Today I had the opportunity to log some miles on an almost new BMW K1200GT. Based on the K1200S the body style and riding position is way different. There are many more options and gadgets too. A very fast, maybe too fast bike is my best take on it. Being new I was not allowed to pass the 6,000 RPM limit, and even at this engine regime, the bike is scary fast. I most certainly do not have the experience to handle such a bike.
The riding position was not my favorite especially on the Duffey lake road. I enjoy the sporty position of the K1200S better to ride this kind of road with this engine. It was hard to relax on the GT. However on a cross country trip I can only guess how nice it would be to ride.
I did my usual break-in loop up the Duffey lake road until Pavilion, and back to Vancouver but this time I went to Anderson lake on the way down. This was perfect and put just over 900 Kms for the day. Mission accomplished and the bike is now being serviced on time for the Baja Blast IV.
In stanley park going around the park causeway at rush hour.
Quick stop at the Tantalus viewpoint above Squamish.
The GT surrounded by falls colors.
Looking at a mirror flat Duffey lake. Not a bit of wind today.
On the way to Pavillion along Hwy99.
At the cayoosh creek wood bridge. The sun is getting low already.
Finally the money shot of the day.