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.
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Regards,
Grumpy Goat
2016 BMW R1200RS
2023 Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro
Grumpy Goat
2016 BMW R1200RS
2023 Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro