Rockin' roadster.(RIDDEN & RATED)

Publication: Rider

Publication Date: 01-AUG-05

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Recently, BMW has been popping out new models at a seemingly faster rate than Barbizon. We just got finished sampling the latest one (motorcycle, that is), the K1200R, which is a naked version of the K1200S that Editor Tuttle evaluated at an earlier intro. Both bikes share major components, including the powerful transverse in-line four-cylinder engine, a design which is a huge departure for BMW.

Thanks to its long wheelbase, the K1200R has plenty of stretch-out room for tall riders, yet offers several seat-height options to accommodate shorter folk. With ergonomics grown-ups can...

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