Question 1

Is the Bmw R 1200 RT reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Bmw R 1200 RT has 50 total NHTSA complaints across 5 model years. The most reliable years are 2010 (5 complaints), 2014 (8 complaints), 2013 (10 complaints). Years to avoid: 2011 (14 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Bmw R 1200 RT should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2011 Bmw R 1200 RT. The 2011 model has the most complaints (14) with the top issue being FUEL SYSTEM.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Bmw R 1200 RT?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Bmw R 1200 RT are 2010 (5 complaints), 2014 (8 complaints), 2013 (10 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2014	8	ON JUNE 5TH 2014 BMW ISSUED A STOP RIDE NOTICE FOR...	Above Average
2013	10	FUEL PUMP FLANGE CRACKED, RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKIN...	Above Average
2012	13	FUEL LEAK AT THE FUEL PUMP QUICK DISCONNECT. THE ...	Average
2011	14	FUEL PUMP LEAKS AT HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE. THIS F...	Below Average
2010	5	FUEL GAUGE FAILURE COMMON PROBLEM ON THIS MOTORCY...	Excellent Reliability

Bmw R 1200 RT — All Years

Bmw R 1200 RT — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid