2019 BMW R1250RS Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ก.ค. 2019
- Well this one has been a long time coming! I last rode the R1200RS about 3 years ago, I loved the bike and so I was very interested to ride the new improved 2019 version with BMW's new "Shiftcam" technology and the brilliant TFT that BMW do. For some reason it has taken ages for BMW to make the RS available despite announcing it back in November, anyway it's here in dealers now, has it been worth the wait?
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Finally! I have been waiting for someone to review this one for a while, and good it’s by the best online reviewer ever! Thanks TMF! Def my current favourite bmw and for looks alone. Note to myself “ have to buy one next”
The big beast of a monster bike. Impossible to ignore. Outstanding!
I have found the 1200RS to be a great road bike although I am now very tempted to test ride the new version. Very balanced and insightful review. Thank you.
Another great review TMF, it confirmed my already positive thoughts about this bike and I’m looking forward even more now to ordering one in 2020. 👍
What a beauty. Saw it at the 2018 IMS in NYC. Stunner. Great review as always - this one was a treat!
Great video as usual but I love my R1200R ! The most underrated beemer !
With some after market adjustments a true all-rounder !!!!
Nice to hear you really have respect for lorry drivers !
Greetings from Belgium !
Great review which is definitely steering me in the direction of the R1250RS as my next bike, thanks!
Another great review. I really enjoy these!
Thanks for the great review TMF. I rode a 1200RS a while back and enjoyed it, but the front end styling really put me off. This new version looks superb to me. I'll be arranging a test ride soon.
That is a beautiful machine. For all you get, the price doesn’t seem out of line at all. Excellent review as always. 👍🏼
Great video, I'm so excited about this motorcycle been looking forward to it for awhile now. They are not in the dealers yet here in the States, hopefully won't be too much longer.
I enjoy your reviews on the big tourers. Very helpful, as I'm steering away from the race bikes.
👍👍👍.
Great Vid Pete, as always!
Recently taken the 2019 1250RS for a short test ride and really enjoyed it but I need more time on the bike so have another test ride planned. I'll vlog that ride as well. Good times indeed!! I can seriously see one in my garage replacing my R1200GS for sure! Great review TMF!
Cracking test there MrF and a great bike. I’m really torn with these new 1250’s....very tempted, and the dealer is just down the road! Looking forward to a long term of this one! Have a good weekend!
Just put down a deposit on one of these to replace my 1200rs. Test rode one last week and totally agree with your comments except for the quick shifter. IMO it just didn't work as smoothly as it expected. Delivery is early October as the factory shuts down for a 3 week holiday. Great review as always . Look forward to a long term review
Great to hear you utter the Aussie cry " I'm getting hot.. go, go go!" Great review, keep safe.
Another good review TMF! The RS has always been a great bike. I remember years ago one of the bike mags used to test bikes on a big loop taking in motorways, A & B-roads and town, and the RS was the fastest around that loop - its a proper real-world sports bike.
Not too many of these around in Canada where I live. Just happened to see one yesterday. I don’t ever remember seeking one before that. Thanks for the review.
Let me just say this in plain English. Your videos (all of them!) are first class. Articulate and perfectly crafted/produced. When I listen to your explanations of the feedback you get from riding various bikes it's the closest I can find to actually riding the bike myself. I've given you a thumbs up and subscribed to your channel. I wish you well and thanks for all of your professional reviews, sir. May God bless you, friend. 😊
Thank you very much Michael - appreciate the kind words!
@@TheMissendenFlyer I just call 'em like I see 'em.
You have a Goldwing. You need to trade your GS for an RS! You don’t ride off road. You know what they say! What’s better than one bike! Two bikes!😂
Excellent review, I do have a R1200rs and nothing to fault after a year. Your only noted comments which I was hoping you would mention: I've fitted bar raisers (£25 from China), and an addition wind deflector on the standard screen, works perfect. Also moved the satnav to above the TFT (on this bike) so you don't look down. Still happy with current bike.
Hello Missenden, many thx for all your videos and reviews, tours and all that. It is a pleasure too look at your videos. I was in the market for one of those bikes, GS, RS, Tiger, and so on. But today i was riding the Tiger 1200 and loved it. Weight are all the same in my opinion, 20kg more or less are no problem as soon as you ride 3 kmh. So i selled my KTM 1290 Super Adventure and buyed my new Tiger :). Next year, i will make a ride to england and scotland with my tiger. Thx again for all you do, you are a cool person and since i see your videos since about 2.5 years, my english has gotten better and better. Stay tuned and stay always on the bike. Cheers, Daneras from Austria
Great review 👍 Tmf thanks Danny
Thanks for the review!👍
Excellent, the review I’ve been waiting for! Rode the R1200RS and loved it but couldn’t buy when I was aware the new version was imminent, though it’s taken a while to hit the showrooms. I suspect my R9T Racer may be on its way.......🤔
Thanks TMF. Glad you liked it.
Great review as always TMF. It's a very underestimated bike.
Having just sold my R1200RS yesterday I think this will be my next test ride.
A great review, Chief and rather tempted TBH!
p.s. my DL1000 flagged max. temp at 36°C last Thursday, up North fashion.
Bang up job! Lovely beast this one
I like it Flyer, nice bike. I have the R1250GS Rallye so I can appreciate the engine already and what you say about it is how it is, quite stunning!
Looks like the perfect all rounder. Great looking bike. Can you take the screen off for the summer? Great review as always 👍
Definitely a contender for my next bike, top review TMF 👍
Agreed. I don’t know how you couldn’t “make it fit”
Cool review, cool bike. I went on my local BMW dealers website and used their bike configurater, the bike by the time ide finished specing it to my wants ended up being over 20 grand. Keep up the good work, harley with one of the 117 inch motors next. Pretty please.
The sound is amazing.
Ride the 2017 1200RS .... love it. MS another great review! Thanks.
Good review TMF. Nice looking Bike
Great review as always 👏🏻
Lovely part of the UK that .
Thanks - and yes, when the sun is out, lovely....not so much today!
Interesting review TMF, might just book a test ride.
Good review - Thanks!
I test rode this last week and liked it. Love the TfT. I was told now links to your phone via Bluetooth. I’m 6 foot and personally found the screen crap. Up and down. So I’d have to change it. 👍🏻
I think the 1250RS is the best looking bike between the R, GS, RT and RS :)
I would agree. I've been waiting for BMW to release this bike and I look forward to testing one once they arrive State side.
This is the second review I have seen on this bike. Has it been released yet? I dont think they are avaliable yet. I saw a review by exeter rider on youtube too and he thinks they can be bought now? I must admit my versys may have to be chopped in!
@@dustbox9000 I've been in contact w/my local dealer here in the States since February and they're still waiting. Their last message was late July through Sept.
Ok, I'm not the only one who hasn't seen one. Found a couple at Florida dealers, but listed as a 2020, not a 19
Really like the look also. Have ridden the GS & RT. The 1250 is sweet
@@atastefortheroad4475 any price indications? I am also waiting... cheers
What a bike! Cheers for the review! Have a great weekend! :)
You too Tim!
Hi Andy, hope your not too wet out in the field with the Wildbadders, Richey will have to do some organising to keep you all entertained, what a bugger, great first insight into the new RS, I had the R100RS then the K100 RS, both super machines, my ride for the last 3 years is the R1200 GS TE, going to book a test ride and see what I think?
Best to all at the shindig.
Another great production. TFT on my multistrada is nice too. Heaps of customisation options as well.
Another Great review by TMF
I didn’t think you guys got clear sky’s in England , one of your best days out looks very nice along the river
I’m tossing up on getting a GS or RS
It has its moments...
Fab thanks again lovely bike 👀
Coming back after many years to biking had my heart set on an RT as I love the boxer engine but tried to move one around last week on the forcourt and like the GS I found it too heavy. Test rode the R1250R and great handling bike and easier to manouver but too naked for me and even the salesman said the screens are ineffective. I never thought about the RS as it looked too much like a sporting riding position but if the bar risers work this could be all boxes ticked. Great review as always Mr Flyer, thanks.
Thinking about trading my Heritage for this..great reviews you have!
Glad you found your camera during the speed twin ride :)
So am I!! Thanks for the kind words- TMF
Very good review thank you , and a very tempting motorbike ( oh dear )
Just back from a 1400 mile round trip to the Isle of Skye in my Honda Crossrunner. Great bike. Fab V4 engine. Starting to wonder what my next bike could be as big mile touring is where I’m at. The RS was up for consideration along with the RT and the Multistrada; so thanks TMF for this review I think you’ve helped me reach the right decision to plump for the RS. I think it’s the least expensive of the three to boot! 👍🏻
Thanks again for another great review. I just looked on the BMW USA site and the R1250RS is not available here, but our neighbors to the north (Canada) it is. In reference to the hot weather your experiencing I am stuck working on the Oregon coast where the high today was 69 F (20.5 C). The bad part is my motorcycle is getting lonely sitting in my garage. As always look forward to the next video. Till then stay safe and cool.
How odd!
Good review, excellent bike... I remember when the R100RS came out.. just short of £3k !
Like your testing videos and I like BMW. Greetz from Germany.
Nice weather in UK... Raining in PT 🤔 something is really going on 😮 Nice bike thougth 👍 the Tiger 1200 TFT is a little more to my style 😉 cheers
Just took my Harley and went to Hurley.. great recommendation on pubs TMF!!
very good review of a very nice bike
Interesting that you found the screen worked so well. I tried the 1200RS a few years ago, I'm about the same size as you, and with the screen in the low position I felt a lot of wind from shoulders up, in the high position I had terrible buffeting around 80, which totally put me off the bike. And although the weight of the bike dissapears once moving, I found it really noticeable with the lower bars when trying to wheel it back into a parking space, much harder than on an adventure bike.
You were out making this video yesterday! Hottest day ever in the UK, was yesterday, Cambridge 38.1C (101.3 F)
This is a bike that I like. Good looking, good specs, screen, good for touring. Knee angle could be less. The RT has a better knee angle, better screen and weather protection, good for touring but is heavier.
Both bikes are on my next bike list. First ride all the bikes on the list and then make a choice. Biggest problem for my next bike: money🙄
Great bike, might try one next time. You can raise the bars by fitting the bars from the R model or bar risers such as Rox, there’s also plenty of alternative screens. Certainly easier to handle than my 1250GSA, great bike but a bit tall even on my low suspension setting.
Mr. Flyer- This machine strikes me as likely the best road bike available (I just got the GS though for those times when the road turns to dirt). I still enjoy my 1981 R100RS; I note that there seem to have been some changes made for 2019. One thing that the old airhead has as an advantage over the new bike is the absolutely splendid fairing, and I always wonder why BMW stopped using this design as its weather protection is so good. Thanks for another fine review! Bob
Great review, very interesting. Also, thanks for the positive press for us hgv drivers - it's not what we normally get hah!
You're very welcome - I'm in awe of your skill!
Handsome bike, the best looking big beemer IMO
Nice review as usual. It is a little pricey for the full spec version but not crazy money & it appears to be the benchmark.
Great review! I owned two R1200RS's before getting my GS, I liked the idea of the R1250RS but once you spec it up, you are looking at £16k!! My RS Sport SE with Keyless Ride was £14k!
Just too much dosh!
Thanks TMF, you have convinced me to go to the local BMW dealer & ask for a test ride. If you are right then the GS will be replaced by an RS :)
Cheers TMF.
Just ordered mine in Black (Metallic) You dont have to have the exclusive to get all the toys.
Specced up the base model with all the options to £16350!!
I think I might have finally found the right bike for me. Keep up the great work on your channel!
@Bunnyshooter 223 Hello! Well the way the pound is dropping at the moment It's almost the same in USD!
TMF, as an Aussie, 30+ degrees by morning tea is definitely a warm day ;)
Such a lovely bike! Look sooo goood! :-)
Great looking bike, a real contender for next time...
After your mention of Itchy Boots on live feed, brilliant , what a lady, great spot TMF, see you like her fav. saying----super everything, superb to watch, Thankyou.
Hi TMF, I’m certainly with you in regards to a possible alternative tourer to the GS. It reminds me a little of my old Honda VF1000 sports tourer from the 1980s. Thanks for the initial. 👍🏍😎🇦🇺
Always good to hear from you Russ!
Great Review! I would also wonder how it compares to the Kawa Z1000 SX.
Great review as always thanks TMF. Sounds like a great bike although prefer my bikes a bit smaller and lighter.
Fair enough - thanks for watching!
What an utterly splendid machine! - to my eyes, quite the nicest, most aesthetically pleasing and balanced looking of the BMW's you've recently reviewed; thinking in particular of the R1250GS,/GS Adventure, the R1250RT, and the K1600GT
The question you raised - if you never went off road, why would you buy a GS over the RS, is a very pertinent one.
Here in Australia, the GS Adventure is the biggest selling BMW by numbers, just edging ahead of the 'standard' GS, and with the RT coming in third place.
Having spoken to a number of GS/GSA riders, a lot of them don't take them off road because of the weight, the increased chance of a fall, and commensurate cost of repairs for such expensive machines if they were dropped and damaged.
But, if like me, off road was to mean nothing more serious than an unmade road, with small stones over dirt etc, then most of the BMW road bikes should handle that quite easily with care and caution. Yes, the GS's will handle it better, but for the perhaps 10% of the time you might go on an unmade road, you are making compromises to the handling of the bike for it's off road capabilities, to the other 90% of the time you are on regular roads, where arguably an RT or RS is the better balanced machine for road work.
Whilst the GSA sits at the top of the adventure model tree, both the R1250RS and R1250RT have the K1600GT and K1600GTL respectively, above them in terms of the super smooth six - ideal for very long touring distances on regular roads - but at the penalty of a lot more weight and cost.
If you only went on the odd unmade road - say down to a campsite, - and did mainly day tours with the odd multi-day long distance tour thrown in, the R1250RS looks to be almost the perfect bike in the BMW range, bar perhaps the heavier, more powerful K1600GT - certainly under such usage needs, I would question the need? for a GS/GSA.
It has plenty of comfort in terms of it's ergonomics, excellent wind protection without making you feel so sheltered that you're not riding a motorbike anymore, luggage options for touring, and inspiring handling and performance.
And, for a BMW, it gets away from that Charlie and Ewan around the world, or Mr Policeman on his RT look, and presents a really classy, understated and very stylish motorcycle.indeed.
Loved the review, and really liked the bike - it might live in the shade of the GS re the globe trotting image, but betters the pipe and slippers image of the RT, or the bulk and weight of the K1600GT, and whilst not a trendy 'retro' machine, to my eyes is just a superb looking and finished machine that one could be very proud to own.
Agreed all round - cheers John....
Edward Barker I agree re the GS image perception. How do you find your new RS after owning a GS? I think the all around practicality and go anywhere abilities of the GS is part of the appeal, even if not always used. And of course with a very upright and relaxed riding position, a very comfortable bike. But the RT offers even more comfort, and the RS is even sportier - but without being uncomfortable - than a GS, hence my thoughts about the RT & RS being better for the road overall than a GS if one never intended to take advantage of the GS’s off road abilities.
One thing I didn't hear you mention or maybe I just missed it, how much has the fuel economy changed? I have 10k miles on my '17 RS and the smaller tank is absolutely not a problem...I get to fill up every 200 miles and it religiously takes 4.2 gallons of fuel (that's 16 liters every 320km). You're dead on about the weight on the wrists, but as you said if you're coming from a sports bike this thing is extremely comfortable and also a really practical commuter if you put the luggage on it. I can easily do the 150 mile ride to Atlanta and come back the same day with no fatigue what so ever. Great review, love your channel!
Really nice bike but for me the S1000XR is on another level in terms of all round performance and function. Can’t wait for the new model of that in the coming years. I have the 2019 Triple Black XR and have test riden the above 1250RS above. Just can’t ignore that XR performance I’m sorry. Great review as always. 👍
Was thinking about an RT, but I agree the front does look a bit bulbous. I was really impressed with the TFT screen in that bright sunlight. Thanks TMF.
As I said that TFT is the best in the business!
The advantage of an electrical screen outweighs the slight extra weight. One finger adjustment to suit all conditions.
Hmm I have been waiting for new RT with display. Maybe back to BMW dealer for a look ? Thanks from another Australian!
Taking one of these beauties out for a ride on Friday! Can't wait! Looking for alternatives to the GSA...will take out the RT too (but prefer the looks of the RS)
Me too!
The weight on wrists is an issue for me but I have checked and there are enough bar risers around 40mls up and 20mls back, apart from that I love the bike, good review and thanks
Great, long awaited review. 👍 I really like the new Rs and currently the only bike that could tempt me out of my R1200RT in the future. So much better looking, especially at the front, compared to the previous machine. I noticed the bike comes with Z8 Interacts which are a great tyre and better feel than the 01's. Nice colour, was that Carbon black ? Also is the screen adjustable ? Cant believe the temperatures in the Uk recently....
This is the dark blue one...and yes the screen is manually adjustable - it was fully up in this review...
Might just have to pop along to my local BMW dealer and take a test ride.Got the older r1200r which is a great bike but above with the bmw rally sport colours on I think would look epic
Great review with crisp clear view and sound. Excellent. It's a great bike. I had a ride two weeks ago and was really excited. Being dedicated to asphalt riding I just think of switching my adventure bike for one of these. They'll be excellent for touring. How would you compare it to the Yammie FJR 1300 ? I'd go emotionally for the beemer. Thanks for the show. 👍😀
Tough one - Id have to ride both again to be sure, the Yammie is turbine smooth but the BMW technically superior I think...
Excellent review - as usual. I sold my 1200RS two years ago and now ride an MT09 but I do love BMWs. I am not into touring (a trip to italy with temps upto 36C put me off.) But I really do like the look of this machine and as my son is a BMW motorcycle technician, I should get a good 'staff' price.
Too young to be old , 36 is hot ,,, but with BMW “Summer “ Pants and an airflow jacket, it’s all possible 🥵
The BMW R LC series are just awesome bikes and thankfully they keep them all in the lineup. I chose the R for the flexibility of having a naked bike and being able to add the luggage and screen when I tour but was indeed tempted by the RS.
Yay for SHAFT DRIVE!!!
A serious track day machine.
How does it not have an electronic windshield? Lovely bike TMF thanks for the ride finally some good weather.
I picked mine up for au$26k approximately £13k. In Australia the exclusive also comes with rear luggage rack and the chrome exhaust is standard.
It's never too hot to ride, 42° not uncommon over here 😉
On a different subject. Based on your review/recommendation I have bought Customfit guards and the Visorcat. Both are excellent and I would not normally have considered buying either.
BMW have really sorted their engine and gearbox out. Amazing job.
Captain Win I agree ! (I’d have thought the dreadful gearbox in the early R1200GS ( LC) was beyond hope .... but , what do I know? I was clearly wrong!
Again, thanks for the review - I was out in 30+ the other day, and it makes it hard to ride atgat - left my gloves off. Lot of viewers didn't like that! How would you compare the the RS1250 with the FJ1300? Cheers.
I've got a 2009 model .... it doesn't age .... great ride.
What i like about the BMW TFT is that it's warning are very descrete... if you are not paying attention you could miss some important info...
Great review 👍 have they changed the tft layout?
Just had a test ride on this machine, you are correct, it is quick, looks stunning and more sport than tourer, it should sell well,but not for me, now too used to the R1200 GS TE and Ultraglide Classic, comfort is the watchword now for us two oldies>
Test ride booked! One of the others will have to go, might be the 2003 R1150RS, or possibly even the Tiger Sport!