2023 BMW R 1250 RS - 30 Years Old - 1993 BMW R1100RS

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• PO

  @povertyspec9651 · 3 years ago

  I don't even own a motorcycle, but I love Scott's videos!

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• JA

  @JanWillemHelmers · 3 years ago

  I'm 6'1" I use the high 'sport' seat, no raisers or changed screen and find the RS extremely comfortable, I did more than 200.000km on them (125.000km on an R1200RS, 80.000km on my first R1250RS and already 10.000km on my second R1250RS)

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• DE

  @desorch · 3 years ago

  Part ex my S1000R with one of these 5 months ago and after 3 tours totalling over 6500 miles, absolutely enjoyed every mile of it. Started considering the R1250R basic 4K cheaper but ended up buying the full specs, no regrets at all. Like you said we don’t need all the options but second thought the resale value is much higher and easier to pass it on. Compare to S1000R I agree it’s less fun but only riding side but as a whole touring experience I am much much happier I have enjoyed the scenery and the luggages I managed to bring, the fuel economy was a big plus, the less stops I had to make and best of all I could still go out in the evening to do some sightseeing. Another happy owner here.

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• HB

  @hb-yv2iu · 3 years ago

  Bought the 1250RS after you reviewed it 3 years ago. Still loving it. Good to see you review it again.

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• BO

  @bobbralee1019 · 3 years ago

  Much preferred the R1250R than the RS. Just seemed far more fun

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• MR

  @MrBecksy2 · 3 years ago

  Bit surprised at the verdict, but glad it got 2 thumbs up. Doesn't need to have a screaming in-line 4 to be sporty. The torquiness make's it ideal in my opinion as a sport tourer, and is the right bike instead of a GS of you are not going off road. By the way, Germany always look immaculate.

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• HB

  @hb-yv2iu · 3 years ago

  Further to my previous post- I bought the RS after your first review 3 years ago… have now sold it after watching this review!.

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• LA

  @larryvanputten4048 · 3 years ago

  Thanks again Scott, for another good and honest review! Not many RS's are sold in Holland. You have to be a lover of this specific model and I am :-)  I had a 1200RS for 2 years and the weight was never a problem in my opinion. First the boxer gives a good balance so it doesn't feel very heavy. Second when you ride over a 100 km's with a strong headwind you are glad with the weight. I think less weight is important to offroad bikes but not so much to roadbikes. I agree with you a 100% that the handling of the bike gets much better with the 2cm higher sportseat and a 2cm barriser. Ofcourse I mean for 175 cm and longer riders. Glad you are back! Did you have a motorholiday with your family?

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• FA

  @farizshj · 3 years ago

  Currently my ride is a 2021 street triple and my riding mostly consist of touring. I do not regret buying the street triple but this BMW is my dream bike for sure.

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• LJ

  @ljj808 · 3 years ago

  I have the 1200 and do UK & EU tours with all the boxes. Best bike I’ve ever owned in 40 years of riding. I’ll only change it for the 1250RS in a year’s time. Maybe not an “only” bike (I have another), but awesome and I do 10k per year on it…….

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• TH

  @TheHkluivert · 3 years ago

  I was hoping to see a R1100 RS in your video as well 😢

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• AN

  @andrewsmith3062 · 3 years ago

  I've had two RS and have enjoyed them both, converted to the new R version in March. I'm enjoying it even more, easy to handle and more engaging to ride. For me the additional wind blast was a price worth paying. Thanks for a great review.

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