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Hi Kevin, thanks for watching and for sharing your experience. Very interesting to hear that it’s easier to get the bike onto the centre stand with the engine running. The suspension settings will slightly decrease or increase the height the bike suspension sits at so I do agree that this is going to make a difference. Thanks again and do let us know how you get on with the higher setting. I’ll also try this out next time I’m out with the bike. Thanks and all the best…

Hi Kevin, thanks for viewing and for your kind praise. I would like to think that all models would be set up in the same way from the factory with regards to the dimensions and how the side stand works. If you are struggling I would suggest you pop into your local BMW dealer (or wherever you bought the bike from) to demonstrate the issue. Do let me know how you get on. Thanks again for viewing and when you are out next ride safe!

Your very welcome Deepak, glad it was useful. All the best…

Hi, thanks for watching and for commenting. Maybe just ask your local dealer if these features can be retro fitted. Good luck.

Hi Equation0356, yes I can normally get on with no problem also but as I get older some days it’s easier for me to use the pegs 😀… thanks for watching and sharing your experience and point of view. All the best and Ride Safe!

Hi passyay - thanks for viewing and taking the time to comment. Wishing you all the best.

Hi Martin, I have never been on any Ducati due to the snobbery of the local dealer (shame!) but I agree based on the looks of the bike on the website! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. All the best and ride safe!

Hi and thanks for your question. You can of course plug your lead in and leave the door of the cubbyhole open. You may want to think about ways to keep the door from flapping around speed though as it does click close and having a wire coming out will mean that the door is not secure.

Well, I think it’s definitely a bike that is not mentioned that much. When I bought mine in 2020 there were literally no videos on TH-cam on the R1250R and it was one of the reasons I started my channel to share information about the bike. It’s a bike that can do everything, it can move you emotionally, it can do all the boring stuff well, it’s comfortable yet quick, and it’s made so well and i personally love how the bike looks. I don’t really think there is a naked bike out there that does everything as well in one package. It’s not as shouty as a Superduke or a Ducati Monster and more refined than any Japanese or English made pretender. I am biased, I own one, I love the bike and I honestly would not swap her out for anything currently on the market. Thansk for watching and Ride Safe!

Yes I understand it’s a very very expensive bike, the same price as a nice quality family saloon!

Hi Marshall, Thansk very much for viewing and for sharing your experience. I definitely can see that this bike will open up the possibility for anyone wanting a super sport who cannot deal with sitting in a sporty position. Thanks for advising on the hard cases also. You own two amazing bikes so I am very jealous! I absolutely loved my time with the MXR. All the best and when your out next Ride Safe.

Hi Bob, I can only assume you are asking why on the title of the video? I’ll be honest and say I don’t ride many sports bikes so in total honesty I would not know enough to begin saying if this was the best sports bike ever. It was more about having a catchy title to get people to click. That said it must be there as the most comfortable and multi dimensional sports bike out there as it is giving access to sports bike riding to more than only people who can sit in that sporty ride position which does inevitably end in aching wrists, knees and back for taller, less supple riders!

​@@TheWrittleRider thanks for the reply. My question was more one of bewilderment at the whole... sticking that much hp in a tall touring bike, but your video (& reply) explain it very nicely. I've been away from proper biking so long, that bike is maybe a bit beyond my comprehension, a series of slightly insane concepts, if you like. I think I might be a bit of a "less is more" type of bloke. Maybe one day I'll ride one and I might actually get it. 😄 Loved the video though, & thanks again for taking the time to reply. 👍

Hi Chris, thanks for viewing and taking the time to comment. Glad you liked the video. While I was on the bike, I didn’t think it was uncomfortable, but then I got on a GS afterwards. let’s just say it was like getting onto a comfortable sofa after sitting on a wooden chair😁… don’t get me wrong, by Sports bike standards it’s a very comfortable bike… but not as comfortable as a GS or your R1250 R for sure. I would recommend you at least take one for a spin though as it’s a wonderful bike… you just need to try and not lose your license though as it’s so easy to go very very very quick! All the best and when you are out next… Ride Safe.

Yep… it was a bit quick!!

Sorry you feel this way!!

Hi Thomas, it’s just a long press up or down on the menu button which makes the control swap from TFT to NAV. Have another go, you need to hold for 2-3 seconds for it to change. Thansk for watching and for your question. All the best and Ride Safe!

Hi Keweenawbee, thanks for watching and for your kind comments. Glad you liked the video. We don’t have such a plethora of wildlife here in the UK so it’s not so much of an issue here thankfully! You own a wonderful bike and one that you may never grow bored of with so many great features and of course, simply an awesome riding experience. All the best, look out for the wild life and ride safe!!

Hi Cary, thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. All the best…

@TheWrittleRider I've got it's Grandpa! BMW K1200RS 0-60 IN 2.8 SECONDS! AND IT'S A 1999...

@Cary-sm8wu nothing like twisting the throttle and feeling that kick of power and the lift of the front wheel😁. Enjoy but of course… Ride Safe!

Hi Malcolm, thanks for watching and for your most amusing comments. Sounds ridiculous that you were not even offered any quotes. I know bike theft in the UK is a big problem (I had a bike stolen a few years back from my driveway) but based on your statement of facts it’s very surprising! Oh well, when you do win the lottery you’ll have to move to another country and then buy the bike 😁. All the best and Ride Safe!

Hi and thanks for watching. There is a calculation dependant on your weight for this and it’s explained on page 108 of the bikes manual. To start, turn the adjuster as far as it will go counter clockwise and then act as follows depending on your weight: 75kgs - turn adjuster clockwise 3.5 turns 85kgs - 5 Turns clockwise 95kgs - 7 Turns clockwise 105kgs - 8 Turns clockwise For two up riding it’s 18.5 Turns clockwise. Hope this helps… all the best and Ride Safe!

Hi Alex, thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. I would say it not worth Paying thousands more if you can find a low mileage 1200. Even if you test ride both bikes back to back it would be hard to really notice much of a difference. I loved my R1200 also and ride wise it’s almost identical. Good luck with your decision!

Thanks for watching!

Thanks Anuja, Hope you liked the short also. Ride safe 😁

Totally agree!! Where Bmw have changed the on off button for the 1300 they have had to move some buttons around. Unfortunately the very simple heated grips button from previous bikes has been sacrificed. Thanks for watching and for commenting … all the best…

@@TheWrittleRider Thanks for posting.

Yep… this thing shifts and makes such a wonderful sound!!!

Hi Elliot, I don’t produce the item, I just bought it from the people who manufacture here in the UK. You can speak to them on directly on 007816786985 or richard@armadilloboxes.co.uk.

Yep…. Totally agree 👍

Hi Rob, Thanks for watching and for your kind comments. Hope you found it useful and of course, when you are out next please ride safe!

It’s actually electric ⚡️ 😁

Hi Matt, Dynamic Pro is only on the Sport version of the bike I believe. I’m not sure if it can be retro fitted by your dealer. To be totally honest, I have never really used it as Road, Rain and Dynamic are perfectly good enough for every condition. I mostly ride in dynamic these days. Thanks for watching and Ride Safe!

Hi Hgm, yes the boxer engine is used across the R and RS BMW range currently. The nineT still retains the 1200 boxer engine. The R1250R is an amazing bike and rides very differently to the GS, so whilst the engine is the same, the riding experience is not…. All the best…

Hi Rapha, I can’t remember if it changes the brightness or the speed of the flashing of gear change indicator light but I’m sure it should be one or the other… I’ll check it out on my own bike again this week…

In this video the light doesn’t change frequency. The light is flashing to let you know what light is the shift light. When you change the setting it will change the frequency when you hit the limit that you set. That’s my understanding anyway, might be wrong

Hi, Thanks for watching and for sharing your new experience here. Very much hope you have lots of fun getting to know your amazing new bike. All the best and Ride Safe!

Hi Darren, I understand what you mean but I am not sure how much this would affect your premium. You would need to go through the quote process and click the options of driveway / Garage etc. I’m not sure this is a specific option on insurance quote so you may need to speak to a broker in person. If you can get the floor anchor into the tin also then I cannot see what more you can do and it should be cheaper than saying it’s just left on your driveway or on the road for example.

@@TheWrittleRider hi thanks for the reply mate I have checked insurance based off a new bike I was looking at buying & for driveway even with anchor & chain they wanted £6k for insurance & with a garage £800 so was just wandering but I will give the brokers a ring, I was just checking & I think Bennett’s class them as garages

Hi Again, glad to hear there may be a more sensible price available. A side point away from the insurance. The metal does tend to make the cold worse on the battery in the winter so do bare that in mind if you get one. Trickle charge definitely needed as opposed to brick garages that give a bit more warmth over the winter months. All the best with it…

@@TheWrittleRider I tend to take my battery off during the winter months anyway tbh with only storing it on the driveway at the moment anyway but thanks for the advice! Do you tend to get any condensation inside it?

@darrolsedgwick8998 Good to hear on the battery & To be honest I have never noticed any condensation in mine. All the best…

Good Luck with it and thanks for viewing and taking the time to comment with your experience. All the best and Ride Safe…

Good shout Mike, thanks for watching and taking the time to comment…

Hi There Again, my own R1250R has Rain, Road, Dynamic and Dynamic Pro (I don’t really use this). Normally I keep her in Dynamic pro with the suspension damping set to Road or Dynamic. I’ve had my bike for 4 years now and still only just starting to push up into 6000 revs and above to enjoy the maximum torque 😁

@@TheWrittleRider Thanks! I had this bike for a couple years and loved it. I was thinking about getting another one but I’m going to check out the new R12 😊

@@AmenCornerRider well, I’ve done a review on the R9T and it looks like the R12 still has the 1200 engine. It’s a beautiful bike to look at but the reverb and rumble always left me tired after not too long. I’ll maybe pop by BMW and see how the new R12 feels but personally I prefer the 1200 and 1250 R to the only 9T. I understand the attraction, beautiful machines and well made, but not so sure on the way they ride 😁. I’ll be sticking with my R1250 until they put the 1300 Into that model and then I might think about changing ! All the best with it and Ride Safe…

Hi Wouter, the dealers had to tinker around with it to get it working properly. I only took the bike out for one day. Typically after a few 000’ miles these parts will loosen up and work better, typically after the 2nd service as the first one comes after only a few hundred miles…

Hi Keweenawbee, if your bike has an alarm it will be on the menu as I have shown in the video. If there is no option then I assume you don’t have one. The key fob will also allow you to arm and disarm the alarm manually by pressing the buttons.

Hi Bazz, thanks for viewing and commenting. I agree and also contrary to what I said on my video short the Damping can be adjusted while the bike is moving. Only the preload has to be set while stationary. It’s a really odd feeling as the suspension rises and falls! All the best and yes, not too many smooth roads here in the uk… mostly full Of holes these days 😁

Hi Pyrrho, thanks for watching and for your comment. You are quite right. The button can set the suspension to different modes. Engine has to be running but bike stationary for it to function. Missed it out on this particular video so thanks for pointing this out. All the best and Ride Safe…

Hi Tomislav, as a hobbyist vlogger I don’t always get the edit done as well as I may like! Thansk for mentioning but to be honest perhaps not a major concern! I am happy that the video was useful to you and yes, without the boxes you can filter very easily on this bike… with the boxes it’s a bit trickier but that’s standard on most bikes. Good luck with your hunting for a suitable commuter bike… although if it’s just a cheap commuter you are after I would check out the the XSR 700 or even a Suzuki sv650…

@@TheWrittleRider thnx, Got the r1200r 2016 white with white side boxes like yours. Tomorrow registration and first ride.

@TomislavReskovic Hi Tom… hope you’re enjoying your new bike and all is going well. All the best and Ride Safe..

Hi Brian, great choice and low miles! Wishing you much joy and safe fun & adventures on your new machine! Thanks for watching… Ride Safe…

Hi KJ, Thansk for watching and for your comments. Honestly I have not tried to listen to music as I like to stay focused when I ride and I may get too into the music! I do have connection issues though. For example when I start the bike and then start my senna the bike may connect to my phone and not the head set and then I need to go into settings and select the headset so there are definite gremlins in the systems. Making sure you have the most up to date firm ware is always recommended so this may help if you’re not up to date. Otherwise Senna support or your local BMW dealer may be able to assist. Wish you all the best with it and thanks again for watching.

Hi Malcolm, I am the same and usually keep it in dynamic. Thanks for watching and taking the time to share your views and experience..