2019 BMW R1250R REVIEW

[@johnwood7306]

Another great video Bruce,with the 360 it looked like you were riding a Grom.Fantastic roads and pics on your review of the BMW.Top man.

[@teapotone]

Thanks John, glad you enjoyed it bud 👍

[@KiwiMoto72]

Great video! I’m 6ft, 200 lbs. Considering one. How tall are you? You said felt a bit small?

[@teapotone]

Hi Angus, I’m 6’3” bud. I felt like I was big on the bike, but other people told me I looked fine on it 🤷‍♂️ It’s a fantastic machine though 👍

[@KiwiMoto72]

@@teapotone good to know. I made the mistake of buying a speed twin as my daily ride. Beautiful looking bike, but i've found it to be too small as i broke it in. So going to trade it in on R1250R!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Nice vid as ever Brucey - and great bike that isn't it - I was lucky enough to ride one recently, very impressed with it. Love that new camera you've got - 2 questions, how much was it and is it a ball ache to edit the footage??

[@teapotone]

Cheers bud, the insta360 one X is about £360 and yes, the editing workflow is pretty laborious at the moment I must admit.

[@FLoaB]

teapotone Prolly shouldn’t say it, but TobyDeals has it at around the 260 quid mark (got mine from there). Using FCPX, I’m bringing in the stitched 360 from the desktop app, and letting FCPX make the proxies while I sleep overnight. Makes the actual edit a shedload faster, even if the prep is slower than normal. @TheMissendenFlyer

[@teapotone]

Yep that’s how I did it too, proxies make it all so much easier 👍

[@FLoaB]

@@teapotone indeed so... without proxy, I very nearly threw the laptop out the window!

[@twogotikitouring6940]

It is indeed a head turning AWESOME bike Bruce. Great vid as always mate although the bit riding one handed with a selfie stick did get the ex Rat in me twitching a little 😂

[@teapotone]

Ha Ha, I think the selfie stick is the least of my worries then!!! 🤣👍

[@ethanpersons1588]

Hello, just subscribed to your channel! I have been looking at this particular bike a lot. Haven’t yet ridden one. I am 5’ 11” and around 210 pounds. I’m just curious what is your height when you say you’re too big for the bike? Thank you fir such a great video!!

[@teapotone]

Hi Ethan, I’m 6’3” and 20 stone 6lbs. I felt too big but didn’t actually look too bad tbh 👍

[@motoventure_6938]

Awesome video as always Bruce. Love the 360° video footage and really look forward to the results once the camera is mounted and resolution bumped up!

[@teapotone]

Thanks Reece 👍

[@LambChopRides]

Great video Brucey, been looking at the insta360 but heard the editing is a big pain.. footage is incredible mind!

[@teapotone]

Cheers Chops, yeah the editing takes a bit of time but the possibilities are amazing 👍

[@atomicorang]

You had the best 1250 BMW videos..PERIOD .. serious as a heart attack. That selfie stick is serious bit of kit.. the technology boogles minds.!! The Relive portion was cool showing where you've been.

[@teapotone]

Thanks bud 👍

[@lapinobel]

Just bought one here in Belgium. Wanted something that's more easy to ride, has more power but more importantly offers great comfort for my bad 47 yr old back. This should fit, made the decision thx to great reviewers like yourself, missendenflyer and others. Keep up the good work. Hope I'll enjoy the bike as much as you did as I'm only 173cm tall and weigh 71kg so size shouldn't be an issue :)

[@abikerstale806]

Excellent, always great seeing your reviews. Loving the new camera 👍

[@teapotone]

Thanks very much 👍

[@nigelbenney9471]

What pole was the 360 attached to please? Very good shots a lot different to other bloggers I'm following, great vid as usual😃

[@teapotone]

It’s the invisible selfie stick made by insta360 themselves

[@kahidunn7907]

Loving the new camera angles, looking forward to seeing more, and also the graph was a good idea to. I was looking at doing a tour of the UK and Ireland in the next two years and ive been looking around at some motorcycle rental places and while i like the packages i have seen, i think they are a little on the pricey side, i was thinking of doing 3 to 4 weeks in the UK and then a further 4 weeks in Europe. do you think it would be worth shipping my bike over from Western Australia for a couple or 3 months instead of renting ?

[@teapotone]

Hi Kahi, It may well work out about the same, or possibly cheaper? Try www.shippio.com and ask for a chap called David WYBORN. He sorted out all my shipping for my RTW trip and knows just about everything there is to know about the subject. I think his email is simply [e-mail]

[@meatshieldmoto4498]

What a gorgeous bike, and beautiful roads to boot. Thanks as always for sharing, Bruce. I love the 360 view camera too, can't wait to see how that gets mounted on Helga.

[@teapotone]

Cheers Meat, I’m looking forward to experimenting with the insta360 and seeing what can be done 👍

[@petehaworth5959]

Cracking video and a great looking bike! I'm off to Wales for a few days next week on the bike, fingers crossed the weather is as kind to us!

[@teapotone]

Have a great time Pete 👍

[@bonwana2275]

I ordered a 2023 r1250r triple black and should receive it in a few weeks time. Very excited. Thanks for your video.

[@neilbradshaw8008]

Great video as always Bruce. I would also look like a 'gorilla on a moped' on that bike. I'm planning a trip to Snowdonia in June, where would you recommend to stay hopefully with secure parking? Cheers

[@teapotone]

For Snowdonia I’ll always stay up in Betwy-s-Coed, there’s a place called the Royal Oak Hotel which is bang in the centre and good value too 👍

[@jacksong5185]

Another great vid Bruce, love the new toy. I did wonder what you was going to pull out. So what's happen to the GS .... update on what BMW found pr was it just a major service needed?

[@teapotone]

Helga is still going strong bud, I use her everyday - there’s just an issue when I first start her up after she’s cold. Still not found out why as yet?

[@Chris-kh2fm]

That is a brilliant bit of kit. It's a game changer.

[@clivegreen2663]

Great video! I’ll be off to Wales post-lockdown and hope for your luck with the weather. Have you had a go on an RS? Am wondering whether it’s a perfect compromise between all the boxer-engined bikes. Cheers

[@teapotone]

Thanks Clive, No mate I’ve not tried an Rs but would love a go of one. I’m inclined to think the same as you bud 👍

[@amishrider]

Excellent vid mate. That 360 camera is magic!

[@teapotone]

Thanks bud, can’t wait to use it on our trip next month 😉

[@amishrider]

@@teapotone you won't miss a thing 🤣

[@nickhignett942]

Love the channel great video and got the test ride booked for sat 😎👍👍👍

[@teapotone]

Awesome, enjoy it 👍

[@nickhignett942]

Well after the test ride I bought the R1250R and it’s 2 months in and I can 100% agree on everything you said about this bike,I absolutely love this bike and once again big thanks for the review keep up the good work 👍

[@LambChopRides]

I've got a sail video system rig in the garage had it years! Just need the camera now!

[@FlamingT]

Hi Bruce.. great vlog as always and that insta 360 is a stonking bit of kit. Do you have the link for your relive ride to share?

[@teapotone]

Sorry T, it’s www.relive.cc/view/rt10005061161

[@liamdwl7030]

Really helpful review, booked a test ride now as looking for my next bike. Did you ever get round to doing your review of the Icon jacket?

[@teapotone]

I’ve not done a specific vid for it, but I did give my opinion in this vid - from 3:45 Picos De Europa - Motorcycle Trip July 2018 Ep3 kzbin.info/www/bejne/h32TY5idgLGXjbM

[@RideHarder]

First time here and I like your videos 😊. How tall you are? I'm planning next year to make a trip to Scotland, the country looks amazing! All the best from Belgium

[@teapotone]

Hi Gabriel, Glad you’re enjoying the channel bud, I’m 6’3”

[@davidwiggins8886]

Just bought one of these, get it later this week, so looking forward to it

[@Jaffa1951]

Hi Bruce. Great video !! Just got back from North Wales. Unfortunately, I was in the car, but planning on going back for a few days, next month, on the bike. Did a lot of the roads you did, so looking forward to doing them on the bike. How long did it take you to get from Betws y Coed to St Davids? I was thinking of staying in, or around, Betws y Coed ( nice place ) and riding to St Davids with a few stops on the way and booking my next night's stay in or around St Davids. Also, any suggestions for biker friendly hotels? ( maybe with secure parking )

[@Jaffa1951]

Sorry, forgot to ask. Do you wear a Knox Urban Pro shirt under your jacket, and , if so, what you thought of it? I was looking at one of those and noticed you had the same thumb loops, so wodered if you had one.

[@teapotone]

Hi Geoff, sorry bud I don’t know any accommodation near St David’s as we always stay with friends! But there are loads and loads of hotels and B&B’s around there and most places are biker friendly. No I don’t wear any particular top under my jacket, normally I just wear a t-shirt these days. The loops are from the Icon Raiden Jacket I wear 👍

[@Jaffa1951]

@@teapotone Thanks, Bruce.

[@malcolmabram2957]

Thank you for this video. Returned to biking after 31 years (I am a pensioner and made the 'unfortunate choice to get married). Spent months deciding what to bike to buy. Bought one of these. Conclusion: No regrets. Superb bike to ride, manoeuvres easy at low speed (very important), and superb torque from low revs. Two problems. 1.Overtake a truck, one is doing 85 mph (oooops). 2. Only insured for 5000 miles. Done over 3000 already in 4 months. Can't keep off the thing.

[@teapotone]

Ha Ha I’m glad you’re happy with your bike Malcolm, it’s a fantastic machine isn it. Re your insurance, drop Bemoto a line and mention TeapotOne - they’ve promised to sort any one out who follows the channel 👍

[@Spad562]

Just rode one these today in Oz and this will be my next bike, I just loved everything about it. Responsive, comfortable, I could sit on it for days, the bike I rode had the high seat option which suited me perfectly. Great review and loved the 360 camera..👍🏍

[@teapotone]

Cheers Spad, glad you enjoyed the vid and also your own ride of the bike. I’ve been told by a few people that the high seat changed the bike for them for the better, I’d love to give one a go too. Stay safe and enjoy bud 👍

[@raymccabe8102]

Yet another great vid.Haven't seen one yet that I don't like ! It's seem everyone loves the 1250 motor makes me wonder what your mates at Hilltop motorcycles could do with one or maybe it's just to good already.

[@krisreynolds9101]

What a bike 360 camera is fantastic look forward to your next vlogs with it adds a hole new depth to your vlogs

[@teapotone]

Cheers Kris 👍

[@daniellane5483]

Great review brother, I am a normal sized bloke and I truly do love this bike. Here's to hoping BMW listened to you and are working on a larger sized one for larger blokes like yourself. But great review Anyhow👍

[@teapotone]

Cheers Daniel 👍

[@martinwood4674]

Bruce, I loved that camera footage on the stick!! Looks wicked looking at the bike round those roads!

[@teapotone]

Thanks bud, aye it really opens up lots of avenues for angles and shots 👍

[@gryphongryph]

Great video Bruce, can I ask you how tall you are in centimeters? Keep up the good work.

[@teapotone]

Thanks bud, I’m 6’3” which I think is about 190-191cm 👍

[@gryphongryph]

teapotone thanks, I am the same 190cm

[@Mikikb]

The R-18 will fit you very well by the end of the year, your wish will come a reality soon. Love your videos!

[@teapotone]

Thanks Miki 👍

[@BikingWithCraig]

Awesome video Bruce 👍🏻. Love the 360 cam, a worthwhile addition to your kit as it ads a nice extra dimension that I haven’t seen before! Keep up the good work, and if you are up for hitting Ireland and want some company give us a shout. It would be EPIC 😎😎

[@teapotone]

Cheers Craig 👍

[@biketorquewales]

Bruce , how did you find this bike on handling and power in comparison to to a Gen2 Superduke, ?

[@teapotone]

Superduke will win hands down all the time for me. It’s a hooligan with beautiful handling - the BMW has the refined boxer engine which whilst it has lots of grunt, it can’t compete with the KTM for sheer grin-factor. The BMW is a great bike though, handling is beautiful, lots of power, and it’s a BMW so the dealer network and customer service will be far superior on the whole. I’d get the BMW over a Gen 2 SD R, but the new Gen 3 SD R would win hands down.

[@biketorquewales]

@@teapotone thanks Bruce , you’ve just confirmed my own thoughts , KTM is a wheelie hooligan machine but the Beamer is a more refined ballistic tourer with a far superior dealer network than any other manufacturer, if I’ve missed anything let me know please buddy, ps loving the channel and reviews 😀

[@jetrex1986]

I have one ---only problem you can't keep the belly Pan if you have crash bars.

[@Jamilsiddique]

Lovely Vid and Review. When you first started talking about the 360 degree camera I was thinking like ‘yeah yeah bla bla’. But as soon as i saw the footage I was like ‘I want one’. Great footage. Btw where did you get that mirror mount from ?

[@teapotone]

Thanks Jamie, I have two - morning me from GoPro and the other from Ultimate AddOns - both are almost identical and really handy.

[@harley84fly]

Great Vid once again. How does the relive app work?? Can I see you're route?

[@teapotone]

It just works through the gps in your phone. My route is here www.relive.cc/view/rt10005061161

[@Mad4BikesUK]

Hi Bud, Can you put the link to the route in the description from Relive please? Looks like a fantastic route. Thanks :)

[@teapotone]

Will do, cheers 👍

[@bartonSkett]

Great video Mr.Teapot! My home roads. I’m sure you’ve done them, but A478 Cardigan to Narberth and then onto the A4075 Canaston Bridge to Carew are some of my favourite biking roads around. Just shout if you need anymore recommendations for twisties in Pembrokeshire 😉

[@teapotone]

Top man, thanks very much 👍

[@phillissimo]

Very much appreciated this video, a fantastic route and very useful review, thanks for putting it together. Currently on an 850GS Sport which has been my first bike, I've owned for 18 months and loved it. Took out the R1250R for a test ride this morning - wanted a 'sensible' first bike and now feel more confident to upgrade power. Fully agree that GS soaks everything up by comparison and the R1250R is more engaging, I loved the ride and really noticed the difference in the grunt. Did you ever ride the Triumph Speed Triple for comparison?

[@teapotone]

Yep there’s a vid fairly recently on the channel, I took out the RS

[@phillissimo]

@@teapotone thanks, should have checked first, I just watched it. Sounds like you enjoyed both bikes - any tips for choosing between the two? I will of course take a Triumph for a spin, just wondered if you had a preference?

[@teapotone]

Think I preferred the RS tbh, has a lot of character 👍

[@stuartknowles6160]

Another good video bruce! Love the new camera, that lay-by you were in had a speed van in it when i went past and i was overtaking about 8 cars at the time, fortunately it was facing me so never heard anything, LOL! You must do Ireland's Atlantic highway but it is bumpy over there, some of the roads are like waves on the ocean.

[@teapotone]

Ha Ha, lucky escape there bud 😅 Aye the Atlantic Highway is up there on my list 👍

[@Vazza72]

Hi Bruce just discovered your channel, loving all of the honest content & your tour of Britain (really helped as I’m planning trip away soon) I also recently test rode the 1250r & loved it, but settled on buying 2019 Speed Triple S. That too is a fantastic bike - hope you get to test ride one as mentioned in vid. Keep up the good work 👍🏻

[@teapotone]

Hi Simon, welcome to the channel bud, great to hear you’re enjoying the vids and thanks for dropping me a line. Yeah I’d love to give the Speedy a go one day, beautiful looking machine 👍

[@munawir5302]

Superb cover of the country side and the bike! Trying to get a used 2015 model. Your input is very useful. Thanks

[@teapotone]

No worries Munawir, glad you’ve found the video helpful 👍

[@munawir5302]

@@teapotone Something no one has mentioned in the reviews is the power socket. I am a dinosaur when it comes to electrical things on such bikes. But it is useful for the necessary devices when on tour. Do you know where exactly it is located? Grateful thanks.

[@teapotone]

No mate sorry, I rode this bike back in 2019 and can’t remember 😬

[@munawir5302]

@@teapotone noted thanks again.

[@jensb2964]

Hey my Friend. I am from germany. How long did you needed for this Tour? I watched the complete replay. Its beautiful out there . Special greetings from germany. Jens

[@MsDenver2]

Very good , can see you riding but you do need to fix it somehow to the bike or get the belt thing? But it’s great worth using

[@andyb3331]

Bruce that 360 camera is like Black Magic - spot on pal !

[@teapotone]

Thanks Drew 👍

[@460Dave]

That camera looks good mate, looking forward to the footage you get on Helga, the end is in sight we’ve got two gigs in Russia the n it’s home! Yee’bloody’haa!! It’s only been ten months!

[@teapotone]

Blimey Dave, that’s one heck of a shift you put in! 👏👍

[@samsquires5442]

Nice review. I was thinking of getting one of these. I have a r1200gs and I do everything on it. The only thing is I cant stand the old man image. my GS is about to tick 80k miles so it's about time. You think this would be a good replacement?

[@teapotone]

Depends. If you do any off-roading then no. If you ride in all weathers and like the protection the GS offers, then no. If you like the practicality of the GS where you can just chuck some panniers and/or top box on it, strap some kit on the back and hit the road to travel for days or weeks at a time in fair comfort, then no. But.... if you like to really ride tarmac roads, aren’t too bothered about weather protection, and are happy to strap some luggage to the bike and maybe wear a rucksack, then absolutely. It’s a joy to ride, especially in the twisties, and will put a real smile on your face. However, I got back on my GS and instantly felt more at home.

[@samsquires5442]

@@teapotone thanks for the feed back I will have to test ride it and the new 1250gs. Love your channel looking forward to more vids

[@teapotone]

No bother Sam 👍

[@samsquires5442]

Just went for a test ride on one of these. Had a ear to ear grin on my face the hole time was so fun. It reminds me of my MT09 feal but with all the gubbins my GS has. I'm just so attached to my GS don't know if I want to part with it for one of these but there so much fun.

[@the_mad_leprechaun]

Morning. Yr pole footage looks great. Even in low resolution. Keep up the good work Donkey Kond!

[@teapotone]

Thanks Murt 👍

[@kennethkelly1371]

Another great review Bruce keep up the good work.

[@teapotone]

Thanks Kenneth 👍

[@wobblybrother4552]

Yet another brilliant vid, love the way you give the road numbers ! I'm off to Wales middle of June for a week's riding those very same roads, so thank you for the heads up. Oh by the way those planes were flying what's called "The Mach Loop" which is in that very area you were in. Air force's from all over the world come to practice low level flying can be awesome when it's euro fighters or F16 . Just to add you have now made me think of going back to a GS1200 unfortunately I can't afford the 1250 😟😖

[@teapotone]

Cheers Wobbly, Ah yes I’ve heard of that, is that the same flight pattern where the jets fly by up in the north west of Wales and are actually lower than the top of the mountains, so people can look down on them as they fly by?

[@craigmason6656]

First time here mate. Loving the Beemer big time and wonderful camera footage. That stick is some serious wizardry. It's great to see my homeland. Cheers from a Welshman living in Melbourne.

[@teapotone]

+Craig Mason hi Craig, thanks for stopping by the channel bud and cheers for your kind words, glad you’re enjoying the vids 👍

[@Bredaxe]

The size looks okay for you. It's not Tuono or RSV4 small. The good thing about having a larger body frame with the 1250b l is that it won't tire you out when you have to whip it around the curves. I like the look of the bike but it's priced out of my range.

[@ronferguson1280]

I think that 360 camera is amazing and the invisible selfy stick magic.

[@teapotone]

Nuts isn’t it! 🤷‍♂️👍

[@hartley383]

New camera is amazing and how it makes the pole disappear is witchcraft! You rode some of my favourite roads, that spot near Capel Curig (where you got the new camera out) is just beautiful. I think the way things are going the naked bikes are coming into their own, cameras everywhere now, naked bikes give you just as much fun at lower speeds.

[@teapotone]

Absolutely true 👍

[@PeteskiRides]

Can’t believe you’ve not done Ireland yet bud, get over there and have a blast, great ride

[@teapotone]

Aye I know Peter, I really need to sort that 👍

[@seeker7679]

You know when you made that crack about sounding Pakistani when doing a Welsh accent had me blowing my morning cuppa down my nose! loll I was born and bred in Dundee and left home at 21 and yet despite having spent 30 years in Canada I still sound like Apu whenever I try a Welsh accent! Excellent review. Love the new toy, incredible shots. All the best and keep up the good work!

[@teapotone]

Ha Ha that’s a brilliant description!! Glad you enjoyed it bud 👍

[@dsimon9s29]

Thank you for posting. Great technology on the camera. Now they have to figure out a camera which will replace my face with a more appealing view. :)

[@teapotone]

Ha Ha yeah mine too! 🤣👍

[@kahidunn7907]

Thanks Bruce, a mate suggested looking in to buying a bike in the UK and selling it on my return so ill definitely look further into all my options, thank you for giving me the heads up mate, cheers

[@teapotone]

No worries Kahi 👍

[@1418jeff]

That 360 camera is the work of beelzebub!!!

[@teapotone]

Ha Ha, it’s freaky eh 😉

[@tucker9162]

Great video Bruce. Loving your work. You’re not fat you’re just easy to see.

[@teapotone]

Ha Ha I’m loving that 🤣👏👍

[@hbchohan4518]

Footage is good from the stick! What brand are your gloves ?

[@teapotone]

They’re Knox Handroids

[@andrewtofts7884]

Thanks for this video Bruce, really enjoyed it. I rode the R1200R when my own was in for servicing last year and enjoyed it, so the 1250 can only be better. I know what you mean about the size of bikes though; I’m 6’2” and fine with my GSA, but feel I’m too big when I ride my Bonneville to work! I thought the video from your new toy was fine; a bit strange just seeing your hand held out to the side though😂😂 Cheers, Andy.

[@teapotone]

Aye it’ll take me a while to figure out the best ways to get shots with it but I reckon it has huge potential 👍

[@brucekratky7993]

As a “Yank” I can’t get over you blokes driving on the rrrrong side of the rrrroad. I enjoy your passion for the sport of motorcycle riding. Playing with the 360 look a bit dicey but figure you’re an expert. Love BMW bikes just can’t seem to afford them. Oh, and your roads seem so narrow to us. Scares me to deathh😉😀

[@davidcarroll1152]

Thanks Bruce for the mention of riding in Ireland...Both South and Wee North,I would encourage folks to check out 'The Wild Atlantic Way'...2500kms of fantastic roads, accommodation...and not bad for the pints either... if you decide to travel across the pond,give me a shout.🏍🇮🇪

[@teapotone]

Cheers David, will do bud 👍

[@tippy1951]

Thinking of getting this bike-first time viewer-very impressed with the standard of review (and the scenery!) I have smashed that sub button-cheers from oz...invisible selfie sticks!?! witchcraft-probably..

[@teapotone]

Cheers Tippy! Thanks very much for subscribing bud, much appreciated. Glad you enjoyed the vid and welcome to the channel 👍

[@craigmorrison7937]

Hmmmm interesting and a good review as always Bruce 👍top notch .

[@teapotone]

Thanks bud

[@Mark-ym6yq]

Are you reviewing the camera or the bike?

[@wncpaexb]

I have been tossing up between the R Nine T and the R1250R... and i think this video just made my mind up. Great review mate... informative and entertaining. I am only 5ft10... so wont feel like godzilla sitting on a toaster - therefore, your only negative on the bike doesnt apply :) Keep up the great work mate.

[@JohanvanderWerff]

So asking a strange question. Characteristics using this bike vs the 1290 Adv S for fun / commuting - which one would you pick? I'll probably pick the RS version for more protection but it should be the same as the R. Oh and Im 5"9 so I'll probably fit it better lol

[@teapotone]

Depends what you want from your riding bud - the KTM is much more raw in terms of power, acceleration, sound and visceral experience. The BMW is just more refined, slightly sportier sitting position, but just as capable on the road

[@Toblies]

What gloves are you riding with? I don't recognize them.

[@teapotone]

I wear the Knox Handroids mostly, they’re my personal preferred gloves 👍

[@tonydavis5053]

The 360° camera is great!

[@markgatward8765]

1/2 way thu vid, had to make a comment. Love your new toy. Saw it 1st on a Trent Palmer Flying Cowboys Blog. I want one ! So jealous of the fact that you can go to epic vistas and roads. The prairies are strait and boring here. Great editing . Keep up the good work !

[@teapotone]

Thanks Mark, I’ll check out his vids too. Yes I’m very fortunate that I can get to these amazing places and ride, I’ll never take that for granted 👍

[@markgatward8765]

@@teapotone looking foward to coming home and riding a rented bike again. Rode Surrey/Sussex/kent last time on a Brandit

[@FLoaB]

Aha!! The Insta360 One X makes its debut. I’ve been loving mine - makes missing things a thing of the past. From experience, don’t use the HDR mode in video on a moving bike. It’s great when the One X is static, or nearly so, but it makes a right hash of it when there’s linear movement of the camera at anything above walking speed (and I mean old man fat lad walking speed). 5.7K brought into a 1080p timeline and using the FOV angle with keyframes makes for lovely stuff. Looking forward to seeing how it fits in with your stuff, Bruce - it’s now a go-to camera for my channel and videos...

[@teapotone]

Thanks for the info bud, will check out your channel too 👍

[@FLoaB]

@@teapotone Mine's not a patch on your stuff, but I'll definitely rival James May for the Captain Slow title!

[@zumerzetbiker2442]

Another brilliant vid. Bruce loved the 360 footage will be up round north Wales at the beginning of June for a long weekend Camping with some mates .

[@wilko527]

Hard to believe the wheelbase and seat height is virtually same as the RT. just the fairing that makes it look bigger.

[@paulpartridge2674]

Superb! 360 a keeper, just thinking if you could get a bracket to mount it rather than holding it . I am originally from Wales but now live in Belfast, get yourself over on the ferry from Pembroke to Rosslare and experience the delights of Ireland.

[@Joric78]

Footage from the new toy looks amazing, even at the lower res. The R1250R didn't appear ridiculously undersized for you though. Certainly seems you've got a nice area for riding there, the scenery is a remarkable contrast to my local environment here in South Oz (what's all that green stuff, and what's wrong with the Sun?).

[@teapotone]

🤣👍

[@harpersneil]

22:14 Harlech Castle where the good Men Of Harlech hailed from, made famous in the Zulu film. Another sensational video mate - you're editing is spot on! 360 camera is cool too! I have a 2016 Speed Triple R which I would happily throw you the keys to. I am in Australia, but that's a genuine offer!

[@teapotone]

Thanks man, I didn’t know that about the Men of Harlech actually 👍 Well if I ever manage to get over to Oz again, I’ll take you up on your kind offer bud 🙏👍

[@harpersneil]

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[@ninja12lawbreaker]

great gadget, extremely stable. Regards to your hero on an R1, I am a massive Yamaha fan boy, had a Thunderace for 6 years from new coz everybody was riding Fireblades. Then I owned an R1 for 6 years

[@stonesie81]

I've had a ride on a base model R1250R with a lot of toys but no sport dash and I just loved it, same torque as my SuperDuke GT but at lower revs made it feel faster, it feels better put together than the KTM too... Much thinking to do as they talked me in to testing the S1000R next week, they have some offers on that at the moment. Love the video and scenery, makes me want to go on a solo tour of Wales.

[@teapotone]

Cheers Stonesie, yeah I really enjoyed that bike too, feels quality doesn’t it 👍

[@MsDenver2]

It records great , good to see you riding👍

[@Demonwicked]

If you had the chance would you have picked this bike instead of the one you did your around the world trip ?

[@teapotone]

Nope, would ALWAYS be the Gixxer for my first RTW trip. It was as much a challenge for myself.

[@Mikikb]

Great video Bruce, I like very much your “english” accent, Wales landscape is just beautiful.

[@teapotone]

Ha Ha thanks Miki, glad you’re enjoying it bud 👍🙏

[@MsDenver2]

The footage is brilliant but holding in the hand while riding not good , if you can fix it with the belt rig would be great

[@simonbeal2148]

with the invisible selfie stick it looks like a high speed drone following you

[@999fedora]

That camera stick works great. If you can mount it on the front of a bike, it would be perfect.

[@teapotone]

Check out HippoDrones channel and see his footage 👍

[@satchitysatch]

Camera thingy works a treat, I dont think you look daft on the bike at all, I'm 6 foot 5 and twenty stone and I rode one today and loved it!

[@teapotone]

Cheers Mark, I’ve since been told you can get a higher seat option which can make a big improvement for the taller Rider 👍

[@satchitysatch]

@@teapotone thanks for the reply, I've got a 2019 S100R at the moment and after riding the boxer for the first time I just thought the power was so usable and the bike was very comfortable too, need to be next year but its a defenite candidate.

[@MsDenver2]

That bmw seems very stable round bends , I like it very much

[@SteveInskip]

Just as a matter of interest, do BMW give the torque/power at the rear wheel coz you’ll lose quite a lot on the shaft drive compared to say a chain drive Aprilia. Bevel gears can be quite inefficient.

[@teapotone]

I’m it’s at the crank, unless stated otherwise I believe. GS (1200’s) are claimed to have 125bhp but they’re usually around the 90bhp mark at the rear wheel 👍

[@AlexSmith-qf1mz]

New kit is great. The stick disappearing is a great touch.

[@tomashley4907]

Would be great to see a review of the 1250 RS. Seems to me to tick all the boxes that you've said you miss on the R - a screen and a bit bigger.

[@teapotone]

I don’t actually think it’s going to be any different in size, but I definitely would love to try one out when it arrives - hopefully be around Autumn time

[@lancemontgomery8031]

I’m 6’2” and 280 pounds so I know what you mean about being too big for a bike but you didn’t look too bad on that one. May have been the video angle. Lol. Keep up the great work on the videos. I live in Charlotte,NC so I live vicariously through you riding the British and European roads.

[@teapotone]

Cheers Lance 👍

[@firebladeguy1956]

How's the wind noise on that camera and has it got a mic jack?

[@teapotone]

The audio is pretty pants to be honest and there’s no audio jack. It’s definitely NOT a main vlogging cam

[@gerardomusano6919]

That bike and those roads look great

[@keithsbitsandpieces]

Just found this video Fantastic roads Bruce That was MACH LOOP where you saw the aircraft overhead 👍

[@teapotone]

Cheers Keith, aye it’s a beautiful part of the world isn’t it, especially for riding bikes around 👍

[@keithsbitsandpieces]

@@teapotone we did it for my Birthday last year Through to llandirod wells and via Elan valley dams to devils bridge out to machinlth ( spelling 🙁) Unfortunately it was in a car but next time it will be by bike .. Love to do it with you guys on ride out one day 👍 Take care But one day

[@chrisb_rc]

You're spot on re Northern Ireland.. Absolute gem