New Owner 2023 R1250R

[smswy]

R1250R Fans, I'd communicated via email with the management at my local dealer regarding a 2023 Triple Black R1250R they had. Rode my "top heavy" F850 GSA into the dealership yesterday after an excursion in the area I live. For the record, I like this bike for camping and manageable off-road adventures, so I am not selling it or trading-in. The dealer had a new 2022 R1250R I test rode because the 2023 was still crated. I'd never ridden a BMW boxer engine bike and wow, what a difference a lower center of gravity and smaller front tire makes, even though the weight is effectively the same as the 2022 F850 GSA. I fell in love, mechanically and lean angle-wise, so to speak. Bought it and they'll have it set up late Wednesday.

OK, this thread is just not about gloating and gushing. I will want to ride this bike on 1-3 day trips. As such I will want to take 1-2 changes of underwear, socks and T-shirts and toiletries. I'm doing some searches and am having trouble finding options for rear racks or smallish pannier bags to bring the stuff. BMW shows some cream colored small "Urban" panniers, but they do not reference side racks for them.

Anybody have advice on products? Thank You X 3

 

[jandhumphreyme]

Congratulations on your new purchase, I've been riding R1200R since 2011. I had mine fitted with factory side bags, and no top box. Check out SHADUSA at Revzilla you might find something there. I have a SHAD expanding top box on my 1250RT and really like it. For single overnights or couple day trips I can get everything I need in a tank bag. Good luck with your search, post photos.

 

[classicvw]

Congratulations and enjoy! I sometimes got good info from someone at the dealership parts department. They order accessories for purchasers all the time and could probably tell you what will work for you. In the meantime, since you're only taking a few small items with you on these short trips, a backpack should suffice until you figure something out.

 

[sharpestjim]

OK, this thread is just not about gloating and gushing.

Please gloat away. Gush, also, as you see fit.

 

[BC1100S]

Anybody have advice on products? Thank You X 3

These come in various sizes....

https://www.amazon.ca/Nelson-CL-106...ocphy=1001936&hvtargid=pla-614038713778&psc=1

 

[lee]

I'm doing some searches and am having trouble finding options for rear racks or smallish pannier bags to bring the stuff. BMW shows some cream colored small "Urban" panniers, but they do not reference side racks for them.

Anybody have advice on products? Thank You X 3

Congrats on the new bike.
I would have the dealer install the OEM rear rack.
Does the bike in the crate have the side bag mounts?
Do you want soft side bags or hard?
Did the dealer tell you the bike in the crate does not have ESA?

 

[tepeterson7848]

I like the over-the-rear-seat bags from Saddlemen.
When I get somewhere, I unfasten them and am in the hotel before my riding companions dig their stuff out of their cases.
I have two - a small one for short trips and a larger one for longer excursions.
My two cents worth.