I bought a new 2022 R1250RT.
Ordered 12/30/21
Vin Number 1/18/22
Production Date 1/28/22
Factory Departure 1/31/22
Ship Loaded 2/15/22
Ship Departure 2/18/22
New Jersey Port Arrival 3/9/22
BMW PA Processing Center 3/23/22
MN Dealer Arrival 3/30/22
Owner Delivery - 4/12/22
I looked at the RT, RS, GT and GSA before settling on the RT. I already own a RS I really like and the new ones did not offer me much more then I had other then the engine and TFT screen so decided to wait until a newer version is available. The GT is what I went to buy when I got my 2016 RS but decided against then because of the weight and still the case now. I have a 21 year old GSA so already have that model and would enjoy a new one but thought I'd order mine when the new 1300 cc models come out. So that left the RT if I wanted to buy a new bike.
Mineral White (719 color), full 719 classic package on the bike except seat, radio/XM package, tall seat, and BMW driving lights. Added the trunk, some head/rear protection bars, Clearwater lights front and rear, extra mirrors and a few other little items I want with the bike.
I find the reconfigured RT since the 2021 model with the reduced fairing size, tall seat and standard handlebars is not much of a seating position change from the RS model.
I still own and will ride the 140,000 mile 2016 R1200RS as well as my 133,000 mile 2002 R1150GSA. I last owned a RT in 1981 when I traded in my 1979 R100RT on a 1982 R100RS. And have not rode a RT since so this will be a bit of a change. I am traveling enough to know I am tiring of the constant wind pounding on me so wanted something with a bit more protection. John Lange spent a good deal of time with me talking about the RT and why I should consider in addition to my RS. If John was still with us I’m sure he would be happy I now own one.
Once it is fully set up and I get my hands on it I’ll share a photo or two. Being this is a RS Owners forum I’ll minimize any comment on the RT but you are welcome to contact me with a PM if you want to discuss anything.
Ordered 12/30/21
Vin Number 1/18/22
Production Date 1/28/22
Factory Departure 1/31/22
Ship Loaded 2/15/22
Ship Departure 2/18/22
New Jersey Port Arrival 3/9/22
BMW PA Processing Center 3/23/22
MN Dealer Arrival 3/30/22
Owner Delivery - 4/12/22
I looked at the RT, RS, GT and GSA before settling on the RT. I already own a RS I really like and the new ones did not offer me much more then I had other then the engine and TFT screen so decided to wait until a newer version is available. The GT is what I went to buy when I got my 2016 RS but decided against then because of the weight and still the case now. I have a 21 year old GSA so already have that model and would enjoy a new one but thought I'd order mine when the new 1300 cc models come out. So that left the RT if I wanted to buy a new bike.
Mineral White (719 color), full 719 classic package on the bike except seat, radio/XM package, tall seat, and BMW driving lights. Added the trunk, some head/rear protection bars, Clearwater lights front and rear, extra mirrors and a few other little items I want with the bike.
I find the reconfigured RT since the 2021 model with the reduced fairing size, tall seat and standard handlebars is not much of a seating position change from the RS model.
I still own and will ride the 140,000 mile 2016 R1200RS as well as my 133,000 mile 2002 R1150GSA. I last owned a RT in 1981 when I traded in my 1979 R100RT on a 1982 R100RS. And have not rode a RT since so this will be a bit of a change. I am traveling enough to know I am tiring of the constant wind pounding on me so wanted something with a bit more protection. John Lange spent a good deal of time with me talking about the RT and why I should consider in addition to my RS. If John was still with us I’m sure he would be happy I now own one.
Once it is fully set up and I get my hands on it I’ll share a photo or two. Being this is a RS Owners forum I’ll minimize any comment on the RT but you are welcome to contact me with a PM if you want to discuss anything.
Darrell
2016 R1200RS
2022 R1250RT
2016 R1200RS
2022 R1250RT