Driving on asphalt at 165 km/h is not exactly what you expect from a tourenduro test ride. Especially when it's the BMW R1250GS and R1250GS Adventure. Still, riding fast on smooth highway pavement is a fairly routine task for these powerful touring bikes.
BMW R 1250GS
Autumn has come, a time of paradoxes and amazing discoveries. Despite the fact that I tried everything that was interesting for myself, that was on the test at the dealer, there is still something else there that is worth rubbing with your buns and managing the scratches.
Gus 1250 is the same RT 1250, only without a body kit and with increased suspension travel. Well, yes, their steering wheel and mirrors are also different. Otherwise, and according to my feelings, this is the same motorcycle. But I don’t want to compare them, since they solve completely different problems and in completely different ways.
But what I would like to compare and describe my surprise with is the previous motorcycle that I took for testing, namely the BMW F 850 GS.
And so, let's go: (stupid, overused word)
BMW R1250 GS - weight 249 kilograms.
BMW F 850 GS - weight 229 kilograms.
The difference is 20 kilos. Only TWENTY kilograms! I’ll be honest, purely outwardly the 1250 seemed overwhelming to me, and the 850 seemed like a bike. I felt them many times in the salon, the sensations were confirmed. Such a healthy, heavy, tall 1250. And a narrow, light 850... and there’s no difference at all.
But this is so, a slight surprise. The main shock was the fact that the 1250 is much easier to drive! Both on asphalt and off hard surfaces. Never in my life would I have believed it, but having tried it myself, I am still impressed. Did I write that the 850 is like a bicycle? Well, yes, it is... after GT. And the 1250 is like a carbon bike, with thin rims and tires.
I think the credit goes to Telelever. It gives the feeling of such ease of control + the low-mounted engine, the center of gravity is an important thing and greatly affects taxiing. Well, all the charismatic benefits of such solutions are a plus.
It doesn’t nod off when braking, but settles down with the whole body.
At the start it doesn’t tip back, it doesn’t unload the front so much (this is subjective and most likely has nothing to do with telelever)
The path is well-rolled, and the side is soft with leaves. That’s what I was doing, I was kneading it on purpose...
This time I couldn’t get dry and loose sand, so I rode in the mud. Well, the ones I could find. And if the 850 was carried away, I was scared and a couple of times I stopped so as not to fall. At 1250 I stepped on the gas in the same situation. It’s a completely different feeling, the spendthrift forgives a lot.
I don’t really want to repeat what I don’t like about this decision. The engine, its vibrations and sound, as I already wrote, are shit! But this is purely a matter of taste, I just don’t like oppositionists, by the way, I came to this opinion recently. Since I tried rowers.
And I actually have nothing more to write. Comfortable fit, crazy dynamics (but without explosions), it’s so smooth. Great pendant. Probably a good light (I haven’t ridden it in the dark), a beautiful silhouette.
It's not a motorcycle, it's a tool. If your goal is to get from point A to point B, comfortably, quickly... this is it for that! I think so, and the stones are no obstacle to him, and the water doesn’t matter at all. It has good wind protection, not standard, but very good. And its cylinders protect my legs from rain, which by the way I got into several times, and from various kinds (God forbid) damage. Very obedient and balanced.
Would I buy one for myself? Uffff... good question. Last weekend, when I was using the F 850, it seemed to me that it was the 850 that I would take second. Well, because the 1250 was too big and seemed awkward. And now…
Now I wouldn't buy both! Now, if you take a 1250 and crank up the engine from an 850, or better yet a liter four from SRR, this is the kind of engine I would take! Because he would turn out to be both a rogue and a hooligan, exactly the way I want for trips to the country or to far off-road areas. This is why I hope that the Bavarians will update the S1000XR model soon... it should turn out very close to what I want.
p.s. another very important reason why the 1250 was ordered for me. This spendthrift is a hell of a perfectionist. In RT it was not visible, since the cylinders there are covered with plastic, but here this trouble is on display...
For those who haven't guessed what I mean yet, take a look. The biggest drawback of a boxer engine, for me, of course, is the asymmetrically positioned cylinders. Just look at this...
You can see it better here.
That's it, for me this is a crutch! I can't ride a motorcycle like that! ))) Damn it’s crooked, it’s crooked... you can’t get rid of these thoughts.
I'm currently finishing up a series of tests this year. It's cold today. Today I was driving to work, and the engine shows that the temperature outside is only +5 degrees. It's chilly and the asphalt is cold, the wheel no longer fits properly. It was a good season, it’s time to be honored...
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Intergalactic mini-liner BMW R1250RT 2021
Small, but the updates also affected the mini-intergalactic airliner from BMW, yes, this is exactly the feeling RT left me on a test ride a couple of years ago.
Further, something was added to the configuration, something was removed, but, as it was a mini-version of the airliner, it remained so. A devourer of highways and roads made of well-laid soil, inconvenient and clumsy among the concrete jungle, impassable off roads and poorly maneuverable among obstacles.
But that's not what it was made for. It is made for a trip to Europe, perhaps with or without a passenger. This happened before, but now, I can report to you, Russia can also boast of good roads. To Yekaterinburg, and possibly to Altai, but at a modest pace, without exits from public roads,
Perhaps this is one of the most comfortable motorcycles for passing the Mad Riders Run 10 by 10 standard, 10,000 kilometers in 10 days. When there is no time for off-piste skiing, there are only kilometers of trail.
BMW presented an update for 21, now the motorcycle is adjusted to the Euro 5 environmental standard, smart ABS on both wheels, updated cruise control and a huge TFT display by motorcycle standards, the largest of all production ones. In technology, of course, BMW is ahead of the rest, what is the functionality depicted on this very TFT display with a resolution of 1920x720 pixels.
Like the entire 2021 R family, 134 horsepower at 7,750 rpm and 142.4 Hm at 6,250 are claimed.
As an update to the cruise control, in fact, the return of the old, dynamic cruise, which maintains the set speed regardless of inclines and climbs. New is a front sensor that monitors the distance to the vehicle ahead. But unlike the announced 2021 Ducati Multistrada V4, BMW does not have a rear sensor responsible for blind spots.
Regarding ABS, to give you an understanding, Full Integral ABS Pro is a new smart system that works on both wheels and takes into account the front and rear lean angle of the motorcycle. You can press any brake, hand or foot, and in any case the braking will be as effective as possible.
Purely visually, the R1250RT is not particularly different from the previous version; they slightly altered the fairing, played some magic with the light, lowered the front panel slightly to improve visibility, and hid “protruding” parts such as antennas, thereby improving aerodynamics.
How soon will motorcycles cease to be motorcycles in our current understanding of the word? #bmw #bmw #bmwr #bmwr1250rt
BMW R1250RS: test drive from MotoTeamRussia
BMW R 1250RS BMW's new boxer engine with ShiftCam technology, which first appeared in the BMW R1250GS all-terrain touring vehicle and RT touring vehicle last winter, differs from the previous version by significantly more than 50 cubic meters of volume.
Small increases in cubic capacity and power are a common occurrence for updated models of recent years, but at the same time, environmental nuts are being tightened more and more tightly, and manufacturers are forced to release new engines in order to keep up with the characteristics of previous versions.
However, ShiftCam is a different story. The new products differ from the 1200 engine in the use of a camshaft with two separate pairs of cams, optimizing power distribution. At low speeds, low-profile cams open the valves to a lower height, thereby eliminating dips in traction. And at the opening of the gas, cams are connected, designed for full load, high speeds and the delivery of maximum thrust. As a result, the engine's thrust is available over a wider rpm range and is smoother from idle to rev.
And we are talking about very good values: 142 Nm at 6250 rpm and 136 hp. at 7750.
ShiftCam has literally transformed the engine: never before has a BMW boxer been so smooth and flexible.
BMW R1250RS CHASSIS If the engine is the heart of a motorcycle, then the chassis is the body, and the soul is its character and temperament. The BMW R1250RS is a pure sportbike in character. Not a supersport like its brother BMW S1000RR, but a serious projectile, by the will of fate allowed on the roads, with comfortable neutral ergonomics for long trips. It doesn't steer too fast, but it handles very well, and the brakes—two floating discs with four-piston radial calipers at the front and one disc with a two-piston caliper at the rear—provide excellent control over the motorcycle.
The 243 kilograms of curb weight of the BMW R1250RS are practically not felt while driving. And the narrow seat height of 82 cm allows a 175 cm tall rider to stand with both feet freely. The 153 cm wheelbase, 43-inch inverted telescopic fork and cast aluminum swingarm with Paralever suspension provide absolute directional stability both on straights and in corners.
Yes, this is a motorcycle with a Bavarian character - dry and pedantic, and some may find it boring. But BMW knows how to make real German motorcycles - and once again proves it. And the only question is how your BMW R1250RS should be equipped - like a cheerful dad on a jog or like a sprinter going for a record.
BMW R1250RS 2020 EQUIPMENT
Whether we like it or not, electronic assistants are the norm today, and BMW is not going to lag behind the competition.
The peculiarity here is that the Bavarians took a certain set of options, distributed them into packages and wrapped them in an irresistible wrapper. For example, let's take the same RS. It comes stock with the essentials: basic ABS (switchable), two ride modes (Rain and Road), switchable ASC (wheelie on request only), Dynamic Brake Control (engine traction control to increase rear wheel braking force) and hill assist . It also includes a customizable (using tools) windshield, excellent TFT instrumentation, LED light and other features.
And then there are packages. I'll save you a couple of minutes of reading time and say that all you need is the Select Package - because it includes: Dynamic Electronic Suspension Tuning (ESA), DTC (Dynamic Traction Control with Tilt Angle Tracking) , ABS Pro (tilt ABS), bi-directional quickshifter, keyless entry and additional "pro" riding modes, including a customizable custom one. Also included are heated grips, cruise control, tire pressure monitors, chrome exhaust, and—get it, sign it—a center stand!
Separately from the packages, color options are sold for those for whom black is not cool enough.
BMW R1250RS ON THE ROAD
The BMW R1250RS is great both in slow traffic jams and on mountain serpentines, and thanks to on-the-fly switching of riding modes, traction control and ABS, its character can be adjusted to the current tasks. Adjustments are displayed on the new 6.5-inch TFT display - clear, bright and easy to use. And on the left steering wheel console there is an intuitively convenient navigation wheel, with the help of which all work with the on-board information system is carried out. The instrument display is housed in a new, sportier fairing that also houses two LED headlights. The quickshifter works flawlessly - quickly and easily, and lower gears shift down much more clearly than on the first versions of this system. The premium package offers four riding modes: Rain, Road, Dynamic Pro and Custom. And although I didn’t have enough time to thoroughly customize the bike for myself, I was convinced that Road mode is ideal for all conditions, and Dynamic Pro is needed when Road mode gets boring.
The suspension has three preload adjustment positions: rider only, rider with luggage, and two – and the latter mode reminds you that this is generally a touring bike. Other features also hint at this: a cradle for the BMW Navigator VI GPS navigator (available as an option), a trunk and mountings for BMW Touring Side Cases (available as an option).
Unfortunately, I didn’t have a long trip on the BMW R1250RS, but I had it at my complete disposal for four days and proved to be a comfortable, spacious motorcycle with a neutral, almost vertical seating position and a fairly soft seat. If I had been given the chance, I would have fully loaded it and headed off into the sunset, but I didn’t have the chance.
Source : mototeamrussia.com
Model review : BMW R1250RS
