Watched this video many times now, it’s what sold the R to me so I bought one 😁. I’m totally the opposite to Bruce at 5’4” and over 5 stone lighter (just). Have toured the Picos and heading to lake Como and Garda this summer, its simply brilliant cheers 👍
Nearly all fuel stations in the USA have restrooms! I recently stopped by one that didn't so I went behind a fenced in dumpster and had a relief to find a video camera watching me!
Great vid! And you're the only blogger who doesn't annoy me with road positioning. You ride where I would ride! Ride as fast as you can see. And as fast as you can stop.
Well old lad I'm same size (chunky) and maybe a little older. I test rode the last model r1200r, even though I did go down for a look and test ride on a gs1200. Test rode the r1200r. Loved the bike loved the ride. Thing is got back and bought the r nine t. I'm past a mid life crisis. If I'd not seen the r nine t when I got back I would have bought it. Excellent vid.
The pull is amazing, I do agree. The R1250R is supurb, 143 nm 😎😳😎 Dynamic all day for me.. happy owner of the Bmw R1250R hp, sinze 13 sept 21 Same hp colors as yours.
I love this bike . I'm 6.5" and 110 kg and I think front feels a bit soft but that engine....!!!!!!! OMG amazing. Really enjoy it . I ride gs 1200 Adv 2012 but Bmw gave me this bike for the time of the service . I'm comuting on it 300 km a week and really love it . Very good breaks , very good engine and nice electronic package. And that f.... engine !!!!!
Ha Ha yep that new 1250 boxer engine is superb isn’t it! I was just down in Spain with Toro Adventure last week and got to ride a new R1250GS HP both on and off road. It’s absolutely awesome! But yep, I really enjoyed the R1250R Sport too, a LOT of fun 👏👍
Knew you'd love it mate!!....absolutely needs the sport or high seat though for us tall uns...my 1200r now has a seat height around 840mm. I test rode the 1250gs other week but no where near the fun of the roadster for me.
Your enthusisam for the Beemer marque has got to me...need to get myself to the BMW garage to see what I might be missing - will book a test on a GS and R1250R
Love your enthusiasm for the bike, re the TPOne bladder, I'm surprised BMW didn't supply you with their optional BRDS ( Bladder Relief Drybag System), another £150.00 , :) Great Bikes but they love charging for the non included options. Great vid, have subscribed.
Hi Bruce have only just watched this . i had the standard road version has a loan bike while my R.T Was in for a service . Found it a bit cramped for my 6'2' but was still a joy to ride even though it was on one of the hottest day's of the year.
I did wonder about doing that, cheers David, I’ll look into doing that. Does it not drain the battery even more as it’s constantly connected via wifi to the remote?
Great video and it was funny when you said "let's test the modes it has because this mode is hard on the suspension "and bang a big pot hole that made us understand that the suspension was hard .Come on tell us that you made that hole the day before 😆😆😆
I love the 'magic happens in the engine' comment :) its amzing how many people dont know what a camshaft is. I have given up trying to explain it, and am now stealing your description. :)
Have to say great video quality mate. I have a Super Tenere 1200 but I've also felt the pull of speed lately, i think its the summer months do it to us lol !!
Great vlog as usual like the overall look of the bike but every time I see it wonder if that expensive TFT is hanging out there and a bit vulnerable to damage
teapotone it’s probably better protected at the front than it looks, just from your perspective looks like it’s sticking out there waiting to get whacked by a stone or other projectile thrown up from passing traffic👍
Good quality vid as always, and as for the weed aroma you need to transfer out to the sticks mate. I notice it as soon as i hit that London village on the bike ...that and the suicidal cyclists and pedestrians. I am 6 foot 1 and 16 and a half stone and i found the bike fairly small as well to sit on (still cant ride after shoulder surgery but soon ...very soon ) but will try a ride on one to see
Great video as ever! So, when you said 'lets try this on the twisties' where are the twisties you were on? As I live thereabouts...... would like to sample!
Great vlog as usual, some lovely twisties as well. I notice it is shod with PR4 as standard I presume, I found them to be a great tyre , glad it didn't come with Bridgestone hate them in the wet . Wales may be a little damp on your trip or you may have avoided it we shall see 😉👍🍻
I was surprised it came with Pr4’s and not PR5’s tbh. The 4’s are good, but didn’t feel quite as athletic or ‘sticky’ as the 5’s, still no dramas in rain or shine though 👍
I'm just about the same physical stats as you but I have a few more lbs (working on that now). As you already know, most bikes make us look like circus bears, but f&#$ if we're going to give up on riding a sportier bike! I think I like the 1000XR better for it's size but you're right, sports rockets and naked sports bikes are hard to get out of the system. I found that riding more off-road has showed me new levels of the fun motorcycles can bring you. Have a good one Teapot, and be safe out there.
Love the video Bruce and your Bilke position in the road is coming along nicely I had a ride on a street triple and after the gsa it felt like flying with nothing in front of me lol keep up the great work look forward to the Wales trip video ride safe 👍👍
Wow. That looks like a real fun bike. Even looks like it pulls quicker than my ZZR14 but then again I don't play on it "properly" as I need a clean licence to get my next career step. Have you done the job bike course, you looked a lot smoother in the twisties (I typed this 5 seconds before you mucked up the corner lol)
As its the "sports" option does it have quick shifter and auto blipper as standard. I missed that bit sorry. Cheers Bruce looked like you were having fun. Love your editing skills Bruce.
Yes mate, the quickshifter and blipper come as standard. Yeah it’s a really fun bike to ride actually, just carved up the road ahead, the twistier the better. Cheers 👍
Great video yet again well from watching quite a few of videos and adventures gone out and bought myself a learner bike lol and done my very first video on it at Cheddar gorge 👍😁
Love the editing on the walk around, you’ve got much better, surpassed TMF on this one I reckon! Keep up the good work TP 👏👍. PS. 20 stone.......you wear it well though!! We all have our cross to bare, mine is quite similar 🍔🌭🍟🍰🍫😀
Looks like a lovely and lively bike Bruce. Really great review and funny - the “WAZ” included. We’ve all had to do it and the older you get the more common it becomes!! I’ll still stick with my own naked bike but I am on the prowl now for a touring bike - at the moment it’s between the AT with DCT and the 1250GS. I’ve others to look at and a whole bunch of test rides over the coming months - it’ll be all about comfort! Any views, Bruce, that you’re willing to share? Yours aye, Alan
Cheers Alan, I’ve not ridden the Africa Twin yet, I need to try and make some inroads with a Honda dealership. The Triumph Explorer is probably the most comfortable bike I’ve ever sat on, but the GS does almost everything perfectly for me
Top vid and first ride review Bruce. The bike sure is a looker 👍 Can also vouch for it being pretty quick, my poor little 650 was having its neck rung out to keep up on the way from the Super Sausage Cafe 😂😂
Love the review bud. I also like the bike, but I just cannot get used to that front look, with regard to the dash. I cannot see myself looking at a whole lot of empty space all the time. I wish they had something similar to the r1250rt dash with built in led display. To me it's a whole lot of emptiness. Guess I am too used to my bagger setup. Keep up the great work and safe riding. Cheers from south Africa.
Great vid. Can I ask what sound recorder or mic you use as you pick up the bass note of the engine but with clear voice on top. I record my thoughts when riding. No video I just get my best thoughts when riding.
Not convinced on how they integrated the TFT screen in terms of how it changes the looks: it's given it a sort of pointy crest almost like a cassowary @27:42 I currently ride the 1200r and the sloping front end together with the headlight design gives it such a dynamic attitude. This was a big part of the appeal to me. The review is otherwise spot on!
I really like this bike, but the front end and especially the headlight are so ugly to me! I’m really interested in the R 1250 RS, but BMW seem to not want to release it until September. Great to see you ripping around on this bike, I look forward to the Wales video.
I have to say... i never used Hard suspension on the GSA, it was just too hard! I always ride standard (maybe Dynamic on curvy roads, because it really help a lot) and confort on Autostrada. On the K 1600 i use road on a daily basis and Dynamic (throttle and suspension) on mountain road, too firm for evry day use. Rain i only use when i need to save fuel!!!!! And it isn't germain to this video, but i just Installed a set of Dunlop Raodsmart on the K... and it is amazing!!!!
I had it up to 145mph - on a closed road obviously, and only stopped going higher because I couldn’t hold onto the bars any longer. The peaked lid was quite noisy at higher speed but not unbearable, and I didn’t find it uncomfortable to wear without a screen 👍
teapotone and this “ closed road” is where exactly? I have a new 1250 GS replacing a 1200 GS. and can confirm it is more. Unfortunately it too can only be noticed on the many closed roads in the highlands....
Excellent vlog as usual. 👍 However, when you came out with that dreadful American Corporate PR speak of "BMW reached out" my blood boiled! 👎 The lines through the twisties seem much improved.👏 Looking forward to the next vlog.
Thank you for posting. I own the 2004 1150R with a whooping 90ish HP. Can't imagine basically the same bike with 136HP. :)) Also, just wondering when are they going to incorporate the GPS into the TFT. I figure it is a matter of time.
They might if they could charge an extra £800 pounds for it or if they can still charge £750 but their cost is lower than the Nav 6 setup. But I am sure they would not be that greedy. :) @@teapotone
I nod like bloody Churchill around Wales and the West Country - but as soon as you cross the M25, nada. Just a London thing - maybe it's because it's irritating to do so often?
I ride a Superduke GT 1290, and for some reason I really fancy a 1250R or RS... Maybe it's because 170bhp and 106Lb:ft is too much for me? I love it dearly but I rarely use full power, and then only in the higher gears because in the lower ones the anti-wheelie part of the traction control has a fit. I'm booked in for a test on a R1250R next week, looking forward to it.
Nice one Bruce! I really liked the R1200R when I tried it back in 2016 and it looks like they've really upped their game! I'd give one a try, but I can't afford to buy it and can't risk the neeeed!! :D You with your knees up round your ears is an image that I'll now have nightmares about....
Hi there, TeapotOne - judging by what I've seen so far you seem to be a righteous MC rider AND ... I've known your face ever since I listened to my first Gentle Giant record ;) - I came across your vids right after I got my personal specimen of the BMW R 1250 R "babes" late last year; due to bad weather conditions I haven't ridden it by now other than online "with you"... ;) Now I'm really looking forward to my first Beemer ride! I really dig your hilarious comments like at 20:54 lol What's life if you can't take it "cum grano salis"... If you take my meaning!? Take good care of yourself & your formidable biker beard --- you're a role model, mine's still about to grow...
I’m 62 and thinking about a new bike , 1981 was the last time I rode . A very bad crash took me off motorbike but now after all this time I want one again but I’m very nervous about car pulling out on me
P.S. got fed up with the go pros and not knowing if they are recording or not. So had a brain wave (once every 10 years), I stuck the remote on the handlebar, I still use voice control for control but you get a flashing light on the handlebar to indicate you are recording! You can see it clearly on my recent Harley ride vid...
Ola Snow!! No mate it felt just like a boxer engine tbh, loads of grunt right from the start of the Rev range and all the way through - that new 1250 engine is honestly superb, particularly in this chassis 👍
The attention is people seeing a Jesus style beard moving at breathtaking speed, I could never keep up with you on a bike. You are starting to sound very loyal to one brand Bruce, I look forward to you getting the chance to try some non Broke-My-Wallet stuff and give us some of your honest uncomplicated perspective. Great vid Sir and thank you!
What are your thoughts going to this from a KTM 1290R? The ktm warranty is abysmal in the US, so I'm ready to purchase something to give me a little more piece of mind. It's either the R1250R or the Tuono V4 1100. I know they're not exactly comparable, but something makes me feel like I'd be happy with the beamer.
I’ve not tried the 1290 Superduke R yet, I’ve currently got a loan of the Super Adventure S and will get the 1290 Superduke GT in August for a few weeks, so can’t wait to give that a go. The KTM’s have bonkers power, I t’s proper grin inducing stuff and loads of fun, but they are definitely not as refined as the BMW’s. I look forward to riding the KTM, but I know I’ve been riding one by the time I get off it as I’m a bit sore, where as I can happily ride the GS all day long without any issues. The dealer network for KTM’s is a bit hit and miss too. There are fantastic dealerships out there, but there are proper stinkers too. With BMW the dealerships are fairly standard and corporate across the board, you pay for a top notch quality of customer service and that’s exactly what you get. With regards to R1250R or Tuono - well that’s a real head or heart decision! The Tuono is absolutely superb, it looks amazing, sounds incredible, rides fantastic, but again the deal network is not common and the quality of service varies wildly, plus the actual product isn’t as reliable as it should be. The BMW is rock solid in terms of reliability and build quality - on the whole, and the bike itself is fantastic. For me, it’d be the Beamer if it was to be my only bike 👍
Thank you for taking the time to answer that question in such a detailed way, I appreciate it and value your input. The way you were having so much fun with that 1250 shift cam boxer makes me think the bike will be loads of fun, maybe not quite as ludicrous as the KTM, but definitely enough to get the blood pumping. And like you said, the peace of mind and dealership experience is second to none, so that in and of itself is a big selling point. Thanks again tp, you're the best.
Ha Ha, sorry bud! And I keep seeing Africa Twins everywhere now, even Richy Vids has fallen in love with one?! I’m going to have to take one for a spin now too. Get yourself on one of these R1250R Sport’s mate, they’re great fun 👍
The nod has died up in N Wales. When I started riding nearly 30 years ago I'd say 95% of bikers nodded. I reckon it's about 40% now. There was a marked decrease in nods I received once I bought a GS though 😏😁
I wonder how much your enthusiasm for the 1250 over 1200 is biased because you're going from a GS to an R. I test rode a 1200R and a 1250GS back-to-back, and I didn't think there was an appreciable difference - probably because the gains of the motor are lost by extra weight and feel of the GS. You'd want to do a 1200R/1250R back to back to gauge the improvement of just the motor. I bought the 1200R - it was on run-out and 1250R wasn't actually available. I think I'm just trying to talk myself out of needing to upgrade to the 1250 when it finally arrives here (wife would kill me)
Ha Ha yeah you DEFINITELY are! I ride a 1200GS every day and have ridden both the 1250GS/GSA so am more than aware of the difference the 1250 Motor brings to the party. Honestly Ted, that new 1250 Motor in the R is just awesome. Test ride one. But bring your credit card 😬😉👍
Chalk and cheese style to the videos..... i watched some TMF stuff a while back and struggled to agree with his thoughts on pretty much every bike he rode that i had also ridden , cest la vie
I always stop for a Pee on the road! It's a Must! But you have to be polite about it, pee on a field, in some bush, at the side of the road, but not on sombody proprieties on infront!
Watched this video many times now, it’s what sold the R to me so I bought one 😁. I’m totally the opposite to Bruce at 5’4” and over 5 stone lighter (just). Have toured the Picos and heading to lake Como and Garda this summer, its simply brilliant cheers 👍
Nearly all fuel stations in the USA have restrooms! I recently stopped by one that didn't so I went behind a fenced in dumpster and had a relief to find a video camera watching me!
Great vid! And you're the only blogger who doesn't annoy me with road positioning. You ride where I would ride! Ride as fast as you can see. And as fast as you can stop.
You just made me fall in love with BMW R1250R Sport... Am going to try and work words getting one now.
He sounds like the proper James Bond.
Ssh-plendid, exshellent 🙇♂️👍😉
This is probably the review that could well make me buy one. Love your enthusiasm.
Thanks Greg 👍
Man, you are so fast on those twisties, I got dizzy just watching you carving them! The new R1250 R is on my wish list.
Well old lad I'm same size (chunky) and maybe a little older. I test rode the last model r1200r, even though I did go down for a look and test ride on a gs1200. Test rode the r1200r. Loved the bike loved the ride. Thing is got back and bought the r nine t. I'm past a mid life crisis. If I'd not seen the r nine t when I got back I would have bought it. Excellent vid.
The pull is amazing, I do agree. The R1250R is supurb, 143 nm 😎😳😎
Dynamic all day for me.. happy owner of the Bmw R1250R hp, sinze 13 sept 21
Same hp colors as yours.
Just watched again, still makes me smile. Can’t wait for the next one you guys do post lock down and bring in guest Itchy Boots!
I love this bike . I'm 6.5" and 110 kg and I think front feels a bit soft but that engine....!!!!!!! OMG amazing. Really enjoy it . I ride gs 1200 Adv 2012 but Bmw gave me this bike for the time of the service . I'm comuting on it 300 km a week and really love it . Very good breaks , very good engine and nice electronic package. And that f.... engine !!!!!
Ha Ha yep that new 1250 boxer engine is superb isn’t it!
I was just down in Spain with Toro Adventure last week and got to ride a new R1250GS HP both on and off road.
It’s absolutely awesome!
But yep, I really enjoyed the R1250R Sport too, a LOT of fun 👏👍
Knew you'd love it mate!!....absolutely needs the sport or high seat though for us tall uns...my 1200r now has a seat height around 840mm. I test rode the 1250gs other week but no where near the fun of the roadster for me.
I have one of these. No regrets.
Your enthusisam for the Beemer marque has got to me...need to get myself to the BMW garage to see what I might be missing - will book a test on a GS and R1250R
Excellent Bully, let me know how you get on bud 👍
Just subscribed, great review, love your sense of humour and choice of music 😊
Thanks Simon, welcome to the channel bud 👍
Love your enthusiasm for the bike, re the TPOne bladder, I'm surprised BMW didn't supply you with their optional BRDS ( Bladder Relief Drybag System), another £150.00 , :) Great Bikes but they love charging for the non included options. Great vid, have subscribed.
Ha Ha, I missed that option!!!!
Cheers, glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the sub 👍
Very nice Video my friend... Just picked up a BMW S1000R SPORT with HP wheels & all .... loving it :-)
Awesome, enjoy the road brother 👍
Hi Bruce have only just watched this . i had the standard road version has a loan bike while my R.T Was in for a service . Found it a bit cramped for my 6'2' but was still a joy to ride even though it was on one of the hottest day's of the year.
Lovely bike.... And as usual informative funny and entertaining vlog.. 👍👍👍👍👍
Cheers ‘Michael 👍🙏
Bruce, I have my Hero 7 paired to my old Hero 3+ remote. Stick it on the handlebars and you can stop/ start recording etc and see battery levels.
I did wonder about doing that, cheers David, I’ll look into doing that.
Does it not drain the battery even more as it’s constantly connected via wifi to the remote?
That Van driver was seeing what it would do flat out.
I love the 1250 motor - it’s a huge improvement
Absolutely, the 1250 is just amazing, so much power and drive there 👍😘
Great video and it was funny when you said "let's test the modes it has because this mode is hard on the suspension "and bang a big pot hole that made us understand that the suspension was hard .Come on tell us that you made that hole the day before 😆😆😆
I suffer for you all 😉🤣👍
Excellent review, would you recommend this as a long distance touring bike?
Depends what you’re used to riding Faisal - if you’re used to doing big miles on a naked bike then yes it would be a great bike to do it on
Bubble of calm
I love the 'magic happens in the engine' comment :) its amzing how many people dont know what a camshaft is. I have given up trying to explain it, and am now stealing your description. :)
Ha Ha, you’re welcome 😉🤣👍
just drove past my house! Would have come out for a coffee if i had known!
Nice vlog Tp. Enjoy your trip to the Canaries.
Thanks bud, sure I will 👍
Looks like a great bike! Looks forward to the trip videos to see how it does 👍
Cheers Dave, it is mate, loved it - just too small for me unfortunately
Ooooooooh! Nice! Love that lean angle function! Haha! Brilliant vid as always! Great content!
Cheers gents 👍
Top quality review Bruce 👍nice looking bike too.
Thanks Craig 👍
Have to say great video quality mate. I have a Super Tenere 1200 but I've also felt the pull of speed lately, i think its the summer months do it to us lol !!
Ha Ha, yeah I think it’s the ride in temps gets your blood up!!! 🤣👍
Great vlog as usual like the overall look of the bike but every time I see it wonder if that expensive TFT is hanging out there and a bit vulnerable to damage
Cheers bud, if the tft gets damaged the likelihood is then that the front of the bike has had a smack, so it’s going to be expensive anyway 😬
teapotone it’s probably better protected at the front than it looks, just from your perspective looks like it’s sticking out there waiting to get whacked by a stone or other projectile thrown up from passing traffic👍
Nice bike and great video Bruce. I can't wait for the RS model to come out
Thanks Terry, me either 🤓👍
Nice work Bruce, nice to see BMW putting decent PR4’s on instead of the ‘panakee ditch finders’.
Good quality vid as always, and as for the weed aroma you need to transfer out to the sticks mate. I notice it as soon as i hit that London village on the bike ...that and the suicidal cyclists and pedestrians. I am 6 foot 1 and 16 and a half stone and i found the bike fairly small as well to sit on (still cant ride after shoulder surgery but soon ...very soon ) but will try a ride on one to see
Great video as ever! So, when you said 'lets try this on the twisties' where are the twisties you were on? As I live thereabouts...... would like to sample!
Back roads between Edenbridge and Chipstead 👍
teapotone thanks, will check em out!
Love the vids Bruce. One thing I dont think you mention is the fuel mileage. what are you getting per tank.
Exactly the same as the GS - I get about 180 miles to a full tank normally
Great vlog as usual, some lovely twisties as well. I notice it is shod with PR4 as standard I presume, I found them to be a great tyre , glad it didn't come with Bridgestone hate them in the wet . Wales may be a little damp on your trip or you may have avoided it we shall see 😉👍🍻
I was surprised it came with Pr4’s and not PR5’s tbh. The 4’s are good, but didn’t feel quite as athletic or ‘sticky’ as the 5’s, still no dramas in rain or shine though 👍
Road 5 going on my Tiger Sport soon 😛
Good show.. grate bike! looking forward to test ride!
Great vid mate I can see another bike being added to the garage 🤣 I’m with you mate the 1250 is a lot better than the 1200 👍
Just too small for me mate, I look ridiculous on it!
Great bike though, loads of fun
I'm just about the same physical stats as you but I have a few more lbs (working on that now). As you already know, most bikes make us look like circus bears, but f&#$ if we're going to give up on riding a sportier bike! I think I like the 1000XR better for it's size but you're right, sports rockets and naked sports bikes are hard to get out of the system. I found that riding more off-road has showed me new levels of the fun motorcycles can bring you. Have a good one Teapot, and be safe out there.
Cheers bud,
Yeah I’d like to try off-roading properly actually and am hoping to do a few classes/courses if I can to up my skill level off road 👍
Love the video Bruce and your Bilke position in the road is coming along nicely I had a ride on a street triple and after the gsa it felt like flying with nothing in front of me lol keep up the great work look forward to the Wales trip video ride safe 👍👍
Very gorgeous bike it’s what I would choose ,it got charter and a proven engine. Wish I could ride it .
Wow. That looks like a real fun bike. Even looks like it pulls quicker than my ZZR14 but then again I don't play on it "properly" as I need a clean licence to get my next career step.
Have you done the job bike course, you looked a lot smoother in the twisties (I typed this 5 seconds before you mucked up the corner lol)
🤣 No I start the job course on 20th May
As its the "sports" option does it have quick shifter and auto blipper as standard. I missed that bit sorry.
Cheers Bruce looked like you were having fun. Love your editing skills Bruce.
Yes mate, the quickshifter and blipper come as standard.
Yeah it’s a really fun bike to ride actually, just carved up the road ahead, the twistier the better.
Cheers 👍
@@teapotone Thank you sir
Great video yet again well from watching quite a few of videos and adventures gone out and bought myself a learner bike lol and done my very first video on it at Cheddar gorge 👍😁
Awesome bud, great stuff!
Welcome to the biking family brother 👍✊
Thankyou 👍😁
Love the editing on the walk around, you’ve got much better, surpassed TMF on this one I reckon! Keep up the good work TP 👏👍. PS. 20 stone.......you wear it well though!! We all have our cross to bare, mine is quite similar 🍔🌭🍟🍰🍫😀
Cheers Neil glad you enjoyed it 👍
Looks like a lovely and lively bike Bruce. Really great review and funny - the “WAZ” included. We’ve all had to do it and the older you get the more common it becomes!! I’ll still stick with my own naked bike but I am on the prowl now for a touring bike - at the moment it’s between the AT with DCT and the 1250GS. I’ve others to look at and a whole bunch of test rides over the coming months - it’ll be all about comfort! Any views, Bruce, that you’re willing to share? Yours aye, Alan
Cheers Alan,
I’ve not ridden the Africa Twin yet, I need to try and make some inroads with a Honda dealership.
The Triumph Explorer is probably the most comfortable bike I’ve ever sat on, but the GS does almost everything perfectly for me
Top vid and first ride review Bruce. The bike sure is a looker 👍 Can also vouch for it being pretty quick, my poor little 650 was having its neck rung out to keep up on the way from the Super Sausage Cafe 😂😂
Ha ha, cheers Reece, great to see you again mate, thanks for coming out to say hello 👍
A very enjoyable review, thanks. I like the look of this lump. Not pretty, but purposeful in the best way.
Honestly mate, take one for a spin 👍
100 percent correct great bike great engine but to small for me at 6 foot 1 which is sad otherwise id have bought it after the test ride
Love the review bud. I also like the bike, but I just cannot get used to that front look, with regard to the dash. I cannot see myself looking at a whole lot of empty space all the time. I wish they had something similar to the r1250rt dash with built in led display. To me it's a whole lot of emptiness. Guess I am too used to my bagger setup.
Keep up the great work and safe riding. Cheers from south Africa.
Great vid. Can I ask what sound recorder or mic you use as you pick up the bass note of the engine but with clear voice on top. I record my thoughts when riding. No video I just get my best thoughts when riding.
Thanks bud, it’s just a cheap simple TRS Lav mic to GoPro 👍
Not convinced on how they integrated the TFT screen in terms of how it changes the looks: it's given it a sort of pointy crest almost like a cassowary @27:42 I currently ride the 1200r and the sloping front end together with the headlight design gives it such a dynamic attitude. This was a big part of the appeal to me. The review is otherwise spot on!
What kind of glove are you wearing? Great video thx
Thanks, they are Knox Handroids 👍
I really like this bike, but the front end and especially the headlight are so ugly to me! I’m really interested in the R 1250 RS, but BMW seem to not want to release it until September. Great to see you ripping around on this bike, I look forward to the Wales video.
Yeah the RS is going to be a weapon! Hope I manage to get my grubby little mitts on one 🤓😉👍
I noticed an IAM overtake in there ,was that just in case your instructor was watching 😁?
Ha Ha, I did actually purposefully do it that way just to see if it was any better. #juryisout 🤔😉
It’s great when a bike handles so good
I have to say... i never used Hard suspension on the GSA, it was just too hard! I always ride standard (maybe Dynamic on curvy roads, because it really help a lot) and confort on Autostrada. On the K 1600 i use road on a daily basis and Dynamic (throttle and suspension) on mountain road, too firm for evry day use. Rain i only use when i need to save fuel!!!!! And it isn't germain to this video, but i just Installed a set of Dunlop Raodsmart on the K... and it is amazing!!!!
I think that double cam for high and low power is good
I think the rain mode is good for safety
Have a ride on the 1250RS. I own the 1200RS and need to convince my wife the upgrade is necessary.
It should be coming out towards the end of the year apparently so hoping to get a shot then 👍
Beautiful nakedness. The engine is a beast with this low weight. How did your helmet work without wind screen?
I had it up to 145mph - on a closed road obviously, and only stopped going higher because I couldn’t hold onto the bars any longer.
The peaked lid was quite noisy at higher speed but not unbearable, and I didn’t find it uncomfortable to wear without a screen 👍
No issues with helmet just hand strength. 😂
teapotone and this “ closed road” is where exactly? I have a new 1250 GS replacing a 1200 GS. and can confirm it is more. Unfortunately it too can only be noticed on the many closed roads in the highlands....
Ha Ha, who’d have thought I’d need to train that more????? 🤓🤣👍
Great review cheers Bruce 👍
No bother John, glad you enjoyed it 👍
I know that road very well! Edenbridge via Four Elms to Sevenoaks!!!👍
Looks a lovely beastie. You appear to be morphing into a Scottish Clarkson. From me this is a complement even if you think not.
Ha Ha, awesome! My life is now complete 😎🤣😉👍
Excellent vlog as usual. 👍
However, when you came out with that dreadful American Corporate PR speak of "BMW reached out" my blood boiled! 👎
The lines through the twisties seem much improved.👏
Looking forward to the next vlog.
Thank you for posting. I own the 2004 1150R with a whooping 90ish HP. Can't imagine basically the same bike with 136HP. :)) Also, just wondering when are they going to incorporate the GPS into the TFT. I figure it is a matter of time.
I think they could easily do it, but why would they when they can charge you an extra £750 for the Nav 6?
They might if they could charge an extra £800 pounds for it or if they can still charge £750 but their cost is lower than the Nav 6 setup. But I am sure they would not be that greedy. :) @@teapotone
Ha Ha, no never, no way, no Sir-ee 🤣👍
Something like a more sophisticated, well-equipped version of an R9t
Excellent, informative Review.
Thanks Dave, glad you enjoyed it 👍
Yes the 1250 is so much better, even on my beast of a GSA, less gear changing than the 1200 and does it go😀
That VW van was going some when it passed you considering you were doing 80
Ha Ha yeah we’d had some fun earlier and he was just making a point 😉👍
I nod like bloody Churchill around Wales and the West Country - but as soon as you cross the M25, nada. Just a London thing - maybe it's because it's irritating to do so often?
🤣😂👍
I ride a Superduke GT 1290, and for some reason I really fancy a 1250R or RS... Maybe it's because 170bhp and 106Lb:ft is too much for me? I love it dearly but I rarely use full power, and then only in the higher gears because in the lower ones the anti-wheelie part of the traction control has a fit.
I'm booked in for a test on a R1250R next week, looking forward to it.
Awesome, hope you enjoy it.
I’ve not tried the KTM’s yet but everyone has said I’ll love’m 👍
Love your video!
Nice one Bruce! I really liked the R1200R when I tried it back in 2016 and it looks like they've really upped their game! I'd give one a try, but I can't afford to buy it and can't risk the neeeed!! :D You with your knees up round your ears is an image that I'll now have nightmares about....
Ha Ha it’ll remind you of the last time we met Andy! 😉
Fantastic review!
Thanks bud, glad you enjoyed it 👍
Dynamic period. 😇
Hi there, TeapotOne - judging by what I've seen so far you seem to be a righteous MC rider AND ... I've known your face ever since I listened to my first Gentle Giant record ;) - I came across your vids right after I got my personal specimen of the BMW R 1250 R "babes" late last year; due to bad weather conditions I haven't ridden it by now other than online "with you"... ;) Now I'm really looking forward to my first Beemer ride! I really dig your hilarious comments like at 20:54 lol What's life if you can't take it "cum grano salis"... If you take my meaning!? Take good care of yourself & your formidable biker beard --- you're a role model, mine's still about to grow...
Ha Ha thanks bud, glad you’re enjoying the vids and enjoy the new bike when you finally get to ride her 👍
I’m 62 and thinking about a new bike , 1981 was the last time I rode . A very bad crash took me off motorbike but now after all this time I want one again but I’m very nervous about car pulling out on me
P.S. got fed up with the go pros and not knowing if they are recording or not. So had a brain wave (once every 10 years), I stuck the remote on the handlebar, I still use voice control for control but you get a flashing light on the handlebar to indicate you are recording! You can see it clearly on my recent Harley ride vid...
" Fat bearded bloke nodding frantically at them " 😂🤣😂🤣 classic . nice too see your gloves back on 😉🤣🤣🤣.
a personal feeling, but in low revs it sounds like a 4 cylinder engine. Did you feel it heavy? Greetins from Spain
Ola Snow!!
No mate it felt just like a boxer engine tbh, loads of grunt right from the start of the Rev range and all the way through - that new 1250 engine is honestly superb, particularly in this chassis 👍
nice ride
The attention is people seeing a Jesus style beard moving at breathtaking speed, I could never keep up with you on a bike. You are starting to sound very loyal to one brand Bruce, I look forward to you getting the chance to try some non Broke-My-Wallet stuff and give us some of your honest uncomplicated perspective. Great vid Sir and thank you!
Cheers Ray, hoping to try some other manufacturers soon 👍
What are your thoughts going to this from a KTM 1290R? The ktm warranty is abysmal in the US, so I'm ready to purchase something to give me a little more piece of mind. It's either the R1250R or the Tuono V4 1100. I know they're not exactly comparable, but something makes me feel like I'd be happy with the beamer.
I’ve not tried the 1290 Superduke R yet, I’ve currently got a loan of the Super Adventure S and will get the 1290 Superduke GT in August for a few weeks, so can’t wait to give that a go.
The KTM’s have bonkers power, I t’s proper grin inducing stuff and loads of fun, but they are definitely not as refined as the BMW’s.
I look forward to riding the KTM, but I know I’ve been riding one by the time I get off it as I’m a bit sore, where as I can happily ride the GS all day long without any issues.
The dealer network for KTM’s is a bit hit and miss too. There are fantastic dealerships out there, but there are proper stinkers too. With BMW the dealerships are fairly standard and corporate across the board, you pay for a top notch quality of customer service and that’s exactly what you get.
With regards to R1250R or Tuono - well that’s a real head or heart decision! The Tuono is absolutely superb, it looks amazing, sounds incredible, rides fantastic, but again the deal network is not common and the quality of service varies wildly, plus the actual product isn’t as reliable as it should be.
The BMW is rock solid in terms of reliability and build quality - on the whole, and the bike itself is fantastic.
For me, it’d be the Beamer if it was to be my only bike 👍
Thank you for taking the time to answer that question in such a detailed way, I appreciate it and value your input. The way you were having so much fun with that 1250 shift cam boxer makes me think the bike will be loads of fun, maybe not quite as ludicrous as the KTM, but definitely enough to get the blood pumping. And like you said, the peace of mind and dealership experience is second to none, so that in and of itself is a big selling point. Thanks again tp, you're the best.
Still my favourite vid of yours. Maybe because i am swayed by a love of this bike... but who cares :)
Cheers Ed
No heated grips? 😱
Great bike though. I would invest in it 👍.
Yes sorry, it’s got heated grips - the full BmW range has heated grips now I think
Great bike, you say you don't want to replace the GS well why not just get both 😂😂😉
Ha Ha 💰 💰 💰
Always liked the look of these , now you make me want one ... ya bastard 😂
Ha Ha, sorry bud! And I keep seeing Africa Twins everywhere now, even Richy Vids has fallen in love with one?!
I’m going to have to take one for a spin now too.
Get yourself on one of these R1250R Sport’s mate, they’re great fun 👍
teapotone if we ever get that brew lol you can hop on mine
Just to be clear I mean the Africa twin
🤣😂😢👍
The nod has died up in N Wales. When I started riding nearly 30 years ago I'd say 95% of bikers nodded. I reckon it's about 40% now. There was a marked decrease in nods I received once I bought a GS though 😏😁
Aye it’s weird isn’t it, folk just don’t like to nod at a GS? 😢😉
I wonder how much your enthusiasm for the 1250 over 1200 is biased because you're going from a GS to an R. I test rode a 1200R and a 1250GS back-to-back, and I didn't think there was an appreciable difference - probably because the gains of the motor are lost by extra weight and feel of the GS. You'd want to do a 1200R/1250R back to back to gauge the improvement of just the motor. I bought the 1200R - it was on run-out and 1250R wasn't actually available. I think I'm just trying to talk myself out of needing to upgrade to the 1250 when it finally arrives here (wife would kill me)
Ha Ha yeah you DEFINITELY are!
I ride a 1200GS every day and have ridden both the 1250GS/GSA so am more than aware of the difference the 1250 Motor brings to the party.
Honestly Ted, that new 1250 Motor in the R is just awesome.
Test ride one.
But bring your credit card 😬😉👍
I have moved from TMF to this guy, lets hope teapotone performs better, so far I like....
Good, glad you’re enjoying the vids so far Andrew, welcome to the channel 👍
Chalk and cheese style to the videos..... i watched some TMF stuff a while back and struggled to agree with his thoughts on pretty much every bike he rode that i had also ridden , cest la vie
You'll not be disappointed.
Thank you bud 🙏👍
Have you heard anything regarding the headlight being redesigned?
Hi Bruce, a question, how does this compare in terms of performance compared with your re-mapped 1200? Kindest regards. Joe
The new 1250 engine pee’s all over the 1200, even when it’s Hilltop’d like mine.
The torque is amazing, all through the Rev range 👍
teapotone thanks for the prompt reply Bruce, are off to work/at work? Cheers. A82Joe
Off at the moment, heading to Canaries tomorrow with Canary Motorcycle Tours 😉
My lean angle sensor is my foot.
Hi Bruce what make are the gloves you have on look good....
They’re the Knox Handroids, - the dog’s danglies 😉👍
I always stop for a Pee on the road! It's a Must! But you have to be polite about it, pee on a field, in some bush, at the side of the road, but not on sombody proprieties on infront!
Yeah, I was going to say, why bust for a pee? There's trees everywhere :)
I am testing a 1250 gs tomorrow Bruce. Looking forward to seeing how different it is to my 1200.👍😉
Get your credit card ready 😉
Your mind will be blown!
Oh yeah man😳 I see what all the fuss is about now😉
You bought one yet? 🤣
@@teapotone no but working on how I can justify said purchase to Mrs. now hp, black or blue? 🤔