Epic Challenge : 1000Km, 5 Nations, 1 Day on the 2023 BMW R 1250 RT!

[@badger4361]

I bought a second hand R1200RT, coming from a Superduke 1290, I was really surprised how capable it is. It's not as fast as the SD (but not much is), but it goes and handles wayyy better than I expected it to, it's properly impressive.

[@LifeofSmokey]

I had the same feeling , when I was looking at it I thought I was gonna need to manhandle a big boat , but it's surprisingly easy to ride 😁

[@benkelly2190]

Love the premier thing! Worth the wait! Keep em coming , Smokes. Very entertaining.👍🏻

[@MohamedHamed-fy5sq]

okay smokey you succeeded to make me watch all your videos.. Thanks man that was really awesome. all love from Egypt

[@LifeofSmokey]

Glad you like them! 😁👌🙏

[@tarms1650]

Spectacular video Smokey, he production and editing was superb! Well done.

[@Fernando90054]

Hey Christopher , what a show! Five countries in a day, fantastic ride…Only from you, Smokey😃. That BMW RT, is the bike for the job, comfortable and competent and also beautiful from where I stand👍🏻 That rocky sound in the final moment of the video as you were arriving home, was just awesome !🤩 This bike is sooo good! I think the world is going nuts with the general prices of everything. Millions for a house in the middle of a lot of houses😂😂What for man? I d rather live on a much modest one with a large backyard and a nice garage space for my bikes, far enough, away from nosy pocker neighbors, if had the choice!!🤣 People are getting insane, living in top of each other’s 😂There are places to visit and places to live. Places to work and places to invest too. But to live, somewhere quieter is the best, anytime 👌🏻 Enjoyed a lot the video! Thank you. ✌️✌️

[@LifeofSmokey]

Thank you Fernando 😌🙏

[@foodtech426]

Looked like the right bike for the job! Entertaining vid mate and some cool tunes 👍🏻

[@LifeofSmokey]

Thanks 👍

[@misfitfarm1937]

Example of different perspectives: I live in Texas and it’s not uncommon for me to punch out 600-1000 miles on my 1090r to get somewhere to ride that is not flat. Lol. I could ride west leave at sunup and still Be in Texas at sunset. I normally will only stop for gas. Plus is stupid hot here. Think I am talking myself into leaving! Lol.

[@LifeofSmokey]

Haha on a 1090R my ass would be bleeding for sure! I already have pain after 100miles on my 1290 SAR 😅🙈. Respect dude!

[@DubNubble]

Love the content! I just ordered a 2nd hand 2020 r1200rtp your videos are getting me way hyped to get out on the road ❤.

[@richardallen6432]

Brochen mit Kase!!!...good stuff. I would love to take that bike for a cruise up through Norway...I think that would be a blast.

[@RidingwithPG]

Very nice video. It is such a great experience to hop between countries on a bike.

[@thomascleymans4845]

one of your best videos !!! I am also BMW rider R1250 GSA R1200 RT greetings from Zeebrugge

[@mattfisher3514]

Hey Smokey Great vid. Have you had any issues with connectivity with the NAV in the TFT? I’m really keen on these bikes for this reason, but I’ve heard it can disconnect all the time

[@MrJgp2012]

I like your vids Smokey, interesting, funny and sometimes educational. I really like these travel vids. I wish Ducati was as willing to loan you bikes as BMW...props to the dealer/manufacture that loans you all the BMWs. I know you're trying but looking forward to the day when you have the Ducati V4 MTS Pikes Peak.

[@LifeofSmokey]

Thanks man appreciate that! These are not dealer bikes I ride , I only ride the ones from the press fleet from the brands themself. All the brands I work with at the moment are very open towards me when it comes to lending out motorcycles. I can ask BMW , KTM , Ducati for anything I need and if available of course , I will get it for sure to make videos with. The Pikes Peak is a bit hard as there was only 1 in the press fleet , and it goes around the country from event to event , dealer to dealer and so on. But if available I'm taking it home 😁

[@That_Paul_Guy]

I did an Iron Butt (1,000 US miles) on a 2014 Multistrada in 18 hours including a 2 hour break 😈. I think the RT is a great bike to road trip on but I found the leg room a little bit cramped. I’d happily go on my GSA. Sounds like you turned the volume down on your into. Much better! Enjoyed your vid!

[@LifeofSmokey]

Yep I did turn it down haha 😁👌🙏

[@jeetanshu2545]

Much awaited video 🌝🔥🔥

[@BubbaSatori]

"That little mountain over there." 🤣

[@Optimus2007.]

Smokey , which would you prefer driving if you only drove on tarmac : the GSA 1250 or the RT? And tell me exactly why? Always wondered about that as i drive a GSA1250 myself for tarmac use only. Never test driven the RT. Always thought the comfort of the GSA suspension and the straight up seating position were superior to the RT.

[@LifeofSmokey]

Tarmac only , I"m going for the RT right away! It rides like a GS , has even more comfort as a GS , the seating position is also very straight up , the seat is more comfortable , the handlebar is a bit under an angle and more towards you so even more comfort there and last but not least it has a much lower seat compared to the GSA and for my 176cm having both feet on the ground is awesome. The GSA is more fun in the wisties , popping a wheelie here and there and a bit easier to throw around. But for cruising on tarmac , having music pumping through the speakers and getting in or out of the wind by adjusting the electric windscreen feels soooo good. :-) You should go and test ride one for sure , it has so much GS dna in it.

[@deureka2002]

Nice trip, tough day 💪 When you pass Luxembourg, you have to refuel 😁

[@rubenowns]

Man i was waiting for the clip of the guy driving off the boatdock when you we're talking about the width of the bike :D

[@TheDennzio]

Greetings from Indiana. Fun video...thanks

[@surdanwhatley2939]

Great video, really entertaining.

[@Chris-fz1ju7ru7e]

Top man, proper entertainment!

[@tomeka5385]

Great ride and great video :)

[@johndemmink3539]

That was fun! How many languages can you understand/communicate effectively in?

[@LifeofSmokey]

100% Dutch , 100% English , 30% French , 30% German , 1% Chinese

[@lucgev]

Hey, op 4:12, waar staat die heli precies? Hopelijk weet je dit nog? ;-)

[@LifeofSmokey]

Als je van Antwerpen ring naar Knokke rijdt dat kan ik vertellen haha

[@Carlnewman68]

Simply cool and funny , did you max her out on the autobahn ? If so how smooth was she

[@LifeofSmokey]

Nope did 170 once when pulling on to the highway but I was already in Belgium , couldn't find the way to the German autobahn anymore , it was getting dark and still needed to do like 300km home or something 😂🙈

[@pgVeritas]

Hey Smokey, great video and wish I lived in mainland Europe rather than being stuck in the UK! Have you still not found Dynamic Mode yet? Dynamic allows you to wheelie and frees up the engine more. It also stiffens the suspension, whereas Road gives you a plush ride. It was an epic trip and well edited video, thanks. I’m off to spend my day with the Police tomorrow from 0845 to 1600hrs on Bike Safe. I’ll record it, and eventually stick it up on my channel.

[@LifeofSmokey]

I have found dynamic , but going for the 1000 I wanted my suspension to be the softest possible haha. Let me know when that video is on your channel in a new comment so I can see it.

[@pgVeritas]

@@LifeofSmokey 👍

[@pgVeritas]

@@LifeofSmokey Hi Smokey, I did the Bikesafe course yesterday. It was fantastic. Unfortunately, Northamptonshire Police (my county) wouldn’t let me video it. Their reasoning was that I’d be concentrating on the video, rather than I’m-roving my riding. However, i an going yo make a video about the points they made, and the nature of the course. That may or may not be if interest to you, but I hope it is! I didn’t get back until 1700hrs yesterday, and when I sat down to watch my team play on demand, I had an even better day…..we won 8-0! If you don’t follow a PL team, follow Newcastle United! Keep up the great videos!

[@pgVeritas]

“improving my riding” not “I’m-roving” (I can’t edit my comments, nor delete them because I criticised a particular government with facts from the UN).

[@michaha3610]

Well done, Smokey!

[@triskelworkshop2855]

That so called ocean you are talking about in Catzand : that is the River Schelde estuary, at the North Sea. You will need to swim for about 860 Km to reach any ocean And Burrata is Italian Cheese

[@LifeofSmokey]

You paid more attention in school as I did for sure 😁. Didn't know that 🙈

[@christopherbeauchemin180]

How would a Goldwing have compared for this trip?

[@LifeofSmokey]

Same for comfort but the Goldwing feels more sporty tho :-)

[@christopherbeauchemin180]

@@LifeofSmokeyMore sporty - wow! Good to know. I’m trying to decide between RT @ Goldwing.

[@tonycarpenter-Makzimia]

Looked like fun :). I did a trip over 3 days ( on way home) from Illinois to San Diego, on one day, boring, I did 900 miles.. never again. But, when you're on cruise control pretty much the whole day and it's a straight road mostly, does it count? LOL. That was on my 1300GT BMW about 11- 12 years ago. Total mileage over the week was 4200 miles.. I am not going to translate that to km :P.

[@kozatas]

6759 km. Just wow!

[@RideHarder]

Just curious what you are doing now for living? 😁all the best from Bruxelles

[@LifeofSmokey]

Fulltime KZbinr , have been doing KZbin for almost 12 years now. But mainly focussing on this channel now as I got bored of the bigger other channels 😌

[@RideHarder]

@@LifeofSmokey all the best man, maybe one day we gonna meet at Starbucks 🤣somewhere in Belgium 😁

[@abazdarhon]

This town needs more doctors arrived in inflatable boats and quickly the town will change and prices will drop….. We need promote that

[@ibmujic4764]

Maybe you should have more of your doctors so there wouldn't be need for doctors from boats,so as the other professions.

[@abazdarhon]

@@ibmujic4764 don’t you worry promotion of that area start. Germany will direct so called inflatable boats doctors to this city. Make sure you are ready and your wife too

[@ibmujic4764]

@@abazdarhon The metter of fact,i am from similar boat too.

[@abazdarhon]

@@ibmujic4764 another illegal in Europe. You should be deported.

[@LoopsFroott]

Its definitely not my kind of bike, but its perfect for this kind of riding. Would love to test drive one of these just for fun.

[@LifeofSmokey]

It's surprisingly easy to ride , it doesn't ride like it looks 😁

[@Beers1961]

Mooi om te zien maar hoe hou jij de accu van je navi op spanning ? Ik haal dat nooit. Laadt via de bekande plug bij maar bij jouw zie ik niks

[@LifeofSmokey]

Dit was de ingebouwde gps die ik gebruikte van BMW met de app. In de topkoffer zat een powerbank/jumpstarter die mijn gsm op peil hield 😁

[@nicofonce]

I just did 3500km in 7.5 days on a 2021 GS, and I'm broken :) Getting old I guess.

[@LifeofSmokey]

You can do that in 3 days on an RT 😁

[@eladakerman5723]

It was just awesome

[@VinnieQ]

Tip. Gewoon naar het drielanden punt rijden 😊😂😂

[@Dagumbalaya]

Ich kann fast nicht warten 😂

[@turbo_triple]

Do the same on the Honda gold wing

[@LifeofSmokey]

Honda is not giving me anything 😅

[@AlexandreOliveiraAlex]

awesome...

[@frankengel5562]

Was it Sluis?

[@LifeofSmokey]

Yep Sluis

[@ABYTES-2U]

Come to India 5600km one country

[@Boxer1250RT]

At least, BMW can make it to and from Starbucks. Your pumpkin KTM cannot even make it out of the repair shop! 😂

[@LifeofSmokey]

😂 Well I left it at Suzuki at the moment as I'm driving the DL800 🙈

[@Youtuber-ku4nk]

From a future biker: why is it you want to ride 1200 size engines? To me it seems counter intuitive to be riding such a heavy bike. Why not a 900 for example?

[@LifeofSmokey]

The weight is like 15-30kg more from time to time. But the bigger engine gives you a lot more torque and most of the time also a lot more horsepower. My 1290 SAR for example is a very high torque motorcycle. It can still pop wheelies at 120km/u...do I need that? No , but it's fun that it's so overpowered 😁

[@denzelpoppe9494]

alot of file de papa's hahahahahaahahahahah effen plat liggen van het lachen

[@JamesOzo-t3w]

Next time get 1600 GT a perfect road triper

[@LifeofSmokey]

I wonder if that's not TO big 😌

[@allanhughes7859]

Just wait till something goes wrong and it will in my humble opinion Then lets see how you like your B.M.W. !!!!!!!! and the way they treat you if my experiance is anything to go by you will wish you had a Honda Kawasaki Suzuki ANYTHING BUT A B.M.W. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Bikelife9920]

💯👍

[@vzmax]

What sort of thing is the burrata in the baguette ? It seems disgusting and I've never heard of this. Which weird country does it come from ? Please, put a real cheese (I mean a real, made of lait cru) or some rillettes (you have to try this) in your baguette next time and drink something decent, you can find half bottles of wine in supermarkets ! 🙂

[@LifeofSmokey]

Me and wine or any sort of alcohol don't go together my friend....I get drunk very easily haha. And buratta is actually Italian Mozarella on the outside with cream on the inside. It's delicious!!!! 😌

[@vzmax]

@@LifeofSmokey mozzarella, burrata, vade retro !! 😉 That said, I'm still hesitating between a RT or a RS...

[@radu01]

Do the Iron Butt challenge

[@LifeofSmokey]

Gotta Google that 😂

[@LifeofSmokey]

Just did....haha 1600km in 24h to start with , not that hard with the bmw RT 😁. Bringing the RT back to BMW tomorrow and not doing that with my KTM 😅🙈

[@mickdundee7604]

How come every video from motorbike adventures to war zones they are still chemtrailing on every single one? Just asking for a friend, great video tho mate you look like a young sugs from madness in one of your shots

[@renolontje]

So smokey you think speeding tickets in belgium is bad? Try and get a speeding ticket in the netherlands then you will never say again speeding tickets in belgium are bad 🤣🤣🤣

[@fiawoojoseph5851]

🇬🇭

[@SuperCacahuete93]

Buratta = fromage italien 😊😊

[@33R3X]

I thought you were German 😅

[@LifeofSmokey]

Nein haha

[@stargazerhu]

...bad camera angle again. ;)

[@LifeofSmokey]

Tell me how I can make it better :-)

[@abdullahbinrowshan4562]

so boring

[@LifeofSmokey]

Trust me , after 1000km I even got bored myself :-)

[@digaraerithikrao3382]

Smokey went to Germany and didn't do their Signature Move 🫥....

[@LifeofSmokey]

I got lost in the German mountains , getting late and dark and needed to do 300km home still 😅🙈