2022 Road Glide ST, 2003 Road King Classic, 2008 BMW K1200R
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Picked the Road King Classic up in late 2002, just over 50K miles. The Beemer is a 2008 and is a rocket at 175HP...glad I waited until I was older to get it.
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My other 2 wheel fun..2003 RKC and 2008 BMW K1200R
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Beautiful RK. BMW has a face only a mother could love. LOL! They sure like the asymmetric look for some reason.
The only time I miss more power is when I am stuck behind someone in the curves and they accelerate hard in the straights so I can’t pass.
I was going to lose my license or my life on the Concours 1400.
The only time I miss more power is when I am stuck behind someone in the curves and they accelerate hard in the straights so I can’t pass.
I was going to lose my license or my life on the Concours 1400.
2022 Road Glide ST, 2003 Road King Classic, 2008 BMW K1200R
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It is ugly, most people ask if it's wrecked and I took the plastics off! I fell in love with the BMW once I saw it. I'm 6'7" and it's like a regular sport bike just 30% bigger. It will break the back tire loose before wheelies.
Admitting it is the first step to recovery.
I like the RK, though.
2022 Road Glide ST, 2003 Road King Classic, 2008 BMW K1200R
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They only brought that model into the US for 3 years, I like the rarity but it's a bitch to work on. Get some Thrashers for me!
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I see that BMW offered the K1200 in a K1200S, K1200RS, K1200GT, and K1200LT. I think I like the K1200S the best from a looks standpoint.
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When I was looking at R1200Rs I liked the idea that it could go from stripped down roadster to sport touring with factory accessories. When I built out a new one with all the accessories I wanted it became cost prohibitive. Buying the RS or RT is a better value. Scrapped the whole idea when it became apparent that I would have to go to major Cities if I needed any warranty work.
When I was looking at R1200Rs I liked the idea that it could go from stripped down roadster to sport touring with factory accessories. When I built out a new one with all the accessories I wanted it became cost prohibitive. Buying the RS or RT is a better value. Scrapped the whole idea when it became apparent that I would have to go to major Cities if I needed any warranty work.
2022 Road Glide ST, 2003 Road King Classic, 2008 BMW K1200R
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Yeah, most folks that like them want something different. It's funny, a buddy of mine has an all black K1200S and we can be pumping gas side by side and every time someone stops it's to ask it's about the R.
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