Thanks for this review... and just as others have said, one of the best reviews I have seen. I have been searching for exactly this as I am contemplating in changing my GS for the RT. 👍
By far the best and most accurate review of the RT. I have this latest version, I’m only 5’6” with 29” inseam & 61kg and find it manageable with the factory lowered seat. BIG THANKS for a great video!👍😊
picked up my new R1250rt last Saturday. My first BMW and I love it. No sport bike but they are so good .you need to ride one to understand. so relaxed but you are travelling faster than you think. your Wright about the type of people who buy them are experienced. be riding 45 years.
Hello from Illinois. Yours is one of the best reviews of this bike I found on the internet (And most recent as of today). I currently have an F800GT and I know the RT will be heavier which concerns me. But from what you and others have said, even at low speeds the RT with it’s low down weight seems manageable. I hope to be riding my own Sport Blue one next Spring. Wishing you safe riding, and cheers, mate!
Hello from the UK 😁 Ah thats great to hear, thank you. Yeah it's quite odd and 100% best to try and see for yourself but the weight really does get hidden away low down and it makes controlling the bike and balance super easy. Madness considering how heavy the bike is. Ok cool, keep in touch and fingers crossed by spring 2022 you'll bee hitting the streets on your new RT! Safe riding mate! Cheers 🍻
Thank you David, really appreciate your feedback and congratulations mate, what an incredible bike you will soon have the pleasure of taking out. 👍 cheers 🍻
Started looking into these a couple weeks ago. Now I’m crushed cause I absolutely have to upgrade to one of these asap. Gonna take some saving but there is just nothing that compares to these as far as I’ve found.
Hello from South Africa 🇿🇦. thank you for the great review. I just sold mine. Did 5000km on in 3 months. Nice bike but I really tried to like the boxer motor, just couldn't get used to it. All my previous bikes were either inline 4 or 6. The quicksilver is rubbish, compared to others. Another problem is connectivity issues.....I couldn't believe BMW released this bike (and the R18 now) with all these issues. Tired of connecting and re-connecting, and reconnecting.....Either your map won't work or your media won't work, etc , etc. It's a nightmare.
Hello mate 😃 cool to have have watchers from South Africa. Yep the boxer is an acquired taste but still a peach. Its a little buzzy at times. Have to say this demo bike worked really well with no disconnections or issues but I will look into that. They might need a firmware update or something to fix. You may have seen that I recently changed from a 2020 BMW S1000XR to a 2021 Kawasaki Z H2 and man, the fun factor is off the scale. Thanks again. Cheers 🍻
Just back from a 7 day tour of California. Overall handled pretty well. Bit cumbersome getting in and out of tight car parks. The seating could do with more cushioning for long rides. Balance really good. Hill start a god send in Yosemite ( should be fitted to all bikes) but clutch control needs to be good on up hill starts. Kept pace with my mate’s 1900 Harley. All in all a great long distance Road cruiser . Not really recommend for mostly round town. Also a lot of money compared toTriumphs/ Enfield with the same size engine. If you like BMs then money isn’t an issue. Doc
Just started looking at these, currently on a Crosstourer DCT which I love, but I'm starting to notice the top heavy feel of the CT, and on a recent trip to France the lack of wind/weather protection is now getting a bit much (an age thing😢) So I'm thinking tourer is the way to go, looks like you can still cruise the country lanes and have fun on the BMW too. Thanks for the clear review
Hello mate, totally get what you mean. Have you tried one of these yet? Personally I think you'd love it. Super comfortable, loaded with tech and great fun to ride as well. Worth a try. Cheers 🍻
Thank you mate, appreciated. Its probably a bit old now (phone) but it's the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus. Running latest software. I actually wasn't aware of the connectivity issues but someone else mentioned it too. On this occasion it worked great though. Thanks for watching. Anything else just ask. Cheers 🍻
Great review - thanks. I was particularly interested in the throttle control and fuelling, e.g. when you're trying to hover behind a slower vehicle and need to gently decelerate. It doesn't seem to cut off too quickly when you ease back the like some other 'drive by wire throttles'. Was it as smooth and easy to control as it looks in the video?
Hi Steve, thank you mate, appreciated. I try to keep them as real life as possible. Yeah the RT is a very smooth machine. Incredible dash as well. Fuelling and throttle are very good. Always best to see how you find it of course but I can very much recommend them. The adaptive cruise control s superb and a game changer if you will take full advantage of it. Super easy to use. Any other questions just ask mate. Cheers 🍻
Thank you Fred. Hard to say really. For more sporty of the bigger bikes I would choose a triple black GS (non adventure) but for the full package of Luxury (minus the off-road) the RT is a clear winner. Cheers 🍻
i have the earlier version 1150rt and i have no intentions of upgrading to this model, i can pretty much repair and replace and service it, this new model to much tech to go wrong, also what happened to the rider making all the decisions, in all conditions i,m old school as u may have noticed, and i think i,ll stay in my lane, all the best to the owners thou ride safe
As a 2020 version owner there is nothing on the 21 version that is better IMO indeed the phone connectivity for sat nav is a retrograde step as I understand it does not offer any of the options of a standalone. I suspect it will also mean you need to keep on top on the latest phone tech but accept this is the way many bikes are going. Still a great bike but the iconic 'owl' look is no more and thats a shame. Good review.
Hi David, I hear you my friend and I'm pleased you have such a cracking bike already. I agree with you that you will probably also have to have the latest phone/OS or at least pretty new for compatibility. Appreciate your support mate and I'm pleased to say I'll be back at BMW this weekend for a full review on the 2022 GS Rallye 😁. Cheers 🍻
Great re-view as I live in Portslade me and my wife were looking for a 1250rt because she was having trouble getting on to my African twin. We went to Chandler’s at Port Slade very very disappointed. They practically blanked us wouldn’t take my name or telephone number so in the end, we went to vines at Guildford and brought a 2022 rt sad to say Portslade missed out
Thanks Nigel. Oh sorry to hear that. I know the guys well over there. They wouldn't have intentionally blanked anyone. Who did you speak with out of interest? Thanks Cheers 🍻
@@Revviews I don’t know his name we went in on a Sunday morning quite a young guy doesn’t really matter now it would’ve save me going all the way to Guildford to pick it up
@nigelcoppard196 I see, if it was registered as a demo that would be the case as BMW don't let them sell it before. I think it's more likely miscommunication and misunderstanding than anything intentional here. But happy to put you in touch the the senior team if you feel that you were deliberately ignored? What date was your visit? Thanks
@@Revviews it was a couple of weeks ago now he could’ve just said that the bike was a demo and when I said I had a African twin to trading, he just rolled his eyes. I’ll see how good they are when the bike is due for a service.
I have an '06 R1200RT. I rented a '19 R1250RT for two weeks and put 2800 mi. on it. I ordered a '22 R1250RT (15wk delivery) and absolutely love it so far. It's leaner AND meaner (107hp up'd to 134hp) I don't think I would like the weight (or engine whine) of the K1600. BUT, a day on 2-wheels is better that not. Cheers. 🍺
Please. It was a good review - till you also got tied up into the party trick. The ACC is just a chip. It has been put into millions of cars including just about every toyota made today. I have this bike. I don’t use the ACC. I can understand why some would. But I don’t see it as the amazing benefit that most do. Maybe that is just me.
Thanks for this review... and just as others have said, one of the best reviews I have seen. I have been searching for exactly this as I am contemplating in changing my GS for the RT. 👍
Thank you John, really appreciate your feedback. If there's anything I can help with just let me know. Cheers 🍻
By far the best and most accurate review of the RT. I have this latest version, I’m only 5’6” with 29” inseam & 61kg and find it manageable with the factory lowered seat. BIG THANKS for a great video!👍😊
Thank you very much 😊 really happy it helped and appreciate the feedback. Cracking machine. Cheers 🍻
picked up my new R1250rt last Saturday. My first BMW and I love it. No sport bike but they are so good .you need to ride one to understand. so relaxed but you are travelling faster than you think. your Wright about the type of people who buy them are experienced. be riding 45 years.
Hey Paul, congratulations mate. Cracking bike you have there. Proper luxury touring with a very capable engine. 👌
Love this bike, great review mate. Cool tech. 😎
Thanks Chris, so many features, top tourer in my opinion. that screen is awesome
Excellent review thanks. I started researching RT's on Monday and bought a 2021 from BMW Park Lane yesterday. :) Very excited.
Thank you mate, appreciated. Ah wow, congratulations! I bet you can't wait to go on adventures on that beauty 😍
Weather in near perfect. Cheers 🍻
@@Revviews Yeh but I'm in Aberdeen and snow forecast so riding down and back may not be best choice! Getting quotes for delivery. Cheers
@@GJS-live Yeah heard that earlier actually. Delivery not a bad shout for now.
Best review yet on the RT thank you! Just going to subscribe 😊
Thank you John, that means a lot. Really appreciated and glad you liked the video. Have a great weekend. Cheers 🍻
Great review. Well done. That info screen, never seen anything like it on a bike. Thanks.
The screen really is cool. So much you can do on there. Might do a deep dive video at some point. Cheers 🍻
Hello from Illinois. Yours is one of the best reviews of this bike I found on the internet (And most recent as of today). I currently have an F800GT and I know the RT will be heavier which concerns me. But from what you and others have said, even at low speeds the RT with it’s low down weight seems manageable. I hope to be riding my own Sport Blue one next Spring. Wishing you safe riding, and cheers, mate!
Hello from the UK 😁
Ah thats great to hear, thank you. Yeah it's quite odd and 100% best to try and see for yourself but the weight really does get hidden away low down and it makes controlling the bike and balance super easy. Madness considering how heavy the bike is. Ok cool, keep in touch and fingers crossed by spring 2022 you'll bee hitting the streets on your new RT! Safe riding mate! Cheers 🍻
Superb review…..just ordered an LE . Thanks 🙏
Thank you David, really appreciate your feedback and congratulations mate, what an incredible bike you will soon have the pleasure of taking out. 👍 cheers 🍻
Started looking into these a couple weeks ago. Now I’m crushed cause I absolutely have to upgrade to one of these asap. Gonna take some saving but there is just nothing that compares to these as far as I’ve found.
You'll get there and when you do ot will be worth it. They are a true gem. 👍 cheers 🍻
Good review, I like it. But on a bike like the RT why spend so much time on roads 2 metres wide and 25 mph?
Thanks. People tend to like these kind of roads and a mixture rather than sitting at 70mph on a dual carriageway.
@@Revviews It's a fair call
Fantastic review, loads of info! Great job as always 😊
Ah thank you very much. Cracking bike this. Cheers 🍻
Hello from South Africa 🇿🇦. thank you for the great review.
I just sold mine. Did 5000km on in 3 months.
Nice bike but I really tried to like the boxer motor, just couldn't get used to it.
All my previous bikes were either inline 4 or 6. The quicksilver is rubbish, compared to others. Another problem is connectivity issues.....I couldn't believe BMW released this bike (and the R18 now) with all these issues.
Tired of connecting and re-connecting, and reconnecting.....Either your map won't work or your media won't work, etc , etc. It's a nightmare.
Hello mate 😃 cool to have have watchers from South Africa. Yep the boxer is an acquired taste but still a peach. Its a little buzzy at times. Have to say this demo bike worked really well with no disconnections or issues but I will look into that. They might need a firmware update or something to fix. You may have seen that I recently changed from a 2020 BMW S1000XR to a 2021 Kawasaki Z H2 and man, the fun factor is off the scale. Thanks again. Cheers 🍻
"Tower to Zulu Zulu Romeo. You are cleared for take-off"
Thank god my ZZR doesn't have a speed warning.....the bulb would need replacing frequently...
Lol. Very true
Just back from a 7 day tour of California. Overall handled pretty well. Bit cumbersome getting in and out of tight car parks. The seating could do with more cushioning for long rides. Balance really good. Hill start a god send in Yosemite ( should be fitted to all bikes) but clutch control needs to be good on up hill starts. Kept pace with my mate’s 1900 Harley. All in all a great long distance Road cruiser . Not really recommend for mostly round town. Also a lot of money compared toTriumphs/ Enfield with the same size engine. If you like BMs then money isn’t an issue. Doc
Thanks Doc, great feedback there. Sounds like an epic trip you had. Cheers 🍻
Just started looking at these, currently on a Crosstourer DCT which I love, but I'm starting to notice the top heavy feel of the CT, and on a recent trip to France the lack of wind/weather protection is now getting a bit much (an age thing😢) So I'm thinking tourer is the way to go, looks like you can still cruise the country lanes and have fun on the BMW too.
Thanks for the clear review
Hello mate, totally get what you mean. Have you tried one of these yet? Personally I think you'd love it. Super comfortable, loaded with tech and great fun to ride as well. Worth a try.
Cheers 🍻
@@Revviews no I've not tried one, they're a bit shy on test rides my way. But I've say on a couple and liked it
Nice review. There are well documented issues with the connectivity and navigation. What phone were you using as it seemed to work ok?
Thank you mate, appreciated. Its probably a bit old now (phone) but it's the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus. Running latest software. I actually wasn't aware of the connectivity issues but someone else mentioned it too. On this occasion it worked great though. Thanks for watching. Anything else just ask. Cheers 🍻
that bike is a beaut! Excellent video
Thank you mate. Really great features on it. Needs a whole video just to show more of the system really. Cheers 🍻
Great review - thanks. I was particularly interested in the throttle control and fuelling, e.g. when you're trying to hover behind a slower vehicle and need to gently decelerate. It doesn't seem to cut off too quickly when you ease back the like some other 'drive by wire throttles'. Was it as smooth and easy to control as it looks in the video?
Hi Steve, thank you mate, appreciated. I try to keep them as real life as possible. Yeah the RT is a very smooth machine. Incredible dash as well. Fuelling and throttle are very good. Always best to see how you find it of course but I can very much recommend them. The adaptive cruise control s superb and a game changer if you will take full advantage of it. Super easy to use. Any other questions just ask mate. Cheers 🍻
Great review! Do you prefer this new RT or the R1250GS Adventure when riding solo?
Thank you Fred. Hard to say really. For more sporty of the bigger bikes I would choose a triple black GS (non adventure) but for the full package of Luxury (minus the off-road) the RT is a clear winner. Cheers 🍻
Might also be reviewing the GS Triple Black shortly.
i have the earlier version 1150rt and i have no intentions of upgrading to this model, i can pretty much repair and replace and service it, this new model to much tech to go wrong, also what happened to the rider making all the decisions, in all conditions i,m old school as u may have noticed, and i think i,ll stay in my lane, all the best to the owners thou ride safe
Fair play Stephen, good points and always good to have those skills. Enjoy your ride. Cheers 🍻
As a 2020 version owner there is nothing on the 21 version that is better IMO indeed the phone connectivity for sat nav is a retrograde step as I understand it does not offer any of the options of a standalone. I suspect it will also mean you need to keep on top on the latest phone tech but accept this is the way many bikes are going. Still a great bike but the iconic 'owl' look is no more and thats a shame. Good review.
Hi David, I hear you my friend and I'm pleased you have such a cracking bike already. I agree with you that you will probably also have to have the latest phone/OS or at least pretty new for compatibility. Appreciate your support mate and I'm pleased to say I'll be back at BMW this weekend for a full review on the 2022 GS Rallye 😁. Cheers 🍻
@@Revviews its worth noting many RT riders are old gits like me so being on top of phone tech is unlikely to be a priority!
Great re-view as I live in Portslade me and my wife were looking for a 1250rt because she was having trouble getting on to my African twin. We went to Chandler’s at Port Slade very very disappointed. They practically blanked us wouldn’t take my name or telephone number so in the end, we went to vines at Guildford and brought a 2022 rt sad to say Portslade missed out
Thanks Nigel. Oh sorry to hear that. I know the guys well over there. They wouldn't have intentionally blanked anyone. Who did you speak with out of interest? Thanks
Cheers 🍻
@@Revviews I don’t know his name we went in on a Sunday morning quite a young guy doesn’t really matter now it would’ve save me going all the way to Guildford to pick it up
@@Revviews also, we asked about a blue RT that you had in the showroom, but the guy told me they keep them for six months before they sell them
@nigelcoppard196 I see, if it was registered as a demo that would be the case as BMW don't let them sell it before.
I think it's more likely miscommunication and misunderstanding than anything intentional here. But happy to put you in touch the the senior team if you feel that you were deliberately ignored? What date was your visit?
Thanks
@@Revviews it was a couple of weeks ago now he could’ve just said that the bike was a demo and when I said I had a African twin to trading, he just rolled his eyes. I’ll see how good they are when the bike is due for a service.
279 Kg, so 615 pounds. That's about the same as the Yamaha FJR1300 which never felt heavy to me.
Hmm yes, I agree. They hide their weight well. Thanks for watching. Cheers 🍻
I was interested in changing my K1600 for a RT but the still unresolved issues with the RT put me off.
Shame for such a beautiful machine
Ah thats a shame, thanks for your input. Cheers
I have an '06 R1200RT. I rented a '19 R1250RT for two weeks and put 2800 mi. on it. I ordered a '22 R1250RT (15wk delivery) and absolutely love it so far. It's leaner AND meaner (107hp up'd to 134hp) I don't think I would like the weight (or engine whine) of the K1600. BUT, a day on 2-wheels is better that not. Cheers. 🍺
Do the Brits use MPH rather than KPH? I thought they were on the metric system.
Yeah MPH over here mate. Cheers 🍻
Hope you liked this video and if you did here's the link to the 2021 BMW R1250GSA 40th Edition! th-cam.com/video/6HryY5izmtc/w-d-xo.html
The Hayes brakes are going to leak.
Yeah?
I put a deposit on a 2022...
Awesome mate. Excellent machine. Enjoy! Cheers 🍻
@@Revviews this week!
@@masterspin7796 Yes mate!!! Get in!!! 😁
Please. It was a good review - till you also got tied up into the party trick. The ACC is just a chip. It has been put into millions of cars including just about every toyota made today. I have this bike. I don’t use the ACC. I can understand why some would. But I don’t see it as the amazing benefit that most do. Maybe that is just me.
Thanks for watching. Sure, it's was for the benefit of those who haven't seen the technology in practice before.