BMW R1250R Screen Test! Sport and Touring screen try-outs 

Thank you Adrian 😊

To be honest I now ride with no screen fitted and find that for me, this is the way to ride with the least buffeting and wind noise on this bike.

Hi Malcolm, that is a great point about the fuel economy - I've only gone by the onboard computer rather than how much fuiel I'm actually using... maybe I will do a proper test at some point. Still impressive fuel economy for a 1250cc though! I'm not sure if any screen for this bike will be 100% effective... I like the Sport screen that I'm using now but its not perfect sadly. I do like naked bikes too... I'm sure I will own another faired bike one day but right now this bike is giving me the thrills I need 😊

That's great info and I suspected that folks of different sizes would have different experiences. Thanks for your comment!

I feel very lucky to be able to test two screens at the same time 😊 I was really hoping that the taller screen would be the best option so I can put a GoPro behind it but that turbulence was a shocker. I didn't really think about how either screen protects the TFT though - that's a useful side effect!

My pleasure I hope it turns out to be helpful!

Yes I'm surprised that the taller screen even made it to market! Some 3rd party screens come with their own hardware which include taller brackets but I don't want to play the "search for the perfect screen" merry-go-round!

You're welcome!

That's interesting that you had problems with the GS... I've ridden one for about an hour and found that it was very quiet behind the fairing... good enough to make me consider one for my next bike! Maybe the fairing is good enough to protect hobbit-sized people such as myself 🤣 I'm back to naked on my R1250R now and although the wind blast is present, there is no buffeting and I think it's probably the best way. I may refit a screen for my next track day though!

The Wunderlich screen is perhaps something to consider when I do plan a longer, multi day trip, you do make it sound desirable even if it doesn't look very sexy! That Range Rover was shocking wasn't it 😊

Interesting feedback - How tall are you if I may ask? I'm 1m70 and was wondering how the Wunderlich Marathon or the touring Puig aerodynamic works and if they could be protective enough to avoid these annoying helmet turbulence for those long highway trips...

@@Whataiveur I measure 1.75 and only need to tilt the body slightly, so that 2/3 of the helmet is behind the screen. That done, most of the aerodynamic noises are greatly reduced to the point that you can hear the engine perfectly. For those interested in the Puig screen, you can see on its website a wind tunnel simulation. puig.tv/uploads/products/600445/3625/aerodinamyc-test.pdf Finally, GIVI also manufactures one. I have held it in my hand, and it is narrower, and with an ellipsoidal shape. I do not know what such a result will give, but it can also be said that you need specific atachments so that the original BMW will not serve you. Buena ruta a todos!

@@Ferr1963 Amazing feedback! Thank you buddy! The reason why I'm asking is because I'm currently riding a Street Triple and my last long ride on a highway (500km+) almost got me deaf! I am a naked bike lover and can't see myself riding a trail (like the GS)) or a bike with big fairing (such as the 1250 RT for ex) - And as I'm looking for a more versatile and comfy bike, I naturally got into the 1250 R but I was wondering how effective could be the wind protection with a proper windshield - I'm actually 1m70 so I guess this could perfectly works for me! Thanks again!

Thanks for your comment and you may well have a good point there - it would be nice to try other helmets but that's a rather expensive test! Besides, I've tried Arai, HJC, and AGV helmets and only Shoei seem to fit my apparently funny-shaped head properly! When it's time for a new helmet in a year or two I'll research some more brands 👍

@@RikkyTang BMW system 6 and scheberrth S2 massively better than aria quantum st

@@jimmyrottencauli Thanks for the info mate!

Maybe... maybe not. Perhaps having a different helmet may help? These screens must work for someone! I hope it works out for you.

I got the mudslinger from Nippy Normans here in the UK - however they have very limited markets they can export to for some reason. I fitted an Evotech engine guard in the end. it covers less area then the AvantGuard item but it seems to do the job OK www.ebay.co.uk/itm/324000094358?hash=item4b6fe91896:g:9wgAAOSw1ztd5ZWh

Yes that is a fair point to consider! However my camera has since moved to the strap on my rucksack so it is more of a shoulder-cam now, but I've still experienced similar turbulence/noise issues with a couple of different screens. Thank you for your thoughts 😊

It's very annoying isn't it! I don't use a screen on the bike at all now unless I'm on a trackday. I think the only ones that work are the really wide and tall ones but I can't fit one of those on my bike... I have a reputation to uphold 😂

@@RikkyTang Hahaha you're right, a naked bike (any brand) with a big windshield or an extender looks horrible. The side cases also kill the beautiful appearance of the bike. Thank you for your videos, you have a new subscriber.

Thank you for your feedback. It makes me wonder who these tall screens actually work for! Are these rider 2M tall?! 😂 My helmet is an original GT Air - I don't know if the helmet is part of the problem but other main brands of helmet don't fit my head properly.

Interesting feedback - How tall are you if I may ask? I'm 1m70 and was wondering if the Wunderlich or Puig could be protective enough for those long highway trips...

I ended up with this exact set up; Neotec II and Wunderlich Marathon screen, and I’m experiencing a great deal of buffeting/turbulence around my helmet as well. I’m 1,80m/5’11” tall. It definitely helps take the wind pressure off my neck and chest, but the noise generated around the helmet is unbearable.

Thanks for your comment and I'm happy to hear that the Puig screen works for you. For me, if I were to do anything with the bars it would be to replace them with something lower not higher, for a slightly sportier riding position.

Hiya, I'm afraid that I have not yet found a screen that's good enough to keep on the bike full time!

@@RikkyTang I wonder how Ztechnik Z2358 works. Looks like its the best for touring.

@@sweet_dollars5347 Yes that does look like a choice for touring. However it does not do any favours for the looks of the bike so I would not fit one to mine!

$400 too!! 👀

I was hoping that the taller screen would solve several problems at once but unfortunately it wasn't to be! But like I said in the video, someone of a different shape/size may get different results.

It looks like a great-grandfather bike then :)

I’d appreciate if you could provide details of the spoiler you added, please? I had my R1250R supplied with the tall (touring) screen. I’m 5ft 11in using a neotec 2 and couldn’t tolerate the turbulence and noise with this screen so off it came but maybe it could be made usable with the spoiler? Here’s hoping 😊

As far as the looks go the sports screen is probably the best of a bad bunch! I hate the whole headlight design anyway - no screen can really "look good" on this bike because of it but that's a story for another video lol What I will say is that I do like the idea of the screen protecting the TFT from damage over time - that's a good reason to have one.

Agreed, I've learned my lessons and have gone back to having the bike naked as nature intended!