BMW R1200RT-P Police Bike Review - Best Commuter Bike?

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  • Опубликовано: 30 июл 2024
  • In this video I'm going to talk about my newest addition to the stable. A BMW R1200RT-P from 2013. An ex-police bike and the best commuter I ever had.
    00:00 Intro
    00:28 Ride Quality & Brakes
    01:42 Engine & Transmission
    03:06 Looks
    03:42 Options
    04:23 Difference between a R1200RT and a R1200RT-P
    08:03 What do I love about this bike?
    08:17 What I don't love about this bike?
    09:20 Why did I buy this bike?
    10:22 Do I recommend this bike?
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  • @leuvenlife
    @leuvenlife Год назад +5

    The best feature of the RT-P is that they have a fan fitted to the oil cooler which really helps.

    • @droommotor
      @droommotor  Год назад +2

      Good addition! I forgot to add it to the video. Also factory crash bars!

  • @ricbarker4829
    @ricbarker4829 Год назад +6

    I just picked up a 2016 R1200RT Aussie Police bike. Our cops must be pampered because it comes with cruise, hillstart, lower gearing, second battery, 3 ride modes, dynamic pack, tyre monitoring, heat grips and seat. The bodywork is also pristine. No scratches or dents, almost like new...all this for $5900AU or 3752EURO

    • @droommotor
      @droommotor  Год назад

      Wow that is quite the difference with the bikes here in Europe. Those are not outfitted with cruise control. They do have a second battery, lower gearing, TPMS and heated grips. Thanks for your comment!

    • @Winky_Eye
      @Winky_Eye Год назад

      Where do you buy them from?

    • @ferguson011
      @ferguson011 7 месяцев назад

      @@Winky_Eye Bikesales. There's usually 3 or 4 listed at any one time. generally around $18K for 2020 model, some with Nav 5 or 6.

    • @hawaiibikekahuna8204
      @hawaiibikekahuna8204 6 месяцев назад

      Unfortunately the second battery is wired to serve the emergency lights that are normally removed along with that battery when a department sells them.

    • @ricbarker4829
      @ricbarker4829 6 месяцев назад

      @@hawaiibikekahuna8204 Not here in Aus, they all come with the second battery. The radios, emergency lights and siren are removed, that is pretty much it.

  • @hawaiibikekahuna8204
    @hawaiibikekahuna8204 6 месяцев назад +3

    In Hawaii we have horrible traffic and some wide shoulders. I wear the police helmet, use the emergency lights in amber and ride right down the shoulder the same as the police do. I am a former motor officer and cars give you a wide berth. The difference? In a car it takes me an hour and twenty minutes in a car, 25 minutes on the bike.

    • @droommotor
      @droommotor  6 месяцев назад

      It’s so awesome that my video reached Hawaï! Safe rides over there and thank you for your comment!

  • @towdybartlett9747
    @towdybartlett9747 6 месяцев назад +1

    Great Video My Friend!!! I'm trying to find one of these bikes.

    • @droommotor
      @droommotor  6 месяцев назад

      After a year I still highly recommend one! Thanks for your comment!

  • @Mitchellmotor
    @Mitchellmotor Год назад +2

    i'm riding with a 2016RT-P Love the bike and never had the feeling it's big or heavy.
    Love the Goverment version, because it's a work bike.

    • @droommotor
      @droommotor  Год назад

      Well, it handles its weight very well Unless you maneuver it in the garage. But while riding it's feels lighter than it is! I agree, there is something special about that version I think, still very happy with it!

  • @markwheeler2736
    @markwheeler2736 Месяц назад

    I have a 2008 rt-p and love the BMW emblems you have on the hard cases. Any ideal where I could get them for my side cases?

  • @danielsosna8170
    @danielsosna8170 Год назад +1

    Very good review.
    Does it have a fan for overheating the engine in hot summer days?
    I have been told it it does.
    Any other special features, such as handlebar controls and such?
    Daniel

    • @droommotor
      @droommotor  Год назад

      Hi Daniel! Thanks! It has an extra oil cooler to prevent over heating. It hasn’t has any extra features compared to a normal RT maybe, even less features but it costs a lot less!

  • @vectorifix3218
    @vectorifix3218 Год назад

    Nice review, thanks! Is there possible replacement for top box or its cover to put your helmet in it?

    • @droommotor
      @droommotor  Год назад +1

      No official mods you can build it back to civilian but it costs a lot. I saw some people who modded it to put a topbox on/in it!

  • @bikersacademyibadan
    @bikersacademyibadan Месяц назад

    Thanks for this video. I just got myself an RTP. I’m having issues with the slow running of the bike. I bought it used, it’s idle is an issue at the moment, could you suggest possible solution? It trips off at idle speed

    • @droommotor
      @droommotor  Месяц назад

      I have no idea! Im sorry! Hopefully you work it out soon!

  • @rashidb5999
    @rashidb5999 Год назад +2

    I‘m looking for one right now… I just have to learn how to drive sich a big motorcycle… I hope it’s not to hard.

    • @droommotor
      @droommotor  Год назад +1

      Once you are rolling it is not that hard! You will get used to it. Put the seat in the lowest position it will give some extra confidence

  • @harrykramer7479
    @harrykramer7479 Год назад

    Ik heb exact dezelfde motor (2011). Ik vind de smalle koffers te gek. En de motor rijdt fantastisch ondanks de zeer hoge km stand (niet voor een boxer).
    Mijn vraag aan jou, heb jij in het afsluitbare vak rechts voor in de kuip ook allemaal zekeringen ed zitten van de zwaailichten?

    • @droommotor
      @droommotor  Год назад

      Heerlijke motor! Daar zat een extra accu en wat zekeringen!

  • @AnalogDude_
    @AnalogDude_ Год назад +1

    Don't forget to replace the Hall sensor, it's expensive at 300€, but if it fails you're stranded right away, no second change. no limb home mode. it's death right away.
    It's not the sensor itself that fails, but the cabling on that module.

    • @droommotor
      @droommotor  Год назад

      Good to know! Thanks for the tip!!

    • @AnalogDude_
      @AnalogDude_ Год назад

      @@droommotor ... and if it's an old one, you might wanna check the inside of the fuel tank as wel, there are several hoses (water drain from the filler cap, air vent) in there, some are custom made hoses and can't be replaced with anything else than original unless you have a pipe bender, pretty expensive too for their length. a dirty fuel filter will strain the fuel pump and that's more than 250€ to replace.
      You also might wanna clean the fuel injectors with carburetor cleaner, some video's on RUclips on how to.

    • @AnalogDude_
      @AnalogDude_ Год назад

      @@droommotor search for: oilhead_hall_sensors.pdf.
      a how to fix that sensor, more websites host this document, but some try to fool you and make you sign up, keep looking.
      it even seams if it's raining very hard, water can reach this (if it's "bad" state) and let you down, until it dries up.

    • @droommotor
      @droommotor  Год назад

      @@AnalogDude_ You are a life saver!

    • @AnalogDude_
      @AnalogDude_ Год назад

      @@droommotor Well, i toughed since yours was used professionally, it would have a hose to fill up every second or third day or so. so i think it would be very wise to change the filter and while your at it to change the other hoses inside.
      You also need a new seal, a large rubber ring (4€)
      that whole assembly, fuel pump and fuel gauge / level indicator / mounting plate is VERY expensive. some 600€
      not sure if you have enough room in the tank to bend a "stainless" steel pipe in a u shape and use double hose clamps to safe on BMW's custom hose, it's very little and like 30€+
      As for the HAL sensor, you need to remove the front cover of the engine, remove the pulley and inspect the state of the wires.
      if you a bit handy in electronics, you can build your self a device with a transistor, resistor and a LED to set the timing correct if you need to replace it, follow the schematic in the document.

  • @Yamalover78
    @Yamalover78 11 месяцев назад +1

    👍 Zat te denken zal ik... Of zal ik niet eer een kopen ex klpd rt

    • @droommotor
      @droommotor  11 месяцев назад

      Ik was er echt heel erg blij mee! De volgende keer wil ik een 1600 proberen

  • @peterdokl7994
    @peterdokl7994 Год назад +2

    Great review, thanks! What was the bike's mileage when you bought it? In my country, you can hardly find an R1200RT-P with less than 100k km...

    • @droommotor
      @droommotor  Год назад +1

      I bought it with 80k km! But dont be scared of by a 100k km bike! They are built to last!

    • @peterdokl7994
      @peterdokl7994 Год назад

      @@droommotor Thanks! I can get a 2015 with 90k km for ca 7.500€... Now driving R1200s, but looking for something more commute-friendly.

    • @markwheeler2736
      @markwheeler2736 Месяц назад

      You just gotta keep checking cycle trader. There is one in Birmingham AL for sale right now with 4800 miles I think he wants $6000 for it it's a 2009. Mine is a 2008 with 16,000 miles I got for $4999.00

    • @markwheeler2736
      @markwheeler2736 Месяц назад

      You just gotta keep checking cycle trader. There is one in Birmingham AL for sale right now with 4800 miles I think he wants $6000 for it it's a 2009. Mine is a 2008 with 16,000 miles I got for $4999.00

  • @ihamahu1
    @ihamahu1 Год назад +1

    Hoi,
    Waar kan je het beste en waar niet in NL een RT-P kopen?
    Groetjes S.

    • @droommotor
      @droommotor  Год назад +1

      Goede vraag! De veiling sites in de gaten houden BCA autoveiling is een goede! Wel
      Alleen zakelijk. Anders toch echt marktplaats. Mocht andere vragen hebben laat maar weten!

    • @AnalogDude_
      @AnalogDude_ Год назад

      mobile punt de

  • @isidorvu
    @isidorvu Год назад +1

    Hi, I'm planning to buy RTP 2014 with 53000km, is 7000euro too much, the model is 2009-2013?

    • @droommotor
      @droommotor  Год назад

      Depends where are you from? How that price compared to the normal r1200rt in your country?

    • @isidorvu
      @isidorvu Год назад

      I am from Austria, most of civilian models are betwen 10-12000e with this kilometers and from 2006-2010 year

    • @droommotor
      @droommotor  Год назад

      @@isidorvu Sounds like a great deal! watch out for salt damage. (Mine has a lot)

    • @isidorvu
      @isidorvu Год назад

      @@droommotor I will, thanks!

    • @isidorvu
      @isidorvu Год назад

      The bike is from Holland.

  • @daniellima2973
    @daniellima2973 Год назад

    Can you add a passenger seat

    • @droommotor
      @droommotor  Год назад

      It is possible!

    • @rashidb5999
      @rashidb5999 Год назад

      I heard that it’s very complicated and expensive at the 1200

    • @droommotor
      @droommotor  Год назад +1

      @@rashidb5999 around 800 euros depending on where you buy it