BMW R 1200 RT vs Grand Design Momentum
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | BMW R 1200 RT | Grand Design Momentum |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 147 | 361 |
| Model years covered | 2004–2016 | 2015–2025 |
| Worst model year | 2009 | 2021 |
| Best model year | 2005 | 2018 |
| Crashes reported | 1 | 1 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 2 |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 0 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Body & Structure |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 1.4% | 0.8% |
BMW R 1200 RT by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
78
53.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
15
10.2%
Brakes
11
7.5%
Electrical System
9
6.1%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
9
6.1%
Engine & Cooling
8
5.4%
Suspension
6
4.1%
Lights
3
2.0%
Grand Design Momentum by year
What breaks
Body & Structure
138
38.2%
Other & Unspecified
87
24.1%
Suspension
53
14.7%
Doors, Latches & Locks
23
6.4%
Brakes
21
5.8%
Equipment & Accessories
13
3.6%
Electrical System
12
3.3%
Wheels
7
1.9%