2007 BMW K 1200 GT

Pros: Everything! Engine, handling, amenities and much more.
Cons: Steep price, Electronics-now solved-issues. High maintenance costs.

I've owned several ST type bikes. The first was the revolutionary Kawasaki Concours, which helped to usher in the ST market. About that time, Mid 80s, BMW introduced their brand new K bikes, the K-75 and K-100 in various dress. Nice but expensive, what ...

Pros: Comfort, engine performance, handling, features, braking, wind management
Cons: Price, can be rough on decel, some twitchy fueling

After 500 miles of ownership, I want to provide my first impressions on the new GT. I feel somewhat qualified to comment, having traded in a K1200S and having owned an R1200RT and the old-school K1200GT. I have also owned four Harleys, two Yamahas and ...