I've been riding Beemers for 50 years, and an R1200R for the last 8. This is the most capable and fun road bike I've ever had. Light (for its engine displacement), comfortable, torque for days, exceptionally flickable, great brakes and rock steady in the corners. Did I mention superb engineering, build quality and reliability? Whether it's the highway, the canyons, or the track, you'll love it! Put bags on it and go coast-to-coast.

As an ex-Swartkop member and an owner of 17’ R12R, this video made me want to return to the track just for the fun of it. Great riding. Thanks for sharing and keep it safe!

Looks like the rider on the green bike sits on a surfboard! Nice film! This is one hell of a good bike!

Yes! Mine is ready 19th May. Thank you for proving me right on my choice. Oh the modes were done by mode and clutch in! Tacho was the bar on that display. Awesome video. 😉

A fantastic video one of the best I have seen you r a fantastic rider with great skills well done

thanks for the video , great bike !!, I've one with shifter pro , love it!

Very nice!

That was fantastic to watch. Picture quality was excellent as well.

Wow! Did not peg the R1200R as a bike to ride on the track! You sir, are talented! I was debating getting this bike as my daily rider, and this just sealed the deal! Should be good company for my 675R.

Had one of these on test ride absolute hooligan bike loved it still haven't gotten one but i will have soon as i sold my Honda CB1300

well ridden, great corner speed from the r1200r! cheers tony

nice sound!

Very nice!!! I have this bike but me, i'm not a pilot! But i love my R1200R LC ;-)

Cool ride dude!

The R1200R is one amazing bike. And that was one amazing ride.

That was awesome thanks for posting! I'm still posting everywhere your video on the GS spanking the Panigale. Yo da man!

Excelente video gracias

Excellent. Thanks for including the pre-session "walk around" as requested. Perhaps a "post session" close up of the tires, rotors, etc right after you come into the pits to show the wear pattern of the new Pilots and the hue of the rotors? *Do you know what level of ABS the Instructor was using when he passed off line in the cold, damp line that caused him to hang the rear out supermoto / flat track TT style as he then overcooked the next apex? At least he did not hold your buddy up too badly, nor low side coming across in front of you while trying so desperately to scrub off all of that entry speed he was carrying. Looks like so much FUN! I want to play too!!! /Brakelate/

Update for people wondering: Current R1200R has quickshifter (up-shifting) and optional blipper (down-shifting) You can also change the display to show revs and digital kph. It's still not a very intuitive display unfortunately. The bike indeed is nimble. However since your ears won't tell you when you're in race mode (you have power and torque in low revs), it's not a good bike for starters. For starters the F800R or a 3-cylinder (XSR900) or a 4-cylinder (Z900) would be better.

cool vid! do you think you're gonna do a video with the r1200rs soon?

Beautiful riding skills

Ich liebe das Bike ❤️

Hi Giovanni - I can't reply directly to your post - you need to change your security settings. Will test ride RS as soon as it's available. Same goes for XR. Stay tuned.

Good ride, thanks! @miragegp how do you think - is R1250R worth about +40-50% cost vs r1200r? Some people write comments, thats its still the same bike (not mention shiftcam +10% HP, and display), and its smart not to overpay for r1250r but get r1200r 2015-2016 year in good condition... here we have good r1200r for 10k$ and r1250r from 14-15k$.

Your impressions of the bike as a Fun Track tool versus your GS versus maybe a 1000s??handling,braking and just general power?thks

Test rode this bike on the road a couple of weeks ago and was blown away. Also test rode at Phillip Island race Track the SSR1000 a couple of weeks before that and that bike is mind blowingly good. I'd never get one for the road though. But the R1200R has everything. Power, upright seating, all the electronic aids you could want, handling. Its an amazing bike. But here in Australia its around $28,000 (around 20,000 euros !!) with panniers, quick shift, keyless start, touring pack. Just too expensive. How much is it overseas guys ? Great video by the way. The race with the R1000 was fantastic. Thnx

Why doesn' t he use the quick shifter and the blipper? Wasn't he prepared for his job?

Do you think clip-ons with more forward body position would help the handling instead of the handlebar ? Thanks

Not the same... But there's a certain '09 R12R that I'd love to have...

NICE SKILLS, NICE BIKE MATE... TOP SPEED OF R1200R ?

Is it ok on track that this green rider did? He cut off the the GS rider line.

Why you didn't used the quick shifter

No ,no at 1:45 that rotating device changes your sat nav.

Let me show you my r1100s on track... Do you dare??? LOL LOL...

I feel like the instructor is scared of the bike he is riding. Or maybe keeping a slow pace so others don't crash. Not sure but he is slow...

I'm no Rossi, but the guy in front is leaning his butt into the corners and his shoulders away from the turns. I can barely stand toi watch. He needs lessons.