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wow, terrible riding, all over the double yellow, multiple apex's :-(
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Both the 2007 and 2008 K1200GT's DID NOT have electronic braking assist, as the 2006 did. Do your homework. I've owned both he 2007 and 2008 GTs. Their brakes are amazing and have saved my life at least twice....
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Generic as hell looking. Might as well buy a honda.
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RE: the brakes. I'm not sure what they're talking about. The electric brakes were standard until 2006, which is why I bought the 2007. Having owned many bikes, of which the last two were the BMW R1150RT and now the 2007 K1200GT, I know both well. As they guy said, they took some getting use to. I feel that the 07 brakes, which are the same as the 08, they're fantastic and I can tell you first hand that they saved my life in a panic stop situation where a turn signal light turned red.
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@76hondaboy Hi Honda boy, not sure what part of Canada you're from but BMW is sold in multi-make dealerships here in Calgary! Blackfoot Motorsports to be exact. Doubt me? give them a call.
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I bought an 07 with every option, this bike would be the best sport tourer out there IF the bike would have stopped breaking down. The breakdowns were so severe and common I had to get rid of it(BMW did absolutely nothing for me) Blown driveshaft@600 mi, replaced IGNs twice, air box replacement, ignition sending unit replaced twice, fuel level strip replaced, battery replaced, and I was at the bikes mercy as to when it would start after it was shut down. I wish BMW would do some quality control.
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When Yamaha decides to add an option list to the FJR (heated grips and seats, ESA, Xenon Headlight, cruise control, TPM, ASC, maybe even more than one color choice per year) and a real alternator, let us know. Until then go worry about your budget. And BTW, your gas tank is a whopping .3 bigger, yet uncomfortably splays your legs much farther apart then the BMW.
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My FJR will kill this bike overall for much less money. Bigger gas tank, long range, better cornering, faster and MUCH less in maintenance and maintenance costs.
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They did away with the assisted brakes back in '06. What are you talking about?
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How was the vibration on this bike, Any?
Hitting the 405 to escape from L.A. our five-bike comparo got underway. The swanky K1200GT is a solid fit for the wealth and glamour of Southern California because our BMW test unit delivers all the luxurious goods. Heated grips? Check. Heated seat? Check. Heated passenger seat? Check. Adjustable windshield, cruise control, roomy and easy-to-use luggage. The Beemer's touring credentials are, without doubt, the strongest in our group. In fact, the BMW K1200GT arrives at our 2008 Comparo as the reigning champion by virtue of its ample touring amenities. But its edge over the Yamaha FJR in our 2006 head-to-head was a slim 3-2 split decision among our '06 group test riders - of which only two returned for this year's comparo. With new testers to win over and the competition as strong as ever, the Beemer's position at the top is by no means secure. Read the full sport touring motorcycle comparison test at www.motorcycle-usa.com
Also, on a used bike, can you replace those boring slab flat plastic panels on the side, with something more sport bike looking... like from the K1200S version, or some third party option?