2020 R1250RS tomorrow!

[runnerhiker]

I only have 50 miles on my new 2020 RS, some things that I noticed today, some very quick first impressions.

The 1250 engine is smoother, less vibrations, than the 1200 engine. Not a big difference, but noticeable.
The 1250 front brakes bite harder, quicker. The first touch of the brakes gets stronger stopping on the 1250. I like it.
The 1250 transmission shifts smoother. My 2016 RS was an early model, it didn't have the shaft rubber, that might be it.
The 1250 Dynamic vs Road engine mode is very noticeable, in the 1200 it was barely noticeable.
The 1250 TFT screen quality is excellent, it was clearly legible in a very difficult sun condition today.
The gearing on the 1250 seems taller, I need to check this, just a curiosity.
The side stand on the 1250 is a little better, leans over just a bit more.
BMW did an outstanding job of designing the handlebar controls on the old 1200 R, every button available to do all things, no scrolling through menus! The TFT is good, I like it, I'll get used to it, but nothing is one click away, although the Wonder Wheel beats the hell out of anybody else's joystick or "four arrows".
The 1250 is hard to push out of my garage, it has a high level of rolling resistance, like the bearings are over packed with grease. Weird.

More later with more miles.


PS: checked the gearing, it's the same, no change. All six gears and final drive ratio are identical.