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2019 BMW R1250RT Review

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It's been a few years since I last rode a BMW RT, I don't know why it's been so long as it's a bike I instantly loved and has been in my mind as a possible replacement for my GS when the time comes. So of course I was very excited when my friends at Bahnstormer in Maidenhead gave me a call and asked if I fancied a ride on the brand new for 2019 BMW R1250RT complete with the new "Shift cam" power unit. Here is my first impressions review....
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@rickshapiro63 5 лет назад

Great review. I recently purchased a 2018 R1200RT as I wanted the huge discount and did not want a first year engine. 3,000+ miles in the first few months in all types of weather. Perhaps I am just an old guy (56) and like my comforts and this bike hits the mark on all fronts. It is nimble, comfortable, competent, well equipped and just works. I love the character of the boxer and a smoother and more power is a good thing but I do not feel I am missing anything. I was initially concerned about the size and weight as I came from a much smaller bike but I can attest there is no sense of this size when riding, I went through a period where it felt like the bike was shrinking. I think the bottom line is that BMW has something that just works.

@r12rtpilot 3 месяца назад

LOL, old guy.....

@richarddavis1001 4 года назад

Picked up my RT yesterday and managed to get some miles onto it and rode it with a pillion today too. It is just a phenomenal piece of engineering, so capable. As a vehicle to cover distance it is fantastic, it is fun, it is fast, it provides protection, the modes and controls on the move are easy to use. If I had one criticism (and it is one I make of all modern vehicles - hence why I drive/ride older ones generally) it lacks feedback, but I recognise that this is why it is such an amazing, relaxing vehicle to deliver miles on. If you need/want a bike to cover miles one or two up, I cannot recommend highly enough (so far!)

@UncleWally3 5 лет назад

I rode a previous (IE: old) RT, I put 160 000 kilometers on the odo before giving it up. I always thought of the RT as half NASA and half Massey-Ferguson. And yep, it has character. Unfortunately, the BMW dealership (and Otto the mechanic) had character too - but the kind you wanna slug more than hug. The cost of ownership was greater than the total cost of ownership of the five bikes I’ve owned since. So, after breaking up with both machine and mechanic I joined my local PBSG (Post Beemer Support Group). We meet every second Tuesday. With help, I’ve been able to stay clean - given bikes like this one, no easy task!

@ernie548 3 года назад

Now that's funny. ;)

@ArcanePath360 3 года назад

Mechanics eh? This is why I learned to do as much to the bike myself as possible. I do my own servicing and don't use BMW unless I have to. Saved a fortune. Even the service kit can be bought at half the price if you don't buy the BMW branded ones. They are just as good

@r12rtpilot 3 месяца назад

My first RT was in 1998. Since then I've had GSAs, k12RSs, and newer RTs. In 335,000 miles of riding, I've loved the RTs the best. I really enjoyed your video, thank you for posting

@TheMissendenFlyer 3 месяца назад

Thank you for watching!

@evangelosspyromilios5994 5 лет назад

Reasons to watch Missenden Flyer: 1.Great reviews of dreamed bikes 2. Beautiful British Countryside riding

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 лет назад

Thanks!

@mhks68 4 года назад

And the occasional swear word; tosser wanker yobo pillock! What are some other good ones?

@tsav6952 5 лет назад

I've ridden the RT very nimble and great all weather protection that would give you confidence when you have miles and miles ahead of you. Cheers!

@krachenford9594 4 года назад

You never realize, you're getting old, but when you wake up, in cold sweat and shouting, because you dreamt of an RT . . . it has happened!😂😂😂

@Ste197 5 лет назад

Stay on that last road you were on for a couple more miles and just as you get into Prestwood look out for the Malt brewery on your left. Buy 2x mixed boxes of beer. After loading boxes into your panniers, 1 each side for balance, head to York (your next tour) and drop them at mine. Cheers.

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 лет назад

Is that beer any good? Often wondered about popping into Malt...

@Ste197 5 лет назад

@@TheMissendenFlyer Yeah, its great. Really friendly little shop. I always buy a box of 12 when visiting family in Hughenden. They have some beers on draught in there and let you sample them before buying!

@johnsondvr 5 лет назад

Thanks for the reveiew. The LE RT will be my next bike for touring to Italy with my wife. Test rode both the 1250 RT and GS and loved both but the RT suits my kind of touring needs better. On my test ride, I inadvertently (ahem) ended up on some very narrow, mud strewn country lanes roads with oncoming white vans, it handled awesome and the width is the same as a GS - the dynamic mode and ABS DOES work well. I did not want to hand the bike back but the spring will see one of these in my garage - Switzerland and Italy beckons. Good review.

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 лет назад

Enjoy David!

@micromelis 4 года назад

When I had the 2015 RT, it taught me to give an intentional kick forward to the stand. Never had a problem with it being partially deployed, but it winds up in the blind spot. The RT makes you ride like a gentleman while the GS/GSA makes you want to hoon it a bit.

@palantir135 5 лет назад

My first bike was a bmw r1200rt from 2008. Loved it but I had to work to get that bike through slow tight corners. And there are a lot of them over here when you ride on the small and winding back roads. My shoulder injury told me that it was too much torture so I switched to a Suzuki V-strom 650. My shoulders healed a little so now I ride the Honda cbf1000. I hope that somewhere in the future I can affort this bike. The love for it is still there. When I put a bike on the side stand, I always pull the bike, while still sitting on the bike and standing on the side stand, backwards so the side stand will go to its maximum extended position. The problem with the bike is, when you want to filter through traffic, that the side cases are wider than the handle bar. You'll get used to that.

@haveyoueverwondered23 5 лет назад

Bloody hell, these vids are coming out thick and fast! Not that I’m complaining! Keep up the great work TMF 👍👍👍

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 лет назад

Thank you sir! Can’t keep up this pace forever Unfortunately.....

@petery3523 5 лет назад

Great review, being a current owner of the 2017 RT I agree with your assessment. Great bike for covering big distances and as I don’t take it off road, suits my needs to a tee.

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 лет назад

Glad we concur! Thanks for watching....

@markellott5620 5 лет назад

I never go off road, so the RT is the ideal machine. Not only an excellent touring machine, but a daily workhorse in all weathers throughout the year. I'll be upgrading this year to the 1250. From what I can tell, it's not radically different with the new engine - merely a subtle upgrade.

@robingalloway6857 10 месяцев назад

After 30 years off bikes ( though i had lots of big bikes back in the day ) I became a born again biker by Getting a new KTM 1290 sas that i detested as it was in KTM more than it was on the road so i bought a old 55 Bmw rt1200 and loved it !! So i traded my KTM ( the orange pig ) and the BMW for a 18 plate 1200rs that i kept for a year, Great bike but my Knees were not enjoying it so i traded that for a 20 Rt1250 like in your post and i can honstely say its a superb bike in every way and can Hussle on the twistys when required!! What a fantastic machine, Your road test is bang on!!

@josecunha3852 5 лет назад

The best BMW Motorrad model! I have one of the year 2010, still the air-oil cooling engine with 153,000 km that has given me good trips throughout Europe, I also have in my garage a GS1200 of the year 2017 with 31,000 Kms and in comparison with RT is always a few points behind

@streetbikes2693 5 лет назад

Great Review as always but Looking forward to the vid where you move it around fully laden, uphill on a gravel drive.!

@peterhatfield5632 5 лет назад

Thank you for that lovely journey of reminiscing for me, TMF. I now live in Somerset, but you rode past my old school in Marlow (Sir William Borlase), and near where I used to live (Bovingdon Green) - I know all those roads like the back of my hand. When you went past Platt's garage in search of High Wycombe, I thought, "Hmmm, that'll be interesting." I do agree that the roads around Frieth, Fingest, and Lane End are lovely - you must go around that area more often. Oh yeah, nice review of the R1250 RT, even though it's not my kind of motor cycle.

@markaltosmith7871 5 лет назад

Noticed a previous comment about steep drive and gravel. Well my drive is steep and with two up out of my garage and up the drive was easy, considering I am usually on my goldwing. Also pulled off road on to gravel area on dartmoor with my wife on back and the bike was so stable.

@timsapper8030 2 года назад

Thanks TMF Have just traded in my Triumph Thunderbird Commander for a BMW r1250RT 2019 model Excellent value for money on second hand bike with less then 10,000 miles on her with all the whistles and Bells 👍👍👍

@justdad53 5 лет назад

I spent 10 days on a 1100RT in 1997ish riding on a BMW sponsored Edlewiss Alpine Tour and really enjoyed everything about it including the bike. I sold BMWs for a couple of years and thought the bikes were overpriced by about 20% for what you get. I moved over to Triumphs for the style, price and yes reliability. I would consider an RT but I am retired now and I am priced out of the touring bike market and certainly out of the BMW market.

@markaltosmith7871 5 лет назад

I just demonstrated a r1250rt LE, it was supreme motorcycle to ride on my own and with my wife as pillion. Can not fault this bike at all. Easy bike to ride, a four year kid could ride it. I own a goldwing and have done many miles across Europe and it will be sad to see it go, but I am blown away with the BMW. Going to get one

@TheSweetasanut 5 лет назад

Ride the 1200rt at work as a paramedic in London amazing bike handing comfort stopping moving around had st1300 before the rt is over100kg lighter goes like stink what a bike

@STOPsignforRT 5 лет назад

Glad to hear from someone who rides one for work. Not too many police making comments from what I can tell although I would love to hear what they think about this bike if they ride one.

@triumphtiger 5 лет назад

@@STOPsignforRT the emergency services RT's are made in a separate factory. I also understand they don't get all the toys e.g. ride modes

@markaltosmith7871 5 лет назад

Bang on mate, I agree bike is so easy and safe to ride. I can see why you use it.

@nitram157 5 лет назад

Hi TMF. Need to now do a review of the new Versys 1000 SE. This looks like another contender for touring !

@raydriver7300 2 года назад

I’ve just been reminiscing. I bought the same RT you tested in 2015 from Bahnstormer as it it so much lighter than my K1600GT I used to tour Europe in 2014 and I loved it. Thanks for sharing 🌞

@FourIntoOne 5 лет назад

I'll turn round as I dont want to get lost says he - with BMW's flagship Sat nav on the dash . :-) Also Chips rode Kawasakis if im not mistaken..... Nice review tho, always liked the RT - miss my 1980 RT100 more than most bikes I have had.

@Enonymouse_ 5 лет назад

Advantages of in-dash nav, getting lost intentionally or otherwise is more fun.

@VRFlightSimGuy 4 года назад

It's just a sticker in place of the real unit.

@stevec.2702 5 лет назад

Having just sold a r200rt le I feel reasonably qualified to make some observations. Superb tourer, did a 3 week tour of Spain on it. Comfort at speed, exception mpg if you keep your speed down. Screen , simply the best I've experienced. More than enough gadgets. Negatives, the dash is way behind. Why no TFT ? when you use a nav 5 or 6 you miss out on so much info that the same nav will give you on a GS. Great bike but having ridden a 1250 on test I rate the latest suspension improvements more than the engine upgrade. The 1200 can be ridden at stupid speeds if you want, the 1250 nice to experience but deffo not a game changer. Now good suspension, everyone can appreciate that.

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 лет назад

Cheers for the feedback Stephen....

@cperine39 5 лет назад

This BMW model is used by many police departments and state patrol here in the states. What an amazing machine!

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 лет назад

It is indeed!

@cperine39 3 года назад

The 2021 model has a huge TFT screen as well as new safety features like adaptive cruise control. I’m seriously considering the new model. I love the shaft drive and the boxer engine. Take care TMF!

@mrdaulo 5 лет назад

Also I love that your out there riding at this time of the year, I went out today for about 100 or so miles & froze my nuts off but loved it all the same. Good for you & me 😁

@matrixdean 5 лет назад

In the beginning you mentioned having recently ridden the gold wing and the larger bmw I was hoping you’d have some comparisons. Thx for the video. Great information

@beardedbiker2647 4 года назад

matrixdean I came off an 09 ultra classic to a concours 14 don’t think I’ll go back to a heavier bike...

@amerpaisa6920 4 года назад

I thought long and hard about the R/T, an incredible machine. In the end I went with the 2020 BMW R1250GSA due to its versatility (off-road) and leg room (I’m 180cm). There are just too many vineyards, waterfalls and lakes that require off-road capability in order to explore. Good video. Ride safe.

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Indeed, I guess that's why they outsell the RT by a considerable margin....

@WatermarquePaul 5 лет назад

Great review TMF, was looking forward to this one. Have a 2015 RT LE myself, never sure why people are amazed at the agility of them around town, umpteen police forces can’t be wrong. The base one is still fairly well equipped and comes with luggage of course, not the case (no pun intended) for the GS.

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 лет назад

True!

@philmorrow2446 5 лет назад

CHiPs. Kawasaki z1000s. Really nice bmw and a great and informative review. I still remember the price BMW asked of you when your GS rear ESA unit failed. KISS should apply to bikes.

@SeanieVoiceOver 5 лет назад

Motor officers in "CHiPs" ride Kawasaki Z1-P & KZ900-C2 in seasons 1 & 2 and KZ1000-C1 from season 3

@brpo1 5 лет назад

YEP - I was going to throw some "Ponch" shade too...

@roadglide 5 лет назад

BMW Touring bikes need a TFT screen. There’s plenty of space to put a nice 5”-7” screen.

@alanhassall 4 года назад

Are the readable in daylight? The dials are readable almost everywhere. It isn't a TFT, but the display on my ST1300 is almost never readable.

@BryanM63 3 года назад

@@alanhassall the BMW TFT on my R1250rs works fine in sunny conditions. The screen is a matt finish

@davidbirchall5124 3 года назад

2021 RT has TFT screen it looks Awesome 👌

@cuzimaluzer777 3 года назад

The new 10.5 tft says hello

@jurgentreue1200 5 лет назад

In the 1980s, John Rooth the editor of Two Wheels (Australia), wrote a test report on the R100RT. He loved the fairing and weather protection it offered. He reckoned it's the only bike you can fart at 80 kph and still smell it.

@jimross623 3 года назад

“I haven’t got a clue where this road goes. Perhaps I need to do a U-turn”. If only you’d had access to a map...

@christianweller4288 5 лет назад

The 2019 BMW RT 1250 Starfleet Edition. Seriously if I had one of these I'd be saying "Engage" every time I pulled away.

@mikebreen2890 5 лет назад

"You don't want to drop this beast". Neither did I, so a nice lady from BMW knocked me off it with a BMW i3 before I even got on to the main road. Interestingly, the i3 came off very much second best with that massive glass rear end shattered in to a billion pieces. Yes, she reversed in to me for no apparent reason and never offered one. Yes that's you Cooper BMW at Sunderland. ;-)

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 лет назад

Whoops!

@chrisknight8359 5 лет назад

Bruce Willis rides again!

@mikebreen2890 5 лет назад

@@shegocrazy The bike was fine, didn't need replacing. The i3, not so much!

@RE650NZGraeme 3 года назад

Had to watch it again a year later haha! Had my 2005 R1200RT for 18 months now, plus my Interceptor which I thank you for introducing me to as well! I have ridden both for about 7,000kms each (4,600 miles) and enjoying both! Family and workshop for both bikes is 60 miles away so I have reason to use the Beemer two up occasionally!! Thanks again for your informative video :)

@lex1945 3 года назад

Lovely bike, lots of goodies onboard, still a bit out of my budget. I'll stick with my R1150RT for the moment, wich is still riding like a dream. Maybe in a few years, it is always nice to have some dreams left, LOL! (mine fortunately doesn't have a radio, never liked radio on a bike, but the compartment is handy for putting all kind of small stuff in)

@theralphster8492 5 лет назад

Dropped my 1200 GS off at the dealers today, 50 miles away, -7 in freezing fog, would have killed for a heated seat, heated grips saved my fingers from frost bite though !! definitely wouldn't have ventured out on a sports bike, the GS weight and low CofG makes it feel planted so I'm sure the RT is just the same...great review, as always.

@gopher1471 3 года назад

I wish you would review tourers with their luggage fitted, its the feel loaded that most riders would be interested in, like you have done in the past with other bikes.

@dudeonart8492 5 лет назад

Well TMF as my name suggests I am an RT addict - now own two of them, the 10 plate 70,000 mile every day bike and a 63 plate 15,000 miler anniversary model, very last of the air cooled - a bit of a minter that I hope to keep that way for as long as poss. Even the GS to me doesn't have the presence of the RT and with my hi vizz helmet queing traffic seems to just get out of my way! - Funny that, can't imagine why.....? So try an RT when you decide to change - you won't be disappointed. Great review, keep up the good work. Cheers mate - Dude

@STOPsignforRT 5 лет назад

Well said Dude, Well said.

@macraemorse 5 лет назад

I have the same 90th year anniversary special RT.

@dudeonart8492 5 лет назад

@@macraemorse Just lovely aren't they. I have tried a liquid cooled before I bought the 90th but it really didn't feel £10k better than my 90th! Check me out on youtube, posted a few of me on a holiday in the Alps in 2014 - not as good as TMF's videos mind!! He rules!

@MadOldBiker 2 года назад

After going for a rideout with my Police colleagues, really love this bike...getting quite affordable now...nice bike and great review as always mate

@martint1591 5 лет назад

Good review as usual. Enjoyed watching you struggle with directions... If only you had a sat nav ; )

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 лет назад

Hehe....

@fishbustin7926 5 лет назад

I’ve always wondered why BMW doesn’t put standard engine guards on their flat twin motors.

@beemrdon52 4 года назад

You can add them if you want. The cop model has them front and rear.

@ianlawrie919 5 лет назад

Wholehearted agreement about the front capacious front end. Seemed fabulously keen when passing cagers.

@ianmills35 5 лет назад

Top review TMF thank you. Would love one of those in my garage parked right next to my GSA, best of both worlds. Thanks again for the vid. 👍🏍

@productionplan6021 4 года назад

8:52 "Goodness me". You're quite right, the Henley Road is turning into St. John's Wood-style palaces. Smaller houses being knocked over and Megapads maxed-out with basement cinemas and gyms taking their place. Ghastly. Love the bike though...

@janlindborg7855 4 года назад

haha I rewound as I thought he was commenting on the lady with the dog..

@ArcanePath360 3 года назад

It's amazing how little has changed since the 2014 model, which I have, which was a significant update over 2013.

@comcastjohn 4 года назад

Yamaha FJR 1300 ES 2019 to 2020 ALL THE WAY!!! 😀😇😍 If the BMW had a more competitive price ie: a little lower, and maintenance costs weren’t so expensive as stated by someone below and it used regular fuel instead of supreme, and the engine did not have those things sticking way out like that, I may consider it. The FJR runs on regular unleaded fuel, has almost everything the BMW has and is a flat cost of $17,999 U.S. sorry I did not convert to pounds. I hope the FJR for 2020 adds keyless locking, a TFT, a reverse gear etc, on the 2020’s. I would like them to narrow the wide seat as well. Great review as always sir, have a blessed day. 👍😎

@petewebb6952 5 лет назад

Thanks. Really good and very helpful. I had a 90 Jahre (2013) Special Edition for 3 years, the last of the airheads. I believe from 2014 they all have wet clutches. I agree with you summary that if you want a tourer then RT is the way to go. Although I did take it around south west Ireland once and thought that a GS might be better. On the way back I had flat tyre but the tyre pressure warning light informed before I even felt it. A big factor with RT is the lockable luggage. With a top box, tank bag and two panniers you can manage a really comfortable tour. I swapped to Triumph and now enjoy a T120. I must say I’m tempted by the RT again because I have tinnitus and the protection is good. I’m not so sure it looks as much fun as Triumph T120. I swapped as I was trying to reduce the weight of the bike I ride and sometimes these tourers can be a little boring. Also I got fed up with the tyres flattening out after 5,000 miles. It’s horses for courses I suppose. These days I leave big bikes in 1st gear when I put them on the side stand. Thanks again and I’ll probably watch this a couple of times more.

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 лет назад

Nice one Pete - loving your multiple view idea!

@Kojak-zh7qo 5 лет назад

Brilliant again mate really love the RT,may be a replacement for my XR next year 👍

@hudsonquay 5 лет назад

The bike 90% of GS owners would have bought if Ewan McGregor and Charlie Boorman had never met.

@babayaga1767 5 лет назад

yea probably. i have a2010 rt. the heart wants a gs, my brain wants the rt.

@M2fiftycal 5 лет назад

I rode one of these today and I'm feeling a bit conflicted about having my current GSA. If you aren't going off road, the RT is the better bike.

@travelinben1966 4 года назад

M2fiftycal More aesthetically appealing too,unless you’re into the “beak” thing on the GS.

@travelinben1966 4 года назад

Paul Benson Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. RT for me, but both great bikes.Ride safe!👍

@obxwave 4 года назад

Lol...so true!

@calumaitchison 5 лет назад

The R1200RT has been my dream bike for a while now...need to get my first bike licence still but have always loved the styling of the RT series. Glad bmw haven't dropped it to make more powerful bikes...i still want one of these. If only your test bike had the panniers fitted

@Z17xMachine 5 лет назад

I really like the bike. Fat seats. Safety lights. The front end looks like an owl I always thought. I like it. Love the mirrors and gauges. It really is a handsome bike. I totally agree with that assessment, Flyer. Great review as always! Cheers!

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 лет назад

An owl! That’s it!! It’s exactly like one!

@STOPsignforRT 5 лет назад

Owl? Okay but I think something a little more sinister and menacing from the Cretaceous Dinosaur Period. How about a Velociraptor or T-Rex! Now that's more like it. Jurassic Park anyone? 😊

@richardho5955 20 дней назад

Haha…in the 70’s Ponch and Jon actually road air-cooled Kawasaki KZ1000 CHP models…and after that the California Highway Patrol went onto BMW R1100RTs, R1150RTs, R1200RTs air-cooled as they came out. But in the 2010’s the CHP went back to Harley Glides.

@milolabrett6549 5 лет назад

You are Dating yourself TMF with CHiPS reference, but I do get what you mean. I get flash backs from the series riding my Pan Euro. Ponch & Jon Rode Kawasaki KZ900-C2 and KZ1000-C1 On original CHiPS. Fantastic bikes in their time. My first street bike was KZ 750 same vintage. Great Review Love the Bike!

@paulgriffiths6404 5 лет назад

Brilliant review of the new BMW R1250RT. I think I have made up my mind already. What an amazing bike. Due to the lovely weather I have had to postpone my test ride for a few days. Snow and two wheels not a great combination. Thanks for sharing. I will of course keep you updated on my decision.

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 лет назад

What are you riding now Paul?

@paulgriffiths6404 5 лет назад

@@TheMissendenFlyer Currently I am riding the Honda Deauville NT700 which has taken me all around Europe. Previous to that I owned a 2003 Triumph Trophy 1200. When I sat on the RT it didn't feel much different to the Honda. It appears to hide it's weight well.

@paulgriffiths6404 5 лет назад

Hi TMF, I thought you would like to know you have converted me to BMW. I test rode the R1250RT on Saturday and absolutely loved it and have ordered one. Once again thank you for your advice.

@Doug_Morgan 5 лет назад

Pretty hard to go wrong with an RT, they are such a lovely bike. The only thing that stopped me was the price of them over here in Canada. I opted for the new FJR ES fully loaded for over 10k cdn less than a RT.

@BikingChap 5 лет назад

Doug, a wise choice. The FJR is a great bike and likely to be more reliable.

@aaron0288 5 лет назад

Not having a go at you personally, but I think charging £1500 extra for metallic paint is a bit more than just “a shame”. People with the money who’ll just pay anything for anything nowadays are feeding this ridiculous option mentality, admittedly mostly from European manufacturers, so I think influential motovloggers like yourself have more of a responsibility to call manufacturers out on this.

@WyreForestBiker 5 лет назад

Your spot on and of course BMW invented the whole concept and have been getting away with it with their cars for decades .. one of the many reasons I have an unhealthy dislike for the brand ! They are above all a case study in the power of marketing , to convince anyone the GS was the best bike in the world really was a masterstroke !

@canturgan 5 лет назад

@@WyreForestBiker That accolade belongs to the Honda C90. Surely the most important motorcycle ever built.

@donarmstrong4166 5 лет назад

@@WyreForestBiker No convincing needed, because it is.....

@martinfrost3596 5 лет назад

@@WyreForestBiker yeah this whole "optional extras" charges thing is getting well out of hand

@WyreForestBiker 5 лет назад

@@donarmstrong4166 Why ?

@paulbarker1421 5 лет назад

Great review agree with a lot of the comments the RT is not the most pretty bike but I have a 2011 and the more I ride it the more it grows on me it's just such an easy bike to ride Just started biking again after a 30 year break and glad I got an RT very happy with it.

@edysinsimon8646 4 года назад

Finally! BMW did what it needed for the sake of power alone, this bike needed the increase of power to make the long distance far less stressful all around.

@staudio 5 лет назад

Thanks for the review. A little over a year ago I purchased at KTM 1290 SA-T because I do like the occasional ride down a dirt road. Prior to that purchase the RT was a bike I was considering. Looks to be a real comfortable and smooth riding machine. Like you I find the radio speakers to be an odd item, but to each his own.

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 лет назад

Good to hear from you again, it’s been a while!

@NorCalSaint Год назад

Mixed reviews on the range you get is the only thing that kept me from picking one up. (some reporting less than 200 miles from a full tank) - Bike like this should be 300+ IMO

@CPUspeed 5 лет назад

Yea you said cramped in your previous review. I am still going to test ride an RT but at 6'4" I think I would be better off with the GSA.

@bajadrifter 3 года назад

I've owned and put many miles on a Concours 14 and an ST1300 and they were both excellent bikes. That said, my next sport tourer will be this RT! The GS is cool but its dirt credentials are overrated (way too heavy)! I'll take the comfort of the RT!

@macraemorse 5 лет назад

For two-up on-road touring, I don't think there is a better bike out there. @TheMissendenFlyer, on the peripherique around Paris you see loads of RT's with special narrow panniers blasting through the traffic queues at insane speeds. French drivers though tend to make room for bikers. I filter a lot on mine and occasionally do get stuck but usually it is when someone is being obstructive on purpose.

@sidneylol 5 лет назад

Great review. I think BMW motorad will be getting another visit. It certainly is a trick bike. Lots of good toys and I love those huge speakers facing you!

@earthlydescent 5 лет назад

That thing is stunning, wow.

@kevinmobile 5 лет назад

A great review as usual. You were talking a bit about seat height and potential riders might like to know that 3 seat types are offered with each type having a high and low setting giving you a huge height range from 760mm to 850mm (a Wunderlich wheel adapter can bring the minimum down further to 750mm). Although you didn't demonstrate the centre stand, I can vouch for this being very easy to use on this substantial 279 kg/615 lbs (wet) bike.

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 лет назад

Thanks for the additional info and feedback Kevin....

@RC.Time-Crawlers 5 лет назад

Still love the channel😏 But this is my bike and it should never have its Panniers removed. This of course would make the front end not look so out of place. This bicycle also shines above all the rest when ridden at high speeds .News flash if it's 90' out side this is not the Bubble to be in.I also have the BMW top case and it fits Two full size Modular helmets.Huge bonus for hiding expensive items. Simply moving 600 pounds is still nothing to sneeze at 🤕. I leave you with this Each bicycle ever created serves a very nitchi personal experience WE CHOOSE on a daily basis. So when it's heavy noise under the helmet and wind blowing into your chest this is not the bike for you. Take care

@STOPsignforRT 5 лет назад

I agree with you on the Panniers. With them removed, the bike looks out of proportion and probably not what the styling designers intended. Besides, you lose the luggage space for all the 'Stuff' we take with us ...and I love my Stuff.

@ajkylen 5 лет назад

thank you my wife and i always enjoy your videos great information i have a 2004 r1150 rt i may have to check into the r1250rt

@mattnicholas9842 5 лет назад

Great review as ever, obviously very calm in there as your audio is particularly crisp and noise free, each to their own don't think it would be much good for most of my commute (agile or not) and looks..... only its mother could love it. But then I think my Street 765 RS is beautiful and not everyone would agree with that (by a long way).

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 лет назад

Thanks for watching and stopping by Matt - it all comes down to personal taste in the end doesn't it - I think a bike has to grab you emotionally to be a possible purchase...

@mattnicholas9842 5 лет назад

@@TheMissendenFlyer Absolutely... good news is we've never had it so good... so many amazing bikes to choose from and fortunately the only people that know how incredibly they perform is us bikers..... and we ain't going to tell the politicians and law makers... I totally love the fact that in this day and age it is possible to buy a 190kg 230 bhp motorbike.

@davidmc3741 5 лет назад

I used to own a ST1300. Same thing with the windscreen. Full up, and you felt like you were being pushed from behind. My theory is that the wind pushes against the body when the screen is down, thus the rider uses minimal muscle to fight that effect and keep him/herself slightly forward. When you put the screen up, your body wants to fall forward because that's what its been doing for most of the ride when the screen was down. Of course, the effect of being pushed forward wears off after a few minutes. Nice review btw. Thinking of trading my S1000R for this next year.

@ST0RMBRINGR 5 лет назад

Stunning bike and an outstanding review as well!!

@rhugh02 4 года назад

BMW R1250RT, My dream bike for sure. Poncherello from the TV series rode the old Kawasaki 1000 Police bike not a Harley. Cheers...

@RutgerSmets 5 лет назад

You are absolutely spoiling us with all these videos, Mr Flyer! One day we'll grow entitled ;)

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 лет назад

...I'm making up for my Christmas break!

@waynecompton7612 5 лет назад

Good morning TMF, Thank you for the Review, nice bike and thank you for the video. Take care 😎👍🇬🇧.

@crooky1811 5 лет назад

A superb video TMF, I have to stop watching your BMW films as i always want to go to Wollastons after. My 2018 1200 RT is an awesome ride.

@mars0030 5 лет назад

I'm a real FJR1300 fan. Great for two-up touring, is a real flying machine, and a relatively sporty style. I love it! Got to admit though that the BMW has evolved into a great machine. The enormous front end and an element of rider image puts me off for the moment. Maybe when I'm a little older. Daren't have a test ride though, as I suspect I'd like it. Then I'd have a dilemma!

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 лет назад

Don't do it Ian, despite it's voluminous looks it is a lovely bike to ride....you will be impressed!

@djwarren5081 5 лет назад

Good to see you kept it upright TMF.

@everythinggaming7938 4 года назад

I wish Honda starts designing bikes like this. The Goldwing is amazing but its more bulky/heavy duty. The R1250RT is sportier but at the same time an excellent tourer. Whilst the VFR800F is too sporty, they need a middle ground between VFR800F and goldwing. Come urn Honda

@hudsonrilke 5 лет назад

I like these. Agree the front end looks big but it’s doing a job. This makes more sense in uk than the 1600 to me.

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 лет назад

Yes agreed 100%

@brucekendall52 5 лет назад

Good analysis,thks.It seems like BMW again have omitted the "Backlit" controls.I believe that to be a rather big omission.(Especially on the RT).Cheers

@DermotCarroll 5 лет назад

Great review as always! I can only imagine how nice the RT is with the 1250 engine! .... not that there was much wrong with the "wet head" 1200! .... I originally had an 06 RT, which I thought was the business - if only it had a little more power. After some years, and many other bikes, I bought a 2014 RT. My biggest issues with the 2014 RT were - 1. The saddle, you kept sliding forward, so after a long days ride, I found that my inner thigh muscles were in bits. This was sorted with a wunderlich aftermarket seat, which was a good purchase. Secondly, and more of a problem for me, was that, even one up, with no luggage, uphill t-junctions, where you are turning right, were a real problem. The bike was difficult to hold with just legs, I didn't really get on with the hill start control, was always afraid of stripping the clutch.I changed to a 2016 S1000 XR, which I think is awesome. It's lighter, handles great, had a brilliant Jekyll and Hyde personality, depending on your right hand. I blinged it up a bit, with some Wunderlich bits - Engine bars, bigger screen, saddle and hand guard extenders. But .... when I recently dropped it in for it's 18000 mile service, I got a loan of a 1250 GS exclusive. Oh boy - I have been ruined - what a bike that is! ... I hadn't ridden a GS since about 2008, and what a revelation this one was. It felt a lot smaller than it actually is, beautifully balanced, the TFT screen is awesome, the connectivity is great. But the most surprising thing, to me, was the engine! ... and what an engine the 1250 boxer engine is! .... I was playing with the connectivity, listening to spotify, (speakers in the Neotech II are rubbish), when I thought I was going a bit quick, so I flipped the screen back to the speedometer to see that I was doing about 40 miles an hour more than I thought. 40 miles an hour less was already a custodial type of speed. Do I want one! ... Oh yes! I frequently do 500+ mile days on the XR, but having had the loan of the GS 1250, can see how much more comfortable one of those would be! Keep up the great work with your channel, IT's great! ... Best Regards Dermot

@gcosmos960 5 лет назад

Great review TMF!! Marlow to Henley is my typical weekend ride, great route.

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 лет назад

Yes a lovely part of the world around there....

@dennisthorhalvorsen9461 5 лет назад

I think the Californian highway patrol, or CHIPS, used a Kawasaki z1000 police special. But in the recent movie, "chips" they did ride the BMW r1200rt.

@cliff8675 5 лет назад

My '06 RT has become my daily drive. The only reason I have driven a car in the last month is weather, snow or heavy rain. As for temperature, my commute this morning was on the beltway (dual carriageway) around the city I live near in -6C (21F). No heated equipment on , cruising at about 75-80 MPH with the traffic, if the sun was a little higher and out of my eyes, perfect. And I love the light feel of the RT, I find I can flick into the next lane as easy as sportbike. It isn't my first 600+ pound bike, but it certainly is the lightest feeling one. I'm looking for a "demo days" event to test out the 1250RT and the K1600 GTL to see how I like them, but the '06 is going to stick around a while. It leans as far as a sportbike (off track anyway) and is comfortable enough to ride all day, so it meet my needs.

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 лет назад

If you like the bike why change it! I think I might actually prefer the previous RT models, less bulbous front end (although that 1250 engine is nice)....

@cliff8675 5 лет назад

@@TheMissendenFlyer If like the engine enough, maybe 2 RTs in the garage.

@Spikycloud 5 лет назад

@@cliff8675 I'm sure it's a great bike but why would you want 2 of the same!?

@seajCharleston 5 лет назад

Very happy with my 2017 (from new) 1200RT here in South Carolina. Much more nimble and fun than my previous - Harley Ultra Limited... Very reliable, no issues. Being all white, it seems to gain some respect from drivers used to seeing Police on white 1200's! Enjoyed the review on the 2019 model.

@matrixdean 5 лет назад

seaj CHS USA good to know. I’m thinking about upgrading my ultra classic to the new 1250 rt. It seems so much more nimble

@xlrik 5 лет назад

Excellent review - always good to hear your views and easy to follow and understand your logic. I love the RT and my 2016 GSA is up for a change at the end of 2019 so I may just go the RT direction - I had one back in 2012 and loved it but the Adventure just did it all at that time. My only criticism of an RT is the same as yours - the front end is a bit too "bulbous" and in Hot climates it is a little too effective at keeping the elements off you - it is just so difficult to get some airflow to your body. Its a pity they dont do the same thing they did with the K1600 GT and design some clever deflectors that when selected for airflow they channel air to your body. I am still very tempted though. Thanks for the review!

@pauldrayton859 5 лет назад

Great review. Goodness me comment made me 😀. Just traded up to one of these from a GSA can’t wait to get some miles on it

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 лет назад

Enjoy Paul!

@markmurphy1995 5 лет назад

Thanks TMF, was looking forward to this! 👍🏻

@Enonymouse_ 4 года назад

This is the bike that most k16 owners would own if they had tried it first. The new 1250 is very much the equal to the heavier inline 6, although I do really love the i6 engine.

@LambChopRides 5 лет назад

Great review sir! 4 degrees positively toasty!!

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 лет назад

Yes - clearly I didn't ride the RT today!

@oo-dd3lk 5 лет назад

Usual excellent review. A good time to buy a top spec 1200 RT, as current owners rush to buy this great bike ?

@tepsok7758 3 года назад

Nice England country roads look inviting to such a great bike. That’s fun and informative your video is.

@chipm2544 5 лет назад

Excellent review TMF. I enjoyed the information. Seems to be a very desirable bike. Great watching the scenery there too, wish I had the variety of scenery you have. Few months ago bought my first BMW bike, had it down to an RT & GSA. I went with the GSA for reason you mentioned, option to go off road. Really enjoy your videos.

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 лет назад

Cheers Chip - just remind me where in the world you are?

@chipm2544 5 лет назад

I live in Florida, USA, in the panhandle area. If you come that way, let me know.

@peterparker219 5 лет назад

Marvelous video as always, thumb up. I love the term 'agricultural' for the behaviour of BMW's gear shifting. Fits exactly (mainly for the old air cooled boxer). Great show 😅👍

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 лет назад

Cheers Peter....

@plymouthjanner8940 5 лет назад

Like you said It has amazing road presents and does everything well, but personally find them not a very exciting ride. Given the choice when on shift with the Blood Bikes I take the FJR.