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2015 BMW R1200RT or 2015 Road Glide
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ISSUE
A member is asking the community which is the better touring bike, the 2015 BMW R1200RT or 2015 HD Road Glide.
To learn the differences between the two bikes, and which one the community would prefer, read below for full discussion…
http://www.hdforums.com/forum/new-ru...oad-glide.html
ISSUE
A member is asking the community which is the better touring bike, the 2015 BMW R1200RT or 2015 HD Road Glide.
To learn the differences between the two bikes, and which one the community would prefer, read below for full discussion…
2015 BMW R1200RT or 2015 Road Glide
Actually I have four bikes right now. I also have a '74 XLCH (girls bike LOL) for my vintage fix and a BMW 650 Sertao for commuting, curb jumping, and light trail riding. It took the place of my DR 650.
I don't know if I envy guys who only like one bike because it's cheaper or pity them because they limit themselves instead of enjoying the fun all the different bikes can provide.
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 276
Likes: 43
From: Spokane, WA
Do this on your Harley or BMW! 
Or ride from South America to Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, Arctic Ocean, on this:
Or go out and get a little air while shooting a machine gun at the enemy:
THEN tell us about your preferred brand of motorcycle!
JK ... having fun ....
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Or ride from South America to Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, Arctic Ocean, on this:
Or go out and get a little air while shooting a machine gun at the enemy:
THEN tell us about your preferred brand of motorcycle!
JK ... having fun ....
.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 44,807
Likes: 29,745
From: PNW
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Actually I have four bikes right now. I also have a '74 XLCH (girls bike LOL) for my vintage fix and a BMW 650 Sertao for commuting, curb jumping, and light trail riding. It took the place of my DR 650.
I don't know if I envy guys who only like one bike because it's cheaper or pity them because they limit themselves instead of enjoying the fun all the different bikes can provide.
Actually I have four bikes right now. I also have a '74 XLCH (girls bike LOL) for my vintage fix and a BMW 650 Sertao for commuting, curb jumping, and light trail riding. It took the place of my DR 650.
I don't know if I envy guys who only like one bike because it's cheaper or pity them because they limit themselves instead of enjoying the fun all the different bikes can provide.
Ok....so I did recommend the Sportster as a great choice to my sister. But it was mainly because I wanted to ride it. And it was at a price she could afford.The Sertao is a great bike. Always wanted a BMW 650. I have a DR which replaced a 525exc mainly to get more road manners to get to the trails. The GS is long gone, so no adventure bike currently. My vintage fix is a 76 Bonneville and a 64 Dream. Sport bike not currently in stable but I would love a KTM RC8R. So I have 3 on his list. Guess I better get to work.
Lol - girls bike. Ok....so I did recommend the Sportster as a great choice to my sister. But it was mainly because I wanted to ride it. And it was at a price she could afford.
The Sertao is a great bike. Always wanted a BMW 650. I have a DR which replaced a 525exc mainly to get more road manners to get to the trails. The GS is long gone, so no adventure bike currently. My vintage fix is a 76 Bonneville and a 64 Dream. Sport bike not currently in stable but I would love a KTM RC8R. So I have 3 on his list. Guess I better get to work.
Ok....so I did recommend the Sportster as a great choice to my sister. But it was mainly because I wanted to ride it. And it was at a price she could afford.The Sertao is a great bike. Always wanted a BMW 650. I have a DR which replaced a 525exc mainly to get more road manners to get to the trails. The GS is long gone, so no adventure bike currently. My vintage fix is a 76 Bonneville and a 64 Dream. Sport bike not currently in stable but I would love a KTM RC8R. So I have 3 on his list. Guess I better get to work.
I loved my DR. I set it up as a "mini" ADV bike. The Sertao is not as good in the dirt but it makes getting there easier. It gets 65 mpg on regular grade gas and can cruise at 75-80 mph on the highway. And has enough electrical capacity to run heated grips and clothing.
BTW, my DR replaced a plated 450 EXC because I can't stand trailering.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 1,745
Likes: 36
From: Lafayette La
yea this thread would be better off lost in digital space, useless to Rushmore way of thinking. Rubbish to say the least.
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From: PNW
He's asking about a Rushmore bike so imo it's fair game. Especially since the improved handling of the new bikes bring the performance aspect of riding higher up the scale. I believe that because of this, those who may be considering a BMW touring bike might do well to look at the SGS or RGS. I think a lot of people who haven't ridden a Rushmore bike would be surprised at how well they handle. I know I was. I was sold after 30 seconds in the saddle.