K1200LT - I may be moving to the dark side...

First of all, I'm keeping my '98 VFR because I can't bear the thought of not having it. And the wife is OK two-up on it, but not for long, long days.

I'm going to look at and test ride a very low mileage BMW K1200LT tomorrow night. I think she'll be comfortable on that all day. Anyone feel otherwise?

I'm also going to pick up a very low mileage 1978 Yamaha DT400E next week, just because I can. Should be a blast, and I miss that two-stroke sound.

I better get the garage cleaned out!

 

Bro Knife, Before you pull the plug on the K1200LT, Give the ST1300 a try or a Yami FJR1300. The Bemmer is nice but can be pain in the A$$ for maintenance. Just my 2cents
I just finish replace the water pump on my GS for the 3rd time. I have to strip everything out to get to the pump.#$%$#%%$$T$%$T beep....beep...beep......

 

Keep a close eye on the spontaniously snapping rear suspension link..............

 

I am having similar thoughts - I may trade my 05 VFR for the 1200LT and keep my 2k VFR.

 

the 1200LT's are too goldwingbattlestargalacticalandyacht for me. I sat on a R1200RT the other day, amazing balance, and the curb weight is only 50 pounds more than a 5th gen VFR, and carries 7 gallons of fuel on board. I'd look at the K1200 and 1300 GT as well if you looking to get yourself into a german ride. BMW does make some of the finest motorcycles money can buy.

 

I appreciate all the replies. I took my wife to see the K1200LT last night, she loved the passenger seat and all, so I now own it. But I'll repeat, I'm keeping the VFR, as well as the DT400E.

 

You can never have too many motorcycles.

 

Truer words were never spoken.

Amen to that Deadsmiley! :high5:

 

Well..........more bike mean more fun Show us some pictures when you can

 

As far as a touring bike for taking the lady along goes, it doesn't matter as much what you think of the bike... Its what she thinks.

 

Here you go, Scube...

 

Looks like a vfr with a touch of gold wing thrown in. You must be getting ready for a month long vacation on it.

 

I have a K12rs of about the same vintage (2001). Same engine configuration. Lotsa fun & i really notice the smoother ride on a freeway run. Comfy smooth good acceleration. the longer wheelbase & more weight will slow you down a bit in the tight twisties, but other than that, no complaints. check out I-bmw.com for some technical info. more RS oriented, but some imformation about the Light Truck. I also agree with the "what She thinks" perspective!

 

It's a 2005 K1200LT, loaded, with 4,755 miles on it. Took a very long test ride on it two-up today. They will service it and I'll take it home Tuesday. Handles surprisingly well in the twisties. It's not my VFR, but I think I can live with it if it makes the wife comfortable on long trips. Will still have to stop a lot for the frequent pee breaks she needs. What the hell is with that, anyway?

 

I find riding the bike makes me have to pee sooner. Maybe its the crappy roads out here beating up my bladder. Whats the range and mileage on a 1200LT?

 

Congrats Knife! Sharp looking ride.

My wife has always been against riding on any and every motorcycle, until I got her on a Goldwing. She liked that, but I have a pretty strong suspicion she'd like that K1200LT as well.

 

6.4 gallon tank, ~300 mile range. 40-50+ mpg.

 

I strongly considered a Wing, because it's a Honda and also a great ride. But the BMW won out. It's a very nice bike. I thought it would be a bit ponderous, but once moving it's as light as can be, handles twisties well, and is as smooth as silk at speed. I took off on my test ride, looked down at the speedo, and I was doing 85 (in a 50)! I'll have to watch that.

 

Thaaaaaaaats pretty much what I did on my buddies Road Glide the other nite, deceptively fast. Congrats Knife!!!!

 

She is soooooooooooooooooooooo sexy I am so happy for you pal