I loved this review. It’s made my next bike mind up for me. It was a fun well informed riders view review. Cheers man great looking city

Nice summary from of your perspectives. Thanks for all the details and the ride along.

Hey Man, thanks for a very nice and complete video! I subscribed your Channel. Keep on producing this kind of well done work. Loved the explanation about the bike, how it feels to ride it and also for the city views too!👊😎

Love your attitude, presentation, urban guts. Good man!

Thanks for the excellent demo ride...

I own a R1200RT and really appreciated your commentary on your commute. I live in Scottsdale, AZ and enjoy riding into downtown Phoenix but it is nothing like Manhattan. I prefer to ride north to the multiple national forests and lake areas. Great content. I am going to check out more of your videos and perhaps subscribe. Thanks!

“A 3 series on two wheels”, great comparison. I owned a 3 series and until you said that, I didn’t think about it but your right! Got 2 harleys and a K1200GT. Ride my GT the most. Great video!

@supersportsanthony

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Bruce! 🤘

Nice commentary; really enjoyed the video and very informative. Subscribed 👍

I bought a 2018 art new in Sept 18, just before the 1250 was released. My bike has everything you just mentioned on the 1250 including an ambient temp readout. It’s a great bike and agree with all your comments re the RT. I only had one issue which was the seat which was really uncomfortable on a long ride. I purchased the Wunderlich rider and passenger seat and it made all the difference for me. It’s not the bike I’m sure as I seem to have to swap the seats on all my bikes just to get a comfiest bum. Last year at the UK Bike show one of the reps on the BMW stand told me that a TFT was going to be fitted to the 2020 models but obviously that’s not happened yet. I’ve heard a lot of negative stuff from BMW riders with this display so perhaps the RT will be keeping its gages. Thanks again for a great vid. All the best and ride safe.

@supersportsanthony

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and enjoy your RT mark!

thanks for the ride Tony. that was fun. good info and fun picking on weird drivers :) hope to get one soon. just have to get rid of my Fat Boy.

@supersportsanthony

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Eugen! Happy riding on your future RT!

Ride the RT n the rain, if anyone’s rain ridein I am on my RT. The RT is easy to liv with. Specially if u understand smooth is fast n fast is smooth. Thanks for the ride man

Great film, appreciate it. I've got an R1200R which I love but it's too cold for most of the year (in the UK). I want to get a bike with a fairing but I still want to be able to filter!

I never watch vidoes that long, especially about a bike ride, i watched it from a to z, and you're funny af!!! Bless ya!

@supersportsanthony

4 жыл бұрын

Dude thanks!!

If you are filtering, if the mirrors fit through, so will the bike. Once you get used to it, it’s fine; and that’s riding in the UK; narrower roads here.

@supersportsanthony

4 жыл бұрын

Well said!

I will have one some day thanks for posting

@supersportsanthony

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, enjoy your RT when you get one!

What a kool bike and excellent cover on the bike, thanks mate. This is gonna my next bike. Don’t mind to commute on this beast. I used to owned a HD ultra glide, but just too much for my slim body size..hope you gonna review a 1600gt next. Cheers

@supersportsanthony

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback! Enjoy the RT when you pick one up. I'll work on getting a review done of the K series!

Henry Hudson Pkwy to the West Side Highway, I know it all too well. LOL I would definitely take off the panniers if I was riding into Manhattan. I used to use the backpack all the time. Not bad on a sit up straight bike. It bothered me more with sport bikes. Thanks for the great review. I'm thinking of the new 2021 next year.

@supersportsanthony

3 жыл бұрын

If it were me I'd probably just use a top box for the commute. Gotta give respect when you see an RT in the NYC!

I put 12k miles on my bike without knowing I could turn off cruise control by twisting the throttle forward like that. lol. thanks for that tip

I used to lane split a lot in California with my 2006 R1200RT. I also had a 2016 FZ-09 (MT-09) that was less wide but felt also less safe (no fairings, side bags). The problem is rather filtering in the inner city in stopped traffic where 2-3 inches matter. On the highway, I wouldn't squeeze through such tight spaces anyways, it can wait. Interestingly, the RT got wider with every generation while the GS got narrower over time. With the current generation, the RT is 1.5 inches wider than the GS.

Fantastic review peppered with good humour. :-) I ride the 2019 model. I think only the paint options changed? Its a cracking bike. Heavy to get on & stand up but the weight just falls away when the wheels move. I love the classic dials. The TFT isn't really needed if you have the satnav. There are pages on that which can be accessed & provide all the information anyone would ever need on their bike. You just need to accept the warning while riding to access the data. I tend to ride in dynamic mode mostly & it is fast. The power is smooth but instant. Certainly fast enough for me anyway! My daughter (mid age teen) comes with me now and then. Only when stopping the bike at junctions am I reminded she is on the back. I have the top box so take the side boxes off of general daily use.Filtering is a tad easier but it's still a wide front to contend with. I love it. I've been doing 250km day trips on it in the Andalucian mountains of Southern Spain & when I get home, I'm fresh enough to do it all over again. Thanks for the review.

@supersportsanthony

4 жыл бұрын

I agree with you totally! Thank you for watching and thank you for your feedback. Riding the Andalusian mountains is a dream of mine, so i'm jealous, but glad that you are doing it on a BMW.

Gotta be honest, I hated when you shut the music off while riding. I started enjoying the ride as if I was the one riding. Great vid 👌

@supersportsanthony

3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣 Sorry I am SO not used to using a radio on a bike. When I get my hands on the '21 RT for a review, I'll definitely keep that in mind. Thanks for watching!

Very nice review. I haven't lived in the city in a long time. But I can see that a big bike like that would be a pain in the ass maneuvering in NYC. I live upstate (soon to move to Greenville SC) and I just retired and I'm married now. So looking for a bike that would be good for two up riding. This bike looks like it might fit the bill. The 2021s just came out with even more tech. I think this bike has made my list. Thanks for the ride!!! ✌✌

@supersportsanthony

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Can't go wrong with a BMW!

Splitting lanes is actually not bad on RT if your mirrors fit you don’t have to worry about side cases, nice video 👍🏻

Nice vids, bro. Your ride in the city convinced me that RT is not suitable for daily city traffic. It really helped me to decide whether to get myself an RT or GS. Since I’ll be using the bike mostly for weekend out-of-town leisure ride plus occasional outstation business trip, RT would be the best choice. Thanks a lot.

@r12rtpilot

Жыл бұрын

Living in So Cal means becoming adept at lane splitting. The BMW RT fits the bill when you split conservatively....

A nice looking bike. It’s been around for many years with a large fan base and revered for it’s sport handling abilities. Agree on the mirror position. That could get a refresh in the next iteration. With that BMW could add their awesome TFT screen and carry that to their K1600 models as well. BMW styles are unique and that’s a good thing. For note, nothing compares to the GSA HP. Covers all bases. Nice job Anthony.

@supersportsanthony

4 жыл бұрын

Well said! I'm really looking forward to the next iteration of the RT/K bikes. I think they will be even more awesome with the updates the other models are seeing. Thanks for watching as always 👍.

Very nice

Great review Anthony not sure if it’s as usable as my 1250 GSA but may be better for long distance tours providing no off-road.

@supersportsanthony

4 жыл бұрын

I agree, definitely more for the road going crew that doesn't plan on going off road. Though I would love to see an RT with knobbies!

Hey Anthony. I know this is an older video, but I traded my '14 RT for that exact bike, a 2020 gold RT with the premium package. It's in beautiful condition. Almost like new, only 6.5k miles. So this video was perfect for me. I ride mostly upstate where I have a cabin near the Hawks Nest area. I am also not a huge fan of the big TFT. I think the Nav VI with the analogue dials is a great combo. And hey, I live in upper Manhattan. I bought my '14 from you guys. I'm looking forward to your new location. If you're still working there? Thanks again for the great video!

Your channel is very underrated--awesome content! And I finally pulled the trigger on the F900r, i love the bike and your review made me purchase it! Question--do you wear all your riding gear all the time? What's your take on it--and let's see your helmet!

@supersportsanthony

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man and congratulations on the F900R! I bet you're loving it, such an awesome bike! I'm geared up 99% of the time. Once you get into the habit of always wearing gear, it becomes part of the routine of riding your bike. I feel uncomfortable without gear and you'll rarely see me without it! I'll do a gear review by the end of the year and show off all my helmets!

Just picked up a 2019 RT. I pretty concur with your thoughts. I think my 2019 is the best yet, and I've had four of them, LOL

Ha ha. Rocking Sean Paul. Tuune

Very good review

@supersportsanthony

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks PR!

Just a small reason I didn't wait for the 2021 upgrade, that useless TFT dash. What ever you do DON'T WEAR POLORISED sun glasses. You won't see the dash without moving your head to align the light waves. This is a problem I don't believe has been considered by bike manufacturers.

@supersportsanthony

3 жыл бұрын

I believe you can look into screen protectors that will negative the polorizing if needed. Do you wear a full face helmet with sun glasses?

Good vid: lane splitting is easily done ,just use top box/ case , no panniers …

Hi Anthony. Thanks for your good review. I am looking for a RT 1250 in Germany. Greets Jorge

@supersportsanthony

3 жыл бұрын

Good choice!

Since you’ve rode both do you prefer the RT or B? My issue with the B is the weight and my concern with the RT is vibration at speed. We do a lot of 2Up traveling. Got tired of the weight on our 09 ultra classic but sure was comfy.

Are there after market mirrors available for the bike? My 2009 has GS mirrors attached to the handlebars for more viewing. That’s not an option in the 1250, just wondering because the mirrors do look smaller than mine.

Good video. Wish they would allow lane splitting in Fl.

excellent channel👍 brother I have a bmw rr s1000 motor year 2016 and the machine has problems like I can buy a machine for the motor. Thank you

Great to see an RT in New York! You are a brave man. I take it refueling whilst sitting on the bike is legal in the US? It's certainly illegal here in Australia. so it really caught my attention. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the RT Anthony. Thumbs up

@supersportsanthony

4 жыл бұрын

Not sure about every state but in NY it's legal! Thanks for the like and watch from down under!

@ianmcinnes9398

3 жыл бұрын

I never understood this law as the owners manual clearly says the bike MUST be upright or on the center stand. In South Africa some gas stations Ask but never insist you get off.

@supersportsanthony

3 жыл бұрын

As a US resident, I know all about how different rules in different areas can get confusing. I can cross from NY to NJ in 10 minutes and once there, you are not allowed to fuel your own vehicle (motorcycles excluded).

Nice New York riding and all ✅🌈

@supersportsanthony

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks ✌️

New subscriber here! I liked the review. So do you work in a bmw dealership o how do you do all the reviews with only bmw’s?

@supersportsanthony

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I do! I want to review other bikes but it is rare that I come across them.

Anthony,have you had any problems using BMW logo on your Thumbnails ? I want to do the same but do not want any issues.Nice video by the way thanks motomarko : )

Not filtering is a pain, if you don’t filter in south east England you’d never get anywhere. Nice video though thanks. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👍

@supersportsanthony

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers!

Splitting lanes on n RT can be a challenge. From my experience, if the mirrors fit, the bags fit. I do commute on mine, but I have a few million less neighbors. If the need to slip around traffic arises, the big girl is light on her feet.

@supersportsanthony

3 жыл бұрын

Well said Cliff!

@johnnygorena5318

3 жыл бұрын

Then don’t split cards

Nice review, but no reason to be dissing scooters. They are better suited for urban streets than large bikes or crotch rockets. I've had an RT and other bikes and I have a scooter as well, and the scooter always puts a smile on my face.

@supersportsanthony

3 жыл бұрын

Don't take it too seriously! Ride safe.

I sent my R1250RT off to have a sidecar built for it. DMC Sidecars. Hope to get it back soon.

@supersportsanthony

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like alot of fun, hope you enjoy it!

I am excited for the 2021 model with the TFT. Waiting for dealers to get the bike and get a test ride. Might be tempted to say goodbye to my Africa Twin Adventure Sports...

@supersportsanthony

3 жыл бұрын

Go for it!

No problem commuting that bike, i do it daily . Just need to take the panniers of and only use a topp box

The mirrors on this bike are actually quite good and very functional.

Why worry about lane splitting only legal in California or Europe etc ,😎 and I agree doesn’t matter what you ride as long as you are riding. 😎🏍💨💨

@supersportsanthony

3 жыл бұрын

If it fits, it ships!

I have a 2020 RR that I both ride on the street and do track days, but on some weekends I ride with a group of BMW riders on RTs and GSs. Once the rides get over 175 miles, well, it stops being fun. They seem to hold their own just fine on the curves so I'm thinking of adding an RT to my garage. I demo rode one last week and it seems like I fine compromise between a sport bike and a tourer. A 1600 GT or a Gold Wing is too much, but the RT is just right. Thanks for the ride and helping me with my decision, not to mention seeing again the NYC streets of my misbehaving teenage years. I am subscribed.

@supersportsanthony

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your feedback John, glad I could take you down memory lane! I think the RT is an excellent consideration if you already have the king of sport bikes, the RR. Though, if you aren't fully committed to picking up a touring bike, check out the R1250R/RS. I'll be making a video on them soon, and trust me they are a blast to ride. Thanks for watching.

@johnmargaritis1055

4 жыл бұрын

@@supersportsanthony Thanks Anthony for your reply. As it happens, I have already ridden both the R1250 R and RS and you're right, they are a blast to ride, but I feel they both are too much like tamer versions of my RR. If I assume the RR and a 1600GT are on opposite ends of the road spectrum, I'm shooting for something closer to a tourer than a sport bike. Another reason I'm leaning towards an RT is my hope to get my wife in the passenger seat on a regular basis so we can share some motorcycle experiences together. Soon.

Great review bro. Won't taking off the side bags help with lane splitting? maybe take them off and use a top case? I know the police lane split a lot with theirs (slimmer side cases)

@supersportsanthony

4 жыл бұрын

It definitely would help, but the front of the RT is very wide, so all around its tough to get between traffic. I also believe the RTP (cop bike) has a narrower front end to assist them. Thanks for watching!

Nice review. Detailed and informative. Btw how did you install the phone Mount? I have been struggling to find one for this bike. Thanks

@supersportsanthony

4 жыл бұрын

I use the clamp style ram mount, it is the most universal version that I have found that works on multiple bikes with different styles of handlebars. You can find it on amazon!

@GauravG0999

4 жыл бұрын

@@supersportsanthony Thank You so much buddy. I ended up making a contraption to install the Ram Ball :)

Going over the stop-line like that by EVERY intersection with a red light would make you loose your drivinglicense in sweden. 🤣

@supersportsanthony

3 жыл бұрын

haha I'll keep that in mind if I'm every traveling abroad!

What a super duper

I own a Street Glide HD and thinking on a second bike. Have my eyes on this bike. But waiting for the 2021 model. What do you suggest?

@gregseifter8089

3 жыл бұрын

Too much tech on '21, IMHO.

@supersportsanthony

3 жыл бұрын

If you haven't ridden one, definitely set up a test ride. It would be an awesome compliment to your street glide if you end up liking it.

@supersportsanthony

3 жыл бұрын

Perhaps, but technology in a whole is growing every year with motorcycles, we can only imagine what they will be like in 10 years!

Your mic was switching left to right back and forth

Tony - what were you using to secure your phone on the RT ??

@supersportsanthony

3 жыл бұрын

www.amazon.com/dp/B00JQNRTDI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_4ESRBKEGQQPTHM8QMSH3 I was using the ram mount grip clamp. It's super versatile. When it comes to riding many different types of bikes or if you just want to expand your mounting options, it can't hurt to pick one up. Cheers.

@larryfitch1225

3 жыл бұрын

@@supersportsanthony sweet !! Thanks.. I had read that there was not really any room to mount something like this so I am glad to see you prove that theory wrong :-:). Last question - the clamp comes in 3 sizes - small to large.. I am assuming you are using the small one given the limited space but wanted to make sure ..

@supersportsanthony

3 жыл бұрын

I believe I have the medium. But use what we will best fit your application. I've been able to use mine in engine guards, handle bars, triple clamps etc.

My dude.. don't be a scooter snob. I ride a K1600 but still respect the scoot.

@supersportsanthony

3 жыл бұрын

Don't take it too seriously! Ride safe.

@JordanLedbetter

3 жыл бұрын

@@supersportsanthony You took it pretty seriously, hence G's comment.

No issues with lane splitting in NY.It's illegal.

@supersportsanthony

3 жыл бұрын

🤷🏽‍♂️

Can you line split in NY?

@supersportsanthony

3 жыл бұрын

If it fits it ships!

AAAAGH why don't commentators do their homework. I own a 2020 RT but I researched the bike for nearly a year before pulling the trigger. So 10 000 km later here's my 10 cent. 1. The cubby hole on the right was not designed to house a phone only an iPad. 2. The gear change indicator is intelligent in that it is based on revs, lean angle and throttle position. The hill start control works downhill as well as up. 3. Lose the cases and it will canyon carve easily. Overall the RT is superior to the competition. And BMW have the best customer service in South Africa.

My 2020 RT with Hayes brakes leak like a sieve, even after being recalled and new calipers were installed. The 2021 looks like BMW branded Hayes brakes again. You've been warned!!! My 3 videos of the leaking brakes. @ @ @

2:40 in. Like pulling teeth. I turned off

@supersportsanthony

7 ай бұрын

I should have been a dentist then huh

Oh, the name of the REAL SCOOTER BOY is Anthony Lewis . . . . a real airhead!

@supersportsanthony

3 жыл бұрын

Lol what

@luckylarrikin1439

3 жыл бұрын

@@supersportsanthony your opinion is worthless . . . don't waste peoples time with it.

@supersportsanthony

3 жыл бұрын

Nobody forced you to watch, thanks for the view 😂

@faridb40

3 жыл бұрын

@@supersportsanthony lmao thats a typical KZread troll slob

@supersportsanthony

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂

Audio, narration great but the camera bouncing around making me ill. Mount it somewhere other than your face.