2019 BMW R1250R - Review | Best All-Rounder Naked Bike?

[@johnwalker2480]

Thank you for the great review. The R1200/1250R are great bikes and under appreciated. You showed the world the truth. Just great all around bikes. I put over 800 miles in one day on mine. Can’t believe you did a wheelie.

[@malcolmabram2957]

Totally agree. Bought a brand new 1250R a few months ago, after months of reviewing types of bike. Made the right choice. Love riding it. My only problem is I am insured for 5000 miles a year and I have done now 3000, and it is only August. Can't stop riding it.

[@Baste_Bastesen]

@@malcolmabram2957 there are none «miles a year» on insurance in Norway. Thx god for that 😎 Love my R1250R

[@Vegesaurus7]

Nice review. To me an all rounder like this is what motorcycling is about. Having fun, looking good and riding in all conditions.

[@malcolmabram2957]

Thank you for a wonderful review. I have one too, with shift cam as well. Love the bike, but then that is my sort of bike. But YOU MUST get engine protection bars fitted. Standard BMW equipment and not costly. I dropped my bike once when maneuvering with the engine off, and the bike rested on its side on the bar. Not a scratch on the bike itself, and I was able to lift it by myself. However, boxers are vulnerable to knocks on the pots, where the gasket can be loosened. Bars protect this.

[@quickjumpingfoxes]

Wisdom speaks here!! Dropping the bike at speed can leave some damage.

[@WilkoLV]

Sounds like you fell in love with the bike like I did the first time I roads it today on a test ride! Absolutely fantastic!

[@andredenholmhetke6957]

super cool bike, bought it last Xmas and did a 5000km tour to northern Italy, France later this year. Tour version equipped. In the evenings I ride fast tracks in my sourounings. I love the mighty boxer, his power is endless.

[@Baste_Bastesen]

Great video, I bought a R1250R 2020 ( brand new ) on monday 13 sept, Went for a trip to Lofoten, Norway 🇳🇴 the same day. I enjoyed every minut of the ride. Had a 250 km trip today, coastway from Bodø to Ørnes. Perfeckt wether, up to 21degree ( 27 sept, 2021)

[@len1250]

Congratulations! I bought mine 14 months ago. After 9000 miles, I’m still in love. Truly an amazing bike.

[@sharvan456]

The one thin I don't like is that the holder for the navigation system comes in the way of the gorgeous TFT dash

[@ExpressionOfNothing]

It really doesn't as you sit on it. I rode one on friday last week and it had the same mount. Seems like the GoPro was mounted to his chest. By the way. You can order the bike with all the goodies and ask the BMW dealership to just dismount the navigation mount :)

[@jsprite123]

It'd be better if the TFT were placed where the Navi goes.

[@ExpressionOfNothing]

@@jsprite123 I'm not sure. After all, the more important information is on the bikes TFT (Speed, Revs, Gear). I don't like to look down all the time when riding, because it generates dangerous situations. The best solution would be to include a full fledged navigation into the TFT itself, but I guess BMW won't do that as they can charge a ton of money for that Navigator VI.

[@jsprite123]

@@ExpressionOfNothing The important information is what you may want to glance at, every once in a while, WHILE riding (Obviously not all the time). Not much help if you are stopped.

[@bubblef8073]

@@jsprite123 The TFT display is as close as it can be to your street view. When you sit on it you'll see! The Navigation is just something that shouldn't be there! Period!

[@jsprite123]

I hope you can review this bike vs. the 2020 BMW F900R, which looks like a baby R1250R! (minus the engine, of course).

[@anthonykeel1058]

Couldn’t wait for this bike to come out in US and waited for a couple of years. Advertised as $14k on their website, but all the dealers say it starts at over $18k and that’s above my price. One day

[@quocanh95nguyen]

R1200R/ R1250R is my favorite BMW boxer bike.

[@Johnny3514]

This is such a nice and great review! I have (since a couple of years back when testing a 2012-model) decided to get a R1200R, so thanks for making me even more secure of this choice! Very interested if you (or someone else) has done a comparison between the 2011-14 and this? (Tried the 2015 and didn’t like it as much as the elder one, but haven’t tested the 2019-22 yet…) Also interested in 2019 vs 2021 models, if there’s any differences. Great if you/anyone could help! Also love the looks of the opt. 719 and color…:)) Great vid once again!!

[@mrg4847]

Put that engine into a R9T and it will be bliss.

[@malcolmabram2957]

I ha e suggested this to BMW themselves. They saw the poi t and said they would 'consider it.'

[@brianglendenning1632]

Me too. R9t looks genuinely special but a bit underbaked in terms of performance, so not quite a viable update to my current bike (also a BMW).

[@LookattheBiggerPic]

Good review, kinda made me want one!

[@bcole126]

Did you like riding this or the F900R better?

[@moonvee1859]

The f900r is bullshit bike

[@gentleman279]

You’ve just passed by my place (season residence) stop for a coffee next time :)))

[@TaylorMMontgomery]

love how you say twisties!

[@miteor]

I find the quickshifter only works well from gear 3 upwards - so I am surprised by your comment

[@SMBBM92]

That wheelie hurt my balls just looking at it hahaha

[@malcolmabram2957]

The bike has a wheelie 'stopper' which an be turned off in the settings.

[@shivamsingh2009]

Brother, please once show the complete bike. I got completely disinterested in ur video just by not able to see the bike in full glory instead some fast riding and parts closeups.

[@brucekendall52]

Always enjoy your reviews,thk again.

[@bramvandermey8779]

how is the seating position compared to the GS? I ad to get rid of my R1150R because seating was too cramped.

[@madke666]

Great bike, great review

[@hazygs7060]

Own a GS but haven’t had the chance to ride one of these. How do you like the front fork as opposed to the telelever on the gs and rt?

[@ExpressionOfNothing]

I can't speak for the reviewer but I rode one on friday. i personally don't like the Telelever as it somehow feels unnatural when you break inside a corner. I really miss that dive. Other than that the electronic suspension really does a good job and you should take a test ride. Goes through the twisties like a knife through butter.

[@thewoodster8607]

@@ExpressionOfNothing once you get used to the telelever you don't want to go back.

[@thewoodster8607]

I've got a GS and I've ridden the RS extensively. TBH I hardly noticed the difference. Definitely doesnt dive like the AT I've been on.

[@horiatodoran5127]

Hello, would you recommend the 2012 R1200R for a beginner? Thx

[@vfarias]

" (...) I was more than convinced that this was for old people" After the F900r I'll probably will go for this one... 45yo ... old people here HAHAHAHHAHA ROTFL you guys are hilarious, greetings from Portugal

[@drady8541]

E super canalul vostru baieti! Bravo

[@dj2000lbs]

I like it I like it a lot

[@ekkihp.4488]

Good story you guys! Go on with your style.

[@rzu7120]

Like a more sophisticated version of an R9T. Does the navigation mount obscure the TFT display?

[@DriveMagRiders]

No, the nav mount doesn't obscure it at all. It was just our chest-mount for the GoPro.

[@garys8386]

nav mount is ugly as F when not in use. Not an easy disconnect / reconnect on the RS so I leave mine in place, but I would skip it next go around and use a diff nab set up when needed with a removable ball mount.

[@alpergerson6951]

Can you compare the quickshifter R1250GS and R1250R?

[@emullen93]

Could you do easily multiple thousand K touring trips with a wind screen and some bags you think???

[@malcolmabram2957]

The appeal of a naked bike is a powerhouse between your legs. A fairing spoils this, might as well drive a car. Saying that, at normal road speeds the wind is not to bad, especially with a helmet. Moreover the naked R1250R is the highest performing of the boxers, on a public road that is. But if I wanted to go on a race track I would not use a boxer. Fantastic acceleration at public road legal speeds.

[@lovelessissimo]

You don't need a windscreen to go tour.

[@777geeman]

Nice bike, personally i'd get a low mileage 1200r with all the gizmos and save some big money. The difference between the two bikes is not that huge it seems. So i got a mint 2017. BTW it's not a just a 'man's bike', plenty of girls like them as well for the low seat height and balanced weight. Thanks for the vid.

[@robert.reimon]

R1250R vs R1250GS which one do you pick for everyday use? Commuting in highway and city

[@gentleman279]

GS... r1250r has no wind protection at all. It’s a bike who doesn’t like to ride a scooter in town.

[@CPUspeed]

I want an RS with one of those sexy 719 options. I'm an old man so the only thing sexy these days is my bike.

[@garys8386]

i second that! Have a 2015 RS and that may be a worthy step up, but hard to justify the coin. But the 719 paint job is ... wowo !!! Its (RS) a great all rounded. I do have a speed triple for fun day trips and hot summers (too much fairing and I overheat). The RS is a champ ... great on long hauls and in the winter. A bit long of a wheelbase and weaker low-midrange for aggressive riding and the windshield is a mixed bag. Having said all that - one of the best bikes I've had and I wouldnt trade it for anything else, but newer!

[@Roger101Watson]

That is a great idea as I find the paint scheme on the R/RS a bit dull. Worth the extra.

[@markmurphy1995]

Hit the dislike button by accident, sorry!

[@MunsKi]

tht ducati headlight ..

[@AlexD-xr6so]

I am not trying to be rude or anything, but please learn some weight distribution basics for a motorcycle before you do a review on one. When the weight is down low the bike is not more flickable, it is exactly the opposite ...more stable. In order to be more flickable it should have more ground clearance and needs to be top heavy. Thats why Moto Gp bikes have engine height adjustability as well as some premium sport bikes. For example KTM increased the ground clearance and lifted the engine with 38mm on the Duke 890r in order to make the bike a lot more flickable than the previous Duke 790. Also most the weight savings are down low from the engine and unsprung weight.

[@MAX-vz9bh]

Bonjour, le pot Akrapovic est avec ou sans DB killer ? Hello, the pot Akrapovic is with or without DB killer?

[@iuaj]

Beginning with Euro4, it is not possible to remove something. The DB Eater is always installed (legal)

[@roninesce8362]

iuaj7 installed but still removable 😉

[@kennethwanyoike8399]

How does the new 1250 shift cam motor behave on this vs the new GS? Is the mapping any different?

[@DriveMagRiders]

Hello. As far as we know, the mapping similar. However, the gear ratios are changed.

[@jroberthadden]

What was the name of the city? I didn't really understand..

[@roninesce8362]

jroberthadden 🤦🏻, Brasov - Romania

[@pauldufour3072]

Why do you base your liking of a bike on its "flickability". The Second one? plus, no closeups of anything anywhere. Agree with Shivam Singh.

[@alantorry3900]

I understand that he races bikes so his appreciation of a machine's qualities might well be based on what he wants from the bike he rides ie. 'flickability' in a bike means he can change direction and setup his lines into corners a deal more easily. Knowing a little about the tester's background helps one to appreciate what he's getting from his riding experience. 😊

[@DerKeineAhnungMan]

How tall are you? I'm 6"2. Isn't this bike to small?

[@nudawas]

I'm 6.4 and it's not bad at all . Need bar raising but that's all

[@edzaslow]

A $20,000 USD naked bike. For old, rich riders. Not too many 20 year old's have that kind of money.

[@skyworks1621]

I belive it is a great riding bike but I dont like boxer engine on a naked bike. For me it sticks out just a bit to much. On GS of course on naked not for me.

[@berrol]

bravo bel essai complet

[@sumporfuk]

Why don’t you show the bike?

[@alexabadi7458]

Of course this bike is for older people, you need experience to ride that beast.

[@surferdude642]

I'm 73 and have the previous 1200cc version of this, bought new in 2016. It's a very user friendly bike to ride once you have some experience. It's a wolf in sheep's clothing.

[@GalambaPortugal]

A boxer in a naked!!😂🤣 You guys are Addicted to BMW 😂🤣

[@ExpressionOfNothing]

Well it certainly is an impressive ride tbh.

[@dubai_rider]

You should review the RS, much more complete machine.

[@DriveMagRiders]

We hope to get the chance.

[@IanTed]

Not out till the Autumn?

[@GratefulPerson1956]

I tried both and bought the R.

[@colonelquickshifter6534]

This or S1000r?

[@Baste_Bastesen]

Jeg har kjørt begge, valgte r1250r. Du finner videoer på youtube, hvor de tester begge mot hverandre. Utrolig sterk motor på r1250r, og camshift gir kraft på hele registret.

[@about_life____16]

I mean why would I buy a 1250 cc bike to ride at 60kmph around corner ...and if I have to ride at that speed ...then a twin cylinder 400cc is more than u will ever need in the street or highway . This bike is so impractical in 20222 🤣😓

[@colonelquickshifter6534]

Rather have r1250 Gs - not much difference in twisties and so much more

[@digitalhiro7072]

But not the same sex appeal :p

[@jsprite123]

The GS is heavier and taller... GS is the better option though if you want to go off-road.

[@colonelquickshifter6534]

Gs is the best bike in the world by a mile

[@22ryanoc]

I agree but I could suffer with an RT or an R :p

[@Mak_Dalina]

Definitely genuine muffler sound is better than MT10's

[@bastrix69]

Oh maaaan... no waaaaaaay!!!

[@Roger101Watson]

Great bike but I found it far from flickable for the 2 hours I rode it. Maybe I felt that because of my usual SDR I ride.

[@latemnf]

I also have a '17 SDR, how did the power on this compare?

[@Roger101Watson]

@@latemnf brutal not beast the BMW felt more controlled while the sdr is more unwieldy. It was a lot of fun and it certainly has a tremendous amount of pull.

[@bloodhoug82]

It doesn't look like for older people at all!

[@luca3447]

De cand faci si in engleza?=))

[@hereb4theend]

Show the damn bike!

[@Fertep]

Jajaja

[@FxRiderST]

Geez, the European bike's prices are heading over $20k. How any everage person can buy it in Romania? It is expensive even for US. After all it's just a bike.

[@szeriman13]

i guess there are more Mercedes in Romania then in the US ;)

[@DriveMagRiders]

For a couple of years, the bestseller in Europe and also Romania is the ... R1200GS/ R1250GS. Which is more than $20K.

[@gnominattor]

@@DriveMagRiders Those machines have 5 pages in manual about oil. I believe for some reason.

[@karlsbikestunts]

Piss the dam music off so everyone can hear the engine

[@PMitchell106]

So unfortunate the way BMW forced that hideous and useless Navigator cradle into the option packages of all of its TFT bikes.

[@dpgmail3656]

Amzin review my old 2015 R1200R had bad corrosion on shaft my idiot riding I'm scotland like a Irish dick :-)

[@NotesofNate]

wow..you call that a big bike.

[@fiestahimself9135]

Actually for a naked bike it is big

[@حمزةالجزائر-ش4ن]

Toop

[@nevadabrad6392]

Great motorcycle (Horrible review could not even watch to the end)

[@MARKINAU8]

ALL AROUND NAKED?/ NOT EVEN CLOSE! GIGGLE FROM ALL JAPANESE MAKERS

[@fred_e]

There's a weird black border all around your video.

[@mitrausaha5203]

its called widescreen, fred.

[@fred_e]

@@mitrausaha5203 It was my understanding that widescreen wasn't full screen with the top and bottom blacked out. This isn't the APS film format lol