2003 BMW K 1200 GT

Pros: Smooth fluid speed, ABS brakes
Cons: Weight

First, to qualify this report. I've had a lot of bikes and have used them for fun, commuting and touring. I've had most makes (Honda, Yamaha, CCM, Kawasaki, Ducati, Triumphs and BMW's), and some pretty fast ones too (stage 2 tuned 150 bhp CBR1100XX ...

Pros: Beautiful, massive power, fit and finish, smooth and stable, outstanding cruise control
Cons: Heavy at low speed, cramped riding position, shifting throws are long and somewhat imprecise

A smooth, powerful, elegant and well proven powertrain from the K1200RS, A great two up sports touring bike. Remove the cases, and you actually have a RS and can run with nearly anyone. Terrific brand and K12 community. For the rider who is not a V ...

Pros: Superb performance coupled with great looks and all extras as standard
Cons: £11595.00 but once ridden you can live with the cost

I borrowed an R 1150 RT from my local BMW dealer for the weekend and off i went. Within 30 miles i had realized that this was not the bike for me. The performance and overall road holding was great . . . but it was that Boxer engine that i was unsure of....

Pros: Performance, Performance, and did I mention Performance?
Cons: Price but worth every cent

After owning many bikes in my 42 years and most recently a BMW R1200C Stiletto Cruiser, the BMW qual ...

Pros: Smooth response of the BMW K1200 engine, power windscreen
Cons: Top heavy, unresponsive front end

Top heavy, with narrow handlebars and relatively unresponsive front end geometry, the GT is an unhappy compromise between the bulked up Gold Wing wannabe LT and the incredibly nimble K1200RS. The GT is hard to handle in the twisties, yet uncomfortable on long straight stretches as well.

For the best sport tourer in the current BMW line, ride the K1200RS. For validation, see the Jay Leno interview in the current BMW Owner's News.