It's good to see someone still reviewing old bikes. 🎉

Imagine calling 110 HP 'modest'. I remember a time when 110 HP was a lot.

Just signed the papers for a 2012 RT. Can't wait to look like your average 65 year old at 33.

Does Mark ever stop?  No one puts out more motorbike YouTube vids than this young man surely??  Once you've owned a BMW you'll appreciate how well engineered they are. Heavy yes but built to last. Torquey old motor too and an ideal bike to take touring, not just down to the shops. Love the shaft drive and just look how clean and how well its aged in twenty years. I had an 1150 over 30 years ago and it's still on the road!

Great video once again. Could fancy one of these.

You captured the heart and soul of the RT. Lovely review.

What a great idea to make reviews on older bikes, love it 👍

Most excellent review 👏

What a great review of a brilliant, real world bike Mark. That was my kind of video, more of those please!

Definitely the last and best RT.
Sadly now have the 1250
Regrettably 😢

Had one in 2007, brilliant bike, even had a radio and CD player, did loads of miles on it and enjoyed every minute. Spoiled em now, the riding position has changed and it’s more sporty and I can’t ride one due to the dodgy knees shame because if I could I’d have one.

Great video.

Really loving your reviews mark. In fact, any time I want to know anything about a bike I put it in the search bar with your name and hope you've rode it! 😂

The Police use them for a reason, and have done for years. Loved mine

Beautiful bikes. I have had two from this era. Currently have a 2007 R1200ST. Same engine and drive train. My favourite bikes. Also had an R1200S. The RT was fabulous. The ST Has carried me home safely after a 2500klm road trip. Once did a 900+klm trip on my RT in a day. Refreshed at the end. The ST is good for a 500-550klm day but a bit more tiring.

Like the tour through Wimborne, Nice review, Mark🤣

If the ABS pump packs up on this model the 'warning brake failure' light comes on and can leave you with no brakes!!😂😂
Many have had the ABS disconnected. I wouldn't touch one. Nice review.

I love my 2014 version, but I initially wanted this model because of the great petrol tank with the design where you can strap additional luggage to it easily. They took a step back getting rid of that feature. That said, the updates far outweigh this negative. Getting parts for this bike is still very easy for it's age. Sometimes easier than the 2014 and often cheaper.

Have a 2010 Twin-cam and I was wondering about the pre-10's performance so thanks.
Looking good.
They're some bike.

On the original R bike the jugs would cook your feet in the summer.  On this bike the fairing shields you nicely.  It still has the same side-to-side vibration and revving the engine torques you over to one side.  All the weight is down low, so the bike feels VERY light when you start moving.  The massive piston impulse literally hammers on the back tire, wearing it out prematurely.  If you enjoy the old R bikes, you will love this one.  The fairing really works well, and the adjustable windshield is awesome.  The brakes are LINKED so hitting the front brake only also engages the back!