Hello all,
I would like to share my opinion of my R 1250 RT having just completed the bikes first 600 miles running in.
The bike was purchased last year, but several factors negated the bike not being ridden.
Fast forward 2020 worldwide pandemic reduced my riding quantity. Anyway, just to get to the 600 mile mark, I have had a lot of short journeys, which have been used to fine tune the controls (adjust gear lever height etc) and I have a list of pro’s and con’s
Pros
1) how did I survive without the barn door? I’m 5’11 and with the screen in the full upright position, I’m looking over the windscreen. No ear plugs required.
2) In the high seat position, ergonomics is very good.
3) Brakes are stunning.
4) There are enough gadgets to keep me learning.
5) She has great road presence.
6) She can hustle. No complaints in the performance department
Cons
9) I think the engine could be smoother.
10) The gear box is clunky.
11) She’s a big girl, and I struggle with low speed maneuvering,
12) No Sat Nav central locking as delivered.
13) The side rear view mirrors shake at high rpm’s making it difficult to see behind.
14) Speakers and usb connection not good at all.
15) Headlights need brighter bulbs or an LED upgrade.
I have a ton of parking lot U turns and slow speed riding to practice.
Kevin
I would like to share my opinion of my R 1250 RT having just completed the bikes first 600 miles running in.
The bike was purchased last year, but several factors negated the bike not being ridden.
Fast forward 2020 worldwide pandemic reduced my riding quantity. Anyway, just to get to the 600 mile mark, I have had a lot of short journeys, which have been used to fine tune the controls (adjust gear lever height etc) and I have a list of pro’s and con’s
Pros
1) how did I survive without the barn door? I’m 5’11 and with the screen in the full upright position, I’m looking over the windscreen. No ear plugs required.
2) In the high seat position, ergonomics is very good.
3) Brakes are stunning.
4) There are enough gadgets to keep me learning.
5) She has great road presence.
6) She can hustle. No complaints in the performance department
Cons
9) I think the engine could be smoother.
10) The gear box is clunky.
11) She’s a big girl, and I struggle with low speed maneuvering,
12) No Sat Nav central locking as delivered.
13) The side rear view mirrors shake at high rpm’s making it difficult to see behind.
14) Speakers and usb connection not good at all.
15) Headlights need brighter bulbs or an LED upgrade.
I have a ton of parking lot U turns and slow speed riding to practice.
Kevin
