The 2024 BMW R1250 RT Is A Sport Touring Monster
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As a former R1250RT owner, I agree with everything you said. A couple of additional pros and cons for anyone considering the RT:
Pros:
1. In the winter, the RT is incredible. I rode it down to 35(f) degrees in comfort. The wind protection is no joke, and the heated seats and grips are thermonuclear.
2. The RT's gearing puts the engine in a smoother part of its rev range at an 85mph cruise than the GS, less vibration and a more pleasant noise.
3. The seat is much wider and comfier than the GS, I've needed Sargent aftermarket seats for all my GS's, but the stock seat on the RT was incredible for me.
4. The way the wind and rain are managed on the RT makes it extremely easy to keep looking clean and fresh! The GS tends to fling more dirt onto places that are more visible.
5. This is true for all R-series BMWs, but having a driveshaft means no chain maintenance, which is a big plus for a bike that you'd want to ride in all weather and ride every day.
Cons:
1. The RT's steering is optimized for stability, and the bike really wants to stand itself upright. As a rider, you have to perform constant counter-steering force to maintain lean angle in constant raidus corners. The neutral steering of the GS is preferable for me personally.
2. The wind protection makes the RT much less comfortable in the summer. Over 80 degrees, I find it pretty unbearable, while wearing protective gear. The GS is easier to convert to a summer bike by simply removing some of the wind protection that is retained by just a few screws, and putting on a sport windscreen.
3. The RT feels heavier during breaking and acceleration than the GS.
4. The riding modes on the GS are more customizable. E.G. You can have "Dynamic Pro" mode set to have normal traction and wheelie control, but aggressive engine response and harder suspension. Can't make these micro tweaks on the R1250RT.
5. The higher ride height of the GS gives it slightly better lean-angle before scraping pegs or engine protection bars in corners. I'm not sure what the actual degree difference is, but I scraped pegs on the RT on most of my twisty mountain rides. Less so on the GS.
6. The RT's suspension feels too soft in Road mode for anything other than highway cruising. It's just right in Dynamic mode, but I wish there was an even more aggressive mode for the twisties. The new R1300GS's shocks have much more fine tuning available. and Dynamic Pro +2 is really nice for aggressive riding.
Overall, I found the GS to be a better all around package, but in a two-bike setup. A naked bike like the MT-10 for hot days and a full fared bike like the RT for cold/rainy days would be a great solution!
I sold my R 1250 RT about a year and a half ago. I miss that bike every day. It was a marvel. And I agree with absolutely everything you said. Only had an 800 GSA though, never a 1200 or 1250.So I would like to get that experience - maybe a 1300? Then again I just rode the pikes Peak multi Strada and it was insane. Never rode a bike that handled that well and inspired more confidence.
I would add that I rode my RT through dumping very cold rain to Colorado for 10 hour stretches. I wore rain gear and was never uncomfortable in the slightest. Did the same thing in Texas getting caught in a hail storm, which is no joke down here. I got beat up by the hail, but the bike never falter. I was really amazed at how stable it was.
Wow, those were great comments!
I found the same thing with respect to wind protection…great during cooler days (in Melbourne, Australia atm it’s 35-40degrees Celsius (95 - 105 Fahrenheit) it’s awesome…but when I did a test ride it was 30 (86 degrees Fahrenheit)…and it was HORRIBLY UNCOMFORTABLE. No airflow from my waist down.
In general I found the RT about 10% better than the 1300GS I have. (have done 15,000ks in 2 and a half months on the GS). I still prefer the GS OVERALL…but the RT would be a great 2nd bike for touring during winter/spring…but if that was the case, I’d take a 1300GS/S100XR combination
@@graemeauhl3610 Funny you should say that. The XR is sort of nagging me in the back of my brain. I haven’t had a chance to ride it, but as a “city bike,” like the Ducati, it sure looks promising. Probably wouldn’t have the heat issues as well.
Ever ridden one? Comfortable for any distances?
Great review! I chose the 1250 GSA over the RT due to sitting position and the fact I live in South Florida. GSA allows more wind flow. I noticed the RT was at 4k revolutions at 80 mph while my GSA is at around 4.5 RPM’s so the RT must cruise quieter and smoother.
I got back on a motorcycle 2 years ago, after 38 years off to raise 5 kids. Initially I bought a Honda ST 1300 because I knew what I wanted to do on a motorcycle. After a fuel hose ruptured and left me stranded I bought a 2022 RT and I can’t believe how great it is to ride. I’m 66 and I took a trip from Michigan to Missouri, 570 miles each way. I set the cruise at 80 and with gas stops made it in 8 hours. It was 36 degrees when I left and I did grab a heated jacket and gloves to keep it comfy. I also ride twisty roads nearly everyday for an hour or two, weather permitting. Amazing to ride anytime, anywhere.
Last month I stumbled upon a 2011 R1200RT that was like new. It has 32,600 miles on it but it’s all highway miles that the original owner put on it traveling the entire country, especially the western states. He had to stop riding for health reasons. I bought it for $5000! It’s a great addition alongside my Versys 1000. Bike has premium features like heated grips, cruise, linked ABS brakes, electric windshield, and more. I feel like I stole it…lol. And easy to work on. Great road trip bike!
RT is the perfect bike. Yes, many people will disagree before a certain age and before riding a bunch of other bikes in different situations. Then the truth comes in: RT is the perfect bike.
I’m 40, came from sports bikes, was sick of the ergos. Rode an RT 1150 for a year. Loved it, but, defo not prefect bike for me. Engine boring (don’t take offence, but, I mean in comparison to what I’m used to), very heavy unit.
Now have a 2024 SFV4s grey nero. Best bike I’ve ever bought by far.
All the nuts of a sports bikes, I mean ALL OF IT, but with amazing low end torque , comfortable position, looks sick, 8+ hours in saddle, slap a Kreiga tank bag in for tour.
No passenger friendly but I dislike carrying pillion + my wife has her own bike.
@@markholmes5695 I understand. But the comparison between an R1150 RT and a 2024 SFV4 doesn´t seems fair...
@@decocataniI suppose not but you did say the RT was the perfect bike 😂
I suppose horses for courses.
I love both bikes 🤷♂️
The only bike type I can’t take to are Harley/cruiser. Really dislike the positioning and massively underpowered oversized motors.
@ Well, as we are talking about motorcycles, let´s keep HD's and cruisers out of the conversation...😂
It’s a great all rounder. I’ve owned one since 2022 and covered 18k miles , mostly touring, in that time. You can ride all day on the autobahn/ motorways in comfort but still have great fun in the twisties when you get chance. Great engine, superb handling, weather protection, comfort and luggage. Only big minus is the phone connectivity for navigation ( check out the forums). Many of us have fitted secondary navigation but we shouldn’t be having to do that on a £20k plus bike. Otherwise, if touring is your thing, it’s a fantastic bike.
This bike is insanely cool holy moly
The RT was my halo bike since around 2019 when I demoed the R1200RT. When the updated R1250RT came out in 2021, I got to demo that one. I didn't have a BMW Motorrad dealer locally at the time, which was a bit of a deal breaker. FFWD to March 2024, and I finally bought my new RT. I put about 5,300 miles on it before I had to put it up for the winter in November. I'm absolutely amazed how nimble that thing is for it's size. BMW really knows how to engineer good handling bikes.
I have one. (End of 2022). Doesn't get much sportier for a tourer. Be sure to always choose the hard suspension settings in Road, Eco and Rain mode. (Dynamic is default hard) Otherwise you will bounce around way more than you would like. Other than that, it has all the good stuff and more. Adaptive radar works surprisingly well and the navigation through the app too, as long as you ensure that all the permissions are on and other notifications from other apps are blocked as much as possible. Power is unlimited and for slow cruising through towns the shift cam is pretty much unbeatable.
So I have to say, I have one, a bit more comfortable with peg lowering, and then actually when you stand up it can do gravel roads. I’m 5’10 with 31 inch inseam, put on a lowered Sargent seat with sheepskin and she’s good for iron butts. Put on ADV tires and later knobbies and did the Deadhorse run with soft luggage. You can make this bike do anything. Don’t need the GS for the vast majority of gravel and dirt roads. Enjoy it!
Undoubtfully the best freeway bike ever built
As an FJR owner I can say that the weight definitely disappears, love my bike! The RT technology sounds great, but comes with a pretty steep price tag I would think - FJR has the bags, some tech and great handling and performance at a reasonable price tag - Sure its not the BMW, but I don't need the BMW for what I want - I can do the twisties, great on the highway, wonderful acceleration, plenty of storage space and really inexpensive to maintain. Just my two cents....
I use my 2019 RT as my only vehicle and it is truly amazing. Great commuter, tourer, sporty feeling bike if needed, awesome wind protection, comfort, maneuverability... The weight is meaningless, especially when you start your ride... I can't wait for a new season in Serbia, and also for a new 1300 to get released.
I was blown away by the tech on my car, but the tech on these bikes is absolutely insane. I would've never dreamed of it. Thanks for the review!
Great as-ridden review. Considering an alternative to my ‘91 K75S and the R1250Rs seems to check all the boxes. I came back to riding in 2015 and rode a Suzuki C50T as my re-entry vehicle. Became a Motorrad fan boy over the years and went retro on the K bike. The Flying Brick is a sweetheart.
The GS is a naked bike, the RT is touring and all road oriented. Own a 2022 RT and a 2023 GS Trophy. I prefer the RT at my age, 66 and my height, 6'5" Only addition is a Russell Day Long custom seat for longer days on the bike. The RT is geared taller over the GS, much preferable for street and touring and interstate. I also much prefer the exhaust note of the RT, very easy on my ears. 25 liter fuel tank, 6.6 gallons. I will not be going back to a Harley Davidson, the RT makes any HD feel crude, by comparison.
get this got everything now ! light / track/ twistie bike and all this a all rounder
11:40 - 12:14: Appreciated your comments regarding 'weight of the bike', and I concur, good man! Awesome machine, great video = Thanks!👍
I had a 2022 and it was amazing. I'm waiting on the 1300rt asa
Be interesting to hear your comparison to the Goldwing.
I got to ride a 2023 R1250 RT for 1,800 miles on a ten day organized tour, that left from Hederson, Nevada on April 1 2024, and went as far East as Cortez, CO, The bike had all the bells and whistles as was on Jitsu's test bike, and I was able to operate the bare minimum of those bells and whistles, but enough of them to have a great time, and to stay warm, even in temps down to 29 degrees. undoubtedly the RT was the best bike I have ever ridden, in my 300,000 miles in the saddle. The windshield was too good, creating a slight negative pressure that ever so slightly pulled my head forward, leading to a neck ache after a couple of hours in the saddle, that was not revealed until I started lowering the windshield as we got closer to Henderson, and the pain went away. Does the RT have the touted engine power? Well I think my 40 year old Honda VF-1100S would give an RT a run for it's money.
I’ve have a 21 RT (same bike generation with features as the one you rode) and love it for backroad long distance touring and for fast days I have my trick GSXR 750, perfect combination. Like you I didn’t really think I’d use the dynamic cruse control but it’s amazing, where it works really nice is riding with a group where the speeds vary a lot on long boring sections, a real wrist saver 😉
Got my first BMW a year ago Dec it’s a 05 1200RT with just over 17K really enjoy it now have over 20K .took it out on a 27deg day only my fingers got cold fixed that with new gloves . did a 12 day Italy tour on a 1250GS that was nice so I’m Looking at getting a GS as my second bike .as they say two is one one is none.
What a sensational bike. Definitely food for thought 🤔
I did my first track day with Yamaha Champ School on my 23 RT during their R world event, I was shocked how great it was. It’s an impressive do all/swiss army of bikes. BUT, do all can also be boring sometimes.
Can’t wait to see a 1300RT
Wanted to see how to heave it on the center stand - thanks!
Very interesting review!
I love my 24’ RT… highly recommend a 7Jurock replacement windshield, engine crash bars with foot pegs, and an aftermarket seat. 10 day rides, 8 hours a day, and you feel great after each ride because this machine spoils you. I was going to buy a GS, but was honest with myself that I was never going to take it off-road, best decision ever. You really should have taken this on some twisties, it shines in the turns with the telelever front suspension and is more forgiving with braking in corners.
Get it!
And it looks way better than a GS.
Wish I had one.
That police riding training course was impressive
I’ve had a lot of bikes. Currently I have an ‘05 RT and ‘08 GS.
RTs are awesome. I hate that it’s so good.
I just got a 2024 RT. Have to wait until April to ride it though.
I am just returning o from a 2,600km. From Santiago de Chile to Cochamo way south and back vía Valdivia, etc. Love the bike, love my Conttis
I can certainly tell by how much fun you were having that you really love this bike. I’d love it too but I’m not sure I can justify the price tag. Maybe
Good looking bike!
Great bike
I’ve been looking hard at those 1250 RTs
Damn just like my bike ♥
The best I have man
1:32 That is a lot of cones !
Your seat might have been in the high position. I'm about your size and when the RT's seat is on the lower position you should be able to fully touch both feet on the pavement. I love this bike and it works very well for my my wife too. Comfy, seat heaters front and rear and grip heaters, cruise control, elec windscreen control.
The RT police bikes are narrower than the civilian versions as they have different panniers. Other differences between the police and civilian models are a different gearbox (gearbox from the GS), 2nd battery and single seat
The RT is a pretty awesome bike though too bulky for my needs as I’ve got to do a lot of sketchy filtering over small and stuffed european roads. I therefore chose the 1250RS which is a capable sportstourer as well although with less features and a more “simple” suspension. It shares the garage with my trusty 1250GSA which is just another flavour of that faboulous boxer topic and more suited for winter riding. Tomorrow morning 5:30am low to mid 20F and fog, that GSA is going to be my 30min ride to work, that thing is just made for such conditions
Nice with different bikes mine triumph has none of that
I wish BMW would make the F800GT again. Some of us smaller stature guys below 5’8” would like a touring bike that didn’t weight more than 4 times my body weight put together.
Finding one on the used market is hard unless I can’t travel forever to get there or have it shipped and add another $500-$1000
I genuinely cannot keep up with your bike swapping 🤣
That's a great problem to have though!
Stay safe bud.
Greg has moto ADD. 🤣
Try the Continental ContiRoad Attack 4 GT. You will love those.
I have a 1250GS and recently picked up A newer goldwing. They are both great bikes. I don't off road the GS. I would trade the GS for an RT if given the opportunity. I think the RT is a great combination of the two bikes though I find the wing seating position more comfortable. The RT has no business handling as well as it does.
I’m looking for the R1300GS video you show in the upper left corner at 6:05 but can’t find it. Help. Had a R1100RT. 1999 and loved that bike. I’m sure the new ones are way better, but I’m in love with the new 1300 GS. Will test ride one soon here in the northeast once it warms up a bit.
Hey motojitsu!
Would be nice to see a video of Honda CB750 Hornet. Would like to hear you opinion and compare it with the MT07 or any naked bike with similar CC and HP.
Nice review. I thought about getting an RT. It's deceptively agile. I chose the GSA for the versatility. I only own one bike at a time so the GSA made the most sense for what I want to do with it.
a valid statement about any vehicle!
If I was ready to trade, that RT would indeed be the prize. P.s., those cycle cops are sick.👍
Don’t forget the R1250RS, more sport focused than long distance touring. Easier to manoeuvre around the garage too. 👍
Ca you do a review of bmw k1600 b bagger
been trying to determine what I want to get between an RT, GS, and a tracer 9 (new 2025 has everything). Just can't make up my mind
La RT est la reine de la route ! I can't see any bike better than this one for commuting and travelling. No wonder why cops all around the world use it.
Ngl i think the cops bikes r pretty nice. They may be big and heavy but those bikes get up and go. If you get one people would definitely get out of the way for you so thats a plus 😂
Is that a cruise control radar pointing forward?
Good point. If you ride mainly on tarmac, then RT is more suitable option compared to GS. But then k1600gt turns out to be a better option than RT😊
You're right, calling a 615 lb bike heavy and intimidating is silly. My ride is 675 lbs wet and feels agile and nimble, I can throw it around twisties or the parking lot fast or slow. 100% on the rider.🤘
I guess you are not 5 feet 0 in (height) and 110 lbs (weight). or in non 17-th century units: 152.4 cm, 50 kg
@@jst8922 as are 99% of the people watching this video.
@@jst8922 No, I'm 6'1 and 215 and ride a 2022 HD FXLRS. It's not the size and weight, I've seen tiny girls handle full dresser HD baggers that are over 870 lbs.
There's other options if ur that misfortune domt expect every bike will cater to everyone@@jst8922
the only thing i hated was the sideview mirrors
K1600 B review plz
A R1250 RT rider told me most people slows down for him. LOL
You have tested bike with standard wheels and mine equipped with forged.This makes bike even more flickable. Fore me it’s more than enough because when I ride at 120 km/h I can’t turn my head because bike turns instantly. For touring bike that’s too much!
How would you compare this bike with a Goldwing DCT in the twisties? Does the heavier weight of the GW make a difference?
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About the mirrors. Nighttime- headlights not in your eyes!
I saw your video review on the Kawasaki H2 SX SE and it sounded like you preferred the Kawasaki for sport touring now that you’ve done this video of the BMW RT how do you feel about sport touring? Thanks
Worlds most popular police bike, I still like my GS.
I own a 2023 GSA 1250 and I opted for this vs the RT. I loved the RT, but the scrunched leg angle was not going to work for me. I am 6-1 and need the leg room. The GSA is only ridden on the road. No regrets at all. You cannot go wrong with either bike. It is all subjective based on what type of riding you will be doing and your ride height.
How do you think it stacks up against the k1600?
K1600 is faster, smoother, and heavier... considerably heavier. Also service expenses on a K1600 are considerably greater.
Owned both. K1600 is super top heavy, especially with full tank of gas. K1600 is a very smooth tourer. If it weren't for the major transmission recall on my 2019 MY, I'd have kept it longer.
22 RT owner - If you're buying the GS or the GSA for Touring, think twice or three times.
absolutely amazing weapon for long trips. The best on the market. Bmw K1600GT is to heavy.
The police bike comes with crash guards installed and I appreciate that there are aftermarket suppliers for civilian riders. But considering that almost every bike has a tipover at some time in it's life, I wonder what damage happens to the cyclinder intergrity of the "R" serious BMWs should that happen.
У меня RT 2015. Пробег 23500 км. Стоит ли менять его на RT 1250? Большая разница между ними?
for a second bike most of us cant even pay for the first
I have a K1300GT although different engine it pulls a lot faster than this and kinda doesn't like the wind as much as this one
uncomparable ridden both and i own a k1300s . the gt model is the worst in terms of wind handling and is kind of bastard hybrid between the 1200rt and the k1300s which means there are compromizes in both fields in order to do it all.
ill keep my hot rodded concours 14 it does everything twisties touring fun compfy and fast / mine real fast- 10.2 1/4 mile
Yamaha FJR1300ES is cheaper and more reliable. 2025 model still available up here in Canada!
The handling of the rt is different lvl if you are concern only about the afforadability go for the yamaha if you want the better bike you go for the bmw.
I own RT for two years and it is awesome bike, but weight does matter. You will definitely feel it when you fully load bike. And brakes not so impressive when fuoloaded.
I have a 23 year model. I don’t like the slow speed steering. It falls in too easily.
Hi from Europe , you have a different drive on speed ways compared to us here. Try a Ducati V4S ….. much better than BMW.
Joe, I just tried the Multi Pikes Peak. I’ve never ridden a more confidence inspiring bike. It was absolutely insane and now I want one!
💯 it's not a sports bike! Ask me how I know!!!
My R1250RT is an ugly beast; however, it is the best combination of power, weight, comfort, weather protection, handling, and storage on a sport tourer than you can buy.
To expensive only for the elite.
i would never change a 1200 or1250 gs for a ugly 1300 gs looks like shit
first
At what point is it called a 2 wheeled car?
honda goldwing