2000 BMW R 1100 RT

Pros: Outstanding handling, comfort and weather protection. Very safe, and comfortable on long road trips.
Cons: Annoying part-throttle surge, clunky shifting, and expensive maintenance unless you do it yourself.

I have owned several BMW motorcycles over the years - mostly K-series bikes, although there were a few airheads along the way as well. I am not a brand bigot and have also owned at least a dozen other big sport touring bikes such as the Honda ST1100 (2), ...

Pros: Smooth, safe and stylish
Cons: Heavy till you get used to it

I own a Honda CBR929RR which I intend to keep. This means I don't need a bike to do sports and touring duties i.e. sports tourer. In fact, I've gone the other way and now have two bikes from the opposite ends of the spectrum. The Fireblade is impractical ...

Pros: All performance aspects, style, quality, storage, an elite club.
Cons: Sparse dealer network, obscene parts prices, radio stinks, some handlebar controls are counter-intuitive

I'll give up the summary here. This is probably the best all around motorcycle made by any manufacturer in the past 20 years….. bar none. Firstly, let me explain I like BMW products, Secondly, I am a 51 year old male and have been riding every st ...

Pros: looks, power/acceleration at mid rpms, reliable, balanced/handles great, fun!
Cons: heavy (good on longer trip but less so in town), hard to work on myself

First, a story.

I had just finished going for a ride in my friends red Dodge Viper and had returned to the parking lot outside his business. We talked for a few minutes after which he went into his store and I walked over to where my RT was...

Pros: Handling, Looks, Power, Flexability, Gets better with mileage.
Cons: Lousy Stock seat, Engine Surging at low RPMs, Expensive Dealer Labor.

In March of 1999 I purchased my Opal Blue R1100RT from Westchester BMW in NY. This bike had replaced my 1998 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Classic. The attraction t the BMW was the looks of the bike and the promise of a Bike that could Handle and tour....

Pros: Does everything.
Cons: price-comparitively-but worth every penny!

Why the RT? Because of many reasons. I have friends that have/had them and they spoke highly of their beloved BMW's. I like to ride a bike that is a bit different than the norm, a bit of exclusivity if you will. And of course, the machine is just...

Pros: Telelever/Paralever suspension, ABS, windshield, electric grips
Cons: Throbby opposed twin.

When you define the genre of sport-touring, you have to decide if sport is more important, if touring is more important, or if you can have a perfectly balanced bike. BMW has proven that such a balance is attainable, and produced the R-1100RT. With the...

Pros: Great for touring, many options available in the aftermarket, smoooth.
Cons: Transmission is a little rough, expensive when in the dealer shop, factory seat stinks.

Pros: A real German thoroughbred that takes high speed in stride
Cons: Uncomfortable seat and foot pegs, low speed surging, difficulty in accessing battery

I love the handling of this machine to bits (going 98 mph feels the same as going 65 mph -- no vibration or extra noise), but I find it difficult to ride more than 50 miles without feeling extremely uncomfortable. If I can't find a fix I will reluctantly...

Pros: Great road runner. Never let's you down.Very comfortable.Not bad in curvy road's.
Cons: Heavy on the front end.

After 6 year's of RT1100 rt ( since 1999 ) ,I've decided to buy another one ! Maybe a R11500 rt , just can't take the new one !