Author Topic: BMW R1150RT (Read 2699 times)

Desolation Angel · « **on:** December 12, 2005, 11:07:38 AM »

Got a couple of these near me. Nice examples. Got any experience with 'em? Like to hear your input.

B12Teuton · « **Reply #1 on:** December 12, 2005, 12:27:36 PM »

A guy I used to work with had one that I rode a bunch.
Engine is torquey and smooth, but don't expect much when you rev it out.

It's very comfy and tight feeling. Certainly a great all day, every day bike and the telelever front end is da'bomb.
The only thing it isn't is exciting to ride. Other than that, it does everything as well as you could ever expect a bike to do them.

That's what appeals to me about the new 1200 boxer. It's all that AND has the power to pucker

Seriously, there are few better all around bikes out there. You just may want something in addition to carve the truns and elevate your pulse.

Red01 · « **Reply #2 on:** December 12, 2005, 07:11:15 PM »

A friend of mine was keeping one of those R1150RT's for his landlord while his landlord was overseas for a while. He said it was heavy and had doggy performance. (It did have ~70K miles on it though.) He was riding a 2G B12N with stock bore Holeshot/JE high compression pistons & GSXR cams.

Desolation Angel · « **Reply #3 on:** December 14, 2005, 09:48:30 AM »

You guys keep trying to convince me I don't need anything but my Bandit and some accessories!

B12Teuton · « **Reply #4 on:** December 14, 2005, 10:05:40 AM »

Quote from: "Desolation Angel"

You guys keep trying to convince me I don't need anything but my Bandit and some accessories!

Yes and No.
The R bike would be fine if you had nothing to compare it to... but you do.

banditII · « **Reply #5 on:** December 22, 2005, 03:21:29 PM »

I put 40,000 miles on my 2003 1150RT. Traded it for my second Bandit. But the RT is a great bike. Sevicing is a bit expensive which is one reason I traded, plus I just missed my old Bandit and wanted another one. The stock seats, at least on mine was terrible. Get a Sergent or Corbin. I got a corbin, it was better than stock but too hard for me. I think I'd try Sergent next time. One supprising thing about the RT is that with the rear pre-load cranked up, it corners fantastic. The bike feels top heavy at parking lot speeds but that goes away once you are moving faster. Very neutral steering, and very quick steering, just as good as the bandit at the very least. Very stable bike, can't upset it or make it wobble. Easy to ride fast in the twisties. It took a very talented rider on a sportbike to leave me behind in the tight twisty stuff. Cornering clearance is about the same as the Bandit. Gottta go, late for work. More later.

Warren