09-08-2019, 05:57 AM
Just saw this video in which Scott Warner goes over his nitpicks for the new R1250RS.
I left the following comment:
Fair nitpicks on this bike, and I have to agree with some of them - quickshifter behaves as you describe (although that is not a nitpick for me); the ergos - fair nitpick; fuel tank size - could be bigger but not a nitpick for me and I travel long distance in North America; weight - not a nitpick when travelling long distance amongst semi trailers doing 75 mph, and with that weight handles quite well in the twisties. I had no issues with vibrations. Decent balanced review though. BTW - I own the R1200RS and also test rode the R1250RS (same colour too, and same opinion on that) on my YT channel.
He does have a valid nitpick on the seat height-handlebars-windscreen - several owners have commented on / changed / adjusted same. I wished that they had the same seat height adjustability as with the GS. This is a dumb omission in my book. Screen is a bit more subjective so while the stock might not be perfect, we are all built differently.
I still have no issues with vibrations on this bike. It is a twin and not a 4-cylinder. I never had the thrumming with my 1200 and I did not notice it on the 1250 I test rode. If one has handlebar vibes then get different bar-end weights.
Weight is not always a disadvantage, especially when you travel through long open expanses as we have here in the US. It is all a matter of perspective and what the bike is made for.
Have a look at his video and let us know what you think.
Maybe I will do nitpick review as well, one of these days.
I left the following comment:
Fair nitpicks on this bike, and I have to agree with some of them - quickshifter behaves as you describe (although that is not a nitpick for me); the ergos - fair nitpick; fuel tank size - could be bigger but not a nitpick for me and I travel long distance in North America; weight - not a nitpick when travelling long distance amongst semi trailers doing 75 mph, and with that weight handles quite well in the twisties. I had no issues with vibrations. Decent balanced review though. BTW - I own the R1200RS and also test rode the R1250RS (same colour too, and same opinion on that) on my YT channel.
He does have a valid nitpick on the seat height-handlebars-windscreen - several owners have commented on / changed / adjusted same. I wished that they had the same seat height adjustability as with the GS. This is a dumb omission in my book. Screen is a bit more subjective so while the stock might not be perfect, we are all built differently.
I still have no issues with vibrations on this bike. It is a twin and not a 4-cylinder. I never had the thrumming with my 1200 and I did not notice it on the 1250 I test rode. If one has handlebar vibes then get different bar-end weights.
Weight is not always a disadvantage, especially when you travel through long open expanses as we have here in the US. It is all a matter of perspective and what the bike is made for.
Have a look at his video and let us know what you think.
Maybe I will do nitpick review as well, one of these days.
Regards,
Grumpy Goat
2016 BMW R1200RS
2023 Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro
Grumpy Goat
2016 BMW R1200RS
2023 Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro