2008 BMW R1200 RT fuel/propulsion system problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2008 BMW R1200 RT — 48% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“This series of motorcycles has a common problem with cracks in the throttle pulleys on the throttle body. Failure of this plastic part will result in instant loss of power. I have been reading about this problem, and decided to inspect the two throttle bodies on my motorcycle as a precaution. Both…”
filed Apr 22, 2019
“Fuel pump leaking from a crack in the high pressure output line sprayed gasoline on the inside of the fairing, motor and my leg. The pump sprays gasoline anytime the key is in the on position.”
filed Aug 9, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other R1200 RT years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 R1200 RT | 19 | 61% |
| 2006 R1200 RT | 11 | 30% |
| 2005 R1200 RT | 9 | 41% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 BMW R1200 RT
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.