BMW R 1200 ST

The motorcycle does not hide the fact that it is a kind of amphibian. It reveals sportiness and aggressiveness at a glance, as well as being comfortable. Even when we sat on it, it was clear that he was doing a good job, performing a very important task - to unite two different worlds. The position behind the (height-adjustable) handlebars is slightly tilted forward. It is only right that the driver, when he wants to, additionally presses on the gas pedal of an extremely responsive and peppy 110 hp boxer. (based on the R 1200 GS) and in sporty style, sliding his knees on the pavement, makes a series of turns.

Again, on the other hand, the seat and comfort behind the height-adjustable windshields are completely touring. Suspension tuning allows for a sporty or touring ride for two, but it must be borne in mind that a compromise was found here, as in the sitting position. You can trust that the passenger will love to travel very far because of the comfortable back seat. As befits a BMW, it also impresses with the driver's seat, which is height adjustable and allows a height from the ground between 806 and 830 mm. For both large and small motorcyclists.

The ST also shows its sportiness on the scale, with a dry weight of just 205 kilograms. Skeptics are convinced by the strong acceleration, which with a well-calculated and reasonably accurate transmission propels the ST from 0 to 100 km / h in just 3 seconds. He convinced us.

Test car price: 3.534.179 seats

Base model price: 3.185.325 seats

engine: 4-stroke, 1.170 cc, 3-cylinder, opposed, air-cooled, 2 hp at 110 rpm, 7.500 Nm at 115 rpm

Energy transfer: 6-speed transmission, propeller shaft

Suspension: front body lever, rear single adjustable shock absorber parallel.

Tires: front 120/70 R 17, rear 180/55 R 17

brakes: 2 drums with a diameter of 320 mm at the front and 265 mm at the rear

Wheelbase: 1.502 mm

Seat height from ground: 830-806 mm

Fuel tank: 21

Dry weight: 205 kg

Representative: Auto Aktiv LLC, cesta in Mestny Log 88a, Ljubljana, tel.: [phone]

We praise and reproach

+ avant-garde look

+ motor

+ production

+ versatility

- turn signal switches need to be taught

Petr Kavčič, photo: Aleš Pavletič