K11 Owners Group

John S · Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 7:48 am Post subject: New bike

Picked up the new K1200GT late Friday afternoon. I've put just over 700k's on her and I am besotted. The power is awesome and I'm only running it in, the brakes are brilliant and the ergonomics suit me fine so far. I cannot believe how just good this bike is.

Yesterday I went out with my son and two of his mates. My boy took the K1100RS (first time he's been on it) and his mates were on a GSX 750 and a Hayabusa. We stopped for fuel about 120k's out and both rice burners were whinging about sore bums etc. At our next stop they both decided they had had enough, turned around and went home. My boy could not believe it, reckons it was the most relaxed ride he'd ever had on a bike. We continued on and ended up doing about 650k's. His mates would have totaled about 300. I'm think I might have a BMW convert on my hands.

CheapJapCopy · Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 8:06 am Post subject:

Nice to hear someone new will get the benefit of the RS. I think it's the long legs and the solid handling that make it so nice to ride over long distances. Some complain about the stock seat, but to be honest I've always found it quite comfy..

Would you say that your 1200 still has that elusive BMW factor despite being completely conventional? Honest question as I was a bit bemused that they went for the same layout as everyone else. Glad you like it, anyway.
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John S · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 5:31 am Post subject:

Oh she has the elusive BMW feel alright just multiplied by about five. Thats my opinion though and totaly biased.

Your making me think back to the early eighty's when the BMW community was horrified with the un BMW K's. I think there were comments like not a BMW, wouldn't last, wouldn't sell etc. Didn't do to bad though.

Cheers

Geoff · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 1:28 pm Post subject:

Flying Duck · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 2:07 pm Post subject:

CheapJapCopy · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 2:21 pm Post subject:

Roy S. · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 8:16 pm Post subject:

My, my, my, What a sweet ride Very Happy

http://www.bmwmoa.org/features/k12gt_press.htm
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Off the grid · Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 12:09 am Post subject:

I absolutely LOVE the GT, however there are a couple of problems.

1. Waaaaay too fast. I would get in sooo much trouble.
2. Heard it's hot.
3. Looks very expensive to crash.
4. Sticker shock. 20k? Be 10 years before I can afford one.
5. No Radio. Crying or Very sad

6. Hope the headlights good, doesn't look like it's too after market light friendly.
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rover759 · Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 5:46 pm Post subject:

me thinks if he gets into trouble his right wrist is over developed Laughing

I had a k12rs and I just didn't get on with it still I'm sure when we can afford a GT there will be enough second hand bits floating around!!

John S · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 4:52 am Post subject:

Shoganai · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 5:30 am Post subject:

This thread is worthless without pics. Rolling Eyes

So where are they??

Very Happy

Congrats!

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1994 K1100RS aka Blue Streak

The long road is a rainbow and the pot of gold lies there.
So slip the chain and I'm off again,
You'll find me everywhere. I'm a Rover. - JT

Nana korobi ya oki

John S · Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 4:49 am Post subject:

Well that was a bit of a disaster. I'll have another go now that I've read all the post about posting pics.

Shoganai · Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 5:48 am Post subject:

Nice!!!!

Thanks

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1993 K1100RS aka The Shop Whore
1994 K1100RS aka Blue Streak

The long road is a rainbow and the pot of gold lies there.
So slip the chain and I'm off again,
You'll find me everywhere. I'm a Rover. - JT

Nana korobi ya oki

Jim · Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 11:40 am Post subject: pix

hi John - you should be able to edit your own posts - there's an edit button in the top right hand corner of the post. I think you can also delete your own posts.

In Picasaweb (now that you've figured out which part of the string you need to post the pix) there's a box just under the url you copied that allows you to choose from different sizes of pix - I think you chose thumbnail. The url is different for the different sizes of pix. You might want to go with at least 600 X 400.
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1997 K1100LTSE 94,000 - still has gremlins!
1995 R100RT Classic 16,650 crashed - repaired!
1992 K75RTP 46,000

"We shall not all die, but we shall all be changed."

drmalacarne · Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 4:03 pm Post subject:

I like a lot the K1200GT, specially in white dress...Very fancy.
But here in Brazil that little rocket has a price tag of U$53.000,00!!!!!!!!!! Shocked

I'll stay with my KLT for a while, for now.
Guilherme.
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1998 HD Heritage Springer 95th anniversary
Yes, a Hog and a Beemer can live together!

John S · Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 5:12 am Post subject:

Thanks for the help Jim. Finally got the pics right. Couldn't figure out the delete though.

Thats my K11 in some of the photos. She still looks pretty sweet after 14 years and in my opinion still holds her own next to the new bike.

Cheers

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Off the grid · Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 12:48 pm Post subject:

Glad you got the pics sorted out there mate, beautiful ride you have there!

And yes, the timeless RS does hold its own next to it.
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John S · Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 1:48 am Post subject:

Hi Lou,

The mrs loves it so far, she really likes the bigger handles and the back rest on the top box.

We are heading off on Monday up the Newell to Toowoomba then to Hervey Bay and really looking forward to the trip. My only concern is keeping the licence in one piece. The K12 is really difficult to keep at speed limits.

Sorry to hear about your back, hope your on the mend. Just a gentle warning, if you get on a new K you'll have a lot more than an itch. These things are unbelievable. I hope though they have the stamina of the K1100 though, they and the K100 must be the most bullet proof bikes ever built.

Cheers