Comments on: 2023 BMW R 1250 RS | First Look Review

By: Bob Sheehan

Bob Sheehan — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 01:38:51 +0000

As with so many bikes, BMWs have gotten more powerful over the years. I think this one has approximately twice that of the 1977 R100RS. And as power increases, parts need to be made stronger to withstand the power, which increases weight. That this bike weighs only fifty pounds more than an R90S is pretty amazing. Honestly, I’d be happy with a boxer whose numbers are similar to the BMWs I rode forty years ago. Yeah, I know, it’s not going to happen.

By: Bruce Christie

Bruce Christie — Fri, 30 Dec 2022 16:02:00 +0000

In reply to Eric. I agree, like it’s bigger brother R1250RT.

By: Gary Frey

Gary Frey — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 17:52:15 +0000

In reply to W.Wilkins. I agree with W. Wilkins. I too am an avid Beemer fan (currently a '15 r1200RT). I'd like to see a COMPLETE front fender that extends far enough down to prevent grime from coating the front of the engine cases. Secondly: How about more fully adjustable bars ? Many BMW RT riders I've seen nearly always have added bar extenders, as have I. But, the bars still are not quite back far enough to allow me a comfortable upright riding position. Also, is there some innovative way to allow swapping an air filter without having to spend 3 hours stripping the cladding off the bike (risking broken clips), then reinstalling it ? Otherwise, and nearly perfect bike for me, other than the weight (i.e. I am 70 years old, and weigh in @ 143 pounds !)

By: W.Wilkins

W.Wilkins — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 19:15:14 +0000

As a long time rider and ex-Beemer owner I love this bike. However, I wish BMW would put out an OF model (Ol’farts) with a package that includes lower adjustable pegs, higher adjustable bars and ridiculously comfortable adjustable seat. In my mind, BMW owes this to those of us who, over the years, suffered exactly the opposite.

By: Eric

Eric — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 19:50:18 +0000

Nice-looking bike! But a sport TOURING bike should really include color-matched sidecases at the very least (see Suzuki’s GSX-S1000GT+).

By: Paul Dail

Paul Dail — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 15:17:53 +0000

In reply to Alan. Alan, thank you for bringing this to our attention. Indeed the numbers got transposed. Should be 105 lb-ft of torque. It has been remedied.

By: Alan

Alan — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 14:04:09 +0000

150 ft lbs is incorrect