This was exactly the video I was waiting for, very in depth and appreciated, all the tips to look out for are very helpful, cheers guys. 👍 Always enjoy your videos and reviews. Problem is finding them LC RTP's at the moment and when you do a decent example, defo fancy one. 😁

Met Police bikes are serviced every 2k miles FYI. Some bargains to be had for sure, but depends on where they’ve been used. If you get one that’s been posted to a traffic garage it would have had a relatively stress free life, only being ragged on a shout. If you end up with one from the driving school then they’ll have had a much harder life. Generally being dropped at slow speed on week one of the course, and then being ridden like it’s been stolen on weeks two and three. Brilliant fun. Nice informative video.

I have been lucky my RTP came with 2 kets, love it

I totally agree. Milage is rediculous considering some cars are being sold for stupid money at 70,000 miles. My mate has a v strom 650 with over 100,000 miles and runs like a dream because he looked after it. Ultimately if a bike is looked after and well serviced, an engine should go on for a while. But a new bike, badly looked after can break within 10,000 miles. Its all relative. Looks like you found a great find. Love the channel and your reviews.

Hi Toby, I'm a retired Motorcycle Policeman fron Sydney NSW across the pond in Australia. After nearly 40 years in the job I spent the last 25 odd years in the V.I.P. Motorcycle Escort Section. We do the Scurity & Diplomatic Escorts like your mob in London does with the Royals. In answer to your paint scuffs on the RT-P BMW, the cause is this. The scuff across the rear radio box lid is from the officers boots or leggings rubbing as you got on or off. Most of the time you lifted your leg high enough, but not always. Especially when you'd done a 12hr plus shift on it and were getting tired. The front paint scuff on the left fairing is from where the communications , "Comm's" cord from your helmet plugged into the radio head set. The cord invariably hung down and would rub on the paint work over the working life of the bike. We generally put 80,000km plus on our bikes before changeover, sometimes a lot more. The excess comm's cord that hung down was designed so the you could dismount and be near the bike, say when controlling an intersection on an escort & still be plugged into the radio. Ours used to rub the fairing paint work all the time. Hope this is of interest to you and explains why "Barney" has those marks. Regards Grant.

I'm on my 2nd RT-P (2009 and 2011). Best bikes I've ever owned. If they don't come with cruise control they'll normally come with a pinch bolt you can tighten on the throttle side which can override the reverse spring, so it holds the throttle where you leave it, but you have to remember to close the throttle. I was told on FB its not designed for that but to hold the throttle steady when idling to not drain the battery if you have to leave the bike, which makes no sense as they don't have a run lock but the second battery instead. I have LEDs in my 2011 and it has a brilliant beam pattern but also ridiculously bright on main beam (between the 2013 and 2014 years they changed from 2 dipped one main beam to 1 dipped 2 main beam (reversed the positions). I've never had an issue with hot lenses on either. On my current RT-P, the auxillary circuit has been poorly decommissioned so I've had to redo the circuit via a fuzeblock and hex ezcan off the main battery as I use it as a safety bike. My bike is ex west mids and it was serviced every 2k miles instead of every 6 of a civilian version. The engine is the same, but the gearbox is from the GS

Absolutely amzing overview of the pro's and cons of buying an ex police bike,tnx

Hey guys, some good advice on selecting an RTP , I picked up one here in Australia with 100,000 km on it and its an awesome ride. Have just given it some fresh paint, custom stickers and some carbon wrap. Keep up the good work

Agree entirely with your comments re use and mileage on this type of bike. As the owner of a R100RS which is now on 103,000mls and counting, (which I would happily jump on and head off across Europe on tomorrow and do!) regular use servicing and care will keep these going for ever 👍 Would be good if you could keep us up to date with how your love affair progresses 😊

Good video, thank you. A few observations. First of all if a Police force is looking for a big tourer, they have, at least in Europe, little options left. With the withdrawal of the ST and FJR there hardly is another choice. Just to be fair. And both STs and FJRs have been succesfully used by Police forces. I believe a good alternative to a RT-P is choosing a 2 or 3 year older normal RT with a complete service history. My worries with RT-Ps: first of all, they are ridden with a lot of knowledge but likely were ridden hard when cold. Also they may have covered quite some time standing still yet ticcking over. Perhaps not an issue on the LCs, it mat be an issue on the Oilheads. To me most importantly: the no longer needed wiring. As you stated, usually the excess wiring is not removed in a professional manner, if removed at all. My experience with dangling wires will always haunt me. I hate electrical gremlins. I just got myself an older, 1 owner, full service history RT and I'm still evaluating whether it will be the bike for me... When you are used to Japanese multi cilinder bikes, big twins are not a logical choice... Some BMW details I find rather appauling... My, now traded in, 33 year old ST1100 (>100.000 miles) had fewer rusty bolts than my much younger RT (only 50.000 miles). BMW have still to convince me from a quality point of view...

Definitely a love affair,Merry Christmas to all😍

Two friends of mine were traffic cops predominantly on bikes. They were washed after every shift and regular servicing by a very good team who knew bikes. Even diagnosed an electrical problem I had on a zzr 1100 over the phone. Worth a look if in good condition.

Great vid very informative always liked police bike because of the maintaence record

Hi guys I have a 2010 bmw r1200rtp I absolutely love it off around Europe in may. got from IOM constabulary it as only20,000 miles on it. So a good buy if I do say so myself 😂 have a good Christmas and a happy New Year to you both

Enjoy it. I loved my 2016 RT, just too heavy after a heart incident. I never used most of the gizmos, modern bikes have too many distractions anyway. The only glitches wwer the way the mirrors clag on dirty roads and the clunk into 1st when stationary.

Interesting video. I'm surprised you didn't mention the clutch, I imagine they take a bit of a pasting on service bikes. Never had a BMW but I gather they are a pain to replace although I'll happily be corrected.

The bodywork should be free of minor scratches and wear and tear as it will have been wrapped in hi-vis. Also at 30K miles it will be just run in. I bought an R80RT with 40K that was as strong as the day it was made.

Yamaha FJR 1300. Thankyou very much Santa. 👍

Nice one. The mileage thing is a massive bug bear! I’ve 20k on my 2018 triumph speed triple(from new) that’s roughly 3.5k a year. If I take it for a trade in, they will gasp, shock horror! As if it’s about to melt. Offer me peanuts, while tutting and shaking their heads. It’s a rancid disease created by the industry. As you guys say. I’d buy mine over a very low mileage, bike.

Great vids guys , am still riding here in Spain 19 c and sunshine , felice navidad, ride safe bikers 👍😂🤣

That bike has practically just been run in it's got nothing to do with the KMs it's the way it's been ridden and maintained i ride an 06 FJR Yamaha it's done just over 165 thousand kilometres and still runs like new the more you ride them the better they are in my opinion im 65 in August if I was younger and looking for a touring bike id definitely be interested in getting 1 and saving heaps on the price of a new motorcycle 🏍️

That's a really good vid Toby. I've got a 2019 1250RT (which I hope will see me out!) and found the comparisons really informative. If it has been looked after it should last forever! One question: Where did you get the seat cover? I couldn't quite make out the name on the vid. It looks like a good fit. I find I slide about when wearing the Rukka kit although the old Halvarssons is fine.

I'm looking at an Ex Police / Paramedic , RT with the lights & whistles for when I've done my I A M to do Blood Biker work

If it was a 1.2 litre car with 40k miles people wouldn’t bat an eyelid.. these engines don’t get stressed. I’ve ridden 80k mile Pans that ride better and tighter then bikes a couple of years old !

Did you remove the police switch clusters on the bars? Wiring also or just disconnect?

Merry Christmas guys...and Barney. That millage is nothing on an RT...You got a 1300, didn't you?

I assume that another difference is that the speedometer is correctly calibrated?

Police officer was looking around my RT and said ecu was tweaked for flat line speed?

🙊✝️🎄🎅🍾🍻🏍️💨👍🇬🇧. Happy Christmas !!

Where can you buy one from please love your vids

Thanks for the overview - lots of good points! Where did you get the sat-nav preparation area (the part you were fondling)? Thanks.

Good video, thinking of buying one.Might have missed this, but where do I get one from? Only seen one place, Dunnington, York, but that’s it, any more options tt

Can anyone tell me about fuel economy on a 1200 RT-P? I'm seeing figures around 43mpg and it's the only thing putting me off buying one.

Couple of questions, are they run in properly before they go on patrol and is the BMW warranty roled over for the new owner to renew, I say this as someone whose shock failed out of warranty

Toby i think deep down your a Motorcycle cop wannabee👮‍♂️👮‍♂️🏍🏍.....😊😊 i must agree i like the thin panniers great for filtering and top opening 👌 and i think it looks better with those panniers. Keep up the Great vids and have a Great Christmas you Guys 🎄 👍 🏍🏍🏍🏍

Did you purchase your R1200RT-P from jrs, by any chance ???

How much is it to add a warranty to 2nd/3rd user bmw?

I just bought one, cheap. Yes, I'm Scottish.

Do you mainly ride the rt now

All nice but no place for helmet...

If you're forced to drop the bike. What would you rather be on for that harrowing moment. A GSA or same size same year RTP? Have either of you ever tried Amsoil in that boxer engine? I've used it over 20 years and every vehicle I've driven starts easier, runs smoother & quieter and a peace of mind I'm betting either of you've never experienced. Particularly good idea in an out of warranty RTP. 🤔 Not sure if it helps but the new 1250s appear to be sporting a crankcase guard between the sump and front tire. 🫰👋