BMW R1250RT review (4K): the king of touring - Onroad.bike

[@khendrdik]

Easily the most informative review I've watched yet on this bike. Nice job.

[@barking.dog.productions1777]

Obviously English is not his 1st language, but he did an outstanding job and a very understandable and fluid delivery of A LOT of excellent information on this bike... Kudo's on a job well done!

[@mccgunter]

Nice, very complete review. Very impressed with your ability to explain everything so well in a language that’s not your first or primary one.

[@jimbyrne9071]

This is hands down the best review i have seen on any bike.

[@Blakefan2520]

This is the best review of the RT I have seen. Thank you.

[@drumsloud1878]

You and your cameraman have done a fantastic job. Thank you.

[@RemboUSMC]

Absolutely, hands down, this is the best review of the BMW R1250 RT that I have ever seen. I am now subscribed. Thank you for putting the time and effort into this video.

[@robdove4105]

-Really nice comprehensive review. I recently bought one of these and after owning it for about 2 weeks was rear ended by a drunk driver on the highway. I am now in the process of getting it replaced and recovering from my injuries. Fastest time I have ever replaced a motorcycle! At this point I could have bought another model or even a different brand however I will go with the same thing.

[@k.dickie8972]

Sorry to hear about your accident. Glad that you survived and I hope you get better soon. Take good care.

[@rumporridge1]

Glad your safe brother. God Bless to life. F@%k cagers.

[@barking.dog.productions1777]

When it's your time to go, God will let you know. lol Until then, God Speed getting back up on your feet and getting back on that pony. :)

[@thedolphinDog]

@@barking.dog.productions1777 God Bless you and yours

[@thedolphinDog]

Exact reason I added rear LED BRAKE LIGHTS. Everyone looking down at the phone while driving. God Bless you.....

[@raulciska7503]

I bought mine in March 2019 specifically for two-up riding and it excels at that. The bike is also a great solo-riding experience. Thanks for your review; it is the most useful one out there. I have fitted ZTechnik z7106-002 Engine Bars.

[@OZZIEMV]

I have subscribed to quite a few motorcycle reviewers, but this has to be the most informative and best filmed review I've seen yet. Thumbs up and subscribed. Time to start culling a few of the other reviewers.

[@skipleonard6818]

Totally agree. Went and bought 2019. Traded In GS this bike is a dream to ride

[@That_Paul_Guy]

Still happy with your decision to move to an RT from the GS? I’m considering the same change.

[@skipleonard6818]

The Cranky Biker yes. Should have done it sooner. Still own 2014 GS never ride it

[@That_Paul_Guy]

@@skipleonard6818 well, can’t get much better than that! I appreciate the reply.

[@goinxnginx]

Making an excellent BMW even better. My 2015 R1200 RT was totaled when I was rear-ended by an elderly driver. I was trapped behind a moving van at a traffic signal. I saw her coming in the mirrors, and all I could do was hold on and be knocked into the back of the van. When the bike tipped over, the optional crash bars kept my foot from being injured. After a year of hiatus, I am ready to get the new 1250, and will add all of the accessories again and ride on. This review is excellent, reflecting all of my own positive experiences. I never experienced anything other than positive reactions riding the RT.

[@nickheinz3737]

Your presentation was excellent; perhaps the best I have seem; and I watch a lot of reviews. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience with this bike!

[@davidovenden5321]

Thoroughly enjoyed your very calm but very comprehensive report. Much appreciated thank you.

[@philandrea8954]

Excellent review 👍 I will update mine when they get rid of that ariel & replace the dash with a newer TFT, then it would be 100% perfect (95% there BMW)

[@zunaidkajee4540]

time to update....all your recommendations has come true. New RT coming soon...

[@petewebb6952]

Very comprehensive and helpful. Thanks. From UK.

[@goinxnginx]

I had the 1200rt and loved every minute and every mile. What an amazing machine. An elderly woman rear ended me at a traffic stop and rammed me into the back of a moving van. I had the optional crash bars that saved my right foot when the bike fell over after hitting the van. It totaled the bike, but not me, so I will either get another RT or a KTM Duke. Bikes are very personal things, and every person should get what is right for them. The RT was absolutely perfect in every way for me.

[@richardroper9668]

I agree with lots of the previous comments; great review, thank you.

[@richardshort4587]

Excellent review thank you. My current ride is a 2007 K1200LT. Although a heavyweight bike she’s light on the move. If there has to be a downside it’s BMW are high maintenance and expensive if reliant on a dealership to do the service or repairs. That aside the most comfortable touring bike at least to me. Maybe one day I’ll try the boxer RT but I’ll have to get passed the engine sound first it doesn’t inspire me so far on video audio.

[@chrishawkley400]

Excellent review, you covered absolutely everything in such an entertaining way. Thanks

[@mouwe]

Best review of the R1250RT. Thanks!

[@STOPsignforRT]

Review: 👍👍 👏👏👏!!! Thanks. Many people have complaints about or don't like the look of the front fairing. It is very effective at keeping the wind blast off the rider and making the rider comfortable while sitting in a bubble of calm air. Personally, I LIKE the looks of the front fairing but I am probably in the minority of opinions on that. As for the rest of the bike, there are less than a handful of bikes that offer more comfort and convenience features than the RT. But the Best Part? The impeccable Handling. Want to really lean it over in the corners? The bike will scrape the peg feelers without complaint. Want to tour and cover miles and miles of road and still feel fresh at the end of your trip? The RT will be happy to comply. Perfect? Not quite but very, very close. Cheers. 🥂🍻

[@paulsettle1162]

Suppose to be redesigned in ‘21.

[@STOPsignforRT]

Paul Settle With what’s currently going on in the world, I would not count on it happening but if in fact it does, I’ll be very interested in the changes that BMW comes up with. At the very top of the list though would be incorporating a lock for the Navigator unit that is part of the central locking system of the bike that is not an option but part of the base level bike.

[@poklahr1dertv435]

This is very details about RT.. I like this bike.. Thank you for the information👍👍

[@nikkastellorizios6585]

What a great in depth review. I really enjoy your review . Keep up your excellent work . You have made more incline to buythis model . Thank you from Australia 🇳🇿

[@krachenford9594]

What a good video this is! Perfectly understandable, logically and including everything, i want to know. Hats off to you!!!

[@gordonhenderson1708]

Very good information on this fabulous motorcycle. You made an error regarding the headlights, though. The centre light is the low beam. The two bulbs inside the ring lights are the high beams. Good video!

[@OnroadDotBike]

Thanks for the correction!

[@trailingarm63]

Great review. I own a bike exactly like yours, but I watched the film through to see what you thought about it. I agree with your conclusions.

[@willieplasencia]

Got one coming. Waiting on that caliber fix. CANT WAIT!!

[@thedolphinDog]

Did you get it?

[@griff3816]

I got this exact bike last November and is by far the nicest bike I've ever ridden, great review by the way.

[@thedolphinDog]

Thank you SO MUCH for wonderful review in english. I wish I can speak Hungarian but iam old. Thank you again

[@fleuger99]

Great review, I'm looking at getting a red 2019 leftover RT. Thanks for the detailed information.

[@bilmuhalper]

5 Stars Like . Thank you very much for your comprehensive video.

[@jimross623]

Excellent review. Thanks very much for doing it. I think I will be buying a 2021 model though.

[@decocatani]

The best review I nave sene On this bike!

[@grantbradley5084]

Having owned numerous BMWs over the years beginning with a 79 R 65, a 2015 RT, and now currently riding the 2019 RT 1250. I’ve ridden thousands of trouble free miles on these bikes over the years. Really am enjoying the 1250.

[@dseagull3567]

Wish I could say the same. 8 months and 4200 miles into my 18' RT and the rear shock just froze stiff. Been at the dealer now for 4 days and BMW still hasn't decided that the shock needs to be replaced under warranty. Before this happened I was singing great praises for the RT. Hope to be doing so again...soon!

[@grantbradley5084]

Doug Stewart sorry to hear about your RT. I remember when the 2014 model was initially released there was a problem with the rear shock. If I recall they recalled all the RTS to address the problem. Your bike should be under warranty, I’d fight it the bike wasn’t covered. I did have driveshaft issues with my 2007 R1200 R. Thankfully BMW fixed the issue after 90 dsys🤬

[@jsprite123]

The RT would be perfect if it had a reverse gear, just like the K1600.

[@GaryBe403]

617 pounds isn't very heavy.

[@jsprite123]

@@GaryBe403 Not as much as most Harley's, but I wouldn't mind having it. It is still a luxury tourer.

[@ginogina4589]

Yoi ishtanem! Great vid Sir.

[@seb6691]

Very informative and detailed review. Good job.

[@billybonehead7598]

Fantastic and very interesting review! Only one question, the motorcycle you had has the stereo, is it worth the cost? 💪👏👍

[@g1981c]

icon in the corner says "4K" but the video is only 1440p

[@transalpista]

Professional job! Respect!

[@MWS1960]

Excellent review.

[@HDvroom10]

Excellent review👏🏼🏍💨💨

[@travelinben1966]

Extremely comprehensive and informative video.Thank you!👍

[@andydunn5673]

Great little review Thanks for sharing this with us all Definitely going to buy one

[@dorongilad8484]

Nice and enriching presentation. Thank you. Where can one get such glasses as you wear?

[@OnroadDotBike]

You can find the review of them here on the channel! Here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJbElnaunNWpmrM And the present page of the company is: flyweargroup.com/

[@miklosroth1560]

Typical Hungarian English accent, very knowledgeable and I’m sure it’s not your first BMW! Hajrá magyarok!

[@brucekendall52]

Nicely presented,thk you.

[@jeremyketchum5148]

Thanks for the vid. I get mine this week. 2019 R1250 RT. Can't wait.

[@thedolphinDog]

How do you like the bike

[@jeremyketchum5148]

@@thedolphinDog I love it! Rides great.

[@thedolphinDog]

@@jeremyketchum5148 any videos of your bike online? I'm looking for inspiration

[@marcelvanbodegom]

My old RT was unique as well. But alas it wasn't the king of touring, it was the king of breakdowns.

[@rwbuckmanbuckman7875]

Can i get a longer versions more room legs ya 56.

[@zunaidkajee4540]

Hi Sir, have you tested the goldwing bagger (non tour) and if so how do you compare the two. regards from south Africa.

[@992C2T]

Would you say that this bike is easier to make U turn than a GSA? It seems more agile on pavement road.

[@armagan2613]

thanks for the clear information

[@miteor]

This is great - thanks 😊

[@DanielJLopes]

Nice review! :) Cant wait for mine! The top case seems to be damaged inside, was it water, or you think it's due to the inner bag?

[@Pisceanboi]

Fantastic in-depth review - thank you! Would you feel comfortable riding the RT on unmade (gravel) roads for any distance? If you could only choose one bike, where 95% of your riding was tarmac, but you occasionally needed to tackle unmade roads (gravel); which would you choose between the RT and a GSA? Many thanks for your thoughts.. :-)

[@bestvideos4ever1]

the main question is does that press-hold Glasses comfortable to wear, i have a feeling that they squeeze your head....

[@Slycarlo]

Idk why they didn’t put a tft display on it. I mean the premium lineups of bwm has it. I think they’re gonna have a refresh model with 1250 RT with tft display and led light next year

[@zunaidkajee4540]

does not make sense, they put it on lesser models, but not their flagship models. ?

[@TALALALMOWALLED65]

Hello, I was impressed by the way you talk about the RT1250 motorcycle, but I noticed that you did not mention the capacity of the fuel tank for this motorcycle and the distance it can travel. and thank you for your vedio. From / mr. TALAL ALMOWALLED.. KSA

[@robertsnowden2474]

6.2 US gal. I usually get 50 mpg at 70 mph. The bike will go further than I can between stops.

[@austinmatthews347]

lovely review pal nice touch to do it in english thanks for that

[@suppersready4you]

Thank you for the great video Very informative!

[@keithtomalin3172]

Great video

[@alanaugust8853]

Thank you for an excellent review.

[@odedhacohen2298]

hello' nice and practical review. where can i buy eyeglasses like yours? thanks a a lot

[@Anconetano33]

Nice video and well presentation but I'm in disagree with the title, to talk about the king of touring, this model is the K 1600 GTL buddy, ride safe!!!!

[@johankotze4701]

The 1600 is too heavy and consequently pays the price in manoeuvring and power to weight.

[@RAFAELRIBEIRO-xo1ex]

Great review!

[@johnvaleriewelbers2995]

Great review

[@roadglide]

Beautiful bike. How does this stack up to the new generation Gold Wing?

[@zunaidkajee4540]

@@nadadawg but the goldwing hides it weight better, because that flat 6 engine is much lower down. COG is much lower on the wing, making the bike "feel" much lighter than it actually is.

[@cinikcynic3087]

@@zunaidkajee4540 However, there is no comparison in dynamics. You can ride RT fast, it goes slow, you can go for a scrape too. Goldwing rides one mode all the time..

[@boatster779]

To bad they are so far behind on technology, compared with a new Goldwing. Bulbs for lights instead of LED's, analog gauges instead of digital. Really hasn't change much from 2014 R1200RTW I own a 2016 R1200RT I replaced all my bulbs with LED lights and added Erica clearwater lights. 170k miles still running strong.

[@OnroadDotBike]

The RT is not the real rival of the GW. That"s the K1600. Size, feeling, price, etc.

[@stevesharkey3312]

I had a 2014 R1200RT did 40,000 miles and it corroded away any residuals until BMW offered £4K for trade in. There’s no real opposition imho so went for R1250RT, quick shift, engine & gearbox are big improvements preferred the suspension on the 1200

[@andreasar7051]

Hungarian airports have very many trees for marking runway ;)

[@nabillahraoui2279]

I love that motor

[@ricardo6861]

❤👌👍👍

[@balio-yi8tf]

De furcsa angolul hallgatni. De tetszik! A hang stimmelt, de a nyelv nem😷.

[@427lincoln]

My side cases fit so poorly that they rattle like rocks in a tin can. Give me back my Yamaha FJR.

[@OnroadDotBike]

BMW is using these type of side cases for many-many years. There is no problem with them at all... With the 3 factory-boxes Yamaha doesn't even allow to use the FJR, because high-speed stability is disturbed... ;-)

[@427lincoln]

@@OnroadDotBike: Absolutely! They're wonderful cases, they just fit poorly and rattle. With every bump in the road they clunk, clunk, clunk. I can grab them with two hands and jiggle them all over the place. Yes, they're super secure in the sense that they're not going to fall off, but they sure sound like it. A "premium" bike like BMW should be better. FJR cases on the other hand click right into place with nary a jiggle. I got rid of my 13 FJR for this 16RT and have been experiencing one quality disappointment after another. I particularly like the velcro inside of the side panels; keeps them from rattling....but it's a fun bike.

[@nickheinz3737]

BMW still using single plate dry clutch. This clutch does not stand up under extreme heat and driving conditions. I would not recommend this bike!

[@robertsnowden2474]

Nick Heinz it has a wet clutch

[@santo.8177]

Yugslawisch englisch??😂😂😂

[@szilardvincze]

It's Hunglish.

[@comcastjohn]

I just cannot stand the boxer engine. If that thing was laid down at speed, you will need a new engine, plus it is ugly. Now if they had done an in-line four, then I would have considered it. So I bought the runner up to it and bought the 2020 Yamaha FJR 1300 es.

[@thedolphinDog]

They have a inline 6 that leaves yamaha in the dust. I used to think the boxer was strange till I rode one. Bought it. Best motorcycle I have ever ridden.

[@FalconRey]

Thanks for this awesome review.

[@didiermarchant2807]

Excellent review, thank you 👍

[@kyleturner6829]

Excellent review. Thank you!