I have spent the last two weeks in the company of BMW R1250 RS, the Bavarian RennSport.
I was very curious why, as much as I like the boxer engine, the RS is not my type. Or at least it's not at this time in my life… never say never! Surely a few years ago I would have appreciated much more the reactive but not extreme driving.
It represents an excellent compromise for those who want to travel fast, for those who perhaps come from super sports cars and want a more comfortable bike that can accommodate passengers and luggage, that can also adapt to slow gaits if necessary. The engine picks up beautifully practically from the minimum to the sixth and then pushes hard. The chassis as well as the electronics are of the highest level. In short, it is a premium motorcycle and it can also be understood from the price. Out of tune note? In my opinion, on everything I didn't like the handlebars because they are low and narrow, too closed. My taste...
BMW R1250 RS, data sheet
- Motore: 2 cylinder boxers 1.254 cc
- Power Max: 100 kW (135 CV) a 7.750 giri/min
- Coppia Max: 143 Nm a 6250 giri/min
- Weight: 243 kg
- Capacità serbatoio: 18 litri
- Altezza sella: 820 mm
- Tires: 120/70 ZR 17 and 180/55 ZR 17 Tubeless (Dunlop Roadsmart II)
- consumption: 6,5 the / 100 km
- Full speed: beyond 200 km/h
- Prezzo: the 16.750 Euro
I like
- Full-bodied and soft engine
- Sound
- Fast cycling
- Top components
I do not like
- high price
- Many goodies are optional
- Low and narrow handlebar
