BMW R1150R Rockster

I absolutely love this bike, lovely engine, an absolute joy to ride and it looks cool (yes, this is subjective). I have been on weekend trips and everyone was surprised how easily it kept up with some of the fastest bikes out there. Only two downsides are fuel consumption in city traffic and a couple of well documented quality issues (fork paint, fuel connects, shocks) - check out r11505.net. But it's relatively cheap and it does have a good BMW feel to it.

This is a real keeper - for once i am not browsing through every magazine for the next bike.

Had this now since March, second BM had an R850 r ,before. What can i say its definately a keeper. Reliable , handles and performs, if you can ride ,will show up a lot of sports bikes on the twisties, panniers make it a viable tourer too. Usual BMW weak spot , paint finish on fork paint,otherwise superb.

GS equal for a lot less cash. Guarentee you wont see many of these on your bike meets, and always gets lots of admirers. Big thumbs up.

Been ridding the rockster for 2 years now and it still puts a smile on my face and gets serious admiration from on lookers, funny thing my last bike was an XT 600e.

3 things -

great build quality

seroiusly good looks

so few built will always keep value.

Love the Rockster!

Bought it second hand from an older guy who really decked it out!

It has a Leo Vince exhaust?

Sometimes misses gear going up, maybe me or the clutch?

Really is a great safe ride. Only had a XT 600E before so a much better upgrade ;-)

Cheers

sy

Unbelievable all rounder, a keeper, and I'll have it longer. Nearing 95,000km and is still as good as new. I love this bike.

Commute, scratch and tour.

I wanted a bike I could just enjoy riding day in, day out for the sake of pure riding bliss.

Staintune Pipe, Panniers and Ohlins front/rear.

Unique style, individual looks, bloody comfortable with the sports screen over 60mph. Its a winner, beats my old Katana any day. Fuel pipe connectors broke on tank removal, but new metal connectors work well. An all round winner for commuting up the A3 each day end to end.

I picked up my R1150 Rockster new in Germany from BMW Military sales. It was a left over 2005 model still in the crate. I have only put 1,800 miles on the bike in the first year but this is due to moving back to the states from Europe. I have logged about 500 track miles on the bike however. It isn't the fastest bike on the track but it still feels good to stick it in under some guys with more money than talent on a Ducati or MV Agusta in a tight right hander. The stock tires are good for the street but they are not up too the rigors of the track. I went with Dunlop Q2's and they work well. The cylinder heads will touch down when really pushing it but that shouldn't be a problem for most riders on the street.

I did have to take the bike to the BMW Dealership because the quick disconnect fuel line broke in half. I was riding to work and my leg felt wet . I looked down and saw it was fuel! I was shocked! The dealership replaced the Q.D.'s at no cost and sent me on my way. Even if the bike is a 2005 model The warranty started when the bike was titled.

I love this bike and I think that it will be in my garage for quite some time. I just wish it had 100HP/100TQ. I will install a Ztechink exhaust and K&N air filter and a tuner to add a little omph.

i have owned many japanese motorcycles in my 35yrs of motorcycling,and some british along the way,i still own a 1988 slab side gixer 750,the 75A model,which is my pride and joy,but i bought the bmw because i always wanted one,and for the first time i could afford one,i tried all the models in the bmw range,at great lengths thanks to my bmw dealer,Rainbow motorcycles rotherham,thanks Sean!,and the rockster came out on top for me,rideability,charisma,stance,individuality,rock solid,and so german,by that i mean quality,it ooses it all over,from front to back,like a good looking woman ,you cant stop looking at it,not that its one bit feminine,far from it,love it to bits,to coin a well known car manufacturer,once driven forever smitten,very true.

hi, Having had yap sports bikes all my riding life, owning a bmw has been against my grain ? But I would not go back now ?. Changed my bars to R100, and the riding pos is much better.Hard luggage and tank bag gives me all the room to tour europe every year , abs and air brakes have came in a few times and god i needed them.handles well goes well.appy days

Last December 08,my new wife and I visited motorcycle stores...I did not have one at the moment and she was a bit nervous about me riding......SOOO we stumbled upon the new BMW store in Indianapolis.....I was looking at a Versys, or a Ducati.I learned to ride with my son on a Honda CBR F4i in 06...then traded for an Interceptor/with hard bags in 06...both motorcycles are wonderful....but I was single at the time.My new bride spotted a used 04 Rockster in Citrus (lime green)....the price was less than 5K. We bought it because she can sit on the back comfortably...She has not ridden on a bike since the 1960's.This bike makes it all work out. I first of all, have a motorcycle to ride....and secondly,my wife likes it,and wants to ride with me....!!!!