Originally Posted by motordavid

R,
Late to this thread...have not ridden the R1200, though I have ridden a bro-n-law's 1100R many times.
On that scoot, one knows there is a twin below you, vibes are not killer though. The radio on his was C+;
for a "tourer" I was surprised. Brakes were very good, ABS was almost transparent on dry, less so on
wet/crummy roads...it's quick if not really haul azz fast, though I suspect the 1200 is very fast. Quirky
handlebar switches, but all Beemers seem to have that. Seat was about C-, for anything beyond 2 hours.
Nice sled...if quite pricey, imo.

If I was buying a medium to long distance 'sports' tourer, I would have to ride the new 1200, but at this
point, it wouldn't be on my short list; lots of gizmos, few stlrs, and very pricey compared to comp., imo.

If you are looking for a Sunday "rider"/weekend scoot to Bear Mtn., and the environs in the tri-state area,
that sled would not be on page 2, due to price for what one gets, compared to many other of the offerings, imo...
Ride whatcha like, however.
GL,mD