So sorry to hear about your spill Ricky. Good to know you are fine. Gutted you have lost the BMW R1250R, as my journey with the R1250 started with yours. You have been a constant source of information about the bike, accessories and every day use. The content on your channel has been very good and will continue to be with the KTM .
Hi Andrew and thanks for your comment. I hope you continue to enjoy your R1250R, I'm sad that the journey with mine ended how it did but I really had a great time with the bike!
Really bad news but I'm glad you're safe and doing well. I really liked the BMW but I also liked your style and I'll keep following the channel. Cheers !
At least you walked away Ricky. I've gone for a 2022 MT09 after owning 1000cc plus bikes. Cheap thrills and more than fast enough for the road. Puts a smile on my face every time I ride it.
Thanks, yeah I got away with this one to be honest! The MT09 sounds like fun, I'd like an XSR900 but with some wind protection and there is a kit you can buy for one, so that is on the long list for my next bike lol
Sorry to hear this bad news Rikky. Thank goodness you are OK! At 40mph that’s some speed to come off!! Nice to hear you have dusted yourself off and now considering a KTM 390 adventure. Ride safe!!
I got away lightly for sure 😊 I was wearing full riding kit and so I was well protected. Deposit paid on the KTM now, so will hopefully have it in a couple of weeks!
Sorry about your BMW. Glad you are safe. Funny, my F800ST was just totaled by a driver who failed to stop at a stop sign as I was driving past. As I have a BMW R1200RS I used the insurance payment to get a pristine KTM gen 3 690 Duke. So light and quick!
Sorry to hear about your own wite-off situation and I hope you got out of it OK. Yes light and quick is what I've been thinking about recently. I'm even thinking about an Aprilia RS660 as my next "big" bike... lower cost and lower weight, but not less fun 👍
Sad i loved the bike. The main thing is your alright. You tipped my mind to swap my RT to get one soon. The best time to buy a bike is in the winter. Ive found there are better deals around that time of year
Yes it's a real shame that I haven't got it anymore - best bike I have owned so far! Ah yes good point about the deals to be had in the winter, but I end frustrated to have an expensive new bike sitting in the shed becasue I don't want to get it covered in winter rubbish! The KTM is a different story though, I'm looking forward to having some fun on one soon... I just put a deposit down on one :)
I had a 390 Duke for 9 months then traded for my current R1200R. Loved the Duke but the single thumper got old at highway speeds. For the first time in my life I’m considering a second ride and the middle weights are catching my eye, agree, excitement. The Duke 890 is catching my eye.
Thank you Marc, I'm thinking of selling the little Bros to be honest, I don't really want to tear it down again and a few things need doing to make it tip top... think it's time for someone else to take care of it. But I've still got the kawasaki and soon the KTM to keep me occupied 😁
@@RikkyTang Your choice of course. I presently ride the one I bought as a parts provider after the disaster with the special. That little thing is a true oldie. Don't know the mileage because someone exchanged the instruemnt cluster for somethig else but the fact that it looses oil via the engine ventilation suggets the oil rings are quite worn. But after removing that fuel pump it runs and runs without complaining. In the mean time I found a another engine block only a few hundred meters from here and the special is almsot ready now. Except that I still have the same ignintion problems! Looks like it was the fancy Koso instrument cluster right from the beginning. Switchig everything back to analog now. Any way. Just in case you are still interested. 😄
Sad news that Rikky, the bike can be replaced and the important thing is you are okay, albeit a few bruises! If you fancy something to light up your life there are some cracking choices out there, some nice motorcycles too! 😄
Haha I've spent quite of lot of money enhancing my mood in my younger years 😉 Not sure where to go next in terms of a big bike, but i'll have fun working it out!
Yeah I'm gutted, but it's been a couple of months now so I'm thinking about what comes next. Really not sure whether to spends lots of money (again!) or go with something a bit more modest and less expensive. Decisions, decisions 😊
Lamento mucho escuchar lo de tu caída. Me alegro de que sólo fuera la moto y estés bien. Somos varios que coincidimos en el tiempo con tu aventura en la R1250. Eres una de mis preferidas fuente de información sobre comportamientos de la moto, los accesorios y percepción subjetiva de la máquina. No se si probaste ya la r1300gs, que algunos dicen que se parece más a la nuestra que ala gs.?, para conocer tu opinión. Gracias por compartir tu información y experiencia.
Desperately sorry to hear this Rikky. Glad you're ok though & hope you get a decent payout on the BMW to reinvest next spring. Also looking forward to seeing the KTM as it's supposedly a great bike.
Thanks RR 😊 The insurance did at least clear the balance of my finance and left me a little bit towards the deposit on the KTM so it's not all bad I guess! Big bike shopping next year will be fun... no idea what I want next!
Rikky, sorry about the spill and losing your R. Glad to see you are up and around, I have a few questions regarding your experiences with the R. You see, I actually got my hands on one of if not THE first '23 RT last fall in the US. I managed to scare my self and did not start riding it until the following Spring. I rode it over to my son's house and his driveway is curved and quite a hill. I stopped a little cross wise and when I went to put down the kick stand, there was nothing but air. Yes, I went down, the bike quickly rolled back and slammed me down on my back and my head. Got a heck of a concussion out of it that I am still suffering with. All summer I have been looking at it. Virtually no damage on the bike as it landed on top of me, but this isn't my question. I have decided to get something smaller or Lighter and I have settled on the R. Nearly a hundred pounds lighter, and a conventional front end instead of the paralink I have on my RT, which is the one thing I still struggle with. The plan is to ride the R and get more experience on a lighter bike, but with all the same familiar controls, then transition back to my RT. Any thoughts? Did I mention I am 68, and have been off bikes for 20 years. I have a ton of experience on R1, R6s, and a Ducati. Even raced the R1 a bit, but the weight of the RT coupled with that spooky front end on it has me a bit rattled. Right now I just cannot part with it. I had my heart set on it for over 20 years, and really don't want to let this setback beat me. My wife told me I should get a Honda Cub. That remark settled the deal.
Hi Gary, that sounds a pretty awful experience with the RT and I don't blame you for being a bit wary afterwards! Yes the R will definitely feel a good bit lighter than the RT for sure and I have found it a really easy bike to ride. Pushing it around with the engine off isn't quite so easy since I am not particularly big or strong at 5'7" and about 170lbs. Keep the bike upright, push or pull it slowly and it'll be fine. You'll want to gey back on the RT before too long because of the lovely big fairing you have, pushing all of the air out the way ahead of you! I hope you keep on improving in terms of the after effects of the knock to the noggin 🙏
The R is still quite a heavy bike whilst stationary and under the same circumstances would have gone down like your RT, but maybe not hurt quite so much! If you get the R you’ll be thrilled with it. Thoroughly recommended.
Like others commented: The most important thing is that you yourself survived without too many scratches. Although one does wonder what all those fancy electronic systems are then for. Did your Beemer have traction control?
Yes my bike had all the lean sensitive bells and whistles, but that doens't mean I bike still can't be crashed (as I have proven haha) - the electronics only work up to a point and then you're on your own 😁
@@RikkyTang This is actually becoming a big problem. People think the electronics wil save them from everything and thus ride the most overblown bikes immaginable which promote a sort of Titanic-illusion. "Yippie, Nothing can happen to me!" I've once watched a rider fall on a brake test during an advanced rider course. He had always ridden ABS bikes but had borrowed a non ABS bike for the occasion. So he just jammed the brake lever. I've never seen somebody go down so quickly! A good rider still outperforms software because he has better sensor input and is more adaptable. Not commenting on you specifically though, Rikky. Just making some general observations. 🙂
Tough break Rikky sorry to hear that news at least your ok it's all to easy to get caught out on todays unkempt roads .What made you decide on the KTM 390 ? would be interested to know 👌👍 all the best on the new purchase !
Hey Mal, well I bought the Kawasaki without testing the competition first and once I rode the BMW G130 GS and more recently the KTM I realised that those bikes that are a bit more compact but offer more performance and might have been a better choice. The Versys is great but the engine does feel flat and now that I haven't got the BMW anymore, I feel like I wanted a similar bike to the Kawasaki (lightweight but with some weather protection) but also be more fun to ride in the twisties and off road too, once I get more experience! I may keep the Kawasaki as it could become my longer distance touring bike (at modest speeds!) and it will probably be 100% reliable, which is a concern with the KTM I have to admit.
Worst luck… gutted for you… hope you took a sample of the gravel and have no issues from insurance. Nightmare, but at least you can walk away with your health. If you plan to break it yourself, do post on here and you’ll likely raise a few quid towards the KTM!
Luckily I've not trouble with the insurance, they've made it very straightforward for me which is a relief! The bike belongs to the insurance company now and will be auctioned off. I don't have an interested in breaking it myself to be honest (I've already broken it once haha). Onwards and upwards!
Thanks for your comment Brian - it's always good to add your thoughts because people will still be buying this model in years to come and the more information that's out there surrounding the bike, the better. That is an odd issue that you've had following traffic... same that it's an expensive business to rule problems like tyres in or out. Also might be worth ruling out an aftermarket wind screen if you have one?
Glad ur ok. Rider aids, maybe not all they're cracked up to be. Hitting gravel is supposed to be their main claim to fame. And BMW claim to have the best of the best rider aids. Makes u think.
I'm sure the rider aids do help and in fact they have helped me in several situations, but they don't claim to make a bike uncrashable and there are situations where they cannot make the difference. In the words of Scotty, ya cannae change the laws of physics Captain! 😂
You are an intelligent guy Rickky but please don't order a KTM. Ive had 3. They're a totally shit company to deal with . They are not there to help you, only ruin your life. As you know unreliability takes on a new meaning. 😢. People will say they've never had a problem bla bla bla. It's bollocks.
Hi Philip, well I do appreciate the warning! For better or worse, the deposit is down and I am planning to get it within the next week. Which ever way it goes with owning this bike, I'll be documenting it on the channel so we can all see how my experience goes.
So sorry to hear about your spill Ricky. Good to know you are fine.
Gutted you have lost the BMW R1250R, as my journey with the R1250 started with yours.
You have been a constant source of information about the bike, accessories and every day use.
The content on your channel has been very good and will continue to be with the KTM .
Hi Andrew and thanks for your comment. I hope you continue to enjoy your R1250R, I'm sad that the journey with mine ended how it did but I really had a great time with the bike!
So sorry to hear this, gutted for you however the bigger picture you're OK, a machine can be replaced!
Cheers Mark! Shame about the bike but yeah I'm all good 👍
Gutted for you Rich! At least your ok mate. Good luck with your future rides 🙏
Thanks Shaun, yes onwards and upwards as they say!
Good to hear your okay dude
Really bad news but I'm glad you're safe and doing well. I really liked the BMW but I also liked your style and I'll keep following the channel. Cheers !
Thank you Giovanni, I hope I can keep making interesting videos for you to watch!
At least you walked away Ricky. I've gone for a 2022 MT09 after owning 1000cc plus bikes. Cheap thrills and more than fast enough for the road. Puts a smile on my face every time I ride it.
Thanks, yeah I got away with this one to be honest! The MT09 sounds like fun, I'd like an XSR900 but with some wind protection and there is a kit you can buy for one, so that is on the long list for my next bike lol
At least you’re okay!
Yes I got away lightly with this one 😊
Good to hear you are ok. Can’t say for me personally the 390 does a lot but hope you have fun with it.
Thanks EastCoast_Rider - I saw your HyperMotard and that sure looks like fun!
@@RikkyTang ah cheers, unfortunately had to sell it. Hope you getting a good payout on the Beamer! Don’t let them low ball you!
I am glad that you are OK. This is the most important.
Thank you RRR, yes I was lucky on this one :)
Sorry to hear this bad news Rikky. Thank goodness you are OK! At 40mph that’s some speed to come off!! Nice to hear you have dusted yourself off and now considering a KTM 390 adventure. Ride safe!!
I got away lightly for sure 😊 I was wearing full riding kit and so I was well protected. Deposit paid on the KTM now, so will hopefully have it in a couple of weeks!
Sorry to hear about the BMW. You’ve made a good call with the 390 Adventure, it’s a do everything kinda bike!
Sorry about your BMW. Glad you are safe. Funny, my F800ST was just totaled by a driver who failed to stop at a stop sign as I was driving past. As I have a BMW R1200RS I used the insurance payment to get a pristine KTM gen 3 690 Duke. So light and quick!
Sorry to hear about your own wite-off situation and I hope you got out of it OK. Yes light and quick is what I've been thinking about recently. I'm even thinking about an Aprilia RS660 as my next "big" bike... lower cost and lower weight, but not less fun 👍
Sorry to hear. Glad you are ok. Bikes are replaceable
Thanks and yes I live to ride another day!
Just glad you ok mate.
Thank you for that 👍
Sad i loved the bike. The main thing is your alright. You tipped my mind to swap my RT to get one soon. The best time to buy a bike is in the winter. Ive found there are better deals around that time of year
Yes it's a real shame that I haven't got it anymore - best bike I have owned so far! Ah yes good point about the deals to be had in the winter, but I end frustrated to have an expensive new bike sitting in the shed becasue I don't want to get it covered in winter rubbish! The KTM is a different story though, I'm looking forward to having some fun on one soon... I just put a deposit down on one :)
So sorry to hear this news. Glad you are OK. I have. 890 Duke r and love it.
Thank you my dear! The Duke R must be a riot 😁
@@RikkyTang It is, it’s spunky 😆. But the M1000r is heavenly.
I had a 390 Duke for 9 months then traded for my current R1200R. Loved the Duke but the single thumper got old at highway speeds. For the first time in my life I’m considering a second ride and the middle weights are catching my eye, agree, excitement. The Duke 890 is catching my eye.
Sorry to hear it Ricky. My advice: The best antidote stands to the left behind you. Keep your chin up. 👍👍👍
Thank you Marc, I'm thinking of selling the little Bros to be honest, I don't really want to tear it down again and a few things need doing to make it tip top... think it's time for someone else to take care of it. But I've still got the kawasaki and soon the KTM to keep me occupied 😁
@@RikkyTang Your choice of course. I presently ride the one I bought as a parts provider after the disaster with the special. That little thing is a true oldie. Don't know the mileage because someone exchanged the instruemnt cluster for somethig else but the fact that it looses oil via the engine ventilation suggets the oil rings are quite worn. But after removing that fuel pump it runs and runs without complaining. In the mean time I found a another engine block only a few hundred meters from here and the special is almsot ready now. Except that I still have the same ignintion problems! Looks like it was the fancy Koso instrument cluster right from the beginning. Switchig everything back to analog now. Any way. Just in case you are still interested. 😄
Good thing you are ok...
Bugger! Sorry to hear this but glad you're ok
Yeah it's a bit of a shock but I walked away so I'm grateful for that!
Sad news that Rikky, the bike can be replaced and the important thing is you are okay, albeit a few bruises! If you fancy something to light up your life there are some cracking choices out there, some nice motorcycles too! 😄
Haha I've spent quite of lot of money enhancing my mood in my younger years 😉 Not sure where to go next in terms of a big bike, but i'll have fun working it out!
@@RikkyTang It's the bike show soon at the NEC, it's a good time to see everything in one go, it may help with your choice? 🤔😀
@@Hinckley_Biker I'll definitely plan to get up there and have a good poke around! 😉
WOW, I liked that R I was following along with u on that one. Hard to see how its a write-off. Maybe a XR next or is that above the budget?
Yeah I'm gutted, but it's been a couple of months now so I'm thinking about what comes next. Really not sure whether to spends lots of money (again!) or go with something a bit more modest and less expensive. Decisions, decisions 😊
Glad you're ok. Gutted about the bike 😢
Thanks DervMan, yeah it was a brilliant bike... my next big bike will have a lot to live up to!
@@RikkyTang I reckon you should get an X-ADV next 😎
Lamento mucho escuchar lo de tu caída.
Me alegro de que sólo fuera la moto y estés bien.
Somos varios que coincidimos en el tiempo con tu aventura en la R1250.
Eres una de mis preferidas fuente de información sobre comportamientos de la moto, los accesorios y percepción subjetiva de la máquina.
No se si probaste ya la r1300gs, que algunos dicen que se parece más a la nuestra que ala gs.?, para conocer tu opinión.
Gracias por compartir tu información y experiencia.
Desperately sorry to hear this Rikky. Glad you're ok though & hope you get a decent payout on the BMW to reinvest next spring. Also looking forward to seeing the KTM as it's supposedly a great bike.
Thanks RR 😊 The insurance did at least clear the balance of my finance and left me a little bit towards the deposit on the KTM so it's not all bad I guess! Big bike shopping next year will be fun... no idea what I want next!
Glad youre okay
Thanks Mr. Beef 😊
390 Adventure ;-] great little engine.
Deposit placed 😁 looking forward to it loads!
Sad news about bm but at least your still sunny side up 👍
Thanks Obione!
Rikky, sorry about the spill and losing your R. Glad to see you are up and around, I have a few questions regarding your experiences with the R. You see, I actually got my hands on one of if not THE first '23 RT last fall in the US. I managed to scare my self and did not start riding it until the following Spring. I rode it over to my son's house and his driveway is curved and quite a hill. I stopped a little cross wise and when I went to put down the kick stand, there was nothing but air. Yes, I went down, the bike quickly rolled back and slammed me down on my back and my head. Got a heck of a concussion out of it that I am still suffering with. All summer I have been looking at it. Virtually no damage on the bike as it landed on top of me, but this isn't my question. I have decided to get something smaller or Lighter and I have settled on the R. Nearly a hundred pounds lighter, and a conventional front end instead of the paralink I have on my RT, which is the one thing I still struggle with. The plan is to ride the R and get more experience on a lighter bike, but with all the same familiar controls, then transition back to my RT. Any thoughts? Did I mention I am 68, and have been off bikes for 20 years. I have a ton of experience on R1, R6s, and a Ducati. Even raced the R1 a bit, but the weight of the RT coupled with that spooky front end on it has me a bit rattled. Right now I just cannot part with it. I had my heart set on it for over 20 years, and really don't want to let this setback beat me. My wife told me I should get a Honda Cub. That remark settled the deal.
Hi Gary, that sounds a pretty awful experience with the RT and I don't blame you for being a bit wary afterwards! Yes the R will definitely feel a good bit lighter than the RT for sure and I have found it a really easy bike to ride. Pushing it around with the engine off isn't quite so easy since I am not particularly big or strong at 5'7" and about 170lbs. Keep the bike upright, push or pull it slowly and it'll be fine. You'll want to gey back on the RT before too long because of the lovely big fairing you have, pushing all of the air out the way ahead of you! I hope you keep on improving in terms of the after effects of the knock to the noggin 🙏
Thanks@@RikkyTang I can use all the encouragement I can get.
The R is still quite a heavy bike whilst stationary and under the same circumstances would have gone down like your RT, but maybe not hurt quite so much! If you get the R you’ll be thrilled with it. Thoroughly recommended.
Like others commented: The most important thing is that you yourself survived without too many scratches. Although one does wonder what all those fancy electronic systems are then for. Did your Beemer have traction control?
Traction control can’t defy physics, it’s still a bike and gravel is gravel…
Yes my bike had all the lean sensitive bells and whistles, but that doens't mean I bike still can't be crashed (as I have proven haha) - the electronics only work up to a point and then you're on your own 😁
@@RikkyTang This is actually becoming a big problem. People think the electronics wil save them from everything and thus ride the most overblown bikes immaginable which promote a sort of Titanic-illusion. "Yippie, Nothing can happen to me!" I've once watched a rider fall on a brake test during an advanced rider course. He had always ridden ABS bikes but had borrowed a non ABS bike for the occasion. So he just jammed the brake lever. I've never seen somebody go down so quickly! A good rider still outperforms software because he has better sensor input and is more adaptable. Not commenting on you specifically though, Rikky. Just making some general observations. 🙂
@@marcbrasse747 I'm grateful now that I rode bikes in the days before ABS and TC and learnt those bike handling skills the hard way haha
Tough break Rikky sorry to hear that news at least your ok it's all to easy to get caught out on todays unkempt roads .What made you decide on the KTM 390 ? would be interested to know 👌👍 all the best on the new purchase !
Hey Mal, well I bought the Kawasaki without testing the competition first and once I rode the BMW G130 GS and more recently the KTM I realised that those bikes that are a bit more compact but offer more performance and might have been a better choice. The Versys is great but the engine does feel flat and now that I haven't got the BMW anymore, I feel like I wanted a similar bike to the Kawasaki (lightweight but with some weather protection) but also be more fun to ride in the twisties and off road too, once I get more experience! I may keep the Kawasaki as it could become my longer distance touring bike (at modest speeds!) and it will probably be 100% reliable, which is a concern with the KTM I have to admit.
I was about to buy r1250 r because of your reviews…
Worst luck… gutted for you… hope you took a sample of the gravel and have no issues from insurance. Nightmare, but at least you can walk away with your health.
If you plan to break it yourself, do post on here and you’ll likely raise a few quid towards the KTM!
Luckily I've not trouble with the insurance, they've made it very straightforward for me which is a relief! The bike belongs to the insurance company now and will be auctioned off. I don't have an interested in breaking it myself to be honest (I've already broken it once haha). Onwards and upwards!
@@RikkyTang fair enough and glad they were decent! (Rare these days).
Thanks for your comment Brian - it's always good to add your thoughts because people will still be buying this model in years to come and the more information that's out there surrounding the bike, the better.
That is an odd issue that you've had following traffic... same that it's an expensive business to rule problems like tyres in or out. Also might be worth ruling out an aftermarket wind screen if you have one?
Buy in February I was always told.
I'd better get saving then!
May I have it? Will repair it for pennies
You'll probably catch it if you're quick in a Copart auction. Good luck and let me know how you get on.
Glad ur ok. Rider aids, maybe not all they're cracked up to be. Hitting gravel is supposed to be their main claim to fame. And BMW claim to have the best of the best rider aids. Makes u think.
I'm sure the rider aids do help and in fact they have helped me in several situations, but they don't claim to make a bike uncrashable and there are situations where they cannot make the difference. In the words of Scotty, ya cannae change the laws of physics Captain! 😂
You are an intelligent guy Rickky but please don't order a KTM. Ive had 3. They're a totally shit company to deal with . They are not there to help you, only ruin your life. As you know unreliability takes on a new meaning. 😢. People will say they've never had a problem bla bla bla. It's bollocks.
Hi Philip, well I do appreciate the warning! For better or worse, the deposit is down and I am planning to get it within the next week. Which ever way it goes with owning this bike, I'll be documenting it on the channel so we can all see how my experience goes.
Lmao. KTM, had two new ones both were shit
Well I'm going to be getting it in the next few days and I will have to hope that mine doens't become a shit heap!
Avoid the 390...awful things
I'm going to have to suck it and see! Did you have a bad experience with one?