MYRModel Year Report

2004 BMW R 1200 RT

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2004 BMW R 1200 RT
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:40:55.198Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, BMW R 1200 RT Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2004 highlighted. 2004: 1 complaints 2004 2005: 10 complaints 2006: 17 complaints 2006 2007: 21 complaints 2008: 9 complaints 2008 2009: 23 complaints 2010: 4 complaints 2010 2011: 10 complaints 2012: 11 complaints 2012 2013: 6 complaints 2014: 6 complaints 2014 2015: 2 complaints 2016: 1 complaints 2016
2004: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
20041
200510
200617
200721
20089
200923
20104
201110
201211
20136
20146
20152
20161

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 1 total report mentions: vehicle speed control.

CRASH INJURY
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2004 R1150R MOTORCYCLE WITH ONLY 2400 MILES ON IT. THROTTLE STUCK GOING INTO A SHARP TURN. HANDLE MOVED BUT ENGINE SPEED DID NOT DECREASE. I SUSTAINED MAJOR INJURIES (BACK BROKEN IN TWO PLACES AND 5 BROKEN RIBS) AND THE BIKE WAS TOTALLED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20060827

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2004 BMW R 1200 RT — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2004 BMW R 1200 RT reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 BMW R 1200 RT?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 BMW R 1200 RT have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.