Adaptive Cruise Control coming in MY2021 ... but will the RS get it?

[Grumpy Goat]

BMW Releases Details On Active Cruise Control System


   

Likely to appear in the K1600XXX bikes and hopefully with other touring and sport touring bikes also, like the RS ...

I have it on my car and like it a lot.

[runnerhiker]

BMW Releases Details On Active Cruise Control System




Likely to appear in the K1600XXX bikes and hopefully with other touring and sport touring bikes also, like the RS ...

I have it on my car and like it a lot.

When the keyless fob came out in cars, I immediately liked it, I could see how it would benefit me. When BMW put it on their bikes, I thought it was a solution looking for a problem, I didn't see a need for me personally. I have gotten used to the keyless, yes, but I still think it's a toy as far as motorcycles are concerned.

I feel the same about adaptive cruise: seems like a good idea for a car but not so much for a motorcycle. But, hey, bring it on, let's see what happens.

[MrVvrroomm]

I'm all for it

[Lee]

The RT and the new R1800 Touring models with adaptive cruise control also have fully integrated brakes.
I like being able to control the rear brake by itself for slow sharp turns, especially on a sandy or gravel surface.
I'm guessing when the RS gets the 1300 engine in 2025 or so it will get adaptive cruise and fully integrated brakes.

[VTBob]

This news does not make me think more of new bikes.

I have it on my car with pretty comprehensive anti-collision features. yes I mostly like these on my car.

My car's adaptive cruse will stop and start my car so works very well in heavy traffic...I can set the following distance, etc. I dom't know where my car's adaptive cruse feature end or overlap anti collision. Most important point if some one moves quickly in to my path the brakes are automatically applied HARD

I do not want auto stop and start on my bike, do not want emergency level of braking applied. Adaptive cruse may be ok above 40 for cruising on interstates but I what to be easily to turn it off or not use it all on winding secondary roads.

[Grumpy Goat]

My experience is similar to yours, Bob, and if it is included on any future BMWs I will not be unhappy and will likely use it quite a bit as I am a heavy user of cruise control (and would probably not have a bike without it). That said, if the bike did not come with adaptive CC (but does come with regular CC) I would still take the bike and would not pay extra for the adaptive part.