BMW R 12 Review | Portugal with BMW Pt 2

Part 2 of my trip with ‪@bmwmotorrad‬ UK - reviewing the R 12 in the Algarve, Portugal.
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[@andy5786]

BMW R12 nice motorcycle fantastic road trip in Portugal thanks 👍

[@CourtneyScarlettMoto]

@@andy5786 thank you! 😊🫶🏻

[@TheHdleif]

Good video again Courtney, the wind took your voice in the beginning, but other than that you are doing great work. You are on point with the bike and what is is and does, and very nice film riding. Thank you for taking us along. I saw two bike`s of this kind out here In Norway yesterday, They looked cold, it was only 6-8 degrees here. 🥶 Keep up the great work! 🙂

[@CourtneyScarlettMoto]

Thank you so much, as always I appreciate your feedback as it’s hard to be subjective of my own videos! So it’s really helpful to know what worked and didn’t! 😅 wow - very cold in Norway! Hope the sun comes your way (and mine!) soon! 😊👍🏻

[@Scout4x]

I'd take the R12 over the nine-t. I'm old and prefer a cruiser that can still zip along well.

[@CourtneyScarlettMoto]

It does exactly that! Zips along brilliantly but still got that comfortable easy riding style 😊

[@MrPerrogaton]

Best bike for me too. 95CV is more than I need and handlebars are totally my style.

[@av8erdavid143]

Great and informative review. I do like retro styling, however that bike is a bit small for me at 6'4. I've been looking at the Triumph scrambler 1200 XE. Hopefully in the next couple months I can find one I like. First mod will the slash cut exhaust lol. Thanks for the great videos and stay safe.

[@CourtneyScarlettMoto]

Thank you! I appreciate that. Yes, might be a bit small but the Scrambler 1200 XE looks great, if you ride it before me let me know what you think of it! 😊 keep safe

[@petergarlick8083]

I do love a Boxer!! It would be the 9T for me, great reviews as always, very easy to watch!

[@CourtneyScarlettMoto]

Thank you so much 😊 yes don’t blame you, the nineT was so much fun to ride!!

[@hiddendragon415]

It's pretty sexy with a brushed aluminum tank.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Isn't it a shame that the airline messed up with your bag and Darcy's! Well done for getting the video out despite the difficulty! Ol' Man 👍🏼

[@CourtneyScarlettMoto]

It was, I’m glad we both still managed to get some content in the end though! And Darcy was a legend and helped me film my outro! 😊👍🏻

[@AuxesisHyperbole666]

Sorely tempted. With the 9T the default temptation would be to café race everywhere whereas this default would be to cruise, with still the capability for the odd hoon when fancy takes. Was thinking of a T120 (over the Speed Twin for the same reason) but this offers more (cornering assists, quickshifter, shaft) for similar money, though the comfort pack pushes that up a bit. 18'' front wheel good for potholes too.. though do like the look of the red/alloy 9T 719 but a step up in price.

[@CourtneyScarlettMoto]

You sound like me! Too many options 🤣👍🏻 they’re all great bikes, I can see why you’re struggling to choose!

[@gradocchio]

Nice review, i'm configuring an R12 right now. Should do well as a touring bike here in Spain. I looked for the Courtney Scarlet option but couldn't find it! 😉

[@CourtneyScarlettMoto]

Haha! 😅 love it! Hope you enjoy your new bike 💪🏼

[@johnlenart597]

I have the 2021 r9t and was glad to see your review and dialogue on the r129t. I call my r9t my "hooligan" bike as it soomwhat makes me act out of my normal character. I also have my 1250rs for longer touring downn to my g310gs for slower and sometimes some off roading. Adding to my various riding pleasures are my RE classic 350 and a GT 650. What variety.!! By the way, I'm going on 71 and still love occasionally riding like a hooligan. Lol. 👍👍5🏍🙋‍♂️

[@CourtneyScarlettMoto]

How did I miss your comment! Haha that’s fantastic, I love that you still call yourself a hooligan! 😜 and awesome bike too!

[@henrysmith5604]

A Great video thanks I do like that cruiser version I was admiring one at my nearest BMW dealer I will try and get a road test soon unfortunately the day I was there the bike was out on a test ride

[@CourtneyScarlettMoto]

Ah that’s a shame, yes deffo get out on it if you can, it’s a lovely bike 👏

[@timothybrockbank7474]

Both look stunning

[@CourtneyScarlettMoto]

😊

[@boergedeist8387]

Loved your review. You corroborated my decision just 2 days ago to put a deposit down for that beautiful machine. Sounds like it was made for me. Thank you.

[@CourtneyScarlettMoto]

Ah no way! That’s awesome! And thank you so much for watching - Hope you enjoy the bike!! Let me know how you get on 😊

[@boergedeist8387]

@@CourtneyScarlettMoto I will, hopefully the wait is not too long until they bring it in from the warehouse in NJ.

[@steveh7823]

Good review. I don't like bike reviews that drown me in tech specs, I can read those for myself. I am keen to hear your review of the Himalayan 450, if it's on your To Do list.

[@CourtneyScarlettMoto]

Thanks so much, yeah I feel the same about the tech specs actually 😅 Yes I’m interested to try the new Himalayan for sure, so fingers crossed I get the opportunity to review it at some point! 😊👍🏻 thanks so much for watching

[@eddiejaoude]

Looks great! How did you manage to get involved with BMW?

[@CourtneyScarlettMoto]

Just through social media, I’m very lucky to have been invited 😊

[@eddiejaoude]

@@CourtneyScarlettMoto that is awesome! The power of social media! Congrats Courtney

[@jackalster77]

Finished a very extensive test ride. Pro: 1. Engine, tons of power and especially torque. Does NOT feel like 95 HP, more like 120-125. 2. Brakes incredibly strong, very confidence inspiring. 3. Build quality 4. Cruise control works beautifully, easy to engage / operate 5. For someone around 5,9ft 175 cm this is very comfortable for long distance. Also nice low seat. 6. 719 finish looks great. 7. Digital display is crystal clear and very bright so amazing visibility. 7. Tech laden CONS: 1. KEYLESS allows you to switch the bike on and off but not lock/unlock the steering, meaning you still need to take out the key regardless. Absolutely retarded. Unless I have not figured it out somehow.. 2. No fuel gauge. Mind boggling 3. Quick shifter feels BAD in the first 2 gears. Very jerky changes. 4. Tyres grippy but could have been a little better. 5. Rear shock is hard with very little travel, so only a little better than a triumph bobber or Indian scout bobber.

[@CourtneyScarlettMoto]

@@jackalster77 brilliant points!! 👏😊

[@SwitchMaxFX]

What helmet is that?

[@CourtneyScarlettMoto]

@@SwitchMaxFX it’s a ruroc 4.0 👍🏻

[@cesaremea]

Che si frega della BMW ,al confronto di una donna così affascinante!!!

[@lasttrumpsounding]

How tall are you? And what is your inseam? Did you feel like the cruiser was easier for a girl to ride due to the lower seat height?

[@CourtneyScarlettMoto]

I’m 5’6, will have to double check my inseam later as I always forget it but I think a 30 inch. I found both bikes fine to ride, I wasn’t flat footed on the nineT but I’m used to riding bikes that are a bit on the tall side for me. I would say both bikes would be okay for most, but particularly petite people may prefer the lower seat height of the R 12

[@christopheklein8948]

Hello I love your helmet, could you please give me thé reference ? Manu thanks in advanced

[@CourtneyScarlettMoto]

Thank you! It’s a ruroc atlas 4.0 😊

[@christopheklein8948]

@@CourtneyScarlettMoto great thanks have nice we 👍

[@georgekanelleas6217]

U are a blond goddess...ur voice is a poem...very good motoblog..go on💪

[@CourtneyScarlettMoto]

I hate my voice so I’m glad it’s not off putting 😅 Thank you so much 🥰

[@sergeypuzanov2781]

зачетная милфа

[@berrol]

this essay brings nothing constructive sorry

[@CourtneyScarlettMoto]

As someone starting out, it would actually be useful to hear feedback! Especially when you’re telling me my review isn’t constructive 😆 give me some proper feedback! How would you improve it?

[@berrol]

@@CourtneyScarlettMoto tell us how you feel about this bike "comfort/roadholding/ how do you feel the weight of the bike when maneuvering at a standstill/ how does this bike behave at low speed in town! this is an example of motorcycle testing thank you!👌

[@CourtneyScarlettMoto]

@@berrol fair enough, I’ll take those suggestions on board! I’m still new to reviewing on YT and am used to keeping things short on Instagram. I want to keep my reviews fairly relaxed but of course I want to improve so will bear that in mind 👍🏻

[@berrol]

@@CourtneyScarlettMoto 🙏