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Texas2Tires
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I ride a 2020 BMW R 1250 RS and make videos around Austin Texas Hill Country, bike modifications, gear I buy, bike meet ups, interviews with interesting people / businesses and just overall love to promote bike culture. Like many others, I love the meditative effects of riding and absorbing the environment around me. “Wind Therapy Baby!” Hope you enjoy the videos and will consider subscribing and hitting the thumbs up when deserved. Comments and suggestions are always welcome. If you have a bike, I'm happy to hear about what you are riding. If you have a youtube channel, I'm happy to check it out, leave a link.
Safe and Happy Journeys..........
Safe and Happy Journeys..........
Got Caught in a Down Pour Heading to Ducati Riders of Austin Bike Meet Up
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BMW motorcycles: www.bmwmotorcycles.com/en
SHOEI Helmets: www.shoei.com/worldwide/
SHOEI Proper Helmet Fit: shoei-helmets.com/neotec-2-helmet-technology/#open
QuadLock Moto: www.quadlockcase.com/collections/shop-motorcycle
Puig: puigusa.com/en
Insta360 X3: store.insta360.com/
GoPro: gopro.com/en/us/
dji Mini 4 Pro (drone): store.dji.com/
dji Mic 2: store.dji.com/
Michelin Road 6: www.michelinman.com/motorcycle/tires/michelin-road-6
Sena SRL Mesh: www.sena.com/eu-en/product/srl-mesh
KLIM Gear: www.klim.com...
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TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@texas2tires
MY STUFF:
BMW motorcycles: www.bmwmotorcycles.com/en
SHOEI Helmets: www.shoei.com/worldwide/
SHOEI Proper Helmet Fit: shoei-helmets.com/neotec-2-helmet-technology/#open
QuadLock Moto: www.quadlockcase.com/collections/shop-motorcycle
Puig: puigusa.com/en
Insta360 X3: store.insta360.com/
GoPro: gopro.com/en/us/
dji Mini 4 Pro (drone): store.dji.com/
dji Mic 2: store.dji.com/
Michelin Road 6: www.michelinman.com/motorcycle/tires/michelin-road-6
Sena SRL Mesh: www.sena.com/eu-en/product/srl-mesh
KLIM Gear: www.klim.com...
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Motorcycle Meet Up - Gear Head Sunday Revival Cycles Austin, Texas
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Sonic Bike Meet Up Round Rock, Texas
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MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RR Walk Around AF1 Racing Austin, Texas
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BMW R 1250 RS Wind Buffeting Solution
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ALL NEW Suzuki GSX S1000GX+ Walk Around
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New BMW R1300 GS, Bike Meetup at Bombshells Austin, Texas
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Amazing Ride On My Specialized Bike - Colorado River Downtown Austin, Texas
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Google Map of Ride: maps.app.goo.gl/LGafDi2oiS44yS9c7 BTW, the parking is FREE during the week, but have to pay to park on weekends and holidays. Cruising with Kyle: ruclips.net/video/DKGFczqgbD4/видео.htmlsi=ATbScZQ-zozejS3J 1:56 Start of the Ride 6:36 Stevie Ray Vaughan Statue 12:58 Discussion about my Handlebar Position 18:48 My Heart Rate and Cardio Fitness 19:26 My Arnold Schwarzenegger Im...
BMW R 1250 RS & S 1000 XR Willow City Loop, Fredericksburg Breakfast and Schuberth C5 Carbon Helmet
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Headed out with my friend Robert for a day of fun riding. Started off in Cedar Park then out to Marble Falls making our way West to the locally famous Willow City Loop which winds through 13 miles of cattle ranches and private property. After that, we continued on to the city of Fredericksburg for a late breakfast at Woerner Cafe. 0:00 Introduction of the day's ride 2:33 Meeting Up with Robert,...
New BMW R 1300 RS - Should I Buy One?
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My RS is a 2020, so I was thinking about getting a new 2025 R 1300 RS that is if the R 1300 GS engine makes it way over to the other boxer engine bikes in 2025. SUPPORT THE CHANNEL, BUY ME A COFFEE www.buymeacoffee.com/texas2tireJ MY SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: texas2tires Facebook: texas2tires TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@texas2tires MY STUFF: BMW motorcycles: www.bmwmotorcyc...
BMW R 1250 RS Lots of Stuff - Lost Creek Road, Riding Bicycles, Michelin Road 6s In the Wet
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Shoei NeoTec 2 Removing and Cleaning the Pads - Summertime Smelly Helmet
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2024 Kawasaki Ninja 7 Hybrid Walk Around Review RideNow Powersports Austin, Texas
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2024 Kawasaki Eliminator Walk Around Review RideNow Powersports Austin, Texas
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Schuberth C5 Carbon Motorcycle Helmet Review
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Total Rider Motorcycle MSF Basic Rider Course Details Part 1 Killeen, Texas
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Total Rider Motorcycle MSF Basic Rider Course Details Part 1 Killeen, Texas
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2024 Honda Africa Twin DCT Walk Around RideNow Powersports Austin, Texas
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BMW R 1250 RS and 10 Other Motorcycles Enjoying Texas Hill Country
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All New BMW R12 Walk Around RideNow Powersports Austin, Texas
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BMW R 1250 RS Quick Explore and Wind Therapy in Austin, Texas
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BMW R 1250 RS Quick Explore and Wind Therapy in Austin, Texas
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2020 Harley Street Glide CVO with 131 - Motorcycle Missions Georgetown, Texas
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BMW R 1250 RS Full Titanium Akrapovic Headers and Exhaust Can
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NEW Shoei NeoTec 3 Is It Better than NeoTec 2?
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Ride to Pennybacker Bridge Austin, Texas Test DJI Drone and Mic 2
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2024 BMW M 1000 XR Detailed Walk Around RideNow Powersports Austin Texas
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Hi friend! Those are inner liners for the SW Motech bags (if they are the Blaze). Absolutely waterproof sensitive electronics when im touring. I too am am big fan of the Michelin, I replaced my first set at 20,000km...insane! With only minor cupping! I guess we are super smooth with our on road, track moments 😅
Thanks for stopping by friend 😊I rarely get caught in the rain as I ride mostly within a three hour radius of my home and don't head out on days that look crappy. Yesterday was blue skies and all clear on the weather apps. Oh well. I'm very happy with my SW Motech bags and my Sargent seat and rear pod. All solid investments for the RS. Like I said in the video, I've talked to some people claiming they got only 5,000 miles out of their Road 6. I'm thinking they either really like having new tires all the time or they ride the Fug out of them doing burnouts, extreme braking and ride on rough roads. Also probably don't keep the tire pressure consistent. I check my tire pressure each time I ride and keep them 34-36 front 40-42 rear. I just checked my receipts to get the accurate number of miles my tires have lasted. My first set of tires were the Metzlers that came with the bike. They were changed out at 12,704 miles (20,439km). However those Metzlers were in really rough shape when I changed them to my first set of Road 6 especially the front it had really bad cupping. My first set of Road 6 lasted 15,383 miles (24,757km). Again not in great shape when I changed them. The rear was squared off and the center line of the tire material was starting to show through. I should have changed them around the 12,000 mile (19,312km) mark. The front tire was in pretty good shape, no cupping. Regardless of how long somebodies' tires last, I wish everyone enjoyable fun filled safe days on two tires!
Very nice surprise video! And the comment "you got pissed on" is hilarious!
Thanks. I was excited to head to the bike meet up and then the weather changed so fast. I got so wet. But happy with the new tires.
@Texas2Tires I forgot to comment about that and ask you that those are not the stock tires right? Why did you change? Also the additional commentary on the bags were nice. The ducati riders event will you try again? Did you use rain mode while riding if so did you notice the difference had you ride in regular mode? Just asking
@@p-dub7422 see the comment below I gave to wandering_armadillo about the tires. The Ducati meet up went on as planned, so I missed this one. I'll go to the next one. Some people got there early before the rain and some people live closer to that place than I do. I did use Rain mode. It works well cuts power and the traction control really helps to ensure your rear tire doesn't spin out.
Hola consulta al volante le pusiste alza volante, para ir más recto con la espalda ???
No I did not install bar risers.
Great video! Keep up the excellent work!
Thank you for checking out the video and the kind words, it’s much appreciated. I certainly had fun riding both those bikes. Honestly I had really low expectations for the R18, but it surprised me you get quite a bit of technology for your money especially if you compare it to a Harley Davidson. The only real downsides I see are that there’s no forward controls available which many cruiser riders enjoy and the boxer engine does not sound like a traditional V-twin. Perhaps with Harley Davidson‘s recent troubles in the media, maybe more riders will be checking out the family of R18?
Are you driving on the Road 6 or Road 6 GT? There is a big debate going on here between some friends on what to choose I am on the factory Metzler Roadtec so far but when it’s time to change it will be the Road 6 for me ( not GT ) Stay safe
I'm on Road 6. The GT isn't necessary on the RS unless you haul lots of gear and ride two up. The GT is for heavier loads, so like the RT and the K1600 definitely should run the GT. Thanks for checking out the video and posting the question.
@@johnnybravo7733 UK based and my RS now has Michelin Road 6 GT. My tyre/tire dealer is a Bike rubber specialist. The GT version cost me 26.50 USD more for the pair than the Road 6. 440USD for the pair and should give a minimum of 15% more mileage than the 6. The GT uses Michelin's more advanced technology than the 6 as well. 5000 plus miles so far with vet little sign of wear unlike previous Continental and Metzeller. In wet weather they tyre is also superb. In the turns the bike fows side to side far better than previous tyres and the Road 6 others who've moved to GT from the 6 have confirmed. Out anateur conclusion is that the extra ply in the GT maintains the tyre profile better when cornering fast through multiple turns. Some 6GT users here report far far more mileage than the 6.
Going to fit these to my bike do you notice if your bike runs any hotter with x heads fitted
No can't say that I do. With both cylinders out in the wind, they stay pretty cool.
Good video! I got a new Neotec a few months ago ….. recently , everytime I pull the helmet off my head, the center cushion pulls away from the front attachments. Have to re-install every time!😥 Ant thoughts? Thanks !!
I'd bring it back to where you bought it. Seems defective.
I think you hit most of the points. I would add changing the forks to the same as the R would make it turn faster. The quickshift works better if you have high revs but keep the throttle stilll when changing (except 1-2). Shad have just released extensible panniers which look usefully thin.
thanks for checking out the video and sharing your insights appreciate it. In the past if I was going to use my quick shifter in the lower gears I would get the revs up to at least 7000. Now that I have tuned the bike with BTMoto, among many of the improvements is the fact that the quick shifter is now smoother. It’s still not in line for or in line 6 smooth after all it’s still a boxer but it has improved considerably.
Love it, it's only 05:09am here in England, else I'd rush out a buy a white one too
The RS is pretty sharp in that white color. Unfortunately or fortunately depending on how you look at it, my friend Chico traded in his RS for a K 1600. I have another friend that has a white RS but his had the red frame which is really interesting. And another friend just bought a 2024 RS triple black. From 2020 to 2023 I didn’t know anyone that owned an RS in my area. Now I know at least five people that have them. It really is an awesome bike And highly underrated
Got that screen and a Puig spoiler, find it solves it for me. Where did you get that box for the passenger seat?
Thanks for checking out the video and commenting. I got the pod from Sargent cycles. I really like the way it looks and I can fit quite a bit of stuff inside. www.sargentcycle.com/TK-660-80-BLK
I’m guessing the sun beating down on the iPhone is causing an issue as well🤷♂️
It’s a combination of many factors first the iPhones run pretty hot and overheat very easily second the quad case is very thick and does not allow the iPhone to breathe the sun and hot temperatures here in Texas are extreme. I now have the iPhone mounted to the right of my windscreen so the wind can hit it it still dims quite a bit but I can see it. I also have Siri giving me the audio directions in my helmet
Nice review, lovely sunrise too.
Thank you kindly for stopping by and checking out the video.
Super nice exhaust. I wish there was an exhaust for the BMW RS 1250 that was soooooo much smaller and would open up that tire.
That would be cool! 😎
I rode from UK to France for 20 hrs. my but was the only issue I had. but after a few days of riding. my butt was getting used to the long days in the saddle
That must have been an awesome trip. BTW, were you riding on the stock seat or after market? Also do you have a touring windscreen and bar risers?
@@Texas2Tires I rode on the standard seat. I don’t have handle bar risers. Cruise control is a wonderful thing for the wrists. I have a touring. Manufactured by MRA. And it is awesome
Very nice video! I really enjoy your interviews as well! It looks like you were there a long time did you eat any Sonic burgers? Also, I was wondering when you were going to drop some content again as I had not seen anything. So thanks!
Thanks for checking in and watching my latest video. I had a work trip followed by a much needed vacation.
@@Texas2Tires Thanks! I do understand!
Sorry about the rev during the interview. Was having trouble getting the pit bike started lol. Was not intentional.
No worries. Those things are expected at bike meet ups. We aren’t meeting at a library 😂 😆
Thank you kindly for checking out the video and hope you had fun at the meet up.
In Dallas for work and talked to some biking locals. Said cops are clamping down on bike meetups down here?
Thanks for checking out the video appreciate it. Well now that’s not very friendly of the police. However with that said, riders do need to take some responsibility and act accordingly. Excessive rev bombing, smoke shows and wheelies tend to get groups kicked out of meeting venues. Restaurants and bars have other customers they need to worry about. Safe journeys!!!
Looking for seat cowl formy2023 rs can you tell me how to get one please I take it just click in place of the pillion seat thanks
Hi thanks for checking out the channel. You can find the information in my other video about the seat and pod. Here is the link: ruclips.net/video/002r_-04nf4/видео.htmlsi=FhpLKzBWGRpWhxI3
I think the only disadvantage of the 1250 RS is that it is a bit oversized and therefore not so maneuverable in the curves. With the quickshifter I had no problems, I even find it better than on the Suzuki? The 1300 RS, which is due to follow in 2025, looks a bit taller according to the preliminary photos, it seems to be heading a bit towards the XR, which I think is absolutely the wrong way to go. BMW still needs a mid-range sports bike and not half a GS!
Thanks for checking out the video and including your comment and insights. I found the RS to be quite maneuverable. However if memory serves, I believe it’s wheelbase is a little longer than the RT which increases stability but sacrifices a bit of maneuverability
1 - dont use a QS from 1st to 2nd - 2 : start the bike in first and you don't get any clunk...but my 1200RS never clunks changing to into 1st when cold...
Nice to hear you don’t have issues with your QS.
Mesh jacket with mesh T-shirts. I have the jacket, hadn't heard of the T-shirts though. Thx
They definitely help but only to a certain degree when you’re riding in 100+° weather
@@Texas2Tires exactly what's needed here in Central TX 👍
incredibly helpful video - many thanks - great to have this explained in a really simple way and I particularly like that your first words was not 'hi guys, welcome to my channel'
Thanks for dropping by. Really happy to hear the video was useful to you. Also glad you like my intro phrase. I too dislike that “Hey Guys” that a lot of RUclipsrs use. I consider those that watch my videos friends in the wonderful world of motorcycling. Because of riding, I’ve made so many friends through bike meet ups, Facebook groups and other events. Motorcycles are the common denominator that instantly bring people together. Can’t tell you how many times I’ve pulled up to get gas and there was another rider there. Typically we end up in a conversation about our bikes and experiences riding. I don’t think I’ve ever pulled up to a gas station in my car and just started a random conversation with another driver. Thanks again for watching and commenting, appreciate it. Safe Journeys!!! ✌️😎
the 1250 RS is just...perfect for me. the 1300 will have to be more perfect for me to buy it...
Agree. I really love my 1250 RS.
tnx for the great vid. I was getting a rash from sweating in the helmet and my wife found that the were treating the foam with coloidial silver which is some kind of antibaterial something or other put on by shoei. So I followed the instructions, washed several times and rinsed as manyand its drying as we speak. When i was in data processing i would bring my helmets to work and leave it in the computer room. Dry in 1.5 days. Now its the good old sunshine. Tnx again for the very explicit instructions
Thank you for checking out the channel and commenting with your insights and experience with your helmets. Safe journeys!
Great information 👍🏿
Glad it was helpful!
I’ve owned both a K1600GT and a K1600GTL. Loved them both. Such great motorcycles!
Great to hear, thanks for the input.
I picked mine up early March. An amazing motorcycle but the motor is heavily restricted by the ECU. Once you flash it, you gain the true potential of it. I wasn't a fan of the grey fairings and subframe. I had them both painted black and it looks a billion times better.
Nice to hear. I flashed my bike as well and it’s like having a new bike.
there really is no need to have a QS unless you are on a race bike ...we all grow up changing gears with the clutch anyway so I don't bother using the QS on my BMW...its just an added cost and complexity hardly needed on a tourer
Thanks for checking out the video. However have to disagree with you here. I use my QS all the time. It’s very helpful and after flashing my ecu with BrenTune it’s much smoother and enjoyable.
In the video you go to announcement and skip past the most important part of the video.
Thanks for stopping by the channel. What’s the most important part?
I wish there were handlebar options. My arms and shoulders get tired after a couple hundred miles and that's with stops. I bought the helibar risers but I need just a little bit more.
Thanks for checking out the video. I hear you I get tired after a while too but I love the bike still
Thanks for this my 12k is due
Cool. I’m about to hit 28k. Still loving the RS and no issues at all. Very reliable.
Washing machine anti-bacterial cleaner is best stuff to wash helmet liners ... Shoei cheek pads come completely apart, inner foam is easy to remove from the velour covers, you can then either use old foam as a template to cut new pads from baby wash sponges, you can then customise the fit with thicker or thinner sponge pads or wash the old foam & rinse thoroughly & wring it out better or it'll stay wet too long & start to smell which defeats the point of a strip/wash.
Good to know. For me, I would just order new pads. Sounds too troublesome to cut out new pads. But sounds like you are skilled and not a problem for you also saves some money in the process probably
Niice bike. Too short of a test ride. You were in my neck of the woods and I ride those streets on a daily basis, but like you mentioned you are in the city.
Thanks for checking out the video. Yeah need to take it for at least a few hours.
The previous owner of my RS added a Puig screen with the MRA version of your spoiler and it works pretty well. Definitely better than the stock set up, especially with the bar risers he installed. Thanks for the review and link!
Sounds like an awesome setup. Thanks for checking out the video.
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.
It may have 169hp but it weighs a ton. No Ferrari.
Well at least it isn’t as heavy as a Harley Bagger and has a lot more hp. The inline 6 does give it a unique European race car sound.
So how much do you want for it?!
I wish it was mine to sell.
Having spent a lifetime on bikes , everything from my first moped at 16 … the 250cc two smoke years that followed … Honda GL1000 ( yes that was a sports bike back then 😂😂😂) then other stuff and the Kawasaki GPz900R , a myriad of GSX750R … Suzuki TL1000R , yammy R1… other stuff .. BMW K1200s and finally I bought a BMW R1200RS and out of all of them … this is my fave ‘forever bike’ … sure there are better bikes out there but as an all rounder I doubt you could find better
Well said! Thank you for checking out the video. Appreciate your insights and seal of approval for the RS. I couldn’t agree more. I’m interested in the new R1300RT. The latest leaked imagines look interesting. Word from my friends at BMW say it will be a smaller lighter sleeker design, which sounds good as many complain about the bulbous front end.
I have one on order, loved it in the test ride. Coming off a 2018 super duke R.
Oh great to hear and a good real world comparison. What do you like best about this bike that pulled you away from getting a new KTM? All the best with the new bike, thanks for checking out the video.
@@Texas2TiresI know it’s nothing original to hear, but reliability. My SD hasn’t been the best: faulty switchgear on left and right of the handlebar, faulty QS sensor, faulty rear brake pump, faulty hydraulic clutch pump, the headlight detached itself for no reason because a retention screw broke while I was riding to have the bike serviced, the electric immobilizer one morning refused to disengage and again I had the bike towed to the dealership. I guess those are not major mechanical problems but all in all didn’t leave me with a lot of trust in KTM. Spare parts and servicing are crazy expensive as soon as you’re out of warranty too. Add to all this that a new 1290 GT was at least a couple of grands more expensive than the GX and I preferred to give another brand a chance having liked the Suzuki’s ergos, mid range punch and electronic suspension. It is a bike with some stupid quirks (screen adjustable only with an allen key? Really Suzuki?) but for someone who wants something in between a sport naked and a touring bike is a really nice platform and more compact and cheaper than a S1000XR
@@Texas2Tiresalso, I fancied trying a new engine platform. I owned a few singles, 2 triples (675 and 1050 triumph), and a few vtwins. Never owned an in-line four but the k5 derived of the GX made a good impression and it’s WAY less tiring to ride than KTM’s 1300cc lc8. The GX feels derived from the GSX range, you feel that chassis underneath is from a smaller bike and when you’re riding it it almost feels like a naked bike, with a little bit of load on the handlebars and the pegs relatively high, coming from sporty naked bikes I liked the familiarity of it compared to something roomier like a s1000xr. Good front end feel too. Front brake master cylinder is subpar though and will have to go shortly for something like a brembo rcs…
@@valebliz Excellent insights, thanks for sharing. It is a good looking bike and that 150 hp out of the box is definitely intriguing. Again congratulations and all the best with the new ride. Are you planning to add a slip on to getting a louder inline 4 sporty note or just keep it stock? Wow your SD sounded like a nightmare. Thus far I've been very happy with my 2020 BMW RS. I take it in for its scheduled maintenance, check the oil and keep the tire pressure set each time I ride. Also keep the battery topped off when not riding it for days in a row. So far, no issues.
@@Texas2Tireshere in Europe we have 3 different specs: base bike, a touring specced one with center stand and bigger windshield, a sport one with Akra slip on and a tinted screen. Both sport and touring specs come with panniers, heated grips, comfort saddles and so on. I’m getting the sport one with the slip on but I don’t think I’ll upgrade to a full exhaust, I live in Italy near the French border and I ride quite a lot in the alps, full exhausts easily become a pain with the police here. Also I’m near 40 and really loud motorcycles are beginning to get on my nerves after a couple of hours of riding 😂
What a gorgeous bike!! They should feature it as the centerfold for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition!! 😂😅😂
If I could afford one, I’d place it under my big screen TV as functional art.
Thanks man.. They make out like the universal mount doesn't work with the wireless charging unit
For me works fine to place the rc2 there. I turn the wireless charging off just in case. This reminds me I need to use the drone some more in videos. Thanks for checking out the video.
is that the quadlock wireless charger head?
Yes it is
Very nice! Do you like this bike? I did not realize the price ticket was so high? Would you consider this bike? The riding position looks to bent over for me. Thanks
The bike is beautiful. I would only buy it if I was rich and could afford to hang it on my wall as a piece of art. It is too leaned over for my old back.
I bet it sounds amazing
I would think so. Unfortunately can’t test ride it.
Nice
Thank you for checking out the video and thanks for the compliment. I really like the hugger. However, BMW should include one stock. Without it, all the electronics under the seat get blasted with road muck.
MRA VTM
That looks like a good option. Just depends on each rider's form / function desires.
Great Interview with THE Motor Cop God! I love how he explained what the mindset of a motor officer has to be when they are on their bikes. Listening to the radio, watching for traffic violations while focusing on riding safely. Great input regarding street riding strategies as I do the same. Prepare for the worst, hope for the best. I loved the Motogymkhana question. I always wondered what the difference was. Tire pressure was interesting. I agree, motors are able to respond to a call much faster than a car. They can split lanes, ride through barriers, and pretty much ride into a shopping mall if needed. Remember, Motors Always Lead The Way.
Thank you for checking out the video. I'm so glad you enjoyed the interview. Quinn is an awesome guy and was very generous with his time, which I really appreciated. I've been lucky to interview three different BMW Ambassadors. I also interviewed Shawn Thomas during the R 1300 GS launch and more recently Nate Kern BMW's sport bike Ambassador. All really cool dudes. If interested, check those videos out as well. Here's the links: Shawn Thomas interview ruclips.net/video/K0clue3yvRw/видео.htmlsi=hUpIvOmWblRAn1mC Shawn Thomas presentation ruclips.net/video/-hOohWCOK-Q/видео.htmlsi=gR9Vl6tUnXV-_MPF Nate Kern ruclips.net/video/9-vV6KYhLfU/видео.htmlsi=wEERRdkog5li23XR Thanks again for tuning in, safe journeys!
I use a MRA screen that has a built in spoiler. That helps a lot. However using a sports helmet and leathers with a neck tube also helps compared to textiles and flip front helmet
Thank you kindly for stopping by and commenting. Yes most certainly, sounds like you're hermetically sealed and ready for space travel. Joking aside, modular helmets are definitely noisier. The new Shoei NeoTec 3 is supposed to be quieter. I'll have to give that a whirl when my NeoTec 2 is up for retirement. I really like the modular system especially here in the hot Texas Summer. It's so nice to be able to flip up the front and breath as well as be able to talk more clearly with riding buddies. Safe Journeys!
@@Texas2Tires I've got the neotec2 as well definitely noiser than most. Also hopping that the 3 is as quiet as they say. Good channel btw cheers.
@@johnsparks211 I interviewed the US distributor of Shoei. He claims that it is quieter. The padding around the underside of the helmet where your head goes in, is definitely beefier and looks like it will close down more wind that's trying to enter under the chin guard. If you didn't see that video, check it out here: ruclips.net/video/itlxJKb8aVA/видео.htmlsi=LMedxjrakWuhgRUw Thank you for the kudos, I'm glad to hear you like the channel.