Great video, a thorough review which is exactly what I was looking for .. A walk around is so much more informative than riding , you provided all the details I was looking for in the RS and helped me make my mind up I have been looking for a while and this helped my decision. RS is the one . Thanks
Thanks Griff for tuning into my channel. I’m so happy to hear my video was helpful to you. This is exactly why I started the channel to pass on my thoughts and insights on the RS. They aren’t easy to find. Have you found one? Anyway all the best with your future purchase. It’s an awesome bike!
@@griff4424 Awesome! Hopefully your search won’t be too long. Anyway the winter is probably too cold to ride up in Canada right? If all goes well, you’ll be enjoying some rides Spring 2022.
@@griff4424 Hi Griff, how goes the search for the elusive RS? I’m getting ready to put together a one year ownership video. In the past year, I’ve put almost 9,000 miles on the bike.
Thank you for watching and the kudos. It’s much appreciated. I just started the channel recently so it’s going to take a while to build up some subscribers. I’m in no rush, but really appreciate each subscriber thus far.
@@Texas2Tires Am contemplating to get one in the nearer future. Only issue I may face as been a short leg rider is to find a way to get that seat reduced. Not sure if BMW has one
@@cng1383 I'm 5' 8" (173cm) and I can flat foot the bike with my riding boots on. Even if I was a bit shorter, I would still be OK with the seat height. However, if I had to go on my toes, I wouldn't feel too confident especially with strong winds at a stop. I'd probably go for a cruiser with the lower seat height.
I just bought a 2022 RS in the lite white with the red frame accents. As it's my first BMW I'm on tender hooks waiting for it to be delivered to the dealer so I can se it for the first time. I'm with you on the whole adventure bike thing, we called them trail bikes back in the seventies but it's the same thing, if you don't want to off road why spend the money on the likes of a GS or GSA. Thanks for the video. Very informative.
First off, congratulations on the new bike. I'm sure you're going to love it. Truly is an extremely fun bike loaded with amazing tech. Thanks for watching the video and commenting. If you haven't already done so, please consider subscribing that will help me a bunch as I'm marching towards 1,000 subscribers.
My last bike was a VFR 800. Made the mistake of getting a Rebel 1100 and a year in I'm still not sold on the cruiser riding position. Really looking forward to picking up one of these in the (hopefully near) future.
Hi Mitch, thanks for checking out the video. I like both riding positions. If I could justify spending the money, I’d have my RS and a cruiser. Actually yesterday I test ride the BMW R18 Bagger and the BMW K 1600 Bagger. Great fun! I didn’t expect to like the R18 B given much of the criticism it has received online. However, I really liked it. The RS is a great bike. Unfortunately it is ver hard to get. Typically takes months to get one unless you find a used one. Good luck in your search. Enjoy the ride.
@@Texas2Tires Actually i'm on a pretty iron 883 from Harley Davidson but i just had a new driving licence and i can ride any motorbike now ! And i love the R1250RS . .. ^^
Thanks for watching and commenting, appreciate it. Please consider subscribing if you haven't already that will help me out a bunch. Yes definitely, make sure you get at least a 2019 or newer. I believe that is the year they added the TFT and the 1250cc engine. These are the two most important updates. The TFT is amazing and crystal clear in any environment and doesn't look like a 1980s walkman display. I recently did an overview of the new 2023 RS, check it out if you haven't already. Here's the link: th-cam.com/video/OviiXBZ6bW4/w-d-xo.html Good luck in your search for your new RS. Happy Holidays!
Hey, thanks for this. I just bought the exact same bike, 2020 in the metallic black. I haven't seen it in person yet, picking it up next week. So, it was a real treat to see it in detail here. I'm getting a 2020 with only 3,400 km on it. I'm trading in my 2018 R1200GS for this. I agree with what you said. If you're not doing much off-road, this is the bike you'd do better with. I loved the GS engine and handling and the electronics, but this will be far superior on the road. I test-rode the RS, so I am ready! It was good to compare and see what has changed with the electronics since 2018, too. I really appreciated your video. Thanks again!
Thank you for checking out the video and including your wonderful comment. I appreciate it. In advance hope you enjoy your RS as much as I enjoy mine. I have over 300 videos in my channel I’m sure many of them will be of interest to you showing the different add-ons I’ve bought for my RS. Safe journeys.
@@Texas2Tires Yes indeed. I have already looked into getting the windshield deflector I saw in your Two Year Review video. I'm 5 ft 9 inches, similar to your 5-8, so I want that extra wind protection. Great info for me. I'm sure to be stopping in on your channel often. I have subscribed. Thanks plenty!
@@MichaelJohnBryant Awesome to hear, happy you subscribed your support is very much appreciated. Feel free to ask me any questions along the way. Glad to help out fellow riders especially those riding an RS.
Thank you for watching the video and compliment, appreciate it. So you are considering purchasing an RS? If so, they aren’t easy to get. You might have to wait for a while or like in my case buy from a far away dealer and have it shipped. Anyway, good luck with your bike hunting.
@@R14DSR are you considering buying one? I’m 5’8” (172.7cm) and fit nicely on the bike. If you are taller say 6’ (182.8cm), you might feel cramped on the bike and have some considerable pressure on your palms/wrists. Many people buy bar risers to help, but I feel that hurts the sporty look of the bike. If you have any specific questions, happy to answer. If you haven’t done so already, please consider subscribing to my channel to help me out. Thank you so much.
Hi Lou, thanks for checking out the channel and commenting. Congratulations on your new bike. You're going to love it! What color did you get? If you haven't already done so, please consider subscribing to my channel. I really appreciate your support.
Thanks for this. Your thoughts on this bike pushed me to pull the trigger on it: trading in my 2019 F750GS for a 2021 R1250RS. Got it in black storm metallic just like yours. My preference would have been the imperial blue or even the Austin yellow, but black is what was available and this bike is hard to locate. I got lucky because the bike is coming from OKC, but they’ve got a sister store here in The Woodlands. Pick it up next week and until then, I’ll have many sleepless nights. Ordered it with the side cases because I actually like the look and they come in handy for helmet storage and quick trips to the store. I’ll use it to travel a few times a year and I’ll enjoy the sportiness in between. A huge appeal for me is that the RS seems less popular than the other variants.
Wow that sounds awesome. EuroTek is a great dealership. I had a great experience with them. I hope you enjoy the bike. It’s a sharp looking bike. Do you already have it, first ride impressions? Enjoy and safe journeys.
@@jessebalboa4717 Yeah AC and team are great. You’ll have to let me know how your first ride goes. I’m sure you’ll love it. Play around with the settings. I keep it in Dynamic Pro as I’m used to that throttle response and suspension setting, but I keep the wheelie suppression on as I’m not looking to do wheelies on purpose or accident.
@@Texas2Tires I’ll give you an update after the first ride. My 750gs has the same switchgear layout and TFT as the 1250rs, which is one of the reasons I decided to stay with BMW - they’re the best in the business IMO.
Thanks for watching my video and happy to hear it encouraged you to have a look at the RS. I thoroughly enjoy mine. All the best with your bike shopping.
Hi Bob, I just checked out the K100RS in the following TH-cam Video. That is a nice bike and ahead of its time. th-cam.com/video/ZjBRdmslCLM/w-d-xo.html
Apologies for missing your comment. I was digging in the backend of my TH-cam channel and found that I have unfortunately missed many comments. Thank you for watching the video and for your comment. I appreciate it.
Hi Rolf, thank you for watching my video. I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it. Do you have a bike or contemplating buying one? If you have any questions about the R1250RS, let me know. I'll do what I can to answer.
@@Texas2Tires Thinking of buying one this summer. I used to live in Austin -- miss those hill country twisties! 😁 I envy you -- perfect place for that bike!
@@norrinradd5501 Agree the roads are great in the hill country. However not a lot of great scenery. These bikes can be a challenge to buy. I had to purchase mine out of state and unseen other than pics the dealership provided. My local dealer said they would have to order it and it would take 3-4 months. Good luck with your search. Do you have a BMW dealer close to you?
@@Texas2Tires Yeah 15 minutes away! Thanks for the heads up. I'll be sure to get started early on the search. I'm targeting August so that should be plenty of time. Appreciate the warning!
What about charging points? I see you have a phone mount integrated to the Nav system, but does the bike have a USB power point or a BMW power outlet socket? If so, where is it located? On my 750 GS, it’s in the cockpit, so I have a converter that allows me to connect a USB charging cable that is close to the area where I mount my phone
The mobile device adapter I have for the nav area has two USB ports. Outside of that, the bikes power outlet is located on the right side just below the seat. If you watch my walk around video you can see the outlet at time stamp 3:26. Hope that helps.
Im getting my RS on Monday . I agree with you, non sense to by some many GS..Thank you from Barcelona. It has been very helpfull. If you ever visite Barcelona let me know and will go for a ride.ferran
Barcina147 B&B, thanks for watching my video and for commenting. I’m so happy to hear you’ll be getting an RS. You must be so excited. It’s an awesome bike. What color did you get? Enjoy your first ride, if you have time and remember, let me know your impressions of the bike after a week or two of riding.
Thank you. Nice informative video. Could not find the link for the Sat nav phone holder but found it on Amazon:) I have the same bike in Austin Yellow:)
Thanks for watching, I’m glad you liked it. The link is in the comment section below under mobile phone navigation bracket or something like that. What year is yours? How are you liking it? I love mine!
@@Texas2Tires morning! I’ve had it for 6 months, it’s a 2020 model and I absolutely love it. My first BMW was the K75 then in 1999 I bought a new R1100RS, in 2017 I bought 2nd hand F800ST then upgraded it to a new 2018 F800GT which I traded in for my R1250RS. Absolutely awesome bike even though I’m 5’4” I’ve still got both feet on the ground. Out on it today in the rather cloudy UK
@@karenhoney2232 wow your are quite the BMW fan. Much longer than I. At 5’4”, you must have long legs to be able to reach the ground. I guess my legs must be a bit stubby. Seems it rains quite a bit in the UK does that affect your riding a lot? Also can you share some of your favor rides around the UK that you have been on. I remember seeing some guys riding around the coast maybe it was somewhere in Cornwall??? I forget, but it was absolutely beautiful looking down on some beach areas. Anyway thank you for watching my video and touching base with me. I appreciate it. Safe journeys to you!
Wow! What an intersting review, thanks a lot, it's been very informative. I'm struggling right now because I love my current naked bike but I'm 53 and I would appreciate some more confort and wind protection but without giving away the torque (I'm on KTM 1290 Supeduke v3). Among many, this is the very one bike that I'm focusing on but I don't know, maybe I'll do another season on the KTM and then I'll see. Awesome bike ✌
Apologies for missing your comment. I was digging in the backend of my TH-cam channel and found that I have unfortunately missed many comments. Thank you for watching the video and for your comment. I appreciate it. Have you test rode an RS so you can compare it to you KTM? Safe journeys
@@Texas2Tires Ahah, no worries, thanks for having taken the time to reply. Eventually I tested the RS and could not help but acquiring the bike right after. Ride safe ✌
Hi from the UK. Very helpful video. I follow TMF over here. How do you find the screen? Such a tricky balance to get right - protection v wind noise v buffeting of head. Regarding riding position do you find a lot of weight on your wrists
Hi Beverly from the UK. Thanks for watching my video. I’m glad you found it helpful. I also follow TMF, that’s a good channel. Do you have an RS? My new Puig dark smoke racing screen looks awesome. However, just as useless as the stock screen when it comes to buffeting. I like the smaller lower screen to keep the RS looking sporty. The lower setting doesn’t have the buffeting, but not so good on the wind protection. Upper setting a bit better on the wind protection, but creates awful buffeting. Best solution I know of is getting a wind spoiler that you can take on and off when needed. Trips around town or less than a couple hours I don’t mind the wind. However longer rides on the highway really needs some protection that doesn’t create the buffeting. I’m not a fan of the taller touring screens as they take away that sporty look. Have a wonderful day!
As i said its such a tricky balance. I agree with you, don't want an upright screen that spoils the look of the bike. Certainly don't want buffeting but would be nice to have good protection for longer rides. That Puig screen looks good. Wind spoilers don't look great. One of the things that attracted me to the RS is its looks and don't want to spoil them. So disappointing that so many manufacturers send out bikes with poor stock screens. It's then a pain to find a better one; dont want to buy 2/3 or more before you find one that's good. A bit like they send out bikes with poor seats and you have to spend again to get a comfortable touring seat. Ive subscribed so I'll have a look at the rest of your vids, especially the mods that you've made. I passed my full test over here during covid lockdown at end of 2020. Got a Royal Enfield 650 Interceptor to start on. Looking to move up, will test ride some bikes this year. Don't know whether i should leap to a 1250RS or go for a 850/900 with more hp and torque than I've got at present. Ride safe.
@@beverleynorth4914 my first bike was an old Yamaha xs400. That was about 30 years ago. Then I bought the RS after being away from bikes for 30 years. I bought the RS because of the looks, the technology that comes with it and the reputation of BMW.
Congratulations on passing your test and getting legal. Sounds like you have time to research other bikes, so all the best with that. Thank you for subscribing, appreciate it. My friend has a 2022 RS and he bought the wind spoiler for long rides, but can take it off when he wants. He loves it and can't believe I live without it. I think that is the only real solution unless, like some, don't mind transforming their RS into an RT with a huge wind screen, comfort over looks.
Thanks for the videos. I put a deposit on a 2022 RS and hope to have it by mid October. This is my first new BMW purchase. Did you get any freebies from the dealer when you bought your bike? Just curious if they threw anything in for you?
First off, congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the RS club. I'm sure you're going to love it. I bought mine at the end of 2020 and got a decent deal on the bike because the dealer needed to get rid of it to make room for the 2021 models. My deal was: I received .09% financing, $250 toward my MFS course and $500 worth of free BMW gear thus were from BMW. Check their website for deals. Also because I bought my bike out of state, the dealer delivered it to my front door for free. All in all not a bad deal. Hopefully you live in a warmer climate so you can enjoy the bike through the winter months. Let me know how you like the bike after you have it for a week or so. Take care and thank you for visiting my TH-cam Channel, appreciate it!
@@Texas2Tires Thanks for the quick reply! I live in Richmond, TX, so I should have some good riding weather this season, after my bike arrives. I also ordered mine from out of state and will be delivered to my front door. Hopefully we can meet up sometime. I’m buying the RS in part for its touring abilities, so I can take some longer rides to Austin, San Antonio and Corpus. Take care and ride safe!
@@Texas2Tires Found a dealership in Grand Rapids, MI that has a light white sport RS being delivered soon. Only 20 RS’s are being shipped to the US, until the end of the year. If I wait to order, it wouldn’t come in until Feb 2022.
@@ChuckandBonnie123 Yes, you have to get what you can. Supply chain is all messed up. I never would have dreamed I'd be buying a new bike unseen untested, but no choice. Anyway, it all worked out as I love the bike.
Great walk around...thank you! I already purchased the bike but I learned a couple of things like the power plug on the right-hand side of the seat and the iPhone holder. Can you send me the link as I'd like to purchase one. Cheers
Hi Gary thanks for watching the video and your comments, appreciate it. As for the iPhone holder, just keep in mind the one I have doesn't work for the newer iPhones because iPhone moved the volume rockers. My friend bought a phone case that has flush buttons so the iPhone holder can't squeeze the volume buttons. Also he bought a newer and better version of what I have. It is wireless charging, my is wired charging with USB cable. Also I've since bought a quadlock for the bike and like the position of that better also the phone is in the vertical position not horizontal. Below I'll include some links.
If you haven't seen my other video where I discuss the quadlock and gps mount from BMW, please check that out. Here's the link: th-cam.com/video/MpuYY1OsQIM/w-d-xo.html I also have another video that shows the gps relocation kit my friend Chuck installed: th-cam.com/video/qtDsnNMZmKc/w-d-xo.html Here's the link to my cellphone mount: www.amazon.com/R1200GS-Navigation-CRF1000L-Motorcycle-Charging/dp/B07ZM4KG1F/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3RNQNH2BO4Y45&keywords=R%26P+for+BMW+R1200GS+Mobile+Phone+Navigation+Bracket+ADV+F700+800GS+CRF1000L+Africa+Twin+for+Honda+Motorcycle+USB+Charging+12MM+Mount&qid=1641154791&sprefix=r%26p+for+bmw+r1200gs+mobile+phone+navigation+bracket+adv+f700+800gs+crf1000l+africa+twin+for+honda+motorcycle+usb+charging+12mm+mount%2Caps%2C84&sr=8-1 Here's the link to the cellphone wireless mount: www.amazon.com/motorcycle-wireless-charging-navigation-adventure/dp/B09125LG53/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2IPJTJ34UPE10&keywords=motorcycle+wireless+charger+navigation+bracket&qid=1641155060&sprefix=motorcycle+wireless+charger+navigation+bracket%2Caps%2C103&sr=8-4 Hope these links help. If you haven't done so already, please consider subscribing to help out my channel, thank you and Happy New Year.
Nice overview. The bike is much more impressive in person. However I had a Triple Black 2023 pass me yesterday and the stock exhaust can is incredibly huge & ugly. I believe someone makes a black carbon smaller exhaust which would greatly improve its looks. Also considering a loaded Triple Black & will black powdercoat the gearshift/brake levers and hangers which are silver.
My black titanium Akrapovic looks much better than the stock can. It also sounds a bit better. I’ve thought about painting the shifter and brakes, but I’d be with out my bike for over a week. Not sure I can do that. I ride 3-4 times a week. I need my “Wind Therapy”
Apologies for missing your comment. I was digging in the backend of my TH-cam channel and found that I have unfortunately missed many comments. Thank you for watching the video and for your comment. I appreciate it.
Really nice bike, good for you that you got the 2020 model with brembo calipers, the BMW branded ones has been causing lots of problems on the rt, dont know why they use them on the 2021 rs🤨. Does the led-indicators meet the regulations in your state?, they look great on the rs. 👍
I saw some people mentioning that about the other brakes. Since there’s a known issue odd that they would continue to use them. Most likely have a warehouse full of them and don’t want them to go to waste. Facing warranty issues is probably less expensive for them. Yes the LEDs are fine in my state. Do you have a bike, if so what are you riding?
@@Texas2Tires I sold my honda VFR1200F last month, looking into the r1250rs, sadly none of the motorcycle dealers in my part of sweden has chosen to have one in the inventory. I got to see one that was going out to a customer the next day and was still in its crate partly. Dont feel like ordering a bike I cannot take for a ride first I guess. 🤨 going for the black one with hard bags (If I get to testride it). 👍
@@TheFlemmo123 I faced the same dilemma here in Texas. I actually bought mine unseen untested from a BMW dealer in another state. They shipped it to my door. I watched so many TH-cam videos about the bike and endless hours of research that I felt confident on buying in that manner. The only real feel I had for the bike was sitting on an R 1250 R that other then the fairing and the handlebars are pretty much identical. I really love the bike. The only complaint I have is the sound. It sounds like a quiet Diesel engine, which of course isn’t a cool sound for a sporty looking bike. However on long tours, the quieter pipe is preferred to a loud sport bike or Harley for that matter. All the best in your search.
@@Texas2Tires oh so its a thing then, people buy the rs but dealers refuse to have them in stock. 😄 I rode the r1250r in Gothenburg, really fast and fun bike, kinda felt like I needed more legspace, so sportseat will have to be a priority.
@@TheFlemmo123 I’m 172cm and the bike fits me perfect. Over the 180cm mark and I’d say this bike will feel cramped as will most sport bikes to be fair. The GS would be a better option. Also the RS is going to position you in a more aggressive leaded forward position compared to the R 1250 R, which has more upright handlebars.
Apologies for missing your comment. I was digging in the backend of my TH-cam channel and found that I have unfortunately missed many comments. Thank you for watching the video and for your comment. I appreciate it.
Apologies for missing your comment. I was digging in the backend of my TH-cam channel and found that I have unfortunately missed many comments. Thank you for watching the video and for your comment. I appreciate it.
Hi Jack, thanks for the message. Apologies but I don’t have the panniers or top case, so not sure. I would assume a full face would definitely fit in the top case.
Nirav thanks for checking out my channel and commenting. I don’t know too much about the GSX-S1000GT. However it’s a good looking bike and seems like it would be fitting the same need as the R1250RS. Couple points the Suzuki is less expensive and probably easier to obtain. The RS is really hard to find especially if you are looking for a specific color. The engines are completely different and you’d be giving up the shaft drive if you went with Suzuki. Either way you can’t go wrong has they both have two wheels. Great if you can test ride them. Not sure about the HP and Torque differences, but the BMW should be the stronger of the two in the power category.
@@Texas2Tires thanks for the feedback! That’s a great point about the drive shaft. I really like that feature purely from a maintenance perspective. The Suzuki actually puts out 150BHP so slightly more than the 1250 RS but there is plenty of get up and go for the BMW. This has me leaning towards the BMW. Thanks!
I was looking at trading up my F800GT to either the RS or RT and leaning to the RS; however, my dealer went out of business due to the pandemic so the next dealer is 2 states over or 200+ miles :-( but I may pull the trigger any way and worry about maintenance later,
Hi Jerome, it certainly is a great bike. However, that would be a hard sale to have to travel 200 miles for service. Good luck and let me know what you end up doing. Take care!
Hi Tony. I did replace, but there was a 30 gap between the bikes...LOL. Back around 1990 I bought a 1980 Yamaha XS400, which I owned for about two years before it died. Then life circumstances kept me away from motorcycles until I bought the R 1250 RS in December 2020.
Hi Jason, thanks for watching my video. The link is in the description section below the video with the other links. Here it is: www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZM4KG1F?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_product_details
After 8 months of owning it, I enjoy riding it more and more. I would like to get a cruiser at some point, just to change up the riding style and bike sound, but I wouldn't get rid of my RS. Most likely I would get an Indian as there are already too many Harley's around my area.
You are 100% right, it should come with a splash guard standard. However I never ride in the rain if possible so it rarely gets dirty. I’m looking to buy one but not in a hurry. Thanks for your comment. Do you have a bike, what kind?
@@fredensminde Thanks a bunch for the recommendation and video. It was very helpful! I'll consider getting that on my bike. However, it's quite pricey for a piece of plastic, but all the molded plastic parts are expensive especially for a BMW and it looks much better than some of the other ones I've seen held on by zip ties.
Glad it was helpful! Although an older video, the RS is basically unchanged in 2024. I’m thinking 2025 we might see the new 1300 engine and many changes.
Great video, a thorough review which is exactly what I was looking for .. A walk around is so much more informative than riding , you provided all the details I was looking for in the RS and helped me make my mind up I have been looking for a while and this helped my decision. RS is the one . Thanks
Thanks Griff for tuning into my channel. I’m so happy to hear my video was helpful to you. This is exactly why I started the channel to pass on my thoughts and insights on the RS. They aren’t easy to find. Have you found one? Anyway all the best with your future purchase. It’s an awesome bike!
@@Texas2Tires Found a couple in Eastern Canada . I live right in the center , Manitoba so I will continue looking all winter . Will let you know .
@@griff4424 Awesome! Hopefully your search won’t be too long. Anyway the winter is probably too cold to ride up in Canada right? If all goes well, you’ll be enjoying some rides Spring 2022.
@@griff4424 Hi Griff, how goes the search for the elusive RS? I’m getting ready to put together a one year ownership video. In the past year, I’ve put almost 9,000 miles on the bike.
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Finally got it
BMW R 1250 RS 🔥
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Thank you for a detailed video of the bike, really enjoyed it :)
Thank you for your comment. Really happy you enjoyed the video. Are you interested in buying an RS or do you already own one or a different bike?
@@Texas2Tires Am contemplating to get one in the nearer future. Only issue I may face as been a short leg rider is to find a way to get that seat reduced. Not sure if BMW has one
@@cng1383 I'm 5' 8" (173cm) and I can flat foot the bike with my riding boots on. Even if I was a bit shorter, I would still be OK with the seat height. However, if I had to go on my toes, I wouldn't feel too confident especially with strong winds at a stop. I'd probably go for a cruiser with the lower seat height.
I just bought a 2022 RS in the lite white with the red frame accents. As it's my first BMW I'm on tender hooks waiting for it to be delivered to the dealer so I can se it for the first time. I'm with you on the whole adventure bike thing, we called them trail bikes back in the seventies but it's the same thing, if you don't want to off road why spend the money on the likes of a GS or GSA. Thanks for the video. Very informative.
First off, congratulations on the new bike. I'm sure you're going to love it. Truly is an extremely fun bike loaded with amazing tech. Thanks for watching the video and commenting. If you haven't already done so, please consider subscribing that will help me a bunch as I'm marching towards 1,000 subscribers.
My last bike was a VFR 800. Made the mistake of getting a Rebel 1100 and a year in I'm still not sold on the cruiser riding position. Really looking forward to picking up one of these in the (hopefully near) future.
Hi Mitch, thanks for checking out the video. I like both riding positions. If I could justify spending the money, I’d have my RS and a cruiser. Actually yesterday I test ride the BMW R18 Bagger and the BMW K 1600 Bagger. Great fun! I didn’t expect to like the R18 B given much of the criticism it has received online. However, I really liked it. The RS is a great bike. Unfortunately it is ver hard to get. Typically takes months to get one unless you find a used one. Good luck in your search. Enjoy the ride.
Nice! I just traded my 1250GS Exclusive for the 1250R Exclusive. I seriously thought about the RS. The boxer motor is truly awesome.
Very nice! Agree the engine is great. However it does sound that great more like a Diesel car.
So what are your impressions of the R compared with the GS?
Hi from the UK - Thanks for the info. Much appreciated. I have the R1200 RS - pretty much the same.
Thank you for checking out my channel. I appreciate it.
Amazing bike!!
Thank you for this quality review !
Have fun :D
Thank you for watching my video, I'm glad you like it. Do you have a motorcycle? If so, what do you ride?
@@Texas2Tires Actually i'm on a pretty iron 883 from Harley Davidson but i just had a new driving licence and i can ride any motorbike now ! And i love the R1250RS .
.. ^^
@@tnartjeremy7835 can’t beat the sound of a Harley. That’s probably my only complaint about the RS, it doesn’t sound that great.
@@tnartjeremy7835 so where you live has different motorcycle licenses based on engine size?
@@Texas2Tires Ah ah, in France we got 2 motorcycle licences ;) (unfortunatly, but it's for government money!)
Great review. I have the 1200 RS since 2015 and ready to upgrade. I like the all black look on this bike and the RS too much fun I have to go RS again
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Yes definitely, make sure you get at least a 2019 or newer. I believe that is the year they added the TFT and the 1250cc engine. These are the two most important updates. The TFT is amazing and crystal clear in any environment and doesn't look like a 1980s walkman display. I recently did an overview of the new 2023 RS, check it out if you haven't already. Here's the link: th-cam.com/video/OviiXBZ6bW4/w-d-xo.html Good luck in your search for your new RS. Happy Holidays!
Just bought the exact same bike today. Very useful video thanks.
Congratulations on the new bike! I’m glad to hear you enjoyed the video. Thanks for tuning in.
Great video. I have one of these and you are absolutely right. This is a great bike to ride....no need for a GS if you do not do any offroad.
Thank you for checking out my video and happy to meet another RS owner. What year and color do you have?
Hey, thanks for this. I just bought the exact same bike, 2020 in the metallic black. I haven't seen it in person yet, picking it up next week. So, it was a real treat to see it in detail here. I'm getting a 2020 with only 3,400 km on it. I'm trading in my 2018 R1200GS for this. I agree with what you said. If you're not doing much off-road, this is the bike you'd do better with. I loved the GS engine and handling and the electronics, but this will be far superior on the road. I test-rode the RS, so I am ready! It was good to compare and see what has changed with the electronics since 2018, too. I really appreciated your video. Thanks again!
Thank you for checking out the video and including your wonderful comment. I appreciate it. In advance hope you enjoy your RS as much as I enjoy mine. I have over 300 videos in my channel I’m sure many of them will be of interest to you showing the different add-ons I’ve bought for my RS. Safe journeys.
@@Texas2Tires Yes indeed. I have already looked into getting the windshield deflector I saw in your Two Year Review video. I'm 5 ft 9 inches, similar to your 5-8, so I want that extra wind protection. Great info for me. I'm sure to be stopping in on your channel often. I have subscribed. Thanks plenty!
@@MichaelJohnBryant Awesome to hear, happy you subscribed your support is very much appreciated. Feel free to ask me any questions along the way. Glad to help out fellow riders especially those riding an RS.
Superb video. I have watched many lately to help me decide on the next. You’ve answered everything. Thank you.
Thank you for watching the video and compliment, appreciate it. So you are considering purchasing an RS? If so, they aren’t easy to get. You might have to wait for a while or like in my case buy from a far away dealer and have it shipped. Anyway, good luck with your bike hunting.
@@Texas2Tires I live in the UK. Don’t see many of them on the road here. But lots of used or ex demo ones available on the BMW website.
@@R14DSR are you considering buying one? I’m 5’8” (172.7cm) and fit nicely on the bike. If you are taller say 6’ (182.8cm), you might feel cramped on the bike and have some considerable pressure on your palms/wrists. Many people buy bar risers to help, but I feel that hurts the sporty look of the bike. If you have any specific questions, happy to answer. If you haven’t done so already, please consider subscribing to my channel to help me out. Thank you so much.
@@Texas2Tires thanks for the advice. The wrist ache is my main concern. I’m 6ft exactly and the info I’ve received is exactly what you’ve said.
Awesome information, thank you ,I have just bought a new 2023 1250 RS 👍🇦🇺
Hi Lou, thanks for checking out the channel and commenting. Congratulations on your new bike. You're going to love it! What color did you get? If you haven't already done so, please consider subscribing to my channel. I really appreciate your support.
Thanks for this. Your thoughts on this bike pushed me to pull the trigger on it: trading in my 2019 F750GS for a 2021 R1250RS. Got it in black storm metallic just like yours. My preference would have been the imperial blue or even the Austin yellow, but black is what was available and this bike is hard to locate. I got lucky because the bike is coming from OKC, but they’ve got a sister store here in The Woodlands. Pick it up next week and until then, I’ll have many sleepless nights. Ordered it with the side cases because I actually like the look and they come in handy for helmet storage and quick trips to the store. I’ll use it to travel a few times a year and I’ll enjoy the sportiness in between. A huge appeal for me is that the RS seems less popular than the other variants.
Wow that sounds awesome. EuroTek is a great dealership. I had a great experience with them. I hope you enjoy the bike. It’s a sharp looking bike. Do you already have it, first ride impressions? Enjoy and safe journeys.
@@Texas2Tires pick it up next week. Eurotech has been great to deal with so far. AC has been helping me
@@jessebalboa4717 Yeah AC and team are great. You’ll have to let me know how your first ride goes. I’m sure you’ll love it. Play around with the settings. I keep it in Dynamic Pro as I’m used to that throttle response and suspension setting, but I keep the wheelie suppression on as I’m not looking to do wheelies on purpose or accident.
@@Texas2Tires I’ll give you an update after the first ride. My 750gs has the same switchgear layout and TFT as the 1250rs, which is one of the reasons I decided to stay with BMW - they’re the best in the business IMO.
@@Texas2Tires did Eurotech work in the taxes for you? If not, how did you handle?
You have a nice bike. I’m intrigue at looking at one now because it’s 100 lbs lighter than my old ‘86 BMW K100RS and being short. Thanks.
Thanks for watching my video and happy to hear it encouraged you to have a look at the RS. I thoroughly enjoy mine. All the best with your bike shopping.
Hi Bob, I just checked out the K100RS in the following TH-cam Video. That is a nice bike and ahead of its time. th-cam.com/video/ZjBRdmslCLM/w-d-xo.html
I notice that you also drives a 5-series BMW, that one also a very awesome car.
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Great review, very comprehensive. Thanks a lot!
Hi Rolf, thank you for watching my video. I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it. Do you have a bike or contemplating buying one? If you have any questions about the R1250RS, let me know. I'll do what I can to answer.
Great vid, really thorough! Thanks!!
Thank you for the comment. I hope it was helpful to you. Are you thinking of buying one or already have a bike?
@@Texas2Tires Thinking of buying one this summer. I used to live in Austin -- miss those hill country twisties! 😁 I envy you -- perfect place for that bike!
@@norrinradd5501 Agree the roads are great in the hill country. However not a lot of great scenery. These bikes can be a challenge to buy. I had to purchase mine out of state and unseen other than pics the dealership provided. My local dealer said they would have to order it and it would take 3-4 months. Good luck with your search. Do you have a BMW dealer close to you?
@@Texas2Tires Yeah 15 minutes away! Thanks for the heads up. I'll be sure to get started early on the search. I'm targeting August so that should be plenty of time. Appreciate the warning!
What about charging points? I see you have a phone mount integrated to the Nav system, but does the bike have a USB power point or a BMW power outlet socket? If so, where is it located? On my 750 GS, it’s in the cockpit, so I have a converter that allows me to connect a USB charging cable that is close to the area where I mount my phone
The mobile device adapter I have for the nav area has two USB ports. Outside of that, the bikes power outlet is located on the right side just below the seat. If you watch my walk around video you can see the outlet at time stamp 3:26. Hope that helps.
Im getting my RS on Monday . I agree with you, non sense to by some many GS..Thank you from Barcelona. It has been very helpfull. If you ever visite Barcelona let me know and will go for a ride.ferran
Barcina147 B&B, thanks for watching my video and for commenting. I’m so happy to hear you’ll be getting an RS. You must be so excited. It’s an awesome bike. What color did you get? Enjoy your first ride, if you have time and remember, let me know your impressions of the bike after a week or two of riding.
This is really a great bike
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Thank you. Nice informative video. Could not find the link for the Sat nav phone holder but found it on Amazon:) I have the same bike in Austin Yellow:)
Thanks for watching, I’m glad you liked it. The link is in the comment section below under mobile phone navigation bracket or something like that. What year is yours? How are you liking it? I love mine!
@@Texas2Tires morning! I’ve had it for 6 months, it’s a 2020 model and I absolutely love it. My first BMW was the K75 then in 1999 I bought a new R1100RS, in 2017 I bought 2nd hand F800ST then upgraded it to a new 2018 F800GT which I traded in for my R1250RS. Absolutely awesome bike even though I’m 5’4” I’ve still got both feet on the ground. Out on it today in the rather cloudy UK
@@karenhoney2232 wow your are quite the BMW fan. Much longer than I. At 5’4”, you must have long legs to be able to reach the ground. I guess my legs must be a bit stubby. Seems it rains quite a bit in the UK does that affect your riding a lot? Also can you share some of your favor rides around the UK that you have been on. I remember seeing some guys riding around the coast maybe it was somewhere in Cornwall??? I forget, but it was absolutely beautiful looking down on some beach areas. Anyway thank you for watching my video and touching base with me. I appreciate it. Safe journeys to you!
Wow! What an intersting review, thanks a lot, it's been very informative. I'm struggling right now because I love my current naked bike but I'm 53 and I would appreciate some more confort and wind protection but without giving away the torque (I'm on KTM 1290 Supeduke v3). Among many, this is the very one bike that I'm focusing on but I don't know, maybe I'll do another season on the KTM and then I'll see. Awesome bike ✌
Apologies for missing your comment. I was digging in the backend of my TH-cam channel and found that I have unfortunately missed many comments. Thank you for watching the video and for your comment. I appreciate it. Have you test rode an RS so you can compare it to you KTM? Safe journeys
@@Texas2Tires Ahah, no worries, thanks for having taken the time to reply. Eventually I tested the RS and could not help but acquiring the bike right after. Ride safe ✌
@@giovanniricci4369 that’s awesome. What color did you get?
@@Texas2Tires triple black 😍
Hi from the UK.
Very helpful video. I follow TMF over here.
How do you find the screen? Such a tricky balance to get right - protection v wind noise v buffeting of head.
Regarding riding position do you find a lot of weight on your wrists
Hi Beverly from the UK. Thanks for watching my video. I’m glad you found it helpful. I also follow TMF, that’s a good channel. Do you have an RS?
My new Puig dark smoke racing screen looks awesome. However, just as useless as the stock screen when it comes to buffeting. I like the smaller lower screen to keep the RS looking sporty. The lower setting doesn’t have the buffeting, but not so good on the wind protection. Upper setting a bit better on the wind protection, but creates awful buffeting. Best solution I know of is getting a wind spoiler that you can take on and off when needed. Trips around town or less than a couple hours I don’t mind the wind. However longer rides on the highway really needs some protection that doesn’t create the buffeting. I’m not a fan of the taller touring screens as they take away that sporty look. Have a wonderful day!
As i said its such a tricky balance.
I agree with you, don't want an upright screen that spoils the look of the bike.
Certainly don't want buffeting but would be nice to have good protection for longer rides. That Puig screen looks good. Wind spoilers don't look great. One of the things that attracted me to the RS is its looks and don't want to spoil them. So disappointing that so many manufacturers send out bikes with poor stock screens. It's then a pain to find a better one; dont want to buy 2/3 or more before you find one that's good. A bit like they send out bikes with poor seats and you have to spend again to get a comfortable touring seat. Ive subscribed so I'll have a look at the rest of your vids, especially the mods that you've made. I passed my full test over here during covid lockdown at end of 2020. Got a Royal Enfield 650 Interceptor to start on. Looking to move up, will test ride some bikes this year. Don't know whether i should leap to a 1250RS or go for a 850/900 with more hp and torque than I've got at present.
Ride safe.
What other bikes have you had and why did you choose the bmw over say the 1000cc Suzuki or ninja Kawasaki
@@beverleynorth4914 my first bike was an old Yamaha xs400. That was about 30 years ago. Then I bought the RS after being away from bikes for 30 years. I bought the RS because of the looks, the technology that comes with it and the reputation of BMW.
Congratulations on passing your test and getting legal. Sounds like you have time to research other bikes, so all the best with that. Thank you for subscribing, appreciate it.
My friend has a 2022 RS and he bought the wind spoiler for long rides, but can take it off when he wants. He loves it and can't believe I live without it. I think that is the only real solution unless, like some, don't mind transforming their RS into an RT with a huge wind screen, comfort over looks.
Thanks for the videos. I put a deposit on a 2022 RS and hope to have it by mid October. This is my first new BMW purchase. Did you get any freebies from the dealer when you bought your bike? Just curious if they threw anything in for you?
First off, congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the RS club. I'm sure you're going to love it. I bought mine at the end of 2020 and got a decent deal on the bike because the dealer needed to get rid of it to make room for the 2021 models. My deal was: I received .09% financing, $250 toward my MFS course and $500 worth of free BMW gear thus were from BMW. Check their website for deals. Also because I bought my bike out of state, the dealer delivered it to my front door for free. All in all not a bad deal. Hopefully you live in a warmer climate so you can enjoy the bike through the winter months. Let me know how you like the bike after you have it for a week or so. Take care and thank you for visiting my TH-cam Channel, appreciate it!
@@Texas2Tires Thanks for the quick reply! I live in Richmond, TX, so I should have some good riding weather this season, after my bike arrives. I also ordered mine from out of state and will be delivered to my front door. Hopefully we can meet up sometime. I’m buying the RS in part for its touring abilities, so I can take some longer rides to Austin, San Antonio and Corpus. Take care and ride safe!
@@ChuckandBonnie123 sounds great. Certainly can ride year round here in TX for the most part anyway. Where did you end up getting yours?
@@Texas2Tires Found a dealership in Grand Rapids, MI that has a light white sport RS being delivered soon. Only 20 RS’s are being shipped to the US, until the end of the year. If I wait to order, it wouldn’t come in until Feb 2022.
@@ChuckandBonnie123 Yes, you have to get what you can. Supply chain is all messed up. I never would have dreamed I'd be buying a new bike unseen untested, but no choice. Anyway, it all worked out as I love the bike.
Great walk around...thank you! I already purchased the bike but I learned a couple of things like the power plug on the right-hand side of the seat and the iPhone holder. Can you send me the link as I'd like to purchase one. Cheers
Hi Gary thanks for watching the video and your comments, appreciate it. As for the iPhone holder, just keep in mind the one I have doesn't work for the newer iPhones because iPhone moved the volume rockers. My friend bought a phone case that has flush buttons so the iPhone holder can't squeeze the volume buttons. Also he bought a newer and better version of what I have. It is wireless charging, my is wired charging with USB cable. Also I've since bought a quadlock for the bike and like the position of that better also the phone is in the vertical position not horizontal. Below I'll include some links.
If you haven't seen my other video where I discuss the quadlock and gps mount from BMW, please check that out. Here's the link:
th-cam.com/video/MpuYY1OsQIM/w-d-xo.html
I also have another video that shows the gps relocation kit my friend Chuck installed:
th-cam.com/video/qtDsnNMZmKc/w-d-xo.html
Here's the link to my cellphone mount:
www.amazon.com/R1200GS-Navigation-CRF1000L-Motorcycle-Charging/dp/B07ZM4KG1F/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3RNQNH2BO4Y45&keywords=R%26P+for+BMW+R1200GS+Mobile+Phone+Navigation+Bracket+ADV+F700+800GS+CRF1000L+Africa+Twin+for+Honda+Motorcycle+USB+Charging+12MM+Mount&qid=1641154791&sprefix=r%26p+for+bmw+r1200gs+mobile+phone+navigation+bracket+adv+f700+800gs+crf1000l+africa+twin+for+honda+motorcycle+usb+charging+12mm+mount%2Caps%2C84&sr=8-1
Here's the link to the cellphone wireless mount:
www.amazon.com/motorcycle-wireless-charging-navigation-adventure/dp/B09125LG53/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2IPJTJ34UPE10&keywords=motorcycle+wireless+charger+navigation+bracket&qid=1641155060&sprefix=motorcycle+wireless+charger+navigation+bracket%2Caps%2C103&sr=8-4
Hope these links help. If you haven't done so already, please consider subscribing to help out my channel, thank you and Happy New Year.
Nice overview. The bike is much more impressive in person. However I had a Triple Black 2023 pass me yesterday and the stock exhaust can is incredibly huge & ugly. I believe someone makes a black carbon smaller exhaust which would greatly improve its looks. Also considering a loaded Triple Black & will black powdercoat the gearshift/brake levers and hangers which are silver.
My black titanium Akrapovic looks much better than the stock can. It also sounds a bit better. I’ve thought about painting the shifter and brakes, but I’d be with out my bike for over a week. Not sure I can do that. I ride 3-4 times a week. I need my “Wind Therapy”
Is it possible to hide the clock on the display? thanks for the video.
Thanks for watching and commenting. Not that I know of. Why would you want to hide the clock?
@@Texas2TiresI just dont like to know what time it is when I'm not on a schedule unless I needed to.
ride safe
U got a new SUBSCRIBER man
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Really nice bike, good for you that you got the 2020 model with brembo calipers, the BMW branded ones has been causing lots of problems on the rt, dont know why they use them on the 2021 rs🤨. Does the led-indicators meet the regulations in your state?, they look great on the rs. 👍
I saw some people mentioning that about the other brakes. Since there’s a known issue odd that they would continue to use them. Most likely have a warehouse full of them and don’t want them to go to waste. Facing warranty issues is probably less expensive for them. Yes the LEDs are fine in my state. Do you have a bike, if so what are you riding?
@@Texas2Tires I sold my honda VFR1200F last month, looking into the r1250rs, sadly none of the motorcycle dealers in my part of sweden has chosen to have one in the inventory. I got to see one that was going out to a customer the next day and was still in its crate partly. Dont feel like ordering a bike I cannot take for a ride first I guess. 🤨 going for the black one with hard bags (If I get to testride it). 👍
@@TheFlemmo123 I faced the same dilemma here in Texas. I actually bought mine unseen untested from a BMW dealer in another state. They shipped it to my door. I watched so many TH-cam videos about the bike and endless hours of research that I felt confident on buying in that manner. The only real feel I had for the bike was sitting on an R 1250 R that other then the fairing and the handlebars are pretty much identical. I really love the bike. The only complaint I have is the sound. It sounds like a quiet Diesel engine, which of course isn’t a cool sound for a sporty looking bike. However on long tours, the quieter pipe is preferred to a loud sport bike or Harley for that matter. All the best in your search.
@@Texas2Tires oh so its a thing then, people buy the rs but dealers refuse to have them in stock. 😄 I rode the r1250r in Gothenburg, really fast and fun bike, kinda felt like I needed more legspace, so sportseat will have to be a priority.
@@TheFlemmo123 I’m 172cm and the bike fits me perfect. Over the 180cm mark and I’d say this bike will feel cramped as will most sport bikes to be fair. The GS would be a better option. Also the RS is going to position you in a more aggressive leaded forward position compared to the R 1250 R, which has more upright handlebars.
This bike is clean.
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Do you need a F16 Pilot licence to operate this machine...?
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Nice video! Can you fit a full face helmet in the side or top cases? Thanks
Hi Jack, thanks for the message. Apologies but I don’t have the panniers or top case, so not sure. I would assume a full face would definitely fit in the top case.
yes it can fit in one nicely.
I'm stuck between this 1250 RS or the new Suzuki GSX-S100GT. Can't decide!
Nirav thanks for checking out my channel and commenting. I don’t know too much about the GSX-S1000GT. However it’s a good looking bike and seems like it would be fitting the same need as the R1250RS. Couple points the Suzuki is less expensive and probably easier to obtain. The RS is really hard to find especially if you are looking for a specific color. The engines are completely different and you’d be giving up the shaft drive if you went with Suzuki. Either way you can’t go wrong has they both have two wheels. Great if you can test ride them. Not sure about the HP and Torque differences, but the BMW should be the stronger of the two in the power category.
@@Texas2Tires thanks for the feedback! That’s a great point about the drive shaft. I really like that feature purely from a maintenance perspective. The Suzuki actually puts out 150BHP so slightly more than the 1250 RS but there is plenty of get up and go for the BMW. This has me leaning towards the BMW. Thanks!
I was looking at trading up my F800GT to either the RS or RT and leaning to the RS; however, my dealer went out of business due to the pandemic so the next dealer is 2 states over or 200+ miles :-( but I may pull the trigger any way and worry about maintenance later,
Hi Jerome, it certainly is a great bike. However, that would be a hard sale to have to travel 200 miles for service. Good luck and let me know what you end up doing. Take care!
What previous bike did you replace?
Hi Tony. I did replace, but there was a 30 gap between the bikes...LOL. Back around 1990 I bought a 1980 Yamaha XS400, which I owned for about two years before it died. Then life circumstances kept me away from motorcycles until I bought the R 1250 RS in December 2020.
nice video,but i cant see the link for th GSmoto unit ??
Hi Jason, thanks for watching my video. The link is in the description section below the video with the other links. Here it is: www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZM4KG1F?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_product_details
Well done. Looking at a used one
After 8 months of owning it, I enjoy riding it more and more. I would like to get a cruiser at some point, just to change up the riding style and bike sound, but I wouldn't get rid of my RS. Most likely I would get an Indian as there are already too many Harley's around my area.
Thanks for watching my video, I'm glad you found it interesting.
Thanks a lot, excellent
Thanks for checking out the video.
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How could you NOT complain about the missing rear mudguard on this bike ??🙄😖🤐👎👎👎
You are 100% right, it should come with a splash guard standard. However I never ride in the rain if possible so it rarely gets dirty. I’m looking to buy one but not in a hurry. Thanks for your comment. Do you have a bike, what kind?
@@fredensminde Thanks for the tip. I'll have to check that out. Hopefully there's some videos on youtube about it or at least some goods pics.
@@fredensminde Thanks a bunch for the recommendation and video. It was very helpful! I'll consider getting that on my bike. However, it's quite pricey for a piece of plastic, but all the molded plastic parts are expensive especially for a BMW and it looks much better than some of the other ones I've seen held on by zip ties.
@@fredensminde I didn't know you had a channel, so I took the liberty to subscribe and support a fellow TH-camr.
Great video, very informative - Thank You
Glad it was helpful! Although an older video, the RS is basically unchanged in 2024. I’m thinking 2025 we might see the new 1300 engine and many changes.