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Enjoy Greg! Thanks for sharing your happy news!

Hi There! Thanks for watching and for your question. So far as insurance is concerned I am not sure exactly how declaring the bike is in a secure metal shed affects the premium (against leaving it on your drive or on the street for example) but I have had no problems with insurance as such. Declaring the bike is in the Garage always gives the lowest premium I believe and also having a floor anchor should help. Currently mine is in the tin, with a floor anchor, with 2 disc locks and inside my garage! I have had zero issues with the tin itself and have had mine since 2020. I even paid them to come and take the tin down and move it to my new house a few years ago and it’s still totally solid today. Hope this helps. All the best and when you are out next Ride Safe.

Hi Eric, Thansk for watching and for taking the time to comment. I have never used the set up pairing the phone and headset to the NAV I have but essentially so long as you get the functionality of being able to use the switch gear for answering and rejecting calls it’s all good! All the best.

Hi David, thanks for watching and taking the time to come in with your experience. Really appreciate that. Having the jumpstart kit is a big confidence booster for when I’m going further a field. There seems to be many different manufacturers of these types of devices and at about £40 a go it’s well worth the investment! All the best and when you are out next… Ride Safe…

Hi Torre, apologies if this comment is directed at me as I am not sure what you mean? Thanks for watching and commenting. All the best

@TheWrittleRider I'm sorry, I wanted to say that I want to have the SHIFT LIGHT on my motorcycle, could you tell me how to configure it with BimmerUtility?

@@torrebmw8721 Hi Torre, Very sorry but I am not familiar with this tool so cannot advise you. Perhaps a Google search may be able to assist? Thanks again for viewing, all the very best.

Hi Loctidy, do you mean you want to disable the alarm and just use the security of the lock? If that’s the case you can just remove the battery from the underside of the lock. If I have misunderstood please just let me know. Glad to answer all the questions you may have. Thanks for watching and for your question.

@@TheWrittleRider No its to make sure the lock doesnt go off in your pocket or bouncing around in your top box. If the pin is "Out" it can get pushed and popped back in and you end up like a Police bike going down the road ;-) Ive seen others that allow you to pop in but not arm. Thx for the response BTW.

@@Loctidy Oh right! Yes I see that is a problem as it’s very sensitive! I normally carry it in my Ruck sack and have not had it going off but in your pocket where there is not much space, or top box (rigid metal or plastic) I suppose it’s easier for it to be knocked enough for it to activate the alarm. Definitely some kind of cushioning in the top box would help😁

Cheers Princess 🫅…. I liked it too 😁… glad you did. Thanks for watching and commenting … all the best …

Hi Magic, I understand this bike will split people much like the GS1300 as these are totally different bikes now. All I would say is see it in the flesh. During my bike walk around recording a chap living close to where I was walked over to see the bike. I think he was won over a little bit by seeing it in real life. I love the 1250 GS / GSA and definitely would be split between the 1300 and 1250 if I had the cash! Thanks for viewing and giving your opinion, it’s what this is all about. All the best.

@@mikedignum1868 I’m with you on the cost for sure. Bike prices are just going totally nuts! Your 1250RS is an amazing machine and to be honest, you can do everything you’ll ever need on that. I’m also interested to see what the 1300 R and RS models look like when they come out. Thanks for watching, and for taking the time to comment with your thoughts and experience. All the best and Ride Safe!

Hi Carlo, definitely on that day! Just could not find the right position to kick up in the right way but of course there is adjustment in the pegs and gear shifter so could make them closer together. I rode the Duke 990 earlier this week and the position on that bike was very close so no issue at all. I think the bigger engine bikes are maybe set up with more travel.., thanks for watching and all the best…

Hi Tony, in a word, YES!! It’s the top of the line in comfort and security. Just a shame they don’t put a good enough screen on it out of the box otherwise it would be a 10/10 from me. Thansk for viewing and if you have anymore questions just ask. All the best….

Please don't conflate BMW and reliability.

Hi J, I am in no doubt that BMW has certain reliability issues and no doubt from what you have said you are also. This is just a first ride / first impressions review and definitely could not confirm or deny reliability of this bike as it’s a brand new model from the ground up. Not sure if you ever watch the channel ‘ nothing to prove’ but that guy bought a 1300 GS and had a lot of issues. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. All the best….

Thanks very much for the positivity! Glad you enjoyed it! All the very best.

@ after your review I will be getting one!!! I have short legs so it’s perfect for me with the low seat. So much appreciated.

@livingthedreambuildingthedream Amazing! It’s such a versatile motorbike I know you will have many thousands of miles of enjoyment. Ride Safe Buddy and enjoy getting to know your new bike! Let me know how you get on with it…

@ I most certainly will my mate. 💯💯

Hi Bazza, I got a new BMW battery fitted by my local dealer last year some time. So I have a 3 year warranty on the battery. I do have an optimate charger but am very bad at remembering to rig it up! Thanks for viewing and for your comments. All the best and when your out next Ride Safe!

Around 6 years ago fitted a Skyrich Lithium to the Microlight as weight is crucial, found it out lasted lead acid and performed exactly same. Since then fitted one to all bikes owned, the BMW lead acid is 4.9 kilos, a direct Skyrich equivalent 0.9 kilos, 4 kilos weight saving is nice and bike's never hinted at not starting, any use?

@ Hi Kevin, Thanks for viewing and for sharing this information with me. Once the BMW Battery is out of warranty I will definitely look into this. The bike actually failed to start one day as I was filling up next to the BMW showroom so I pushed it across to them and they looked at it there and then for me but still said there was no issue! I mean, it didn’t start so the kind of is!!!

@@TheWrittleRider thanks, got 4.9 kilos of 2022 R1250R genuine BMW battery sitting on the workshop bench, ironically have two year warranty from Barrie Robson, dealer in York ;-). Microlight had 800cc V-Twin and Skyrich never failed although fuel injected so always quick to go. Added another to a Svartpilen 400, moved up to Yamaha MT-07 , now the BMW so reading your wisdom on getting that lump on the centre stand much appreciated...

@KevinArmstrong4154 Thanks Kevin, no problem on the centre stand. Following on from that I recently learned from on of my lovely subscribers that it’s even easier to get the bike on the centre stand with the engine running… don’t ask me why but is! All the best and Ride Safe!

Hi Danny, go and see one in the flesh… I went out yesterday but unfortunately my coms totally failed after the bike walk around so only half a video being produced but shout be enough !

Hi Mike, take her bake to the dealer me thinks and get them to adjust / replace the mechanism. Thansk for watching and commenting. All the best!

Hi Kevin, thanks very much for your comments and for sharing your experience. I am sure the battery weight will make a Palpable difference. Thanks also for advising low seat works for your height / inside leg. It’s all useful data for other viewers. Enjoy your wonderful motorbike and when you are out next Ride Safe. All the best.

Birdsall1989 - if you contact the company at armadillo they will actually dismantle and reassemble for you for a charge. I moved two years ago and they unassembled and reassembled at my new home. Bolting together is a fairly simple process but you’ll probably find some of the joints are glued also.

Hi Mike, if you have the shift light option on the menu then yes… mine is the sport version of the R1250R. Enjoy the weather buddy…

Hi Kevin, thanks for watching and for sharing your experience. Very interesting to hear that it’s easier to get the bike onto the centre stand with the engine running. The suspension settings will slightly decrease or increase the height the bike suspension sits at so I do agree that this is going to make a difference. Thanks again and do let us know how you get on with the higher setting. I’ll also try this out next time I’m out with the bike. Thanks and all the best…

Hi Kevin, just to let you know, I tried this today with the engine on and it was easier so you are totally correct! I’m not totally sure if having the suspension in the highest setting is much different for me than having it on auto or low but definitely definitely having the engine on helps. Thanks again for your thoughts and for watching. All the best.

Hi Kevin, thanks for viewing and for your kind praise. I would like to think that all models would be set up in the same way from the factory with regards to the dimensions and how the side stand works. If you are struggling I would suggest you pop into your local BMW dealer (or wherever you bought the bike from) to demonstrate the issue. Do let me know how you get on. Thanks again for viewing and when you are out next ride safe!

Your very welcome Deepak, glad it was useful. All the best…

Hi, thanks for watching and for commenting. Maybe just ask your local dealer if these features can be retro fitted. Good luck.

Hi Equation0356, yes I can normally get on with no problem also but as I get older some days it’s easier for me to use the pegs 😀… thanks for watching and sharing your experience and point of view. All the best and Ride Safe!

Hi passyay - thanks for viewing and taking the time to comment. Wishing you all the best.

Hi Martin, I have never been on any Ducati due to the snobbery of the local dealer (shame!) but I agree based on the looks of the bike on the website! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. All the best and ride safe!

Hi and thanks for your question. You can of course plug your lead in and leave the door of the cubbyhole open. You may want to think about ways to keep the door from flapping around speed though as it does click close and having a wire coming out will mean that the door is not secure.

Well, I think it’s definitely a bike that is not mentioned that much. When I bought mine in 2020 there were literally no videos on UA-cam on the R1250R and it was one of the reasons I started my channel to share information about the bike. It’s a bike that can do everything, it can move you emotionally, it can do all the boring stuff well, it’s comfortable yet quick, and it’s made so well and i personally love how the bike looks. I don’t really think there is a naked bike out there that does everything as well in one package. It’s not as shouty as a Superduke or a Ducati Monster and more refined than any Japanese or English made pretender. I am biased, I own one, I love the bike and I honestly would not swap her out for anything currently on the market. Thansk for watching and Ride Safe!

Yes I understand it’s a very very expensive bike, the same price as a nice quality family saloon!

Hi Marshall, Thansk very much for viewing and for sharing your experience. I definitely can see that this bike will open up the possibility for anyone wanting a super sport who cannot deal with sitting in a sporty position. Thanks for advising on the hard cases also. You own two amazing bikes so I am very jealous! I absolutely loved my time with the MXR. All the best and when your out next Ride Safe.

Hi Bob, I can only assume you are asking why on the title of the video? I’ll be honest and say I don’t ride many sports bikes so in total honesty I would not know enough to begin saying if this was the best sports bike ever. It was more about having a catchy title to get people to click. That said it must be there as the most comfortable and multi dimensional sports bike out there as it is giving access to sports bike riding to more than only people who can sit in that sporty ride position which does inevitably end in aching wrists, knees and back for taller, less supple riders!

​@@TheWrittleRider thanks for the reply. My question was more one of bewilderment at the whole... sticking that much hp in a tall touring bike, but your video (& reply) explain it very nicely. I've been away from proper biking so long, that bike is maybe a bit beyond my comprehension, a series of slightly insane concepts, if you like. I think I might be a bit of a "less is more" type of bloke. Maybe one day I'll ride one and I might actually get it. 😄 Loved the video though, & thanks again for taking the time to reply. 👍

@@bobritter7197 I ride a V4 Tuono Factory and am buying the M1000XR simply for the close performance of the Aprilia and the comfort to ride in Europe, feels much lighter than the Ducati Multi RS and appealed to me and many other 50yr plus guys that want the superbike performance feel and just need a little more comfort :)

Hi Chris, thanks for viewing and taking the time to comment. Glad you liked the video. While I was on the bike, I didn’t think it was uncomfortable, but then I got on a GS afterwards. let’s just say it was like getting onto a comfortable sofa after sitting on a wooden chair😁… don’t get me wrong, by Sports bike standards it’s a very comfortable bike… but not as comfortable as a GS or your R1250 R for sure. I would recommend you at least take one for a spin though as it’s a wonderful bike… you just need to try and not lose your license though as it’s so easy to go very very very quick! All the best and when you are out next… Ride Safe.

Yep… it was a bit quick!!

Sorry you feel this way!!

Hi Thomas, it’s just a long press up or down on the menu button which makes the control swap from TFT to NAV. Have another go, you need to hold for 2-3 seconds for it to change. Thansk for watching and for your question. All the best and Ride Safe!

Hi Keweenawbee, thanks for watching and for your kind comments. Glad you liked the video. We don’t have such a plethora of wildlife here in the UK so it’s not so much of an issue here thankfully! You own a wonderful bike and one that you may never grow bored of with so many great features and of course, simply an awesome riding experience. All the best, look out for the wild life and ride safe!!

Hi Cary, thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. All the best…

@TheWrittleRider I've got it's Grandpa! BMW K1200RS 0-60 IN 2.8 SECONDS! AND IT'S A 1999...

@Cary-sm8wu nothing like twisting the throttle and feeling that kick of power and the lift of the front wheel😁. Enjoy but of course… Ride Safe!

Hi Malcolm, thanks for watching and for your most amusing comments. Sounds ridiculous that you were not even offered any quotes. I know bike theft in the UK is a big problem (I had a bike stolen a few years back from my driveway) but based on your statement of facts it’s very surprising! Oh well, when you do win the lottery you’ll have to move to another country and then buy the bike 😁. All the best and Ride Safe!

Hi and thanks for watching. There is a calculation dependant on your weight for this and it’s explained on page 108 of the bikes manual. To start, turn the adjuster as far as it will go counter clockwise and then act as follows depending on your weight: 75kgs - turn adjuster clockwise 3.5 turns 85kgs - 5 Turns clockwise 95kgs - 7 Turns clockwise 105kgs - 8 Turns clockwise For two up riding it’s 18.5 Turns clockwise. Hope this helps… all the best and Ride Safe!

Hi Alex, thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. I would say it not worth Paying thousands more if you can find a low mileage 1200. Even if you test ride both bikes back to back it would be hard to really notice much of a difference. I loved my R1200 also and ride wise it’s almost identical. Good luck with your decision!

Thanks for watching!

Thanks Anuja, Hope you liked the short also. Ride safe 😁

Totally agree!! Where Bmw have changed the on off button for the 1300 they have had to move some buttons around. Unfortunately the very simple heated grips button from previous bikes has been sacrificed. Thanks for watching and for commenting … all the best…

@@TheWrittleRider Thanks for posting.

Yep… this thing shifts and makes such a wonderful sound!!!

Hi Elliot, I don’t produce the item, I just bought it from the people who manufacture here in the UK. You can speak to them on directly on 007816786985 or richard@armadilloboxes.co.uk.

Yep…. Totally agree 👍