The BMWs are (finally) coming

BerndM · 11-29-2012, 05:04 PM

I test rode the GT a couple of days ago.
Coming off my R1200RT, I had some preconceived thoughts about "Scooters" most of which were wrong.

PROS (IMHO)
Looks & styling
Great CVT Tranny
Handling
Performance/acceleration/braking
Storage Capacity
Fun Factor

CONS (again, IMHO)
A noisy engine
Nowhere near the wind protection of my RT (made my helmet very loud). Aftermarket windshields should help.
VERY stiff ride, might need break-in time and shock adjustments
Too expensive

All in all, it was an enjoyable experience and will cause me some sleepless nights trying to decide whether to buy one and sell the RT.

Regards
Bernd

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11-29-2012, 05:04 PM	#11
BerndM 2005 R1200RT Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Near Disneyland, in SoCal. Berlin, Deutschland. Oddometer: 1,375	I test rode the GT a couple of days ago. Coming off my R1200RT, I had some preconceived thoughts about "Scooters" most of which were wrong. PROS (IMHO) Looks & styling Great CVT Tranny Handling Performance/acceleration/braking Storage Capacity Fun Factor CONS (again, IMHO) A noisy engine Nowhere near the wind protection of my RT (made my helmet very loud). Aftermarket windshields should help. VERY stiff ride, might need break-in time and shock adjustments Too expensive All in all, it was an enjoyable experience and will cause me some sleepless nights trying to decide whether to buy one and sell the RT. Regards Bernd