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1. Buy an aftermarket windshield. Aeroflow one of the best by far so you wont get the high frequency top of helmet turbulence. W. If you don't need the bags for commuting...ditch them! MUCH thinner profile and with an RT...the bike looks so much sportier and leaner, even beemer riders will come and ask you what model it is because the bags are so infrequently off. 3. Why do you ride so slow???😂

Does it go off when you shut the engine off? What else do you think that blank power outlet could be used for. I was looking at some of the after market blindspot detection devices, but I don't want to screw with the electrical stuff. I wonder if this outlet could be used for those devices.

Hello Eugene! What Quadlock support are you using? Could you tell me? Thanks!

Did you rent this bike from Riderly shop? I know this street. I was there last week. I am sure you met Carlo. I did rent GS1250, not the new one. I am still trying to figure out the latest model. greating from saudArabiabia

You'll find your machine will comfortably take 5th gear at 45mph on such flat, straight roads, most of the time you had it in 3rd - at least my 1200 does. You'll get better gas mileage.

High beams on during daylight helps with visibility also

nice riding . high price bike. Waiting for Adv version.

Thank you for your thoughts on GS vs. RT. It’s a decision I have to make when the R1300RT is unveiled this fall.

Are you sure regarding the width of the bike. Isn't it widest at the mirrors?

😂 the sign said 40 but everyone is doing 80. But you’re doing 100 😂😂😂😂 Anyway, welcome in Italy 😎

Such beautiful places you visited on this video! Wow!

Hello, can youtell me please what Holder you use for your Smartphone, and where can i buy it. Thank you

Riding on Cali highways evfery day...seems dangerous

What is your mpg city/highway

I commute everyday. Mixed bag of conditions. Does a great job.

I would use the large top pod. Easily holds a helmet. Added benefit: high-mounted brake lights.

Yeah this bike size issue has gotten really old, small females are now riding gs adventure bikes, it's called skills, technique will allow you to ride any bike!

I commute on mine and filter through horrendous traffic every day. Love it :)

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Missing that perfect dirt already :(

at the age of 50 now I tend to try it once then give in. Or try to 100% make it the first time so i dont have to go back down. 😁 But I love seeing other people try over and over.

where was this ?

So what?

An RT was the best commuter bike I ever had.

There is a difference between the bike being to big too commute and liking a smaller bike for commuting. I commute heavy city traffic on a K1200GT, it by no means is too big. For heavy stop and go traffic, my Moto Guzzi is better suited, but that doesn’t mean the other is too big

La RT est la reine de la route ! I love almost everything on that bike, the only thing I dislike (like on all other BMW, though) is the screen. It lacks some informations I'd like on the "home page".

Didi you try Honda NT 1100 ?

I don't think it's too big for a commuter, I have a 07 ST 1300 PA police with all the crash bars and everything on it and she's a heavy girl she's big but I have a similar commute, and I don't think that she's too heavier to unwieldy for just that. I would just get more used to the weight do a lot more slow speed work in a parking lot somewhere and just get really used to how the balance is

I was having some work done on my bike and the service manager let me ride his demo r1250rt to get some food. To be honest I didn't want to bring it back it was so comfy. I love my old r1200 gsa but this bike is a dream to ride.

And we wonder why there are so many motorcycle accidents. HA. I just leave a little early, take my time and enjoy the ride.

Can I ride a red sticker 2 strike?

I too dislike hard side cases, so I use a top case. Large enough to hold a peaked helmet or quite a lot of shopping, it also provides a back rest for a passenger.

The RS is a great bike. It can be molded into a sport bike or a tourer. The engine is the same as the RT, but the overall bike weight is less. If touring comfort is your thing add a touring screen, panniers and bar risers good to go and for quite a bit less money than the RT.

Eugene, check out the AeroFlow Windscreen. 👌

This is a very nice quality video. Thanks for your thoughts on the RT. Do you have highway pegs on your R1250RT? Did you lower the footpegs? Do you feel like you have sufficient legroom and not feeling cramped? Thanks in advance!

I didn't 😂. Thanks!

Love the Alpinestars jacket. Super surprising results! I agree, I imagined that riding a bike would burn more calories as you're using your upper body more to maneuver. Like the controlled nature of the experiment and concrete results.

Hello, good description of RT. I just purchased a 22 last weekend. Prior to that I used a K1200RS and at first I removed the side bags. However I put them back on and feel very comfortable with them. I believe the width is the same and as noted in another reply, the police use them, so will I. I practice weekly w slow maneuvers, Uturns, emergency stops at a variety of speeds as well serpentines at various speeds. Stay safe and enjoy the new bike.

How tall are you?

Don't camp in the left lane! Interesting result.

When the traffic comes to a crawling speeds and if the wind stops, unfortunately on a bike you start feeling the smog. In a car you have the choice to circulate dry air in the car which can be equally bad. The best scenario would be to avoid freeways alltogether and commute on some desolate 2 lane roads even if it takes more time. Of course in pitch dark your mileage may vary.

I hardly ever use the panniers. Even on tours. Top box is always on and covers all my luggage needs. Why are you driving 40+ mph in 3rd gear? I would already be in 5th. My prefered short distance commutor is my BMW C-evolution. The RT is more for fun

Hey! I'm 6'6", do you think I would be fine with the legroom and ergonomics? I am so in love with this bike, havent tried it yet, and plan on buying something bigger than my Tiger 660 in next few years, so dunno if I should stop dreaming about the rt 😅

Great video and review. I, too, live in the Bay Area (SF) and ride a. 2021R1250RT. I would agree with all of your points. This is my third BMW; first was a 2007 K1200GT and then a 2009 K1300Gt. I put 130K miles on the 1200 and 119K miles on the 1300. I would say that 90% of my riding was in California and most of that was in Northern CA. I commuted a lot on those bikes and loved every minute. I sold the 1300 this past August, because it had a multitude of problems and they would have cost me a fortune. So, I opted to get rid of it and buy something else. I took the R1250Rt out for a ride and fell in love with it. The lower center of gravity, the power (for a twin), and the size of the bike were all advantages for me. That, and I could ride long distances with my wife on the back. I retired this past October so I haven't ridden as much, but if you are up for some rides, let me know. I can easily come out to the East Bay!

Definitely easier said than done

Gr8 video. I was considering this bike to, my commute is 30 miles one way but I endup with Honda Africa Twin 😂😂😂

MOMENTUM!!! 99% of all rider challenges. Use the engine to raise the RPM's and use the clutch as a launching mechanism; stay balanced and launch your bike right up and through the obstacle.

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Great video! As a C rider that just moved up to B, I agree with you. Balance is key, and practicing it in all conditions is super important. Doing drills in the garage, as well as super tight figure 8s and such, has really helped me. The other aspect is traction. Getting it and maintaining it. The hardest part of hard enduro is that there is often a lack of space to get momentum easily, so you have maximize traction on the few inches you have. I think tackling the same obstacle over and over is key to practicing like a pro. Most amateurs will do a thing until they get it right, pros will do it until they can’t get it wrong. I’ve been doing this recently and noticed a big difference in my riding.

Its not a bike its a ship 🤭