You wouldn't believe how well this rides - BMW R1250RT

With sharper handling than the GS, and more wind protection, the choice is obvious between the two if you never intend to go off-road. #bmwr1250rt #bmwmotorrad #bmw #touring #bike #motorcycle

[@jhonnydumeny9816]

I’m trading in my HD Pan America Special for a 2024 RT1250.

[@BlackRiverRider]

You won't be disappointed

[@jhonnydumeny9816]

Nice review.

[@geoffsmith1616]

I have one, they’re fantastic , they’re engaging, economical, characterful, sporty, comfy , they tick more boxes for me than other bikes mine suits me fine … only one thing… the dollar….

[@BlackRiverRider]

The dollar is the only thing keeping me from getting one too haha

[@pneumaticman5927]

Sold my 2020 8 months ago. Regret it daily. That bike is perfection.

[@Bmw_Z3R]

get another one!

[@jhonnydumeny9816]

Why did you sell it?

[@pneumaticman5927]

@@jhonnydumeny9816 Family tragedy, and I do mean tragedy. Needed a lot of cash immediately.

[@jhonnydumeny9816]

@@pneumaticman5927 I’m sorry that you were in that situation. I hope all is well with you and d your family. I wasn’t trying to be insensitive or anything like that.

[@pneumaticman5927]

@@jhonnydumeny9816 Hey, Johnny, zero worries, brother. It was an excellent question. My stepson’s death aside, I did not fully appreciate how great the bike really was - it spoiled me. There’s a reason the cops all love them. If you think about it, cops are on those things 10 hours a day, in and out of traffic; on and off the bike. They want to go home safe at the end of their shift; they want to accelerate quickly and catch the bad guy, but they often need to stop even quicker. But thank you for your kind comments, amigo. Not much of that on social media these days. I pray God bless you and yours today. ✌🏼

[@BubbaSatori]

Quick shifter smooths out as the engine breaks in.

[@BlackRiverRider]

Ahhh I see. Good to know!

[@andrewbarnes1851]

Mine has 7k on it and is very smooth, just dont use it below 2k RPM, it’s totally happy above that in all gears.

[@feloniousmonk3049]

@@andrewbarnes1851 1st to 2nd is clunky, going through neutral, and the gear ratio is wide from 2nd to 3rd gear. 3rd to 4th, 4th to 5th, and 5th to 6th are all close ratio shifts, where the quick shifter does quite well. I limit my quick shifts to 3rd- 6th. Far less clunking and thrashing of the cardan joints on the drive shaft and shock loads.

[@tomelder2358]

This is how to sell an 1250rt. Just let a prospect ride one! 🙂

[@kugangles9860]

If you don't plan on doing any off road work then I'd get the RT over the GS any day. They are pricey though but the RT's seems to hold their value pretty good.

[@BlackRiverRider]

Agreed, it's definitely a better road bike. Maybe one day I can afford one of them at least.

[@guinnessstjames3627]

After just watching your HD Street Glide review . And seeing Your BMW 1250 RT review. You have been on both in the last 2 weeks. If you were going to spend the $30k plus to buy one. Which would it be ?

[@BlackRiverRider]

R1250RT all day, everyday.

[@ericjames7680]

Just sold my 2022 Street Glide ST and just ordered a Triple Black 1250 RT. With the BMW RT you will not have to practice for hours and watch all the instructional videos on how to do tight 12 foot u-turns as the RT just makes it soooo easy and is 200 pounds lighter. Oh and the insurance is half as much for the BMW and has 3 year warranty.

[@guinnessstjames3627]

@@ericjames7680 Congratulations.

[@ericjames7680]

@@guinnessstjames3627 Thank You!

[@guinnessstjames3627]

@@ericjames7680 Looking forward to some vids showing off the new bike.

[@javierespinosa1587]

Have you tried the Tracer GT+?

[@BlackRiverRider]

I've tried a 2019 Tracer 900 GT, but not the latest model. It was very fun, just so much wind buffeting. Loved the engine and ergo's though.

[@Bmw_Z3R]

This bike want's to cook! SHEEEEESH

[@BlackRiverRider]

LET... IT... COOK!

[@SummerAdventures]

Looks like a great bike, but out of my price range.

[@BlackRiverRider]

Same here, I ride an MT07 haha

[@adv_jaco7883]

I have a 2014 (wc). They are not that expensive. Less than half than a brand new one and rides like a charm. A frickin police bike! The best compromise between handling and performance.

[@feloniousmonk3049]

5:20 They should keep people like you off of demo's if you don't know how to break in the engine properly. Maximum 5000 rpms for first 600 miles. RTFM, before you go ride.. Show some mechanical sympathy. You don't know what torque feels like until you ride a long stroke motor like a 2018 or newer Harley Davidson on a softail chassis. It starts at 1750 rpm on the 107 and 114's. Gobs, and Gobs of torque on a Harley. A short stroke motor that's overbore, like a BMW, just doesn't make torque. I own both a Softail Sport Glide and a 1250 GS Trophy. Two completely different power plants. One makes torque, the other makes horsepower. Quick shift is useful 3rd - 6th gear, the gap is clunky 1st-2nd due to neutral being in there too, and 2nd - 3rd is a big jump, hard for motor to rev match.

[@BlackRiverRider]

This bike is part of a demo fleet, from the driving academy. It's already broken in and meant to be ridden however you want to, otherwise it wouldn't be given to the general public to ride. I've been on almost every newer Harley, even on the latest 121 CVO. It's actually the next video after this one if you did a little checking before making this post. They make torque sure, but due to being 300+ lbs heavier it's not nearly as noticeable. Thanks for showing your ignorance.