Called it right. Bought one after reading your review. 8 k later it's a gem. Got mine with 50k. And God yes you are so right about the visor. Earplugs or deafness.
I just found your vlog and need to comment that you did a great job on the description and information. These bikes are underrated indeed. No major problems with mine other than regular maintenance. Loved your, four-legged child, sitting next to you there too! thanks for sharing!
Great review, Marcio! I own a 78 Airhead and found one of these on Craigslist that I may pick up. Has 23000 miles, side boxes, same color, non-ABS, owner wants $5k for it (which is a bangin’ price). Thank you for telling me “what to look for” and I loved seeing the pup in the video (I have a Great Dane who likes to hang out in the garage when I’m wrenching on my bike). Kindest regards, from Arizona USA!
Nice review. I tried one yesterday (2010 base model with 40000km). The suspensions were among the best I've ever tried, super smooth. The transmission was rough at best, it was hard to downshift in 1st gear. When leaving from a stop I could feel kind of a clunk, the owner said it was normal because of the dry clutch, but I certainly didn't have that on my R9T. Engine was nice, fun character, decent sound with aftermarket exhaust. At 6'1" the seat angle was bad even after 5 minutes. All in all, great bike, just didn't click for me. Not to mention the opposing indicator buttons which are not a good idea when you have multiple bikes, having all buttons at the same place is the way to go (and all buttons looked dried up and bike had been mostly kept under a cover).
Great review. I also own a 1200 R. I concur on all salient points except the vibration comment. It is not annoying from my perspective.....character is the right term.
Good point. I find myself trying to justify selling the bike but, every time I look around there is simply nothing as cool, powerful and versatile for the money. Even if I won the lottery (not that I play) I'd keep it. I am planning on doing a few modifications when I have the resources: Wunderlinch trophy fairing with the tall screen, taller bar risers and maybe upgrade the rear suspension for a plusher rider. But I guess this is part of loving what you have rather than always wishing for more.
Great review buddy very helpful. Got an alpine white one locally here with reasonable miles and condition for only $4600. I think he would take $4000 it's been listed for a while. Crazy value at the moment. You cannot even get a Gen 2 V-strom for this price.
I've had it for nearly 4 years and at the moment it lives with me in Sweden... I rode it and imported from the UK in 2019 - that's how much I like it. I am determined to keep it at least until 2030. I simply cannot justify buying something else. This bike does everything extraordinary well and it is the best compromise between safety and old school riding. It is supremely comfortable for a naked and always makes me feel special. Highly recommend. 💪
@@marciofilho3222 It ticks a lot of boxes. I am comparing my options here looking at this bike and Vstrom, F700GS, etc. I want something mostly upright and comfortable with definite interstate highway capabilities. We need to do 80mph in flow of traffic here on huge 5 lane highway in California. It is a major safety concern. Sportbikes, for this reason, surprisingly are very good on the highway but are terrible at everything else. So anyways really appreciate your videos and I can tell it's all coming from a guy like me chilling with your Corona in the driveway talking about your bike! haha!
Hi there! I have a 2016 R 1200 RS using the same spoiler screen like you. Indeed I also have no wind pressure nor noise on my helmet. This little thing works fabulously. On ebay I just paid 13.-EUR for it. Though owning a 2016 model my gear box is a bit clunky, too. Watch your oil level. I filled it up from 50% to 2/3 to the max and it became a bit less clunky. On my RS there are no vibrations. I had a 1980 R 65 long ago and it was the same and never ever had any problems.
This is not a 2010. Probably has been registred in 2010 but is a model year 2008 2009. You can see the difference from the bobbins of the spark plugs. In the 2008 are parallel at the ground. On the 2010 the bobbin are vertical at the ground. Obviously there are other little particulars you can recognize but the value of 2008 2009 is very MINOR. Anyway there is a big difference. One is SOCH with only one CAMSHAFT AND 100 hp. The 2010 2012 are DOHC, with double shaftcam and 110 hp. Is totally an other engine. The hole where to put oil inside the engine is in the opposite side too. Very better erogation of the engine DOCH, hordsepower apart. People are owner of bike that doesn't know.
You won't regret. Great allrounder and lots of fun to ride. 90% as good as the current one for a fraction of the price + the bulletproof air-cooled boxer. I still have it and love it!
Just came across your great review. Do you still own this bike? And if you do are you still happy with it? Looking at one exactly like yours and need to make a decision. Cheers.
Hey there. I do still have it and I do still love it! I'll be making another review later this summer. I honestly believe this is one the best bikes for the money out there... I don't think I'll ever sell it.
Hi m very nice review!! And very nice bike. I myself have a R850r And looking for hand guards . What brand are installed in your motor bike? Thanks for reply. :)
I dont know what kind of vibration you talk about... for fixing gasket on gearbox shaft you only need 1hour of time to take swing arm of and change gasket and that gum around drive shaft...
Im torn now between this R1200R and the R1200C . is the cruiser variant heavy and slow or it is quite ok ? Like you say the R1200R is a more all round versatile do it all bike. thanx for the video
Dude... it really depends on what u want to do with the bike. The cruiser pnly has 65hp but LOTS of torque. It feels great, it looks the business and it is my belief that it will go up in value in the next 5 - 10 years. The 12R is a better bike (no doubt) in terms of handling, versatility, power and comfort. I regret selling the C and if I were to go back in time I would have restored it. Having said that, for me, it's been the right thing to do... the R is a great fun bike and mine has been utterly reliable. I'll do another review soon! Thanks for watching.
