Unboxing the new 2021 R1250RT video clip

Mark H · Feb 7, 2021

Unboxing the new R1250RT video clip

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oddshapedballs · Feb 7, 2021

That's a great looking bike, really like the RT (all models).

Santa-2512 · Feb 7, 2021

Wont be long before ACC gripes start

daviedevs · Feb 16, 2021

I have ACC on my car and to be fair it works very well. I am just not sure if I would want or need it on a bike? Maybe it will benefit some riders?

Two wheels good · Feb 16, 2021

Air-cooled phone compartment!

Two wheels good · Feb 16, 2021

There's more to ACC than I imagined.
Distance adjustment, adapts in corners for lean angle, adapts for overtaking.
More spec details in this video.

I was thinking about the complication of learning all the controls - and using them in motion; it has user-configurable "hot keys" - by the rider's left knee.
Automotive software developement must be interesting these days.

DC · Feb 16, 2021

great looking RT

bet the new dash turns up on the GS/GSA for next year

Seawolf · Feb 21, 2021

New RT videos

There's a recently posted BMW video on the new RT on their YouTube site that's worth a look if you're thinking about a new touring bike post-lockdown.

Motorrad also have a video on the new RT-P version (German with subtitles) here. I mention it as the presenter spoke of illuminated switch gear. It might be RT-P specific, but if that's on the standard bike it would be a welcome upgrade.

Deleted account 230818001 · Feb 25, 2021

Ive just configured a new RT online, unfortunately at just shy of £22k it’ll have to wait a while.

casbar · Feb 25, 2021

Qjumper said:
Ive just configured a new RT online, unfortunately at just shy of £22k it’ll have to wait a while.

Yes I found that, then I realised you can pick the LE spec in the configurator, whereas if you pick the standard 1250, everything is extra.

zoltan · Feb 25, 2021

Qjumper said:
Ive just configured a new RT online, unfortunately at just shy of £22k it’ll have to wait a while.

Standard model white £15800 plus the phone pocket is £16000 comes loaded already, that is not bad. All the extras on the configurator excluding the bilet stuff...will set you back £24500 the RTLE same speck £23870

My first 1200RT in 2005 with ESA+stereo+cruise+heated grips was £14500

casbar · Feb 25, 2021

Still think the configurator is wrong, you select LE but when you configure you seem to be getting stuff that is already included in the LE spec. Picked LE supposedly, but got options for LED lights etc, which is standard in the LE spec. I spac'd one up a couple of weeks ago and it was £19,600. That was with SOS and aux Fog lights as extras, but no top box. But if you add all that to the basic SE model, it comes to over 20k.

adventuredon · Feb 25, 2021

Very cool. Love all the connectivity and integration. Well thought out bike.

One thing that popped up on our local neighbourhood forum was the theft of the ACC module from cars. Guy down the road came to his car in the morning, found the front grill pulled out and the ACC module unclipped simply and had been stolen. £1200 replacement. Seems a few others reported similar. Just wondering if these are also going to be an easy unclip and off you go issue ala TFT screens etc

leadfarmer · Mar 13, 2021

Went and had a ride on one today, my dealer had an open day with organized groups

Rode some great roads in the hills above Saint Etienne, stunning views of the alps in the distance

Was a little disappointed with the bike to be honest though, foot pegs too high, boingy suspension even in dynamic mode, no where near as nimble as my 1200 GS
Seats aren’t as comfy as the GS, wifey agreed, and it’s a heavy old barge when you stop, I’m more confident of not dropping it on a fully loaded GS

Weather protection is excellent however and the upgrades look very classy

Wasn’t even blown away by the new motor, maybe the extra weight masked the extra power and torque :nenau

casbar · Mar 13, 2021

leadfarmer said:
Went and had a ride on one today, my dealer had an open day with organized groups

Rode some great roads in the hills above Saint Etienne, stunning views of the alps in the distance

Was a little disappointed with the bike to be honest though, foot pegs too high, boingy suspension even in dynamic mode, no where near as nimble as my 1200 GS
Seats aren’t as comfy as the GS, wifey agreed, and it’s a heavy old barge when you stop, I’m more confident of not dropping it on a fully loaded GS

Weather protection is excellent however and the upgrades look very classy

Wasn’t even blown away by the new motor, maybe the extra weight masked the extra power and torque

There should be no difference between that bike and my 1250RT. So obviously an RT is not for you. I am in the minority, I don't like the GS have been very unimpressed with the bikes I have had as a loaner. But good job we don't all like the same bike.

leadfarmer · Mar 13, 2021

casbar said:
There should be no difference between that bike and my 1250RT. So obviously an RT is not for you. I am in the minority, I don't like the GS have been very unimpressed with the bikes I have had as a loaner. But good job we don't all like the same bike.

Absolutely, different strokes for different folks, different desires, different needs, different tastes

Nice to have so much choice :thumb2

zoltan · Mar 15, 2021

Crazy Romanian

Better than the GS on the road?...NO MORE BUTTON FOR HEATED GRIPS? WTF? Interesting test with the adaptive cruise. Black with white lines for me...

casbar · Mar 16, 2021

Yeh, they only removed the heated grip button in 2014

Arsey · Mar 16, 2021

Roll VT, Chopsy !!! :aidan

Udders · Mar 16, 2021

Lovely looking bike but the prices have gone mental! :blast

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