2004 BMW R 1100 RT review from United States of America
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
Had to replace a highbeam bulb.
General comments?
I had the dual spark R1150RT. The electric windshield, heated grips and dual power ports are great. Very powerful electrical system will run many accessories. Once rolling this model handles unbelievably well. The braking is also superb. This motorcycle is well suited for riding rural highways and interstates. The luggage is functional and easy to remove. I found this machine to be very reliable. The boxer engine is strong and a joy to ride.
In my opinion the negatives for the RT are: When full the large tank feels top heavy at slow speeds (parking lot speeds). Maintenance is scheduled more often than similar Japanese bikes, and is more expensive.
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| Is a nice bike, but kind of expensive |
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| Good tourer, but underrated (sadly) |
| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2004 |
| Year of manufacture | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Acceleration marks | 6 / 10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Handling marks | 8 / 10 |
| Braking marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 9000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 39000 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | Suzuki GSF1200 Bandit |
| Date of Entry | 6th November, 2009 |