BMW R 1250 RT First Ride
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- Опубликовано: 16 мар 2021
- 2021 see's the much anticipated launch of the BMW R 1250 RT. This update brings the popular Sports Tourer up to date with BMW's superb 1250 boxer engine equipped with shift-cam technology, giving the R1250RT more bang through the rev range.
The new BMW R1250RT comes equipped with radar adaptive cruise control which, contrary to my initial scepticism, is actually really good and I can definitely see it being of use on long motorway slogs across big miles. The huge 10.5" LCD display now offers full integration with the BMW connected app, and the R 1250 RT even offers wireless charging of your phone via a convenient weatherproof holder.
So is this the complete Sports Tourer to rival the mighty Honda Goldwing?
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Nice review but a very shameful blatant advertising campaign for your sponsorship money and you had such integrate in the early days.!!!
What are you talking about? 🤷♂️
@@teapotone exactly what I say your advertising for your super... Have you seen Lamb chops review at least he had the good grace to do a proper review not skirt over things Bruce. Come on you used to do really good reviews. I understand if its hard to keep putting up content to satisfy you tube but This is you JOB NOW.
Robert I’ve no idea WHAT you’re talking about pal?
@@teapotone I wouldn't waste your time replying to incoherent rambling like this. I would hazard a guess that this chap hates his job and his life in general and is jealous of you and what you are doing. Keep doing what you are doing - your content is great!
@@114jt I like what he does but at the moment it's just shameful advertising instead of a good review that is honest about a long awaited updated bike...
Love the vid Bruce.
I pick my RT up on Saturday. Can't bloody wait!😎👍
This is a phenomenal bike for all you UK riders. Tour around, day trips, around town hopping or commuting to work. Well done Bruce, the edit on this, and mix of camera angles was mega bud🎬🎥
Thanks very much 👍
No need to apologise, Bruce. Yes, there have been other reviews, but I've been looking forward to this one in particular. Nice one.
Love the look of these new ones, would love to give one a go!
Nice to see you coming through my local roads around Hartley Wintney and Odiham 👍🏽
I'm only a few seconds in and already "White helmet, POLITE clad Walter's"! LOL
😉
Walter cant wait to show Nigel, Stanley & Keith
@@stuart6420 I think Walter actually means Wa*ker.
Even though this appeared to be a "shorter" review video, I enjoyed this. I appreciate that the feedback you gave was how YOU felt when riding and how the bike was behaving. Thanks for this! I am looking at this bike and the GS as an upgrade to my 2018 Africa Twin.
Cheers Michael 👍
As always a great honest review Bruce! Always thought the previous bike looked a bit bulbous at the front, this looks a lot better, love the TFT screen as well. I hope they do something similar with the K1600!
Great quick review of the bike - looks fab. Will have to see what ‘the job’ do to them when our current ones get replaced. Keep up the good work.
OMG been waiting for a review on this for months and 2 in one day ;)
Wow quick like thanks :)
Not really a BMW fan but thoroughly enjoyed this non-biased review of what I am sure will be a bike that will sell by the bucket load. Keep up the great work.
Cheers Bib 👍
Great review Bruce, Bit faffy with all the menus on it. But what a gorgeous bike glad you enjoyed it
Ride safe out there Buddy !
Good job showing how acc. works in traffic& nice you can adjust sensitivity. Now I see the advantage/ benefit. Please do some safety tips as you ride, thanks.
I did have a 1150 RT about 8 years ago, bought it when it was a few years old. That was a tractor, loads of vibration and not overly comfortable to ride long distance. This looks way better. Love the big LCD.
Great review Bruce, v interesting. ‘Balanced’ being the key word
Get your lid off ! We like seeing your smile and unique beard ! Great review Bruce.
So tempted to replace my GS with one of these. The drawback for me is; I live in the Algarve where the “weather protection “ is a drawback ! Cooling airflow actually needed in the warm climate.
many years ago I told people that I compared BMW bikes to tractors im now 45, have had many sports / performance bikes and i now want BMW bikes only, im a serving roads policing Garda in 🇮🇪 great little review 👍
Awesome video as always,I did have a good laugh at the GS comment I’d call them tractors also they are great
Good review bud!! I can see some of my commutation getting sploshed on one of these.......despite punting one around the country for a living many years ago there's still a space in my garage for an RT.
Oh my lawd, I just laugh so much when people try to shame great "RUclipsrs" and their amazing channels because of some advertising to help make a living, while sharing great content, and at the same time these people forget that their monthly mandatory paid cable TV also depends on...advertising!!! Keep it up Bruce, you're awesome, doing great and I hope to see you again and listen to your amazing stories on another motorcycle show soon!! 👍👍
Thank you very much Nelio, I greatly appreciate this 🙏👍
Another great review - my short list of bikes is getting longer with every video I watch.....
Good to see you back on the reviews Bruce
Great little review as ever fella thanks, I wonder what there doing with the audio now they have put the 1234 down the left had side and I really don’t like what they have done with the heated grips 🙄 it was great where it was ....good job they didn’t make the Zippo lighter 😂
Great video and very informative. Nice bike.
On a personal note, I appreciate your personal insights regarding the products you use on a regular or daily basis. In fact, I have bought some of the same products based on your experiences and comments, good and bad!!
Thanks Bruce and keep up sending out the great videos!!
Cheers John 👏👍
I really enjoyed your video and look forward to watching more as I just dicovered your channel, well done and keep it up.
Cheers Stephen 👍
Bulbous looking thing from some angles, but the riding experience, convenience, and long distance comfort it’s got the lot. As usual an informative entertaining watch thanks Bruce👍
I use ACC all the time in my car (I’m a chauffeur) it’s great at keeping fatigue at bay & safety (especially if it’s foggy)
"White helmet, polite vest clad Walter's" Oh they'll love you for that one bud. I bet those Walters have white RT's as well lol
You know it bud, and they’ll ha e reflective tape in their panniers too 🤦♂️😂
@@teapotone Oh yes with reflective 'polite' on the sides of the panniers, knobbers
My middle name is Walter and a lot of my friends at the IAM are called Walter, in fact my wife's name is Walter! I am offended and expect you apologise immediately or I'm telly my Mum!
You were riding my old neck of the woods when I lived in that area, mainly commuting and fun local roads to ride when not working. l Hartley Witney has a brilliant bakery with nice bacon baps. Oh yeah Nice bike nice interesting review.
My brother and I took delivery on two 2022 Rts last week. He ordered the blue model with classic wheels and the billet 719 package (aluminum clutch and brake levers, aluminum reservoirs), mine a triple black with sport wheels and the 719 billet package. We’ve both have owned a number of RTS in the past, my previous was a 2019, his a 2015. I especially like the new LED headlights, and the horn on these is louder than the horn on my car ! Great review👍
Hello Grant, are you happy with your new 2022? I'm 5ft 9 ish... Will I be close to flat footing this? Also are short trips around town fun or is this bike too much? Thank you
Good review Bruce. By the time I can afford one of these I should be about the right age. Keep them coming :)
Nice review, as always. Well done Mr.
Nice color. I love your new bike. Wish I can trade in mine for a new one. Thanks for sharing. Have a safe ride.
Lovely review . That TFT is amazing. Keep up the excellent review content.
Thanks Nick 👍
I had two RT 1200 before I got my GSA I loved them, showed a few sports bike riders a thing or two, knee down two up! Lol
Great review Bruce... I have to admit its not really my cup of tea, but I'm tempted to try one now! Keep up the good work bud 👍
Cheers Dave 👍
Was very tempted to buy a RT just for a change but stuck with the GS maybe next time. There’s a reason why they are the best touring bike out there bar the Goldwing. Stay safe Bro
I’ve got the 1250r. Working my way to the RT. Engineering is spot on.
The R is a cracking bike, I loved my time on the R Sport 👏👍
This is such a beautiful bike... would really love to have one. :)
By far my favourite (Scottish!) Motorcycle vlogger on the planet
Great Review and a great touring bike(25 Liter Tank!). I didn’t think about the rt when i bought my gs this year. Perhaps i should have,since I do mostly on-road and being 5ˋ7 the GS is a challenge even with lowered suspension. Amazing how such heavy bikes are so maneuverable, just don’t like picking them up!
Nice review, quick, concise and accurate. What more do you need.
Cheers 👍
Well there you go again Bruce, making my life sooo much more difficult than it has to be!! I was set on the GSA/GS as my retirement bike, but you just had to do a review on this new RT! Thanks very much mate, now my head is filled with details and specs of this new contender. Jesus, making a final decision will really be close. Get to test ride this beauty shortly in Australia, cannot wait. And by the way, you advertise your sponsers as much as you damn well like brother and ignore the morons. Thanks for the heartache brother, stay well.
Ha Ha cheers Andrew👍
Yeah it is a difficult one between the GS/GSA and the RT - both fantastic road machines.
For me personally, the GS wins it as I feel it’s a bit more flickable for the tighter stuff for how I rode personally. The RT is an incredibly agile bike, especially for its proportions, but I like the styling of the GS more.
Plus I like the image the GS has, there’s nothing more satisfying than going around the outside of a flyboy on a tractor 😉😂👍
@@teapotone Hey brother, your final point certainly has substance to it! Cheers mate.
Great video, take care and stay safe.
Cheers Steve, and you bud 👍
Great review! Love that color!
Nice review, thanks from Kentucky
As always Bruce great content love your vids and podcast. Can you do a comparison to the K1600? And call them tractors all you want.
Ha Ha I’m hoping to get hold of a new K1600 in ‘22 so will definitely compare them, and compare to the Goldwing 👍
Nice bike, Love that colour scheme Bruce. 👍
Good review Teapot in my view. There's some idiots about eh! I'm changing my Rallye for one of these and in this colour in the next few days. Thanks for the review matey.
No bother bud, hope you enjoy your new bike 👍
This was a great bike, 2014-2020. The reason so many complain about 2021+ is because the TFT and nav are overly complicated and unreliable. I spent a week on this bike, considering it as a replacement for my 2015 RT and decided to keep my current bike, mainly because of the new TFT screen, convoluted menu navigation, and the dependency of the navigation system on my phone. If your phone doesn't support wireless charging (needs a charger cable) or is in a case, it probably won't fit in the compartment designed for it. My 2015 has a Garmin-based Motorrad GPS that works independent of my phone or a cell signal. In my view this bike was designed by engineers who don't ride, or who spend a lot more time on their phone than their bike. Buy a 2014-2020 well-maintain, used model, and save yourself a lot of money and grief.
Good points well made there Ted, makes sense. I wasn’t aware of the reliability issues or the dependence on your phone.
Cheers for the info 👍
Do you ever ride a bike like this and think to yourself you took the wrong bike around the world...? Ha! Great video, great presenting, great review - it makes me want to ride one!! 👍
😂👍
Well it is good that BMW finally have the thing sorted. Navigation is working after updating the software a few times. I am waiting for mine in the same color, mid to late September
Im huge fan Rt models,
If you not use some words like quickshif ; adaptative ;cruise control; leds; you made do the same video with my old Rt 1150…
😂😂👍
Nice vídeo
Nice colour too. Pretty sick of BMW's blandola colour choices generally, so good to see this. You can stick yer monochrome gunmetal/silver/bronze/grey/black bikes. That's why I got the RS in Austin Yellow 😁. Good review, cheers Bruce 👍
Wonderful motorcycle. The engine will change your life. It’s special. Would love to see backlit hand lane switches for night riding. Makes sense since it’s a BMW. A premium brand.
Great vid and really helped my decision to get one… Attaching a mount on those clip on style bars is nigh on impossible. You are one of the few reviewers who seems to have cracked it with ease.
Was the helix ratchet strap easy enough to thread behind the clutch reservoir? Looks like a great solution.
I had a test ride last weekend Bruce. I have to say, I couldn’t wait to get back on my 1200GS, which I have had for five years and 25,000 miles.
On the 1250RT, I felt as if I was perched on top of it rather than comfortably a part of the bike, also the menu options on my GS were more comprehensive.
I have now realised that my next bike will happily be a 1250GS with a tft dash.
You're riding in my manor.. enjoy.
I think I will test one. I am unsure if I can ever part with my Blackbird; I did once & bought it back 12 months later.
Thanks for sharing.
Seriously tempted by this one, love the integration of the nav in the dash especially after my Nav 6 keeps ghosting.
Nice to see you riding around some of my favourite roads in my old neighborhood 👍
I’ll be honest bud, I didn’t have a clue where I was? 😂🤷♂️👍
@@teapotone 😆
Is there going to be a longer ride vid for the future? I've ridden the 1250 previous version and was pleasantly surprised by how relatively nimble it was. I didn't like the old dash and the wind pressure pushed me into the bars when fully up. Mrs Yox might like the pillion perch though.
Not sure if I’ll get one again or not? This was a press weekend at BMW Ha - hence why we only got a few hours on them.
I’d love to take one on a longer trip though 👍
Glad it wasn't just my Nav 6 then. Garmins....PANTS !!
That machine has done good hustle
Great review, thank you.
My pleasure Mark, cheers 👍
A great looking bike especially in the blue. Still going to be a favourite of the Polite vest wearers. I don’t understand why BMW have made the heated grip and seat bit so difficult, but then give the pillion a simple toggle switch. Quite like the idea of the pre-set buttons even if they do look like a bit of an after thought.
I love the dash
Nice review.
I am certain that most peoples other halves would be happy to pillion with their own heated seat. Heated grips and seats should be standard, or readily available on most bikes in Northern Europe, I think.
Perhaps not my thing especially at that money, but that doesn't mean I can't appreciate how good it is.
Happy travels
I ride an 06 RT and love it, but would like to try a new one just to drool a little.
LOL I bought a White modular helmet online this afternoon.
It look like a fabulous, if expensive, motorcycle but I am going to wait and see if the Japanese manufacturers update things like the FJR1300 GTR1400 and the ST1300. I believe and hope the market for larger sports/tourers will experience a resurgence in the near future.
Ha Ha, I’ve got one too 🤫 😂
Yep I think you’re right there bud. All of us Sportsbike nutters have matured and want that Sportsbikeshop performance but with added comfort 👍
I've got the 2016 RT LE. Pukka bike, but this looks a step up. Have to start saving the pennies
Another brilliant review. How about a review of the new KTM 1290 Adventure S please?
That’s coming very soon 👍
Love the blue one. That’s color I’d get.
There is a shortcut button for the heated grips on the left side on the fairing.
Where’s the beard........didn’t see it below your helmet as usual ?
Good review as always 😎👍
I was wearing a buff so the beard is tucked away.
Cheers Grizzly, glad you liked the vid 👍
Great Vlog Bruce. With my name I too have been waiting for some reviews on the 2021 version. So for you an avid GS fan, could you see yourself with one of these instead? If not why not? Hope they give you and TMF a long-termer soon! Live your life pal! (Love that road southbound to Alresford that you were on, one of my favourites!)
No I’d keep the GS - it feels more flickable to me, I love the utilitarian nature of the tractor - you can literally take it anywhere, I actually like the look of it, and I like the fact people expect you to be a certain type of rider when they see you on one, and I like to see their faces when they realise that’s not me.
Cracking review Bruce! I've watched MF and LCR review both class but yours is a cut above. 😎😎
Thank you bud 👍
@Ringo's Ride Outs - RRO ....but I haven't done a review on this??? ...or do you mean generally, in which case fair enough!
Apologies TMF, I watched LCR's review then yours on the SuperDuke GT. All class reviews, no offence intended. 👍👍
@@PADDYPERV None taken, Bruce is the master at these!
That’s very kind Andy, but the views would suggest otherwise 🤦♂️😂
Your 'plug' for the UltimateAddOn clamp struck home, Bruce. As the owner of a 2017, R1200RT, my biggest gripe of 1200/1250RT reviews is no mention is made of how difficult it is to mount anything on these motorcycles. It is so bad BMW now offers Tubular Handlebars (a US$275 upgrade), to make it easier to mount accessories. Talk about being designed by people who don't ride. I am going to be in Glasgow in September and may well have one of the clamps sent to my friends house.
As a rider of almost 52 years (and still persisting despite my body) I have to say, life on two wheels for most is a series of ‘stages’ - a bit like life itself really. With apologies to the Seekers , “To everything there is a season - and a time to every purpose, under heaven”. That’s why, amongst many other things, Motorcycle Reviews are totally ‘subjective’. Different things suit different people for different reasons at their various stages of life/motorcycling/circumstances etc. I feel blessed at 72 years of age and having owned around 40 different types and brands motorcycles, that I am ‘still here’ for one, and still riding, for another and still looking at my ‘next motorcycle’ 😜. Ride what suits when it suits and never criticise the choices others might make, be it right or wrong, it’s up to them to review and rectify if necessary. It’s been a long and wonderful road. Cheers 👍🤩
Well said. 👍🙂
Thanks.
Gorgeous bike. The BMW connected app is definitely the company's achillea heel. Until it is proper built in Nav you need a separate device, whether it's a phone or dedicated Nav.
In the states it's the premium package or stripped. At least that's the way it was a few weeks back. It's like 27K out the door if you get the loaded, which is how it's sold unless you special order a stripped.
Great valuue if you intend doing lots of cross continental tours with a passenger in supreme comfort.
Great vid, thanks. Makes a change to see a proper tourer re-launched and updated.A lot better than climbing up on an 'Africa Twat' or something you aren't going to use, GS included, sorry.
A bit harsh that comment, just because Africa Twins/ GS are not your cup of tea, people buy things because they just like the look of them, like rugged looking 4x4's to use as an everyday car and not an offrode farm tool, we are all entitled to have our own tastes without being labelled a 'twat' for doing so, if we were all the same stuff would be pretty boring.
I bet you own a pair of training shoes, but yet never run marathons, same thing 🤔
Oh and i dont own an adventure bike or a 4x4.
Thanks TeaPot, Just Bought one, A 2019 model, so I don’t get that horrible TFT and the Shit connection with a mobile phone, but a dedicated Sat Nav and second hand with less then 10,000 miles very affordable,
So looking forward to taking delivery on Wed 😉👍🏍
Good review. Keep it up please. (Sydney, Australia. in case you would like to know 😃)
Great review, that engine makes me miss my “tractor”. Tempted to go back to the bmw boxer for another GS. May have to take a look at the RT now. Also what helmet are you using please, looks great!
Thanks Shaun,
That’s the Ruroc Atlas 2.0 lid - they’ve now released the Atlas 4.0
The RT is my favorite bike.
(best bike in the world 👍😁) . The radar on the 2021 is impressive. P.S - It's crying out for a reverse gear or motor. 24k ....save a bit longer and Goldwing it I say - even though the RT will be lighter to handle and live with.
Amazing bike👍
Hmmm, looking forward to having a go on one of these in due course - what a pain about the app, I hate it when manufacturers make s big deal about that stuff then you can’t get it to work (I’ve had similar issues on all Triumphs that have the feature and my GoldWing so it’s not just a BMW “feature”).....
Aye there seems to be so much technology that just gets punted out the door to the consumer before proper beta testing is complete these days.
Case in point - the new GoPro’s and all the issues we are having with sound and reliability
@@teapotone ....indeed....
@@teapotone Totally agree on that one. They come up with an idea and shove it straight out the door. And yes the new GP9, freezing issues...Absolute pain in the ass. So far not lost anything I can't re-shoot but we just cant afford these things to happen in many cases. I have a awesome thumbscrew fix for the media mod if interested.
If you press button #2 on the favorites, it goes directly to the heating feature.
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Question would you choose the RT over the GS?
That adaptive cruise control is interesting, I have a 2016 K1600 with cruise ctrl and I found it pretty useless on British motorways due to the way people constantly lane change, I would buy a bike with that fitted.
Lovely bike mate 👍
I had an old 1150 for a week or so, but I found the leg position surprisingly cramped. Even tho I'm only 5'8 my knees are knackered and it was uncomfortable with the seat in all but the highest position and then I struggled with the floor 😂 not that I was doing a fred Flintstone but still, manoeuvring was difficult 👍👍👍
I've liked all your videos and reviews mate and have not had any issues with advertising so keep doing what your doing mate.
However until watching this review I didn't know you were X plod 🤔 But saying that I know and have riden loads with plod and always found them good company and a wealth of knowledge so I won't hold it against you. 🤣🤣
I had a Suzuki GS1000S
Then got the R100RS
The bm was epic compared to the Suzuki
I was buzzing when I got of the GS, but getting of the BM was ready for the pub after a long ride.
great vid.... good.. but I think I will stay with my K1600GTL.....hate the TFT though
Nice to quickly have a catchup Bruce 👍 Need to do a proper ride out together when we can 🤞
Watched yr vid already (yesterday) 😁
I hope Bruce appreciated the pre-warmed seat ;)
With these press launches it does seem like all the buses turning up at once on RUclips, which is why I only watch a couple and I'm selective on who's I watch. 👍 LCR was the other one. 😁
They had a load of bikes there, Chops and I went out at the same time actually - he just beat me with the edit 🤦♂️😂
MrC - aye it annoys me too, I normally don’t do them but these vids get way more views than my touring and review stuff so I wanted to get the channel a bit of a kick
Brucie, can you do a bit of night riding so we can see how that new headlight is. Love Ya
Hi Micky,
If I get one for a longer loan than a couple of hours then yep, I’ll do a load more stuff on one 👍
I believe the heating grips and seats are on preset 2. If you half press them if tells you what they are assigned to.
Yep - I say in the vid that you can allocate your own presets to those 4 buttons on the left fairing
I had an Gen 1 RT12 at 26, used to love the faces when I'd play with sportsbikes, then pull up to a bike meet and this little whippersnapper gets off lol (IAM helped ;). One bike I really do miss, now all we need is an electric version ;)
I've always thought this is the right market for electrics. You could fit a lot of batteries in there and that wave of endless torque... Build it with CCS and job done.
@@gasdive If they can get hold of the Tesla batteries range shouldn't be a problem either.
@@markgr1nyer I don't think Tesla will be selling batteries any time soon.
But BMW makes the i3. 2/3 of an i3 pack is 33 kWh and would weigh 179 kg. That leaves 100 kg for a rolling chassis, motor, controller and fairing. It would be tight, but maybe doable? No more than a 20 kg penalty compared to the petrol bike.
The K1 had a drag coefficient of 0.34, about 1/3 of a Zero. If they could get the electric RT to 0.5 (which they should) and it was 20% bigger frontal area than a Zero, it should use about 2/3 the energy per mile. Or in other words, go 50% further per kWh. The big battery Zero, with the extra battery has about 16.5 kWh of usable energy and goes 112 miles at 70 mph. So with double the energy and 50% more miles per kWh it should go 3 times that. 336 miles on a charge on the highway. That's a good 4+ hours riding. With CCS, stop for a break for half an hour and you'll have another 240 miles range added.
That's a no compromise super touring bike right there. 500 mile days with one stop.
@@gasdive that would be incredible. Put the bulk of the battery pack low down in an L shape with the motor in the cut out of the L (from a square) to keep a very low center of gravity would work a treat. Hopefully someone at bmw mottorad R&D is reading this.
I already know im on my last ICE bike, every time i fill up it feels like throwing money away
Lovely to sit on, lovely to ride, the ultimate tourer etc but I jyst can’t reconcile wanting the size or looks of one of these. I’d happily go back to owning a gsa, my favourite all rounder but as I’m a good deal shorter ggsn you Bruce, the RS has tickled my fancy this time round. I get that you didn’t like it but then you’re a much taller chap and I can see the gsa or even the RT suiting you better. For us shorties, the RS with flip up screen, wider bars and luggage is the perfect all rounder we can flatfoot.
I used to own the 2012 version and loved it. Not sure about the new TFT / Satnav screen, Looks a bit bland in its basic mode. I would like BMW to allow downloads of different screen layouts. But i suppose eventually those will be on all models. Considering how big it is this bike is very flickable. I never had a problem going through London traffic.