Motorcycle specifications BMWR 1200 ST 2007 A sport-GT cyclops
nobody was expecting it. It wasn't due so soon, but it's coming: the new BMW R 1200 ST. Announced as the replacement for the R 1150 RS, it will be the road lieutenant of the flagship R 1200 RT, presented at the same time. Both sporty and roadworthy, the ST weighs in at a feathery 230 kg with full tanks. The overall look is slimmer and more dynamic, with the exception of the huge headlamp unit. Frankly, it's a real eye-catcher, but the efficiency of the lighting must be impressive. It, too, will be powered by the new 1170 cm3 twin, developing 110 hp in this configuration. Protection won't be as important as on the R 1200 RT, as BM wanted it to be sportier in its definition. With Telelever suspension at the front and a new Paralever at the rear, increased torque and power, and light weight, the ST could win over the public that the 1150 RS failed to find. Its chic, sporty look and price (more affordable than the RT) will make it an ideal teammate for the new R 1200 RT.
It's not for nothing that this new BM is called ST - short for Sport Tourisme. There's no denying that this machine exudes a feeling that inevitably tends towards fast, playful pleasure riding. The touring trend is more subtle. It's those attributes of the BM philosophy that underline it, such as the bubble, handlebars and manually adjustable seat. Ergonomic research combined with the technical and stylistic audacity of the Bavarian manufacturer make this R 1200 ST one of the most interesting models in the range.
as always with Münich, the list of options allows you to build a motorcycle "à la carte", provided you're prepared to pad the cheque. For those interested, take a look at the R 1200 RT - the options are virtually the same.
it only takes a few minutes to adapt the ST's ergonomics to your body type. As the road ahead is long, you might as well get the GT configuration right away. A few trips back and forth to the BTR to free the halfguidons and adjust them, a flick of the hand to pull the bubble up to the highest setting... We're ready to go. Hhhmmm, the seat is a bit high. 
it only takes a few minutes to adapt the ST's ergonomics to your morphology. As the road ahead is a long one, we might as well get the GT configuration right away. A few trips back and forth to the BTR to free the halfguidons and adjust them, a flick of the hand to pull the bubble up to the highest position... We're ready to go. Hhhmmm, the seat is a bit high. It's going to be fixed right away: just move a small piece of metal under the seat and the callipyge drops 20 mm.
The horizon isn't so far off when the 1200 ST enters it. The only worry is the radar scarecrow, which attracts the same sympathy as this BM's headlight. In-between the 2 milestones of blowing up the license, it's tempting to take advantage of the twin's health. Its vitality is exhilarating once you exceed 4,000 rpm. Speeding along at well over 200 km/h, the R 1200 ST boasts excellent roadholding and serious brakes. Extremely stable, and thanks to the Telelever system, it doesn't dive under braking, and even when well-equipped and loaded, the Münich machine is a great performer on the road.
A bit like the VFR, the Behemoth lends itself to a good winding on winding roads. Fun to drive, the ST manages to make you forget its "offbeat" face.
maybe it's an identity problem, but the recent soprt-GT models seem to have trouble finding their place. The VFR V-tec and Futura pay the price for their daring, angular design, while the Sprint ST 1050 displays a clear sporty tendency... it's not easy to have your ass between two chairs. And it's by no means certain that the R 1200 ST's frank and strange aesthetic originality will bring it success. Nevertheless, it's a very good machine, with a seductive handling. Do you remember that girl at school, not very pretty? She was a good friend, but nobody wanted to go out with her. Wrongly so...?
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""""The existence of the R1200ST is the story of the ugly duckling, which is in fact a swan... The price is too close to the RT and the look is too offbeat, so it hasn't been able to show off its extraordinary qualities, because so many motorcyclists haven't tried it... Besides, between owners, we're a "clan" within the brand, and aliens on the street. It's so rare that it's ageless, and only those in the know are quick to find its brand... Personally, I'm HAPPY with the pleasure it gives me, and delighted not to see it too often! Technically, it's an absolute success. Its running costs are very reasonable (record 4.8l/100 on a full tank! at regulation speed). Perhaps one day it will become a collector's item, because curiously enough, its much-criticized look seems to be more popular today, and is now being copied by other brands! Un comble! """"""""""" Rating : 4/5 Respond to Dafyduc
Thank you Rating : 5/5 Respond to Haythem
r1200 st year 2005
At night, there's no visibility of fuel level, gear ... Rating : 5/5 Respond to Haythem
Forget the unattractive bow and enjoy what these headlights have to offer at night. It's true that today, with less headlight surface area, you get better illumination. But this is more than ten years ago, and what this bike offers for today's price is exceptional. Rating : 4/5 Respond to Pmmt
You don't buy this bike because you like it, but for the impressive synthesis of its qualities: what can you reproach it for, apart from its looks ... nothing! the chassis is oversized and beyond reproach (mine has the ESA ammortos WHITE POWER), the engine has two faces, before and after 4500t ..and a kick of gnac past 6000T to over 8000t.....the brakes (ABS integral sport - partially integral, in fact) are hyper-efficient.
Its first quality is its impressive versatility and consistency under load: riding loaded - that's to say, with a duo and 40kgs of luggage! - is no problem at all, and has virtually no effect on handling!
Mine is equipped with flat handlebars that make it super-handy but less sporty... a high bubble, heated grips for winter and sometimes July!!.. a top case support, a homemade tank bag.......... and an aluminum breech cover... and it's all black. For the headlight, a Wunderlich cover improves the look while preserving the bluffing efficiency of the lighting..... In short, apart from reliability concerns with the ESA and ABS, ras.....surveiller le niveau d\'huile, un flat air c\'est pas un 4 à eau !
In conclusion, this bike has completely missed out on a well-deserved success in France. There were two reasons for this: its price, which was too close to that of the RT, and its look, which was too far ahead of its time - no kidding, when you see all the copiers who have taken over its twin headlights! So a lot of bikers didn't try it out and missed out.....
I'm happy with it, especially as it's so rare, it hasn't aged and only a few aficionados recognize it.....
At BMW we're a "clan" and on the road, I drive an O.R.N.I. !!!!
This ugly duckling is a real swan! Rating : 5/5 Respond to DAFYDUC32
too bad bm doesn't make them anymore i had to buy mine used from motorrad full equipment just one criticism for the original bubble shape way too small for my 1m80. Rating : 5/5 Respond to Chris
Problem: if BMW stopped after two years, it's because it's unsellable in France, even BMW is reluctant to take it back........customers don't want it because the market doesn't exist in France (whereas in Germany!) for this bike at BMW.....and moreover its look is too offbeat, for the BMW tradition... Too bad, it's full of quality, and used, not expensive. Rating : 5/5 Respond to DAFY
Unfortunately, however, it's no longer on sale! Why not? Is BM now doing what the Japanese do? What's going to happen in terms of maintenance and, above all, repairs in the years to come for the 1200 STs still on the road? And what about the resale value? Rating : 5/5 Respond to Violaf
news of my 1200 ST: 8 months, 25,000 km and nothing to report but happiness. Apart from a little slip for which I was very happy that the other insurance company paid: 4,000 euros for a slip at 50 km/h with no effect on the engine (except for a rocker cover) and chassis, I can only imagine the bill for a more serious accident. Just for fun, the front light unit, which some people look at strangely, costs over 450 euros! No doubt that's the price of success..
For the rest, it's an excellent machine, with very sound handling, and an engine that pumps out watts while being smoother than its predecessors. The new drive shaft is remarkable, and the fuel consumption is very reasonable (400 km range in "moto dodo" work use, and 340-350 km in "joe bar team" use)
Biker friends Rating : 5/5 Respond to tazmanie
handling is very good, but be careful at high speeds, the rear shock absorbs bumps badly, and disturbs the overall balance without being dangerous (no steering)
Braking is excellent and the bike doesn't dive! My K1200R dives +?!
The gearbox is very smooth, as is the clutch
The engine is torquey, lively, and doesn't vibrate more than it should up to 180, after which the vibrations are very noticeable, especially on the speedo, which vibrates so much that it's hard to read anything! But here we're already over 200kmh, and it stalls at 240, which is too much for this engine, but acceptable for the healthy chassis!
On the other hand, with an average of 180, punctuated by slowing down and then wringing out the throttle, I find the fuel consumption high (9 to 10 liters). In the end, I'm going to keep my K12R because it's easier to ride quietly, and gives me a better feeling when I step on the gas! Not to mention the look! Rating : 5/5 Respond to alcorbak
happy sunny driving to all Rating : 5/5 Respond to tazmanie
1.75m/84kgs, half-guidelines and bubble in medium position, saddle in low position, I found "my" good position. Suspension well adjusted, I "forgot" the absence of silent-blocs and the big handles of the 1100rs to complete the 2 stages of 850km in 9:30 (*) (including 3 full tanks and 30min lunch stops) without feeling excessively tired, my wrists fit to serve the wine without trembling at the evening meal, ready to set off again
Average fuel consumption stabilized at 5.2 l/100
Plus points: ease of driving (even at 30 km/h), stability, roadholding, braking, protection and general comfort
Minuses: slow start-up check-up (when you stop often for photos, it gets on your nerves), lack of small storage spaces, evolution at very low speed (5/10 kms/h) and...braking in this same condition, you have to avoid the reflex right hand
Another remark concerns the wear of the rear tire (won't do more than 9000kms), no doubt also a right-hand problem!
Conclusion: I'm very satisfied with the r1200st for its intended purpose, which is touring... quite "sporty"
(*) I slow down in every town I go through! Rating : 5/5 Respond to cepe
No regrets about jumping on the bandwagon
In order of (more than) favorable sensations: gearbox, brakes, engine
The rest is what we've come to expect, only better
The (small) minuses: disappearance of the "flexibility" of the handlebars (no more silent-blocks) and of the little storage box behind the seat (puncture-proof spray and a liter of oil can come in handy); slight drop in the effectiveness of the "bubble"
Performance, there's always better, but what's the point! I cut off at 220 (with full luggage), and it was still pushing with unflappable handling despite the state of the road (!), and at this speed, I was able to carry out an emergency braking test without the slightest scare (and without any relation to the IBSR data)
As for fuel consumption, +/- 5.2 l/100 (5.7 max) and a range of 380/400 kms, depending on how stubbornly you fill the tank!
Still to be tested on 800 to 900 kms/day
NB: I'm not a professional tester and refer only to my ex/1100rs. Rating : 5/5 Respond to cepe
Rating : 5/5 Respond to Le Moï
Personally, I prefer a daring design to a bland, insipid honda deauville
Besides, we didn't make such a fuss about the GS, and I assure you that if you put them side by side, there's no photo ;-) Rating : 5/5 Respond to pbodson02@
But when I saw it for real at the Brussels Motor Show, I fell in love with it. Everything about her appeals to me. Don't be fooled by the photos, because the reality is disturbing. In any case, I want her!
All I can say is that it was a real crowd-puller at the BM stand (along with the RT & GS). Comments were flying and I saw many sparks of envy shining in visitors' eyes. I'm sure it won't leave anyone indifferent, but you'll see that BM has just scored a major coup! Others will follow suit later... that's for sure... Rating : 5/5 Respond to Georges