BMW R1250 RT Triple Black | The Ultimate Tourer? 

Thanks and very well said, I agree with all of your points. But at the end of the day, get what you love personally and enjoy the ride 😎 Cheers

I tossed up between the GSA and the RT and I ended going for the RT. It was the weather protection that swung it for me. I commute to London (130 mile (208km) round trip) in all weathers, except snow. There’s actually one problem with the RT and that’s the knee angle. I’m 183cm/6ft with an 83.75cm/33.5in inseam. My bike has the peg lowering kit, and the standard seat of 805/825mm. On 805mm my knees kill after about 30mins. On 825mm, there’s no problem with the knees, but a different problem arises: the lowered pegs touch down at only 37 degrees angle! I ride my bike mostly with only the top box. The bike like that, encourages you to ride it. The lowered pegs don’t. If I’d bought mine new, I’d have bought the high seat. Unfortunately, I bought mine when there was a supply crisis and I had to buy second hand. I’m now thinking the next bike I buy will be the 1300GSA when that’s eventually released because I know the 90 degree knee angle will be more comfortable on my arthritic knees.

👍 I can completely get why you would want this over a GS. I personally prefer the adventure vibe, but that is just personal opinion. It really does have everything this bike haha fan cooled wireless charger is a great idea. Many thanks

Thank you for the confirmation 👍 I am sure when ridden hard with professional training they are amazing machines!

Yes it is a very capable all round bike 👍

I personally prefer the handling of the GS! I feel like you need to be pushing harder on the RT to exploit its handling. It just feels a little big for me. I am sure most of it is mental, but still the fact remains±

👌 Yes I forgot to mention the hill hold! Great and really useful feature. Thanks I appreciate it, it takes me by surprise sometimes haha

Thanks I appreciate it 👍 Yes it is a big bike and I can definitely see the downsides in that! There seems to be mixed opinion from people on the lateral nudge 🤔 Some say it is the shaft drive and some say the engine! To me it feels like the engine on start up, but when under way or acceleration it could be the shaft drive.

👍 It really is incredible wind protection!

Thanks glad you enjoyed the review 👍 Yes think he 10 years in advanced technology will make a difference! I have always liked the look of the Concours though. Cheers and you

I called my C14 my budget beemer, Then got a K1600B it’s a shame you can buy 2 Kawi’s for the same price….

Very true, I feel like the RS is often overlooked! I am yet to ride the new Goldwing, however have heard very good things 👍

👌 Sounds like a beauty! BMW quality is unrivalled

That is really interesting to hear it is a huge upgrade from the Tiger 👍 Shows the real premium feel of the BMW's. Yes I agree a great all year round bike, especially for the UK. Cheers

Hey, thanks really glad you enjoyed the review 👍 I agree its a really premium bike. Nice I absolutely love the SAS, what a blast 😁 Wouldn't mind one of those myself. Cheers and you

That Suzuki is a cool looking bike, I'm starting to like the look of those classics! For sure, don't think one could be disappointed with the RT for a touring proposition 👍

Thanks for the clarification 👍 It can be tricking sometimes to work out all of the controls on a bike like this in just one day! Cheers

Thanks, really glad you enjoyed the review 👍 Yes I didn't know it was such a thing but too comfortable and good wind protection "mutes" the riding experience! Ah yes that makes complete sense and is definitely the reason, I get the same feel with the Guzzi's! Cheers

I can sure believe that 👍

Many thanks really glad you enjoyed the review 👍 Yes I think personally I would go for the GS, but just personal preference really. The RT is an incredibly comfortable ride! That is good to know that the boxer engine grows on you. Yup can imagine the nav is great, what a screen 😎

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haha yup I know what you mean! Do love a spin in a Miata 👌

Many thanks I appreciate it 👍 Had the bike for half the day! Will bear that in mind for next time, cheers. Haha o yes, dodged the biscuits but the coffee was nice.

Haha it is a bit too comfortable in my opinion! Very impressive and good for long rides, but just takes a bit of the feel of biking away! Cheers

Yes that's exactly what I got from the review😉

That’s interesting to hear from an owners perspective. I guess you have the best of both worlds 😁

I had an fjr 1300 in 2005 an ex demo, tried the then RT and pan euro. I thought fjr was better in every respect, however was 17 yrs ago. That fjr took me all over Europe. Fast and sporty when needed but comfy mile muncher. Other guys I went with were on 955 triumph sprints my bike was in diff league in my view.

Yes I think on start up it is the engine and then when underway it is the shaft drive! It is not off putting. I haven't ridden the FJR, but they have been around for a long time and are well tried and tested 👍

Pretty much the same bike in my understanding, just minus the TFT. Yes I was blown away with the ride quality and premium feel 👌

Thanks for confirming that 👍 I thought it might be. Haha cheers

The stationary linear drive shaft causing that😂but the lateral twin huge piston rocking from side to side isn’t

An amazing bike for touring and long distance travel. But for every day use I feel it takes a bit of the feel of biking away!

@@redangrevival Yep and in that sense never made sense to me if you catch my drift. Some of those American things I think meh just drive a car?😉

👍 I am definitely on the same page as you. Just felt a little cocooned riding the RT. I would definitely go GS as well!

Congratulations and hope you enjoy it 👍

Thanks 👍

Many thanks really glad you enjoyed the review 👍 Same I also prefer the adventure bike style and riding dynamics. Yes the 1600 will be creamy smooth, just not as nimble as the RT

@@redangrevival My preference is for a Triumph GT Pro if it were an adventure bike. and indeed the rt will be more flexible than the 1600 but you can hardly compare apples with oranges 😜👍✌

@@MotorvriendenDePallieters The new Tiger 1200 is lovely and a great tourer

@@MotorvriendenDePallietershaving owned the Triumph Tiger 1200 It’s not in the same league! Massively top heavy and more cumbersome when dealing with it off the bike, not made to the same standards and still a higher unreliability rate compared with BMW. Mine had just 7k miles on it when it developed electrical gremlins, cutting out when warm, brackets holding spots on forever coming loose and engine casing starting to suffer with corrosion despite regular cleaning. Would never own another. RT and GSA streaks ahead imho having owned those too.

Yes I think that really does play a factor in it. However, overall I think the GS is a better ride and more engaging.

Very well said sir 👍 I agree it really is an impressive all around bike that can do everything. I am not a fan of the looks though. Also for an involving and loveable bike I would go for something else. It doesn't pull at my heart strings. However for an impressive and efficient bike it is impressive! Cheers

@@redangrevival Yes, I can understand the reluctance. I didn’t felt that with this bike, but it happened with the Honda and with the R18 Transcontinental. We have to identify ourselves with the Ride. By the opposite, I felt immediately identified with the Triumph Scrambler 1200 XC, but I pondered that it had very little room for luggage (the left side bag is only a non significant help) and for the cost of it, I decided to wait, but when I tried it for a spin on the road, I immediately felt that it was the right “cocktail” as a bike for me. It was a very competent bike on the road, very pleasant to ride (The engine is fabulous in every sense), hiper beautiful, fast enough to overtake in almost every kind of road with confidence. The sound of the exhaust is very audible for the one who rides, even with silencers, and that’s an extra pleasure for the character of the bike. In summary, a very fun and reliable bike to ride. No wind protection for longer rides, and equivalent limitations concerning fuel autonomy and it is pricy as a top quality machine should be , I’m not complaining about that, but it counts for a buying decision. Ultimately, I got very fond of shaft drive transmission on a bike. It’s a very reassuring feature to have, so in conclusion, I’m enjoying the BMW 1250 RT and it’s very soon to let it go 😊 The boxer engine is super reliable, the electronic windshield is fantastic, the fuel consumption is very reasonable for the type of bike, the general quality is beyond average parameters, the breaks super responsive , the road presence is superb, the boxer engine needs no introduction and I’m very pleased with the look for the type of bike that it is, that new front design won my approval. For now it’s a bike to keep. I’m going to test ride the Multistrada V4, and then I’ll see if is there any tempting possibility for a change, but I’m afraid that the fuel consumption and the limited capacity of the gas tank can be a big con, along with the secondary transmission by chain, 😬but I’ll give it a try.

I would personally have the GS over the RT. Yes I rode the XR1000 Triple Black ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-OjeSkO_d_u4.html Crazy bike 🚀

@@redangrevival I'll check this out not sure I seen it cheers 👍

That is a good question! Longer rides I would take the BMW, but for everyday riding 100% the Speedmaster. Also the BMW would be nice over the winter months!

@@redangrevival Good answer. Well done to you for keeping the rides going during this winter.

@@simonchilli2088 Cheers, I still enjoy it even in these conditions 👍

Haha cheers 👌

😂 that is a big bike!