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BMW R 1200 GS

Overall Rating

4.5 / 5
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Rider Rating - 58 Reviews

Value for money
4.4 / 5
Comfort
4.7 / 5
Brakes Handling
4.7 / 5
Engine
4.3 / 5
Quality Reliability
4 / 5

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BMW R 1200 GS

The BMW R 1200 GS is the king of the Adventure segment in the UK and, despite a fairly steep list price, it is one of the bestselling bikes on the market.

That’s because of the 1200 GS’ go anywhere ability and comfort, things that are essential for an Adventure bike.

But you don’t have to take our word for it, you can read BMW R 1200 GS reviews from real owners, all of whom received their motorbike insurance quote from The Bike Insurer.

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BMW R1200 GS

We asked customers of The Bike Insurer to review their motorbikes. Real BMW R1200 GS owners gave their bikes a score of 4.5 out of 5 from 58 reviews.

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Phil
Overall rating
5/5
BMW R1200 GS
Ive allways had motorbikes from 16 im 54 now are last 2bikes were a Zx9r and zx6r fantastic bikes but hard on the hips and knees we bidnt really know a lot about... Ive allways had motorbikes from 16 im 54 now are last 2bikes were a Zx9r and zx6r fantastic bikes but hard on the hips and knees we bidnt really know a lot about bmw1200gs but lots about so we got one abs wow what a stunning bike to ride just done 600 miles around wales last bank holiday and not a problem and no hip or knee problems fantastic bike

Rider Rating

Value for money
4 / 5
Comfort
5 / 5
Brakes Handling
0 / 5
Engine
0 / 5
Quality Reliability
0 / 5
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2 months ago
Keith
Overall rating
5/5
BMW R1200 GS

Rider Rating

Value for money
5 / 5
Comfort
0 / 5
Brakes Handling
0 / 5
Engine
5 / 5
Quality Reliability
0 / 5
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5 months ago
Kevin
Overall rating
5/5
BMW R1200 GS
Simply the best bike I have had, and i have had 56 bikes.
Rides very easily for a big heavy bike, very easy to ride in town or motorway.
Very flexible... Simply the best bike I have had, and i have had 56 bikes.
Rides very easily for a big heavy bike, very easy to ride in town or motorway.
Very flexible engine, superb brakes and pin point handeling.
Only down side, slightly clunky gearbox.
Cheap to service, and even cheaper if you do it yourself.

Rider Rating

Value for money
5 / 5
Comfort
5 / 5
Brakes Handling
0 / 5
Engine
4 / 5
Quality Reliability
0 / 5
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5 months ago
Andrew
Overall rating
5/5
BMW R1200 GS

Rider Rating

Value for money
0 / 5
Comfort
5 / 5
Brakes Handling
0 / 5
Engine
5 / 5
Quality Reliability
0 / 5
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5 months ago
Steve
Overall rating
5/5
BMW R1200 GS
After riding a naked sports bike, Kawasaki Z750, I fancied a change as most of my riding is slow. I'm a marshal for many different charity events all year round so... After riding a naked sports bike, Kawasaki Z750, I fancied a change as most of my riding is slow. I'm a marshal for many different charity events all year round so fancied a change.

The R1200GS is totally different to the Z

Rider Rating

Value for money
5 / 5
Comfort
5 / 5
Brakes Handling
0 / 5
Engine
4 / 5
Quality Reliability
0 / 5
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8 months ago
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