BMW K 1200 LT and R 1200 GS named among the Top Motorcycles of the Year

The BMW K 1200 LT and the R 1200 GS have been named two of the top ten motorcycles for 2004 by Cycle World magazine. The annual awards, featured in the July issue of Cycle World magazine, recognize the top ten motorcycles in ten different classes.

This marks the 11th year that BMW motorcycles have been recognized by Cycle World, and the second time that two of BMW motorcycles have appeared on the same list.

The BMW K 1200 LT was named Best Touring bike for its unique combination of performance features and creature comforts — such as heated seat and backrests and a self-deploying centre stand — which make it optimal for long-distance touring. The editors of Cycle World credited the LT with being demonstrably better than the Honda Gold Wing, which had won the category 15 previous times.

The recently introduced BMW R 1200 GS was named Best Open-Class Streetbike for its emphasis on comfort, versatility and real-world usability. According to Cycle World editors, the R 1200 GS had the potential to win multiple top ten categories because of its light weight and its "category-defying performance" both on and off-road.

Both award-winning models, as well as other exciting motorcycles and riding gear from BMW Motorrad, are available at Autohaus BMW in Quezon City.