the tank guards too. also the stock headlamps are set to low for much night ridding, probably for misty conditions. I am currently adding driving lights. As a side note this bike is a bit more like an English saddle (for you horse backer), I lay my legs over the engine guards or heel hook on the rear pegs to extend ridding time. I can be a bit uncomfortable with feet directly under hips for extended riding but it is very stable for twisties.

I wanted a bike that I could take up a trail, higher ground clearance (if you have ever bottomed out a bike you know it is not fun)and still take a cross country trip. It will run 85 with a full load all day- I loaded everything I could think I might possibly ever need for an extended road trip and took a solo run for about 500 miles and still surprisingly fun in the twisties; might I add much better than my old HD. I am currently planning a 1300 mile camping road trip. I have ridden just about every flavor of US or Euro bike on the market this was the bike for me.

all best, remember it is not about the destination.

with out problem, and excellent seller, I bought the bike, because it is very nice, and in good condition.

I have always like the style of the BMW R1200C. I like cruiser style motorcylces and couple this with BMW's reliability and you have a real winner.
Another beneift for me is I have a short inseam (30") and can easiliy straddle the bike with both feet flat on the ground. The bike with stock pipes is quiet, handles very well and in my opinion is gorgeous. People really stop to take a look when you drive by. The flip up passenger (pilion) seat works well but isn't great for passengers.

The only negatives I have after having this bike for a month are that the gear shift doesn't leave a lot a lot of room between the ffotpeg and the cylinder head. This seems to be a common complain on BMW Cruiser forums.

I have just returned to motorcycle riding after 30 years and I took the Motorcycle Foundation Safety Course. I highly recommend any new rider or returning rider take this course. Its a great refresher, will teach some valuable tips & skills and in Texas removes the need for a driving test when you go for your motorcycle license.

This motorcycle is everything I had hoped it would be. I've put over 5,000 miles on it in the month I've owned it and it hasn't missed a beat. The stock seat is slightly uncomfortable after a few hours, but replacing it with a Corbin model made all the difference. I've owned several bikes over the years from Hondas to Harleys, and this one performs better and turns more heads than any of them. The ride height is high. I'm 5'11" and am on my toes to get both feet on the ground at the same time. It's a small price to pay to have the clearance to overcome all the obstacles this bike is capable of handling. In a word, this machine is awesome!

Sport bike performance with long distance comfort. ABS is a great safety feature that has saved my ass, I am surprised more bikes do not offer it. Love the heated grips.