TECH REVIEW my way BMW R1200R Naked bike

Technical review of the naked BMW bike R1200R, done my way

[@guzziremy]

At first I though this was going to be another boring bike video. However, this video is one of the most informative videos that I have ever watched on KZbin. You did an excellent job explaining all the features of the motorcycle. BMW should supply a video like this for every vehicle that the sell.

[@D3Sshooter]

Glad you liked it!

[@MrCptnawsm]

Thank you for a very good basic technical walkthrough of the R1200R!

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments

[@graantmnz]

Thanks for a very precise and pragmatic rundown on the R ....much appreciated and well done.

[@ericjacqmin3577]

I own a R1250R and though a slightly different bike, your video is definitely the most informative so far that I did find. Thanks a lot for posting it you did a really reat job.

[@D3Sshooter]

Glad it was helpful!

[@markwilliams8655]

Well done to you. What a breath of fresh air compared to normal rev rev reviews👍

[@sevenswordsx7]

SO GLAD I found this video! I also went from a G310R to the R1200R. I really appreciate this video. It is very helpful to me. And yes, 310 to 1200 is scary at first!

[@D3Sshooter]

Glad it helped!

[@keldonator]

Do you still have it? I'm considering going from a drz400s to this 😅

[@jc5944]

I would like to thank you for this really informative video that covered some of the technical details without getting boring or too "techy". This bike is on my shortlist and I am waiting for the Covid restrictions to be lifted in the UK, so I can test ride one. The details you covered endorse some of the better features of this bike. Enjoy the bike and have fun

[@D3Sshooter]

Glad it was helpful!

[@srg-yo]

Fantastisch video! I wish all motorcycle review videos were like this instead of boring videos of people just riding bikes. The dynamic red line tip just changed my life. You should do more walkthroughs like this, very entertaining and informative! P.S. ride modes also affect fueling. For example Rain mode has a much softer throttle response and places a limit in available power around 100hp if I’m not mistaken. Speaking of power, peak power (125hp) and torque (125Nm) would have been interesting to include, especially the amount of readily available torque and how that makes the bike so flexible in terms of riding styles.

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments, and great additional tips

[@phillippayne8170]

thank you for showing me the oil filler cap tool I almost bought one I just checked my tools under my seat and yes I have it cheers and good health to you kind regards Phil

[@D3Sshooter]

MY pleasure

[@woodmakerworkshop7121]

Wonderful video, nicely done with good audio. Here in the United States, when we speak of an 'hour glass' we associate that with sand. We call those little windows to monitor fluid levels a 'sight glass.'

[@D3Sshooter]

Great point! Thanks for the comments

[@rkroz4005]

Great video for someone (like me) considering a BMW purchase. Excellent presentation!

[@D3Sshooter]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dgomes265]

Great overview and handy reference for a new owner. I ride a 2017 R1200R (red) and for the 2017 they have made a few modifications to address the 1st gear engagement “clonk” and also added an OBD2 connection to simplify connecting the scanner. You may also utilize a GS 911 tool or the Motoscan App in conjunction with an OBD2 module to read and reset the fault codes, reset the service reminder or perform various service functions.

[@D3Sshooter]

TXS for the comments, do you know what they modiefied ? Great to see that you also have one.

[@dgomes265]

From MC news- For 2017 all liquid-cooled boxer models will now be fitted with a judder damper on the transmission output shaft. New features also include a revised selector drum actuator, transmission shafts and transmission shaft bearing. An OBD indicator lamp in the cockpit has been added to meet EU4 requirements. With a view to enhanced motorcycling safety, its range of special equipment features is extended to include the banking-optimised ABS Pro and the dynamic brake light (both in conjunction with the Riding Modes Pro option). Brake light not available in all markets.

[@alanpetchell1710]

Excellent video with good description.Does the canbus scanner shown in the video clear the service light?

[@D3Sshooter]

Yes it does

[@klum6047]

Very in depth and well illustrated video. Thanks for taking the time to make it. Cheers.

[@D3Sshooter]

Glad it was helpful!

[@galecr]

You are absolutely amazing. I was fascinated throughout the video. You’d make an excellent flight instructor with how you describe systems. I’m looking at buying one of these bikes and this is incredibly helpful!

[@galecr]

I’ve been away from riding for years and just rented a 400 cc bike so when I saw this 1200 I thought the same as you. 😳 But I sat on it and it fits my 5’3 frame. Glad to know about the “klunk” shifting being normal.

[@777geeman]

I've had a fully loaded mint 2017 for a few months now and love it. Your video has been most enjoyable and by far the easiest explanation of the bike's in's and out i have seen thus far. Well done and it is a great bike, mines in racing red also but with a black strip on tank. Thanks

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments, enjoy it and maybe we Cross by one day

[@malfready]

great video and valuable information, i just owned the r1200r 2016 and i learned so much about the bike from you, i appreciate your time and effort, thank you

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments, and I hope you enjoyed yours as much as I do mine

[@1gotnintendo]

This is the most complex and informative video, ive seen so far for this bmw r1200r! Looking forward to buy this model! Thank you!

[@sunos41]

This review is definitely the best one by my opinion out of all those full of excessive riding excitements - in contrast, it's like a condensed version of an owners' manual which is read by seldom riders in full. Thank you for this approach. It was mentioned during your gearbox review, that you have to firmly show an intent of shifting the gear. When I consequently shift down (f.ex. approaching an intersection), sometimes I miss this firm push and then the box gets stuck with no particular gear number shown on the display, and subsequent pushes are like through the empty box. After 2 or 3 secs it wakes up at some gear finally and then I can continue shifting it, but this delay is embarrassing. What happens inside the box at this moment? Greetings from Russia.

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments

[@SOGRAARGOS]

Недовтык, бывает

[@glengebhardt8210]

What a great support! I'am from germany and actually I drive a XJ 600 Naked. But in few days I will get the R1200R. 20 Years difference. Thanks for all the new information about the BMW. One of the best videos on YT.

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments

[@sboy1955]

Nice job on this video. Looking at older used variants of the R. This helped more than you know 👍🏽

[@adamshame2BMissed]

What a great, informative video! Thank you for sharing. Only recently bought a 2017 BMWR1200R naked bike with only 5000k and absolutely love it. Have had twenty bikes over my 45 years of street riding and this one seems so well engineered and balanced. The low centre of gravity boxer engine makes it very nimble. Yes, big bike with a ton of attitude in dynamic or mellow in road mode. My bike had no manual and you provided so many valuable tips, did not even know that the screwdriver under the seat included the wrench that i was missing for the oil! I think that i will buy the GS911 OBD diagnostic tool as BMW shop maintenance does seem a bit pricey compared to others, but sometimes you have to pay to play, just enjoy it...Thanks again from Canada...cheers!

[@hasuhasellu]

Well done what a great review! Please note @ 22:55 DOT5 is the silicone based and not compatable with DOT4. DOT5.1 is glycol based.

[@michaelkelly1278]

Bought a 15 r1200r 4 weeks ago fantastic bike very happy with it thanks for video very informative

[@D3Sshooter]

Great to hear!

[@Navroze]

Excellent video. I wish you do one for many bikes.

[@D3Sshooter]

Thank you

[@igbsecurity]

Excellent video, thanks for the hard work, I own one of these and I didn't realise that the Red line moved as the engine warmed up, very informative

[@D3Sshooter]

Txs for your reply

[@mrdin5332]

Thanks for taking the time... and I for one would not have suspected where they hid coolant filler placement and would have gone for the obvious.

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments

[@munawir5302]

Well done Sir! You have made it clear and have helped me in deciding whether to purchase a used 2015 model. Hopefully I get a fair deal with 40k kms and fully accessorised unit.

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments, lets hope so

[@harleyd8227]

That was the absolute best review and explanation on a bike model I have seen yet. I always wondered what those notches were on the hand levers. Greetings from Adelaide South Australia.

nice vid! Learned some new things about my bike...

[@D3Sshooter]

Thank you

[@estaban3248]

Only just come across this video as I'm considering this model and I can't thank you enough for this thorough and very informative post I really appreciate you taking the time to put this together it will definitely help me make an informed decision when I find the right bike 👍🙏

[@Bonzodogdick]

I really enjoyed your video - thank you for taking the time to make & post it. I have had my R1200RS for nearly 3 years and so while this video didn't really teach me anything I didn't already know, I found it really interesting. Maybe its because I am missing riding my bike at the moment as the weather is ice and snow. Anyhow, thanks again and greetings from the Isle of Man. PS. I love your cap too :-)

[@emilianoparlanti2678]

My compliments, great video

[@D3Sshooter]

Thank you

[@skeptcho]

Brilliant informative video, I'm so pleased I found it as I'm planning on buying a R1200R.

[@erikmarkman5233]

One of the best videos on KZbin. Thanks!

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments

[@_s_a_]

the most thorough and interesting review I have ever watched respek

[@D3Sshooter]

Thank you

[@neilgibson1243]

Thanks for a great tech overview.

[@D3Sshooter]

Glad it was helpful!

[@NishadAbdulkhader]

What a great explanation..no music and unwanted embellishments..to the point, genuine and crisp..can you please do a review of BMW G310GS ? it's my humble request

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments

[@marcbell6948]

Great job explaining just brought 2016 r1200r thanks

[@jasperbritton721]

Great video, thank you. Clear and knowledgeable. I’m riding a 2015 R1200RS. You’re very easy to watch and learn from. 👏👏👏👏👍

[@D3Sshooter]

I appreciate that!

[@remnbig31]

Awsome info, thank you so much, i rly am looking into buying one myself and after this video it gave me the confidance to take go throw with it, and even take care of it myself!

[@sawekt9826]

Excellent video, great commentary on what R1200R is. I just bought one, 2015, 23K km, hopefully this works well

[@jsprite123]

Very informative video, thank you!

[@D3Sshooter]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nickhill3362]

Great seat height for shorter people if you dropped that heavy bike it could cause alot of damage to you and the bike plus it wouldn't be very impressive at the local bike meet 😱 enjoyed vid thanks👍

[@D3Sshooter]

TXS for your comments

[@malcolmmathers2690]

i had a few beemas good to see a reveiw from some one who knows his bike enjoy your ride

[@robortkristensen3818]

Great video and great no nonsence explanation of the technical bits.

[@bobbym7674]

Great video very informative thank you, really assisting in helping me decide my next Bike.

[@D3Sshooter]

Great to hear!

[@AODCandyman]

A minor thing to add. If I am correct the DTC is only equipped when you have the "pro riding modes". These included the Dynamic options for suspension and drive modes. Nevertheless thank you vey much for the effort !

[@ehegarty2010]

Thanks for making this. So thats where it is!!!

[@D3Sshooter]

My pleasure

[@teddysandbank9941]

Thank you for the great tech review. I have the 2015 R1200r with esa and full riding modes. I'm 5'5" 140 lbs but I found the stock seat not great ergonomically. I got the next higher one 820 mm and it suits me much better. I usually put one foot down at a stop. I bought the bike new and currently have 28,000 miles. I try to be careful where I stop and park. I agree that this bike is a bit of everything except off road. I do almost all maintenance myself. I added a Givi windscreen to break the wind at highway speeds.

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments Teddy, maybe I should try that saddle... that is a good milage 28K . I know the feeling as I am short as well ... always care-full when stopping that there is no ditch or lower level area under my feet

[@miteor]

Very interesting - thank you for the time and trouble it took you to put it together 👍

[@D3Sshooter]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nunika1975]

I went from a Yamaha FZ8 to a K1300R, and was worried about the extra weight and power. Took me about 1 week of riding to get used to it. BMW makes excellent long lasting bikes. The gearboxes are clunky but nothing wrong with that.

[@RubenTavernier]

Super review - thank you very much!

[@D3Sshooter]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@graantmnz]

i just bought a 2017 red one , and it has the best gearbox of any BMW i have owned....its a great bike , I just need to get the seat modified or find a tall seat ( came with the low one)...no good for me at 6ft

[@Donmcdo1925]

Nice video, very Informative... tnx, Bro.

[@D3Sshooter]

txs

[@mandiwacker]

Great review, thanks! I drive this Bike (full option) since 2016 and i love it! Since 2021 i had a second Bike, a new S1000XR. Now i had a Problem, which Bike should i take for the next ride…..😁

[@herrjacobsson2501]

Thank you sir for your informative video. J/Sweden

[@D3Sshooter]

You are welcome

[@motofalcons]

Really liked the video. Very informative. I saw it at a time when I am looking for a used one.

[@marwinp]

Excellent video with good description thanks for such work.

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments, my pleasure

[@markchurchward482]

Great info dude great video

[@mannyfernandes]

Very nice overview!

[@D3Sshooter]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@tomjones8883]

Great video. PS I have the same jacket but I’ve left the hood on 😁

[@D3Sshooter]

Good choice!

[@jithun6150]

So much of information fed into the video and you have done a great job in making people understand in and out of this bike . 😀

[@D3Sshooter]

Glad it was helpful!

[@scattkiwiman]

nice bike, congratulations. I like bikes with a driveshaft. I drove a suzuki vx800 for some years

[@D3Sshooter]

TXS for your comments, and indeed . Aha a Suzuki rider, nice

[@sgraham005]

I really appreciate this video and the information you provided. Thank you for posting it!

[@D3Sshooter]

Glad it was helpful!

[@graantmnz]

we need to substitute the word "lock " for block regarding brakes locking up

[@bernardberger8387]

Simply brillant ! Thanks a lot for this very professional video ! Greetings from Switzerland :-)

[@D3Sshooter]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TomislavReskovic]

@9:04 isn't it too much oil inside? level should be ok when bike is off like here, not when running?

[@31acruz]

You should always tell the audience "What year" bike you are discussing mate. This way we are not left guessing what kind of updates it may or may not have.

[@COOLCABMAN]

Amazing review and details.. One of underrated bikes.. In my opinion

[@D3Sshooter]

Glad you think so! Thanks for the comments

[@RenaultSport133]

Superb video, one small nitpick; that's port injection, not direct injection.

[@RickyLepre]

Nice video...Is that a Maltese accent I can pick up? I also own a Lotus Elise 111s 2007 in white.

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments, no that is flemish

[@MaxiGuzman66]

Excelent review. May be you could give us your impressions on ridding the bike? Cheers!

[@D3Sshooter]

Will do soon

[@LongTran-xy6qq]

Thank you very much from viet nam 🇻🇳

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments

[@michaelhumphreys7882]

Thanks for that, just bought a 2016 model, great job👍

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments

[@amigre2215]

Thank you for this video, it is a very deep accurate video . I hope to drive this bike one day. Regards from Italy !

[@D3Sshooter]

Glad you enjoyed it! And give a try they are fun. Ciao

[@chrissterling9924]

Thank you. A very useful video.

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments

[@marktaylor7997]

Great video.. thanks for all the info 👍👍👍

[@choke500]

Great video. Thank You. Greetings from germany....

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for watching!

[@jeromemorespeeder3503]

Love this bike, she can make everything! Just one question, I have mount a sport header without catalyser (and now there is no valve in the line too) , sport exhaust and a k&n filter. My dealer say that it’s not necessary to tune the engine because of the co2 sensor but I feel that the engine is not as smooth as when I had the original line in low and mid rpm. And if the engine is at idle and I push the throttle quickly the engine stop and I have to start it again. I believe that tuning the ecu correctly can make a difference and could be good for the engine too . I love my bike and I don’t want to damage the engine, what is your thought ? Thanks you for your help. Another thing about the asc / dtc, I have the dynamic mode and when I push hard the throttle and that the front wheel start to lift the ground, the system shut down the gaz but too hard, so the bike go down on the ground and that is so fast that when it happen you are still full on The throttle and like is ok for the asc/dtc the engine go full again.. so I thing that’s a bit dangerous in this condition.. I would like that was a bit smooth and not ON/OFF.. or better, be able to setup it. when you buy a pack sport I think that it could be included, bmw supersport bike have it.... but when the rear wheel are slipping that’s fine!

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments, In very simple terms the ECU of your bike uses a fuel map, and the output of the fuel map determines how much fuel en when its injected, In other words the AFR is balanced 1:14 based on the operating conditions and the input to the ECU form all the sensors such as the RPM, Mass Airflow, manifold temp, manifold pressure sensors, etc... and of course and vital the the AFR sensor or O2 sensor. All those parameters are read by the ECU and based on that input a point in the fuelmap is selected to drive the injection .. If anything is changed for instance the exhaust then the reading of the O2 sensor will be different just because of the very nature if that new and changed exhaust. Never the less the ECU still goes with its fuel map as programmed assuming that all parts are original. In short, your ECU map should be tuned and reprogrammed for the best results.... The dealer is wrong IMO. If you leave it , it will do no harm as such but the bike is not running at its best AFR so less efficient For the other part , again there is a controller that measures all the values of the slip , throttle, angle , inclination .. Maybe you have faulty sensor,,

[@mijosmash9373]

Great video. But please put on riding gloves.

[@D3Sshooter]

Thank you, I will

[@rickpearson3018]

Everyone makes their own choices on bikes. That's fine. I recommend agains jumping 800cc larger and not having respect for the throttle. Even on a bike like the R1200, which does not have 150+ HP, you can get in a lot of trouble fast with the throttle.

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments

[@BosqueBurning]

Thank you , Sir . I wish you were my neighbor 😆🙏🏽

[@D3Sshooter]

You are welcome

[@davidrivera1727]

Would you consider this a reliable motorcycle?

[@D3Sshooter]

Yes, absolutely

[@jirimastik7243]

Hi D3Sschooter, I have got a question to you, please. I see that you hav got a standard front fork and manual rear damper. I would like to buy this bike but I dont know if the basic suspension, without ESA, is enough or not. My weight is 85 kg and I would like ride with a passenger, too.

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments, that should not be an issue at all...

[@salahmzhod6684]

Thank you

[@D3Sshooter]

You're welcome

[@ripmax333]

@7:54 come on BMW! Why the need for a special tool, a normal allen key could suffice.

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments

[@joewilder]

PS, What year is the bike? Is it new?

[@D3Sshooter]

Joe Wilder its a 2016. Txs

[@gus6rocks]

ABS = Antilock Braking System, nice motorcycle

[@D3Sshooter]

gus6rocks txs for the comments ABS

[@mzeeraza3516]

Awesome Bike 👍🏾

[@D3Sshooter]

TXS for your comments

[@jsprite123]

I have a 93 BMW K75, so yes, I know a bit about clunckiness!

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments and tips

[@bloodreighn]

OOOH a riding tip, PLEASE PLEASE keep the ball of your foot on the pegs when NOT using the bikes controls, Its better for you in most accident scenario's and you are way less likely to catch your boot/foot on something on the road and hurt yourself!

[@D3Sshooter]

TXS for your comments, good tip TXS

[@joewilder]

Uses almost as much oil as my Honda Civic. It has more horsepower than my Civic though.

[@D3Sshooter]

Joe Wilder txs for the comments. Mine does not use any oil. So lucky me ?

[@RubenTavernier]

Mine also uses up no oil.

[@bigninja2]

Clicks sounds like military language. Can you use mpg for those of us speak standard English?

[@D3Sshooter]

TXS for the comments, clicks is Kilometers or miles ... 1 Gallon per 70 miles

[@srg-yo]

Standard English is spoken officially in several countries who dared to ditch imperial and adopted the metric system as standard. Also, I have to deal with content that uses miles and gallons and do my homework.

[@barrymcelhaney190]

very helpful to someone looking to purchase this bike. thank you