This is a 2016 BMW R1200RT K52 in black, showing just over 45,000 miles. I bought the bike in March this year from JRS Motorcycles in York. It was previously used by Hampshire Police as a riding school bike.
Please note that this is not an RT-P model; it is the standard K52 model, so it does not have the additional police wiring looms. It comes with the standard panniers and dual seat.
The bike has covered very few miles in my ownership. I am only selling because I have lost the enjoyment of riding, so it is time for it to go to someone who will use and enjoy it.
Key Details
2016 BMW R1200RT K52
45,294 miles (may rise slightly)
Standard model, not a RT-P
Standard size panniers and dual seat
MOT until February 2027 with no advisories
Nearly new Michelin Road 6 GT tyres front and rear
Electric screen, ABS, Traction control (ASC), Heated grips, 2 Riding modes road and rain
Standard BMW suspension, not ESA, no cruise control
Service History and Mechanical Condition
Serviced 13 times in 6 years while with the Police, with a printout included to show the work carried out.
Last Police service recorded at 44,505 miles.
BMW confirm the shaft drive recall has been completed at 44,455 miles on the 13/12/2022
Serviced by Boxerworks UK on 3 June this year at 44,982 miles as the bike had been stored for some time before my purchase.
Mileage when purchased from JRS was 44,602 miles.
Runs very well and has clearly been maintained properly.
MOT expires 23rd Feb 2027
Upgrades and Work Completed During My Ownership
Fairing, front mudguard and side panels resprayed due to numerous stone chips. Done at a professional spray shop
Painted pannier inserts also resprayed as above
Z Technik VStream Touring screen fitted.
SW Motech tank bag ring fitted
Machine Art X-Head cylinder head guards fitted for protection and to cover scuff marks on the offside cylinder head (see photo).
Cymarc front engine protector fitted.
Grip Puppies fitted.
BMW 28-litre top box fitted, supplied with two keys.
Cool Covers fitted to the front and rear seats.
Hornig GPS bar fitted, allowing easy Quad Lock fitment.
R+G radiator guards fitted before my purchase.
Condition
This is a genuine, usable touring bike rather than a showroom ornament. It is around ten years old and was used in all weathers before my ownership, so there are age-related marks and some corrosion showing, as expected. Please see the photos for the cosmetic condition. Mechanically, it has been very well looked after and presents as a sensible, honest R1200RT with strong maintenance history. Please note, that prior to my ownership this bike must have been based in an area where roads were being resurfaced on a regular basis as it suffered from numerous stone chips hence the respray and screen replacement. Some of the lower black plastics at the front, the headlamp and the black plastics of the panniers still show these scars. There are a few marks on the tank cover. Wear marks where knees have gripped on each side and a few minor scratches which have been touched up, I have tried to photograph these but the polished panel and the sun has made this impossible.
Hi, it would have been specced direct from the factory like this by the Police, cruise control is not something used in rider/driver training and less to go wrong as I am told BMW cruise control can be a bit temperamental
A lovely machine. As some members on here will no doubt concur, police workshops are very good. They know the use the vehicles get, and the high speeds they have to sustain.
Nothing is left to chance, so the maintenance is usually second to none.
Don't let the absence of cruise control make it deal breaker. You'd be missing a well priced machine.
Although it's your choice at the end of the day.
Looks like the Op slackened that bolt and dropped down that plastic engine cover to show the scratches underneath, How honest is he? Well done.
Lovely bike. Glwys.
Not misaligned, just loose I had partially removed the machineart cylinder head cover so people can the see the scrape marks on the offside cylinder head. Just trying to keep my advert as honest as possible showing the good bits and the not so good bits, but thanks for taking the time to trawl through all the photos.
Looks like the Op slackened that bolt and dropped down that plastic engine cover to show the scratches underneath, How honest is he? Well done.
Lovely bike. Glwys.
My first RT didn’t have cruise control. The original owner bought a base spec bike and added almost everything except cruise control from the options list. The cost was greater than buying the bike in SE spec. Go figure…
Glwys.