7seas10 Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 I finally decided that my next bike will be a 2011 RT 1200 R Polar Ice. It took me a bit longer to decide since I coming from 3 GSs (100/1100/1150). but for the long distance touring that my wife and I do, is the perfect fit, comfortable and loaded with all the gadgets for long traveling: ESA, ASC, TPM, On board computer, Cruise Control, Heated seats/grips Alarm System. It will be delivered after the second week of March. Link to comment
hopz Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 hey... welcome on board... over here. Link to comment
scout6 Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Interesting. I am still on the fence for a new two up bike. Looking at a 12GS Low, 1200RT, or picking up a used 12LT. What pushed you (specifically) from the GS to the RT? Link to comment
Dave_zoom_zoom Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 A BIG welcome to you 7seas10! I'm sure you look forward to do some riding on that new bike. Dave Link to comment
DaveTheAffable Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 I finally decided that my next bike will be a 2011 RT 1200 R Polar Ice. Ohhh..Hurray! Another member that knew the best color to buy. (Like me!) You'll love your bike. Link to comment
Lmar Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Welcome to the Board!! Your going to love the RT, I do. Link to comment
rhaubold Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 I currently own and ride an 04 R1150RS. I would love to be waiting for a new RT. Problem is, my wife wants to ride on something like a Gold Wing or Harley Electra Glide. She thinks those sofa like rear seats are the greatest. That's not gonna happen. Hopefully in the next year or two, I'll talk her into the RT. Enjoy your new bike! Link to comment
Lmar Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 In response to: Poster: rhaubold Subject: Re: Waiting on For my new RT I currently own and ride an 04 R1150RS. I would love to be waiting for a new RT. Problem is, my wife wants to ride on something like a Gold Wing or Harley Electra Glide. She thinks those sofa like rear seats are the greatest. That's not gonna happen. Hopefully in the next year or two, I'll talk her into the RT. I had a Goldwing prior to my 09 RT. I like the RT much better. Link to comment
ryan_a1982 Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 "Polar Ice" ice huh? A color to match the weather you guys have been having? Hope things thaw up and you have some nice, fun and safe riding this spring! Nice bike. Welcome to the forum! Link to comment
Paul Mihalka Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 I currently own and ride an 04 R1150RS. I would love to be waiting for a new RT. Problem is, my wife wants to ride on something like a Gold Wing or Harley Electra Glide. She thinks those sofa like rear seats are the greatest. That's not gonna happen. Hopefully in the next year or two, I'll talk her into the RT. Enjoy your new bike! See if you can find a friend with a R1200RT with a full Russell Daylong saddle and a trunk on it and let her sit on it. I think she might like it. Link to comment
VinnyR11 Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Nice choice, nice bike, and welcome to the board. Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 I'll be interested in your comparison observations. Hope things thaw out soon! Congrats on the bike Link to comment
hopz Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 ... my wife wants to ride on something like a Gold Wing or Harley Electra Glide. She thinks those sofa like rear seats are the greatest. FYI and info for her... I had both the R1200RT and the H-D Road Glide, (with all the comfort extras) in the garage at the same time. After her first ride on the RT she never wanted to ride the Glide again- and didn't. Link to comment
Steve Kolenda Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Just went from a 2000 R1100 RT to a 2011 R1200 RT and before we made the decision we tried a GOLD Wing. We took approximately a 30 minute test ride on the Wing and my wife could not believe how uncomfortable the seat was compared to the R1100. Our old R1100 with 146,000 miles on it had Russell Seats. The difference in comfort is absolutely amazing. By the way, Russell seats for the 2011 arrived a few weeks ago. One of our first upgrades. Link to comment
marcopolo Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 7Seas10, while you're waiting for delivery you can always read the Rider's Manual here: http://www.bmw-motorrad.ca/pdfs/riders/R1200RT.pdf Link to comment
Troy Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Hope you have many safe and enjoyable miles on the new bike. I picked up mine in December and haven't stopped smiling about it yet. Oh, and welcome to the board. Link to comment
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