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Old 18 Nov 2004
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bmw r1200

Am planning to ride one up from the U.S. to Argentina. Am looking for comfort and style. Is the BMW R1200 a good option? What year model has proven the best if so? What accesories are indispensable?
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Do you mean the new R1200GS or one of the older R1200 cruiser style bikes?

1200GS would be fine, cruiser bike could do it but choose your roads carefully.
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Do you mean the new R1200GS or one of the older R1200 cruiser style bikes?

1200GS would be fine, cruiser bike could do it but choose your roads carefully.
Yes, I am looking at 1998-2003 R1200 montauk, and it seems that roads in central and south america are worse than in argentina. Have you been down this route?

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I've not travelled there but many have. Do a search on this site, should be of help.

It all depends on what you want to see. I'd love to do South America but would want a Dual Sport bike of some sort to reach the out of the way places with the best views.
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