I have the 04 R1150R and have the Michelin roadsport 4 and my buddy has the 6 on his RT 12, insane water channel and dry traction and I've had Pirelli's, Bridgestone, Metzler & Dunlop's on this bike and the Michelin roadsport blows them all away. My buddy with the 12 strongly agrees. Ride safe! 🏍️
Great bike. I did 15000 km on it mostly to commute and it has never failed me. The RPM is a bit low, it should be between 1100 & 1150 +/- 50. The engine will sound much better
I had avon storms on a previous 1200 bandit and a 1200 Daytona they were storm 2 .. and I was really impressed.. they work well with big torquey bikes. Peace and love brother 👍🏻☮❤
Nice acquisition, should be excellent for touring. I’m similar shaped to you, I’m over 6 ft, but only 31 or 32 inch inside leg, and struggle to find jackets long enough.
Hey Tony , there will be lots to tinker with I'm sure but just so bloomin tied up at work its gonna be ages before I get to know the bike. Hey ho! 👍🏻☮❤
I eventually sold her ! nothing wrong with the bike it just wasn't what I need. it took me a while to realise I don't need a tourer as I don't do any touring. But the guy who bought it was over the moon and would use it properly . I have to say this bike was beautifully made solid and very innovative some design features were fantastic . Every part was solid and really well thought out.. 👍🏻☮❤
Like you, my legs are 30 inches on a good day. I'm curious how you have gotten along with Rita. I'm looking to buy this model here in the USA and am concerned about being too tall for me. Long term are you comfortable with the lowest seat height setting? Knowing what you know now, ... would you still this BMW model? Thanks in Advance!
on the low seat it was fine I could get both feet flat .. I don't own the bike now. I couldn't get on with its bmw ness. Unless you've owned a bunch of boxer twin bmws you're in for a surprise. .. You need to do lots of miles too .. They are a pig around town .. a giant pig .. But on the open road you couldn't get a better tourer in my opinion .. build quality is second to none . it was built like a tank .. and rode lik e a tank at low speed . I didn't do the miles to appreciate it .. Also didn t like the electric servo assisted brakes . but the abs was great.. the electric screen was also brilliant.. and for a massive bike it was balanced really well .. I wouldn't get another one because I don't do long trips ..These are not for quick blasts.. But 2 up with luggage perfect . 👍🏻☮❤
@@springy-2112 Thank you! You may have saved me from a costly mistake. I currently have a lowered Honda CB500X that I love riding solo. Not so much for 2 up riding. I'm also considering a Honda ST 1300.
Welcome Rita. Ya wanna cuppa tea ?? Lovely bike springy. Pity you won’t have time to get her out for a while. What’s with the numbers you didn’t cover up ?? I don’t really bother to do that anymore but I do know that licensed dealers etc can get owners addresses through the Land Transport computer thingy and as we all know 2nd hand car and bike dealers and auto wreckers are all honest Joes !!
I’m 187cms and found the riding position uncomfortable on a long run, especially on my right side, might be my age? GS much more comfortable, experienced same problem on a K1600 as RT1150.
springy 2112 Pleased to hear that you found a comfortable bike eventually. I rented a K1600 for a couple of days, too low for me even in high seat position. God help anyone riding a bike if 6ft 6ins+!
@@jeanjacques9980 I'm 10cm shorter at 5ft 10 . but I have short legs for my height also ..so it's always fun finding a bike that fits that's not a cruiser.. Not quite old enough for cruiser yet at 52 !! one day I'll probably go to the dark side .👍🏻☮❤
@@cheftush its for sale !! bad purchase... not the bike but me.. its built for touring and i dont tour any more just quick 50 mile jaunts hence the triumph sprint st 1050 ..the bmw is fantastic at what its made for bit i dont do that now sadly .. 👍🏻☮❤
It was a genuine BMW accessory came with the bike . I would look up baglux either usedon ebay or new . They do a tank cover and selection of bags. They do most models . ✌️💛
Givi do a tank lock that fits to the fuel cap and accepts a givi selection of tank bags Probably cheaper than baglux.✌️💛 www.brandedbiker.co.uk/shop/givi-bf11-tanklock-fitting-bmw-r1150rt/
If you're going to do miles it'll be perfect . I was only doing short trips so it wasn't right for me ..But of all the 52 bikes I've owned it was the best built and designed .. It's perfectly balanced on the centre stand . It's amazing road holding for a huge bike .. The brakes are scary sharp if you have the electronic servo version also they are linked front and rear . They feel very sharp at first but you get used to how great they are quickly.. The throttle bodies need synchronizing regularly maybe each service ? you will know if they need tuning if the warm idle gets erratic ..and starts to hunt below 1100 rpm .. it's not a major job . I had mine done at the local shop and it transformed the bike .. I loved the 3 way adjustable seat ? the massive luggage and the shaft drive .. Again I didn t do enough miles to appreciate it bit so sold it to a guy who commuted to work and he loves it .. The gears are a thing too . You really need to short shift and let the bike torque do the work ..I was shifting like a jap four ..this doesn't work ..shift up through the gears earlier than you would think and she'll just cruise along .. I would thoroughly recommended one .. Peace and love brother 👍🏻☮❤ let me know how you get on .👍🏻
@@springy-2112 Personally i use Bridgestone S21 - it is 200% better than pilot road 4 but last a little millage - in cbr600 rear something like 8kkm .front 12-14kkm but grip is marwelous - you can stoppie or whelie in rain which is immposible with michelin
@@mikkei3532 they sound good . I always have issues in the wet in terms of tyre confidence. It's incredible how the same tyres can act so differently on different bikes..my 1200 bandit has mich road power 2s . what it came with ..they are very much soft grippy almost slick tyres (race type looking) but somehow they work really well in the wet too.. ok not what I would choose on a 1200 bandit I thought they would be lethal in the rain ! when I need new boots I will look into all the options. thanks for your feedback. you never know what's good unless you try every tyre . cheers buddy 👍🏻😊☮
