BMW R1250R SE pillion's fist ride and review/comparison with the Kawasaki ZZR1400

[@tojj29]

Well, by the sounds of those giggles, Edna loves it👍 The R is so underrated and often overlooked, they're great bikes. I had one on loan when my RT was serviced, loved it.

[@greywolf9292]

Cheers Nige, yes it’s a bike which fell under my radar, not helped by my resistance to the “Dark side”😂

[@flatcapcaferacer]

One of BMW's best models and very underrated overall models.

[@greywolf9292]

Thank you Jerry the R1250R certainly fell under my radar

[@blearyview2254]

Nice to see you out on the bike. It sounds like you are enjoying the new stead.

[@greywolf9292]

I haven’t been back on it since this video made the day after collecting it. Hopefully today will be dry enough for another good adventure.

[@blearyview2254]

@@greywolf9292 Wow, I don't know how you can resist the attraction of a new bike. Roads are damp but weather is fine for the bike. Enjoy.

[@greywolf9292]

@@blearyview2254 It’s frustrating Alex, in my head the shed comes first but in my son’s head it’s anything but. Yesterday I could have done one or other or both but his sleeping habits wasted the best part of the day.

[@howie702]

You both seem to be enjoying the new steed 😎😎😎

[@greywolf9292]

Yes thanks Howie although I’ll need to tweak the Electronic suspension to stop the bouncing Edna described. The brakes are also very sharp, I need to adjust to that. Thanks for your valued support 👍

[@Banditmanuk]

Your wife sounded like she enjoyed the experience. I would think the pillion has a better raised view from the back of the BMW. I had to pass all our Wales audio through an AI tool as it was awful (wrong helmet microphone) slower speeds your audio sounded fine.

[@greywolf9292]

I really should have applied wind reduction but Power director now requires it to be done on their audio editor. Which would mean another step. A couple of segments where there’s no talking I muted Edna’s audio. I didn’t realise until we stopped that her mic was hanging below the chin guard. Thanks Richard and Carol for your valued support and constructive advice 👍😊

[@BlakesPipes]

I think your wife should join you when you want as far as having her more on the channel. She sounds perfect to hear what a passenger feels on test rides!😊

[@greywolf9292]

Thanks for watching and commenting Blake, your support is much appreciated,

[@MerciaMoto]

Brilliant! the BMW sounds glorious mate. I think the bike has gained Edna's seal of approval 😃👍

[@greywolf9292]

Thanks Dave, I hold my hands up to not exactly being a BMW fan boy at least as far as their big adventure style bikes is concerned, so the R1250R slipped under my radar. I still don't consider myself as having stepped over to the Dark Side, as even BMW fan boys turn their noses up at this bike. The ZZR1400 was Edna's favourite she loved the thrill of it and expressed her sadness when I told her it was sold. Thankfully comfort and practicality seem to have won the day and she now has a new favourite. I've been considering an Arrow end can which would be less conspicuous but as chimney like as it is, the OEM can sounds good 😊

[@BMCMOTOUK]

Lovely bike Michael, sounds to me like you are gonna enjoy it!

[@greywolf9292]

It certainly is a nice bike I just need to toy with the suspension settings so Edna doesn’t feel it so bouncy

[@BMCMOTOUK]

@@greywolf9292 It will just be trial and error until you have dialled in the settings which work best!

[@ruahinesrider]

Your wife's english is good & she you regined you in when idiot in blue car pulled out😂.I know a guy & his wife is Phillipino & she too is only weighs 50kg.He says he barely notices her on the back of the bike 🏍.

[@greywolf9292]

Cheers buddy I need to toy with the Electronic suspension she said it felt bouncy so auto mode obviously isn’t spot on

[@greywolf9292]

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