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A review that's still relevant today and much of the observations you had apply to the 1250RS too, though the 1250 now has the TFT and you can get it with tubular bars which makes a huge difference especially if you're a shorter rider. I've recently changed from a 1250GS and the RS is more engaging to ride and far easier to manage at low speed and is very planted so gives the rider a lot of confidence and the traditional UD forks give far more feedback that the GS's telelever (but the GS has a plusher ride). The pillion experience isn't good if you're a short rider as they sit higher than you do as yiu reach for the bars, the screen is still rubbish but a Puig Ultimate touring screen or MRA Vario solves that and the mirrors are better on the GS. Overall if you're not touring 2 up the RS has a lot going for it and is significantly cheaper than the equivelently spec'd GS too now, especially when compared to the new 1300.

What a really good, honest review. 👍

Sport SE model which also has highest most padded seat. Cruise is an option. I have it on mine. Great bike but needs bar risers and better screen.

Appreciate the review is a few years old now but is good opportunity to pick up on a few points as I’m about to buy one of the 1200’s over the 1250’s. First is cost. Compared with any other sports tourer they are not that expensive unless fully loaded. Servicing is not that expensive and running costs are reasonable. My GSA was the best bike I ever owned and I regret selling it. 325mile range and supreme comfort for me were matched by peerless handling helped by dynamic esa and tele-lever front suspension and it is a shame this doesn’t have it. Torque is not 125ftlbs as you claim. It’s 92ftlbs but that’s still a lot. Yes, the 1250 is up on power from 125 to 136 bhp but don’t let that put anyone off the 1200 as imho it’s the more reliable and quieter engine and you really won’t feel disadvantaged by the 10bhp less. Acceleration 0-60 is still an eye opening sub 3 seconds which is sports bike territory. Secondly, front brake links rear but tear brake is not linked to the front. The other thing is on extras it is worth having the navigation prep and centre stand and heated grips. After market is strong on these and get the touring and comfort packs as pannier choice is good and heated grips a must. Screens are after thoughts and disappointing at this price point as is the fact buttons are not back lit like Triumphs. Uk made Aero blade screens are great and avoid tall ones as in hit countries for touring you want some airflow over you! Protect centre stand by fitting a touratech or rugged roads bash plate as this helps keep underside clean. A rear hugger is a must. Finally if buying used like me, go for 2017/18 model which adds option of led screen. Its worth it. Once run in, fuel economy is very good. I was averaging 55mpg without any trouble and that was spirited riding on the much heavier GSA. I would recommend the GSA if mainly touring or commuting long distance for extra height, legroom, tele-lever and full led plus spotlights plus tank range and the RS for shorter commutes and occasional touring. At 5’8” I had no problem with the GSA and seeing over traffic was a huge benefit as was touring comfort. No other bike dies it better. Bmw are still king when it cones to touring and reliability and build quality unlike their car division which isn’t so good. They hold used values well. Expect to pay £11K for a 2 to 3 yr old SE model, the most popular choice. Good review overall. You wont want any other bike after trying a boxer. Grunt makes life so much easier.

Fantastic video. I was about to break mine in exactly the same way!

Wasnt easy understanding your brand of English, but the video was hel;pful!! 😁

Nice review and love the colour combo. I ride an 850GS but wouldn't mind this model

I want one of these and this owner is so passionate about the bike- one of the best reviews I’ve seen. I am now thinking the extra money for the red tubing is worth it. Nice work dude.

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Dropped off my K1600 (with a straight-forward mount) at the workshop in the middle of the night in the pouring rain 1.5h from home and wanted to transfer my nav to the replacement bike to head back home. Thinking it would be a simple click, I felt like a complete and utter idiot fiddling with the cradle for 10' trying not to break anything in the dark with the cellphone flashlight between my teeth. You definitely saved me! Feel sheepish now that I know how easy it is… Thanks for taking the time to record and for the courage to upload a seemingly banal instruction for the stupid amongst us ;-) Safe ride!

is the suspension front and rear adjustable for compression and rebound, most reviews are for the ESA equipped bikes?

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Nice review. Thanks for posting. Thinking of getting the 1250. Not sure what wind screen to get since everyone comments that it isn't up to par with the rest of the bike

Cheers for the video even 4yrs later this is pretty helpful as a good walkround. I'm looking at trading in against a top spec 2016 Iconic special edition model and its up for £9k. After 4yrs would you have any other advice or pointers? Did you find a good alternative screen? Thanks

Excellent video thankyou. I, like you, thought I had the wrong mount as I bought my bike (also an RS) with the mount fitted and bought my navigator separately. I was about to buy a new mount when I found your video 😀

Thank you - take it off so rarely can never remember how it works - easy to get it wrong

Thanks for sharing! Just forgot how to do it and your video really helped! 😉✌️

Rev-o meter and Mile-ometer? One people separated by a common language ha.

Thanks man

Thanks Glen. That small release button on the right of the cradle just snapped in half when I was taking the Nav 5 out. I’m going to try and superglue it back together but what a bad design. Cheap tiny plastic piece that is probably going to snap again after i superglue it.

What sort of fuel consumption do you achieve on it?

Thanks a lot for the video. The instruction manual doesn't show shit regarding doing this. BMW screwed up not putting this in the manual. Great job explaining, and thanks again!

Thank You!!! I would have broken mine if I hadn't found your video.

Glen, nice review. Thanks for the detail. A question: what are the little winglets just above the BMW badge on the front side? Is that an aftermarket wind deflector? Haven't seen those in the U.S. Curious if they make much of a difference in wind abatement. Thanks! PS: also curious if you still have the RS and whether you are still as pleased with it.

Thank you so much. I had even searched the manual and could not work this out.

Thanks - was just breaking mine with forcing the little thing on right - stupid idea thank you

hi you have led on licens number?

Thank you for the great review, it was very helpful and certainly was detailed. Hope you're still enjoying the BMW, it's a beautiful bike.

Perfect review. Answered my questions. What riser do you have installed?

Thanks for a great insight, I am a newbie and looking at moving up to a bigger bike, this model on list and your review most appreciated.

Thank you very much. Had the bike 3 yrs. and never needed to take it off, till now that is because the speedo part stopped registering. Just spent 10 minutes effing with it without luck. Found your post and Presto! You saved me from breaking it. 👍👍👍

Great review honest and to the point planning a visit to CH this morning.

Nice review, I have the same bike in the same colour. Agree with the not very effective windscreen, though I'll have to pick you up on the linked braking. Lined works with the front brake only - ie, applying the front brake adds a small degree of braking to the rear wheel also. But applying the back brake through the foot pedal applies rear braking only (no front brake at all). As for cost, yes, they're quite expensive, but not excessively so - and when you come to sell, you'll find they hold their value fantastically well. One thing maybe worthy of note is that it's quite a long wheelbase machine and the fork angle is relatively shallow. This gives the bike fantastic stability on the open road, but does make steering in cities a little heavy and slow - the steering lock isn't the sharpest either. Overall though, an absolutely fabulous bike :)

Any suggestions too look out for on a pre owned one before purchasing ?

At hte bake.

Oh, here is another screw.

As german guy I cannot follow your comments even as I speak english. But the end of your story: no mile driven.

Bike comes from the bikery.

I think bake comes from the bakery

Why not just use your cellphone? Most modern smartphones are waterproof and have a GPS function. Just sayin'... These darn things are upwards of 1000 USD, way too much money in my opinion.

Dash looks 10 years old. Ridiculous.

Thanks very much for the video, you saved me doing exactly what you did, top job

Thanks for taking the time. Very informative!

great review Glen thanks for spending the time to do so

Fantastic, real world review. Wish there were more like this!

Is there room for a tool kit and puncture repair kit?

Good concise honest review. Post another review now you have more miles on the clock. Cheers

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you !