BMW R 1250 RS - Is It the Right Motorcycle for YOU? 

Outstanding review. You spent extra time focusing on important parts of a sports-touring bike, such as seating position, aerodynamics, handlebar position, foot peg position, and seat comfort. I really appreciate that. Many reviewers simply focus more on the engine/performance and suspension/handling.

Great review, I owned a RT and sold it for a K bike. RT is very light compared to the K and many times wish I still had it. +/- to both

I own the same bike since April and I tend to agree with nearly everything. Wonderful and balanced package if you don’t want to get too sporty or too touring but you want to afford the best of both ✌️

Really informative video... thanks

Hi , I bought the RS 2 years ago after watching your channel . I live in Manitoba , Canada so i have a long non riding season with the cold weather. I have really enjoyed the RS and totally agree with your comments thru out the video. Well done ! I did buy an MRA vario windscreen , Added Wunderlich Bar risers , 1 inch back and 1/2 inch up . Also the Wunderlich Vario foot pegs , and Grip puppies which are foam covers for the left and right handle bar grips. All the additions help out and make the bike more enjoyable to ride . I am totally hooked on the power and torgue with the shift cam assist , its fantastic. Like your friend in the video , I am thinking of selling it this spring and for the same reason's . I can ride 2 hours then start to get very stiff, , added a gel seat it did help some. I owned a 750 GS before the RS and liked the more upright position . Next bike may be one of BMW s 1000 XR , 2022 - 850 GS ,or Motto Guzzi Stelvio 2023 - 2024. Thanks for giving very good reviews on the RS , I really enjoyed it, but at 72 my body is saying time for a more relaxed seating position , Cheers Ed

Excelente revisión de los detalle de la moto. yo tengo una RS , igual estoy pensando en colocar un parabrisa más largo y colocar unos alzas volantes

Agree with your mate , although I have fitted Wunderlich vario foot pegs which move them forward and down . Thousand mile rides are no problem . A perfect bike for me now

I have always had a fondness for the RS, but like you, shorter distance is best. I have ergo challenges to fit my 6'5" 225 lb self and the RS feels good to sit on. There is stiff competition from the japanese sport tourers, Ducati Multistrada and the S1000 BMWs, so it comes down to what fits I think. My current rides are a Goldwing DCT Tour and a K1600 GTL because of my fondness for the LD touring side with somes sports touring thrown in.

Great review. I have a 1250 GS and at 5'9 I was looking for something a bit more manageable. I found the RS a bit too sporty for my 62 year old body unfortunately though. I was a bit disappointed as I love the looks. It turns out that the perfect alternative for me is the R1250 R which is low but has the same upright rising position as the GS. I'm currently looking at one with panniers and a windscreen, so we'll see.

Just git mine today, 5’6” and it’s perfect, ride super comfortable. I did traded in my ce 04 electric scooter for it (not enough for what I need). John at Temecula BMW Motorrad CA is 👏🏼 awesome.

Thanks a lot. Nice info. I am seriously considering getting an RS. I’m fairly tall especially my upper body so I would need a taller screen. What brand and model did Chico have. It looked pretty 👍🏼

Please let Chico know I have both bikes k1600 GT and the RS. I understand his knee pain. You can purchase the higher seat for RS which is 840mm high. This is higher than the highest setting on the K16 of which is 830mm high. Both bikes are amazing. He will lose a bit through the canyons on the k16. Still awesome although 100kgs heavier. Happy riding boys 🇦🇺

Excellent video! I have this same bike and completely get it. I think your point about a bike designed to do two different things is a challenge. People who have sport touring bikes will appear picky and dissatisfied because it is a difficult category to fulfill. Having said that, to go full touring like the RT and the bike that your friend is going for they will find themselves looking at that bike and maybe having issues with the additional weigh, wheelbase size and looks. Do you know what kind of helmet lock your friend had on his bike and where he got it? I would like one. Bikes use to come with them. Do you have a video so that I can see your helmet locked to your bike and where you got it from. I am tired of carrying my helmet around. Also, you mentioned it but would you consider the bar risers just for the relief and comfort? Overall, I like my RT and it is a bike that you can do some distance on if you wanted to and as you stated your body type might matter. I do not do the distance riding like I use to but I want to at least be able to do over 100 miles in day if wanted to. And on this bike I can easily do that. And for me I like looking at my bike in the garage and when I get to my destination and I can do that because it looks nice. The bikes sound to me is very nice as well and I can hear when it settles down. This RS does not sound or ride like the older RS's which was nice too. Thanks

Tex, I am still not riding. The Concussion is getting better but for now, I am thinking about the RS To get me back in the saddle to get me back riding so I can handle my current RT for touring. One big deal for me is less weight compared to the RT. I cannot keep it from falling when I am at a stop sign. That thing is heavy. The other option is the R. Do you by chance know who made the screen? Is it a factory BMW screen, or maybe a PUIG? And yes, my RT is nearly 10,000 more

I'm about to trade in my 1250 GS for an RS with the tubular bars and sports colours. Like most I will probably fit a different screen to mine and maybe lower the pegs but the RS is so much cheaper than the new 1300GS so I don't mind spending a bit on it to get it how I want. A lot of the bits I had on my 1250 GS fits the RS too so will save my some monet. The GS is great for 2 up touring but as my wife doesn't want to ride pillion anymore I no longer need one, which is another reason to the swap to the RS.

Hi, I have an RS here in the UK, I love the bike. What make are your friends hand guards on his bike? I've been searching for ages to find some that will fit. Thanks in advance.

I’m especially interested in the engine power on this bike, so the beginning of this video where you were describing the torque was exactly what I wanted to hear about. But I’m not sure I grasped what you were saying completely. If you ride reasonably responsibly, is it a good hwy bike? Say in the 70 to 90 mph mark. Does it still pull? Thanks brother!

I use a shorter than stock windscreen the tall seat, I'm 5'7" I get smooth quiet wind. I have a few miles (188K) on the bike.

What seat cowl is that please?

Excellent review. I have both the RS and a GS and love them both. The net for me is that the RS is much more fun to ride, and is ideal for 2-4 hour day trips near home. But after 250 miles or so, the riding position is uncomfortable. The GS is more upright and is more comfortable for longer overnight trips. Plus the GS carries a lot of stuff easily. Like you I am waiting to see what happens to the RS and RT when they get the 1300 motor. Thanks for your channel... really enjoy the content... learn a lot from your insights. Best wishes.

I have a 2023 BMW S1000RR, 2023 BMW S1000R, and a 2023 BMW R1250RS. The R1250RS is by far my favorite. My only complaint is that footpegs are dangerously low as I have almost ripped my foot off a few times in turns. This bike is incredibly versatile from "almost supersport" to "go touring". Power is so linear compared to my S's that it isn't as exciting but gets the job done in a way that you don't realize how fast you are able to ride the bike. I give this bike a 10 out of 10. You nailed it with the barbacks and a Wunderlich seat. I'm also in TX (w of FTW) and I've ridden this bike all over TX, OK, and Arkansas. I can't imagine a more sporty bike to tour on. It's crazy because when I'm at 3 sisters area I'm not sure I would rather be on one of the S1000's. THIS BIKE DOES EVERYTHING.