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Highlights
- Ex-Police bike
- 46,674 miles
- High specification
- 1,170cc boxer
- Heated Grips
The Appeal
If you like to do any kind of motorcycle touring or long distance riding, you’ll know the value of having a quality tourer in your garage. In recent years, BMW have made some of the very best, including this high specification third generation R1200RT
An ex-Police bike, this has been very well specced and, as you’d expect, extremely well maintained. Comfortable, capable and powerful, there are few tourers that can compete with this smart BMW’s range of abilities.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered in March 2018
- One registered owner from new (Norfolk Police force)
- Vendor purchased it four months ago, but has decided to pursue other vehicles for his collection
- Stored in a heated garage
- Indicated 46,674 miles
- Current MOT to October 2023
- Complete with the current V5C, some invoices and the MOT certificate
The Condition
- White paintwork in good overall condition, with just a few minor blemishes and scratches
- Black saddle shows in fine condition, with no damage or notable wear we could see
- All the external trim, light lenses and badging looks to be present, correct and in good order
- We couldn’t identify any evidence of damage or evidence of dropping to the handlebars, pegs or pedals
- Front and rear bash guards
- BMW side cases and top box
- Electrically adjustable windscreen
- Five-stage heated seat
- Cruise control
- Hill hold/start
- ‘Road’ and ‘rain’ driving modes
- We’re told by the vendor that all the bike’s features and controls function just as they should
The Mechanics
- Part water-cooled 1,170cc boxer engine offering a manufacturer claimed 125hp
- Six-speed sequential transmission
- Electrically adjustable suspension
- Brembo performance brakes – twin disc front and single disc rear
- Single-side swing arm
- We’re assured the bike starts on the button, idles smoothly and rides very well
- The vendor tells us there are no leaks, no smoke under load and no unusual noises or vibrations when riding
Summary
If you’re after a highly-specified, slightly left-field choice for a commuter or touring bike, this handsome and well maintained R1200RT simply has to be considered. With all you could need from a bike in terms of creature comforts, as well as that powerful boxer engine, it’s a truly superb all-rounder.
