BMW R 1250 RT - Honest Owner Review - While Riding

Buyers remorse, regrets, mods, all included in this video. Most of this video is spent on the bike to show the actual emotions and feelings this bike translates to the rider. I purchased this 2021 1250 RT in Spring of 2022.

Links to all the mods are listed below:
SW-MOTECH Cylinder Guards:
SW-MOTECH Pro RackPack Tail Bag
Wunderlich Crash Bars:
Wunderlich Mirror Stem Mounts:
Wunderlich Vario Passenger Foot Pegs: There are 3 parts that need to be ordered:

Video Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:27 Mods
2:08 On-bike
2:23 Parking lot
4:40 3 Seats 2 Heights Each
5:28 Cobblestone road
6:30 Finding neutral
7:00 Hill Hold Assist
7:27 QS in town
10:03 Country
10:34 Wind noise
11:49 QS country road
13:02 Engine Braking
13:50 Solid as a rock
15:00 ACC
17:02 Autobahn
20:18 Verdict

[brianglendenning]

A massive improvement in camera work - Good to see a pro in the form of Cameron! Two thumbs up Cam!

[stevesanelli]

Great having your son helping you out Scott💪 it’s a great bike for everything. Thanks for your opinions.

[dukie]

Always two 👍👍 for this channel. Like I’ve said before, I wouldn’t buy a motorcycle unless it’s been reviewed here. Keep up the good work👏PS absolutely adorable having your boy along with you🤗

[stevemirson]

Loved the review, the views are great, and your son is an absolute star of the show!
What a great kid, helping dad and having fun too :)

[samsara]

You both smashed it, and I absolutely loved it.

[kennypool]

First time on the back of a BMW, I was 6 years old in Hagen West Germany. I'm now 65 and I ride everyday in cape coral FL.

[budgiebee]

well done for including your son in this experience and journey, as a father i can relate, best times ever, plus your give great inputs and advice!

[thor]

Great job by Cam-era, always great to get kids involved in the hobby. Hey, their little hands reach some places better while cleaning the bike too ;-) I have the MS V4S and love my adaptive cruise control and blind spot detection, one of those things you'd never thought you need. The only thing I'd wish the adaptive cruise would show is the speed of the car in front of you, would allow for earlier decisions to start a pass or move into another lane.

[kojifuryo]

And that was a strategical mistake from NTP as now Cam became the one we want to see replace him😆.
Awesome video as usual, big thanks to your kid for his collaboration.

[peterandres]

Great episode I also own a 2021 a R1250RT Great bike. A little bit heavy but once you are riding it you don't notice it. Very good to see you had an assistant for this episode. Should bring him a long more often. I never miss an episode .

[flewnvy]

Great co-pilot and camera man! Love the video and have to agree with your review of the RT. Had the opportunity to ride a 2022 earlier this summer in the Alps. The most balanced bike I’ve ever ridden. I was sold on it after 10 days riding in all road conditions. After returning to the states and hopping on my 2012 RT, I’ll keep the 2012, but that 2022 was sure sweet. Thank you for a great review. Cheers from NW Florida.

[barrykrakovsky]

I've owned my 2003 R1150RT for almost 20 years. It's been a good riding bike for me but eventually I will replace it with a newer model, probably a 2019 or 2020, since I'm a fan of the older dash. I've been fortunate enough to own two motorcycles at a time, my RT and several different sport bikes. If I'm honest the bike I get on most often is the RT. BMW makes a great bike and your positive review has bolstered my inclination to buy another one. Great job and BTW your son is a lucky dude. My dad was not a fan of me riding motorcycles.

[InterimExec]

Your analysis on the price of an Rt vs a GSA is Bang on. This review of riding behaviour is very convincing.
I had a GS for 11 years and the finally traded for an Rt (which i totalled on a dear after 3 month ride). Returning to riding 6 years later I'm amazed how much progress the new GS Shows... but as you proved the RT is :"Ready To ride" roght out of the box. No need to add a bigger windshield, buy options oackage with element you dont want. IT is complete. READY TO RIDE Modifications Additons required=Zero.
Thanks for the thorough reviews.

[akroguy]

These are simply FANTASTIC bikes. I have a '17 RT and it has far surpassed my expectations in every way. Handling, brakes, aerodynamics, ergonomics, ride control...simply stellar engineering. I only use the quick shift on the highway in gears 4-6. Lower gears just too harsh for my comfort. Stay active on the clutch and do not switch into neutral at stop lights. If you need to move the bike...RIGHTNOW...then stay in gear. Just my .02. Great video and kudos to the videographer! Great team!

[usamerican]

I'm renting the R1250RT in May, and will be going on a trip through the US Southwest. Videos like this are ratcheting up my excitement level BIG-TIME!!! Great how you covered performance in so many different conditions. Very well done.

[shawkard]

Im returning to motorcycling after 17 years . Of all the reviews I’ve watched on this bike this is the most enjoyable and honest review even down to the cons which you are able to see the positive side As for Cameron what a wonderful little chap and you know what they say about youngsters they always tell the truth so all in all 22 mins of captivation .

[marcelcoenen]

Indeed nice to make part of your experience with the RT — a bike which I won‘t take in consideration at this moment/ this period of my motor career. Obviously it‘s not only a reasonable bike but also one to get smiles with on your face, Scott! And that usually means that‘s a good one. I am still happy with your report over the F 900 and your ideas before I bought one. Go on with your outstanding channel and let Cam be a enthousiast Cam-era, man! Ride safe and have fun!

[brucekendall]

Touring master piece.Glad to see you are happy with your machine.You have a lovely kid as well.Thanks.

[BarryMDHo]

Fantastic owners review! Thank you! I've done years averaging 20, 000 km on 2 wheels here in Canada, on cruisers (Victory), and more recently KTM 1290 SD GT, and been waffling on what's next. Been all over the map, and really like the BMWs, the R NineT (city), R1250GS (city, hwy, off road), and the R1250RT (hwy). Your review leaves nothing uncovered, and really makes the RT a compelling choice. Well done!

[greggwilliams]

Outstanding…I too purchased . Love the bike and the TFT screen