Now, the active touring machine from BMW

BMW Motorrad's new generation, long distance tourer - the R1200 RT - will be
officially launched by the BMW dealer network on Saturday 12 February 2005.

Following its international preview at the Bologna Motor Show in Italy last
December, the R1200 RT went on to enjoy a hugely successful UK press launch at
Tenerife last month. Shortly after that, visitors to the MCN London Bike Show
were finally able to see BMW's all-new boxer for themselves.

BMW Motorrad dealerships up and down the country are planning a celebratory
launch to welcome the latest addition to the dynamic new twin-cylinder range
with refreshments and showroom displays. In addition to seeing BMW's latest
touring machine in action on the big screen, riders will finally be able to
examine the machine in the metal. Test ride bookings will also be available for
customers who are keen to experience the new tourer.

As a replacement for the R1150 RT, the R1200 RT is approximately 20kg lighter
and delivers 16 per cent more power. This gives a lighter, more agile and
dynamic ride. The new R1200 RT also features a number of innovative extras
including optional Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA), which was first seen
on BMW's K1200 S superbike.

Launched at all BMW Motorrad dealership this Saturday, the R1200 RT is priced
from £10,710 OTR and will be available in a choice of three colours - Piemont
Red Metallic, Granite Grey Metallic and Dark Granite Metallic.

Ends

BMW Motorrad Great Britain dealerships - by county

Avon
Bristol Motorrad
Bristol
Tel: 0117 9711447

Berkshire
Cooper Reading
Reading
Tel: 0118 9563707

Belfast
Charles Hurst BMW Motorrad
Newtown Abbey
Tel: 02890 848466

Cardiff
Rydale Cardiff
Cardiff
Tel: 02920 550300

Cambridgeshire
Balderston Motorcycles
Peterborough
Tel: 01733 565470

Cheshire
Blue Bell Crewe Limited
Crewe
Tel: 01270 212525

Devon
Ocean Plymouth
Plymouth
Tel: 01752 202828

Dorset
CW Motorcycles
Dorchester
Tel: 01305 269370

Essex
Cannon Motorcycles
Chelmsford
Tel: 01245 496444

Glasgow
Motorrad Central
Bishopbriggs
Tel: 0141 7623443

Gloucestershire
BVM Moto
Stroud
Tel: 01453 762743

Grampian
John Clark (Aberdeen) Limited
Aberdeen
Tel: 01224 335577

Guernsey
Jacksons CI Limited
Forest
Tel: 01481 235441

Hampshire
SPC Motorcycles Limited
Near Alton
Tel: 01420 588691

Hertfordshire
Sawbridgeworth Motorcycles
Hertford
Tel: 01992 583135

Invernesshire
Calterdon Limited
Inverness
Tel: 01463 236566

Isle of Man
S & S Motors Ltd
Castletown
Tel: 01624 823698

Jersey
Jacksons CI Limited
St Peter
Tel: 01534 497777

Kent
Prestige Motorcycles Limited
Bexleyheath
Tel: 020 8303 3030

Lancashire
Southport Superbikes
Southport
Tel: 01704 536192

Lincolnshire (North East)
Astle Grimsby Limited
Grimsby
Tel: 01472 276666

London
BMW Motorrad
Park Lane Limited
London W1
Tel: 020 7409 3355

Manchester
Williams Manchester
Old Trafford
Tel: 0161 9070340

Northamptonshire
Wollaston Motors Limited
Northamptonshire
Tel: 01604 232000

Nottinghamshire
Roy Pidcock Motorcycles Limited
Long Eaton
Tel: 0115 9462233

Oxfordshire
North Oxford Garages
Oxford
Tel: 01865 319000

Surrey
South London Motorcycles
Caterham
Tel: 01883 349433

Surrey
Vines of Guildford Limited
Guildford
Tel: 01483 207000

Tayside
John Clark (Tayside) Limited
Dundee
Tel: 01382 815993

Tyne and Wear
Mill
West Boldon
Tel: 0191 5194455

West Midlands
Clarks
Birmingham
Tel: 0121 4533117

Yorkshire (North)
Barrie Robson Motorcycles
York
Tel: 01904 691470

Yorkshire (South)
Rainbow Motorcycles
Rotherham
Tel: 01709 835917

Yorkshire (West)
Allan Jefferies Limited
Shipley
Tel: 01274 776077

Customer Information: 0800 777 155
or visit: www.bmw-motorrad.co.uk

For additional press information please contact one of the following:

Andy Dukes / Lauren Haslehurst 08000 131 282
Tony Jakeman 01344 480185