MYRModel Year Report

2017 BMW R1200 RT

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2017 BMW R1200 RT
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:40:40.442Z

Only 2 complaints 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 2 complaints 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 R1200 RT Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2017 highlighted. 2005: 22 complaints 2005 2006: 37 complaints 2007: 31 complaints 2007 2008: 23 complaints 2009: 13 complaints 2009 2010: 4 complaints 2011: 10 complaints 2011 2015: 1 complaints 2017: 2 complaints 2017 2018: 2 complaints 2018
2017: 2 complaints
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YearComplaints
200522
200637
200731
200823
200913
20104
201110
20151
20172
20182

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 2 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

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FIRST TIME WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT ON TO A CITY STREET THE MOTORCYCLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER,MISFIRED,CUT OUT AND WOULD BARELY RUN AND WOULD ONLY RUN AT IDLE OR A LITTLE ABOVE CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20201104

POWER TRAIN

1 of 2 total reports mentions: power train.

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FIRST TIME WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT ON TO A CITY STREET THE MOTORCYCLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER,MISFIRED,CUT OUT AND WOULD BARELY RUN AND WOULD ONLY RUN AT IDLE OR A LITTLE ABOVE CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20201104

ENGINE

1 of 2 total reports mentions: engine.

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The contact owns a 2017 BMW R 1200 RT. The contact stated while at a red light, the engine was making an abnormal sound. There was no warning light illuminated. The motorcycle was ridden back to the residence.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240724

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2017 BMW R1200 RT — pre-purchase inspection

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

FAQ

Is the 2017 BMW R1200 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 2017 BMW R1200 RT?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2017 BMW R1200 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.