exgman
Active member
I just saw this in an email, looked at it some, and am passing it along: https://ridermagazine.com/2021/07/05/bmw-announce-2022-model-updates/?oly_enc_id=0240C8840912J7U
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BMW Motorrad Updates...Lots of Detail
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stooie
Member
As ExGMan states, lot's of detail indeed!
Although carrying a gold finish I note that the brake calipers on the RT shown do NOT include the name Brembo on them.
I see that the RT description includes "active cruise control". I dunno; we've got that on the wife's Benz. I'm not sold on it as being that much of an improvement over the dumber system on other cars and bikes. YMMV.
Although carrying a gold finish I note that the brake calipers on the RT shown do NOT include the name Brembo on them.
I see that the RT description includes "active cruise control". I dunno; we've got that on the wife's Benz. I'm not sold on it as being that much of an improvement over the dumber system on other cars and bikes. YMMV.
MM does V Have it on the GLE and I like it- I find long trips a little less tiring...however- not sure I'd want it on a bike...not entirely sure why- fear of overconfident distraction? So as far as the bike goes...I agree. Could be cool for some folks though.
stooie
Member
Good! I'm happy to be wrong on this point!
lee
Debbie's Servant
Dealers are replacing the Hayes calipers for Brembo.
Not sure what the calipers are in the 2022 RT pictures.
They don't look like Hayes or Brembo.
Interesting how many models in the current range use outsourced drivetrains.
For the 3 engines still assembled by BMW, I wonder where those parts come from?
Not a big deal, lots of companies are outsourcing these days to cut cost.
It would be nice if bike manufacturers reported content sourcing like cars, though.
Also, no 1600?
For the 3 engines still assembled by BMW, I wonder where those parts come from?
Not a big deal, lots of companies are outsourcing these days to cut cost.
It would be nice if bike manufacturers reported content sourcing like cars, though.
Also, no 1600?
lee
Debbie's Servant
lee
Debbie's Servant
Yep, your previous picture looks like a Hayes caliper without BMW written on it.
Maybe the picture BMW used in the 2022 update link is a Euro picture.
Seems strange they would use Brembo in the US and Hayes in other countries.
pglaves
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lkchris
Active member
Regarding active cruise control ...
I hate it as well, but the fact is it's easily considered a safety feature and if a safety feature exists it's going to be on BMW motorcycles. Liability. The old "what did he know and when did he know it" thing. BMW probably leads everyone in worrying about it's liability. The old no more SYSTEM helmets in the USA thing. It's basically a privately owned company so liability is clear.
cruisincruzan
Ute's Chauffeur
I have a ‘21 RT and am thoroughly enjoying the bike. I like the radar cruise control, adds a bit of safety IMO. The TFT has great promise and I await the major update scheduled for September that is supposed to address connectivity issues. I don’t find it reliable enough to depend on it through a trip of any duration. Fortunately all of my multi-day trips are with someone who also has a Nav 6, which I program with the same routes and when the TFT stops working they take over. I have yet to have a multi-hour trip where I did not lose connectivity. I would have liked a rear radar like Ducati for blind spot monitoring. Like all things mechanical a work in progress and different strokes…I also would have taken the triple black over the white I have.
wbrownell9
New member
It could be the pic is shows a Hayes caliper with the BMW logo photoshopped out because they haven't locked down the caliper supplier. Be wary of reading too much into a picture in an announcement advertisement.
exgman
Active member
If you're looking at the photos from the Motorrad blurb...the Brembo on the wheel left side is on a 2022 RS and the gold caliper on the wheel right side with no name is on a 2022 RT.
lee
Debbie's Servant
I was wondering what John was talking about.
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