That segment where you would pull up behind a rider to say a little bit about them, give a nice shout out and then pass to carry onto the next person and do the same… That was brilliant, entertaining and quite gracious. Chopsy Sir, you’re a good egg.

@LambChopRides

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dukie 👍

I have a 2020 R1250R. They're definitely overlooked. Most people who ask what it is have never heard of it or seen one. Most versatile bike Ive ever owned. You can buy a decent windscreen for them and even tour on it.

For what it is and for who it is targeted at, it’s a surprisingly capable bike. Plenty of power, sporty, fast, wheelies like a dream, does good in touring and commuting. There’s something deep inside it that just screams for aggressive riding, but then again, that might just be my dirt riding ass going on the street. Awesome vid!

Thanks for posting. I have a 2004 R1150R (original owner). Looks have not changed much. The thing is a tank. Ridden it all over the western US. Never a hint of a problem. I have owned several bikes over the years, but the 1150R has been the constant in my stable. Great bike.

@vasilypupkin2107

Жыл бұрын

I have the same 2004 R1150R and I like it. All new R lost telelevel and air cooling; too much whistles and extremely expensive.

Thanks for the vid, I too, really liked the quick resume about each of you fellow riders, how you recognise them in their gear I have now idea. I can't even recognise my own mates when were out half the time. I am one of the converted and have a 20MY R1250R. When ever I tell people what I've got I usually get a bit of a blank look and a pretend nob of acknowledgment while they are secretly thinking 'I have no idea what he's on about'. It really is a bit of an underrated and unnoticed bike. Its everything you said with the added capability of hauling proper fit for purpose good touring luggage. Brill for touring, off to Spain and France in 6 weeks. Yippee!

Loved watching that review, thanks 007. It’s taken me three years to smooth out the changes on that gearbox, especially from first to second. 143 Nm and quick steering make it a very versatile bike for an old bloke. Tour, scratch or cruise, as I could only afford one bike it was the right choice for me.

@LambChopRides

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Bruce 👍

I've always loved this model in all it's iterations from BMW. All the way back to the R850R back in the 90s when I was in high school. This is the big bike of my dreams and yes it's woefully underrated. Thanks for this review and sharing some love on this great model! Cheers!

Top video again, informative, unbiased and a real world riding appraisal of a bike, that's why I love these videos Chopsy, keep them coming, looking forward to how the R1250RS differs from this one

@LambChopRides

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave 👍

Dukie, you took the words right out of my fingers, lol. Really awesome the way you give props to the other riders Mr. Chop. Great review too.

A calm relaxed review suited the bike perfectly 🙂👍 Cheers Chops ✌️

Great roads out there chops bike look like it’s good two looking forward to the r/s review keep up the great vid’s 👍

i have 2019 version of the 1250R and have done like 8000km on it and i feel like the quick shift is smooth af. It def works bether up in the revs. I love the bike

Very nice bike with that low set weight and superb midrange, makes for a surprisingly quick bike. I would still add a quarter fairing just to keep the wind off. All the power,performance I would ever need or feel comfortable with. Thanks for the review.

I own a 2019 R1250R in Black Storm Metallic. It’s a connoisseurs bike. Stealthy. Smooth. Understated. But with a huge wallop of grunt to blast away from most other road users when required. Love it. Sold my R1200GS for it as I wanted some lower with the same boxer engine. Bought a little bike for off road thrills. The R1250R and RS models are the bikes that a lot of GS owners should buy instead. They are just amazing do it all bikes!

Watch a. Great vid. Just bought one , I have 10 bikes including a GS but I think my R1250R is going to be one of my favourites. It seems to be a real confidence inducer, even more than my GS.

Glad you're finally getting invited on some launches! I really like your bike reviews

@LambChopRides

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris 👍

I feel like these bikes fly under the radar, the RS especially. So many people buy more bike than they need/ will actually use, when something like this is a great "real world" bike. Great vid 👍 can't wait for the RS review.

The 1250 is a great bike and a fantastic option for those of shorter stature who want a fully featured, incredibly capable bike. My wife fits into this category and she adores her 1250R (fitted with optional low seat) and has enjoyed every one of the 55,000 kms on it so far. There is simply no other large capacity bike with the handling, performance, touring capability and low seat height. None.

@alan36753

Жыл бұрын

Second that. I’d like to swap now but there’s nothing better out there that does everything brilliantly

The R and RS are both underrated.... also pretty good value after a couple years on the used market

Your reviews are proper chopsey.. You always camera the suspension that helps us understand stroke n all... Good video 😊

@LambChopRides

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! Thanks 👍

Surprised how much you was enjoying the bike, Lovely scenery, Loved the commentary,

I had the first gen (1200) of this bike. I used to think of it as the thinking man’s gs. It was white with red frame… a good looking bike and a lovel way to cover distance.

The colour is called Ice Grey I believe. I am just about to order a Triple Black version. Thanks for your review Chop.

Another fantastic use of my time great chanell, BMW are definitely covering all the angles. I loved the orange R1300, but they are a bit old now. I discovered them too late

Hi Lambchop, Love the fact that you have finally got onto an R1250R, cannot believe you have not been on one before! I owned the R1200 and then got the R1250R back in 2020 and I absolutely love this bike for everything I think this is a great bike that does it all, Touring, Commute and Sunday blasts, maybe not a track day machine which is maybe where so many people overlook this bike as its not super sport quick. The quick shifter does get better as the bike takes on miles, but for me no one makes a better quick shifter than KTM, like silky smooth butter on the Super duke Evo and 1290 Super Adventure! Also, I would be interested to know your thoughts on the cruise control as I think its the simplest, easiest of all the major brand bikes and it will set at almost any speed. I have just been out on the new 2023 version last week and have done my own First Ride Review (link below), there is not much difference between the 2019 model and the 2023 incarnation. kzread.info/dash/bejne/eaJkqKqpns_LlJc.html Great video, and once again so glad for your positive comments on this amazing bike!

As a current R1100S rider, i think this is the bike I would upgrade to is I wanted to keep with the BMW brand. Great video!

Well done… nicely paced and cool delivery, with the fellow rider descriptions- a touch of class. Stumbled onto you when researching the MG V100S, I found your two vids. But, your reviews are a step above, so here I am watching a BMW review. Too late - I ordered a V100S👍😁.

@LambChopRides

Жыл бұрын

Welcome Barry very much appreciated buddy 🙏

Sunny Spain, stunning BMW, and the best in the biz, Chops, delivering yet another A1 review. Excellent job buddy✊🏻💨 I’ll keep my ‘22 S1KR, but can appreciate this bike nonetheless.

@LambChopRides

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike 😁👍

Nice! Looking forward to your views on the RS...

I need a Spain trip ❤. The roads look fabulous along with the glorious sunshine. Love the beemer.. I’d probably lean towards the s1000 or the XR but it’s probably more than enough to have a nice blast on. Will look foward to your thoughts on the 09 Blade.. Great video.

@LambChopRides

Жыл бұрын

It's incredible out there highly recommended a trip! 👍

Great video mate you nail it👍🏽👌🏽 now I know this is the bike for me. But can you please make a comparison with the 1250R 15:05 SE model? Thanks heaps!

Nice video John, thank you. Was it sunny there? Warm by any chance? Roads amazing? I’m not jealous one bit 😂

You would get plenty of traffic calming feedback from the tarmac here in the UK 😊 went for triple black thank you for the review 👍

I've got the old R1200s sport bike.also underrated.grunt makes for a great road bike

I went from a 2019 S1000R to R1250R and I don't regret it for a moment! The midrange torque is awesome. The shaft drive is also ace as I'm rubbish with chains 😂 Great fun on track days but the cylinder heads will touch down 😊

@Nanayaah1

Жыл бұрын

Had my R1250R for more than 3 years and now went the opposite way. Picking up my M1000R in two days :)

@nickfry7705

Жыл бұрын

Rikky, I went from a 765R to the R1250R based mainly on yours and Teapots reviews of the bike. Many thanks.

@RikkyTang

Жыл бұрын

@@Nanayaah1 I may make an exception for an M1000R 😄

@RikkyTang

Жыл бұрын

@Nick Fry Awesome Nick I hope you feel that you made the right choice!

all your reviews incredible, this one amazin by mentioning other riders. love from Pakistan. ❤

the blue sky and those roads look beautiful

I had a R1200R which I thought was a peach then I had a GS as a loaner whilst the R12R was in for service - you know what happened😊. I love the boxer engine particularly the air cooled version. The RNineT makes me smile with the rattles, shakes and vibes.

My first BMW, a 1995 R1100R, was a great bike. I was moving off of a 1994 Honda Gl1500 Goldwing and after that the BMW was a superbike. I had never ridden such a fantastic handling motorcycle. In those days it had only oil /air cooling. After a few 100 mile trips my first major ride was about 1300 miles each way from Iowa to Pennsylvania and back. The bike was great but the weather was atrocious. Rain rain rain 70% there and 30% home. I traded it 2 years later for a new 1995 R1100GS and rode it untill 2012.

Nice machine. Liked the way you introduced certain riders and then dispatched them. 😂👍

Great bike I’ve owned both 1200r and 1250r - you can get sports bars from your bmw dealership slightly flatter and wider for both bikes. My only disappointment on the 1250 was the gear box from 1st to 2nd especially when the 1200 was silky smooth. Both models in dynamic engine mode are great fun. I’ve moved onto a s1000r and loving it but do mix the torque of the boxer engine

@inked-96

6 ай бұрын

Given that you've had both models. I can pick a 2016 R1200R Sport for 6.2k with 14k miles. Or do i pay the additional £3,000 for the R1250R 2019? It'll be used for my new fun touring machine.

I have one for the passed 4 years---- one of the best road bikes ------------as long as you put a screen on it;-).Great touring bike 60 plus MPG with a light wrist.

Great video!

Bit of a dark horse. Your right I’ve personally never considered one, but will try to get a test ride now . Who knows?. Great video Chops 👍.

On my holidays in Oban, great time for a chops video.👍

@LambChopRides

Жыл бұрын

Enjoy the sun! 👍

Its a sports tourer. The s1000 is no good for touring and some people dont want to be on a huge GS, so it fills the void i guess. Wouldnt be my first choice but Id definitely buy one. They look amazing and its something different

Great review Chopsy, fabulous roads and countryside; thanks also, for the info on some of the other riders. Thanks for the effort you put into these reviews, it's much appreciated.

@LambChopRides

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure! 👍

The Boxer family are great handlers.This would make a great commuter bike.Cheers.

Had one of those as a loan bike very impressive.

Can’t beat Lamb Chops for breakfast 😂 Those roads, blue Sky’s, Sun, Sea and massively overlooked bike to go play with! Living the dream fella 👍👍👍 I guess if you moved out there you could relaunch as “El Choppo” 😂😂😂 I’ll sub 👍😎

@LambChopRides

Жыл бұрын

Haha well I will have 1 sub anyway! 😄👍

"I'm near Alicante " !!!! No your not Chopsey 😜 , that's Almeria . I'm Lucky to live in that part of Spain and have those roads to ride .

@LambChopRides

Жыл бұрын

Haha yes your right! No clue where I am most of the time! 😅

Great review! Overall, this is the best bike there is - if you can live without a windshield. I'm quite tall so lowered pegs would be appreciated. And I could go with slightly better bigger mirrors. But that's it. No more improvements needed. Crossed Europe back and forth on it without any problems. The torque is intoxicating. Just a few "oh fuck!!" moments when daydreaming and barreling down a sharp curve and forgetting the weight of this bike for a second😁

I like the idea of the BMW boxer engine and shaft drive, and this bike looks really versatile with plenty of compatible luggage and accessories. For me the only problem is that new BMW bikes, in my area at least, are SO marked up it's ridiculous. I only have 1 BMW/Ducati/Triumph dealer within 200 miles of my apartment and they leverage that exclusivity.

It's such a good all-rounder. And it looks like a muscle bike!

I own a 2017 R1200r sport, fitted with an aftermarket Akra can. 125bhp. 125nm torque, 235kg (ish). First boxer twin I've ridden or owned. I thinks it's fantastic! I'm 5'6, 15 stone, so fits me fine, comfy, low down weight, plenty of go, hnadles really well. Get into some twisties (lots in Wales, where I live), Both throttle and suspension in 'Dynamic, 3rd and 4th gear, open and shut throttle..........awesome fun!! Punchy out of the corners, loads of engine braking, quickshifter up and down if needed. It's also comfy on longer trips, I do around 200 to 350 miles in a day, no issues. Even got cruise control, that's simple and easy to use! Solo and with pillion, electronic suspension, making it super easy to change settings. I've even ridden, Cardiff to Land's End, and back, in a day! nearly 500 miles. The bike performed beautifully, in all weathers, and returns 50+ mpg average. Personally, I think, a great 'all round' bike, sporty enough for fun on the roads, comfy enough for touring and really good at carrying pillions too. I'd say, a much ignored, very underated bike. The 1250 must be better again!! Really enjoying ALL your videos Chops, looking forward to the next one. Grumps.

@LambChopRides

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Grumps 👍

Good video as usual Chops. I prefer the UK reviews to be honest. It seemed the bike wasn't that impressive when you're talking about the other riders in the group? 😬🤷🏽‍♂️ I have looked at the RS as a future option-looks a better bike than the R. Although the KTM 890 SMT is intriguing.....

Look at you invited to the sunshine hob nosing with the stars , finally getting the recognition you deserve Chops 🎉🎉

@LambChopRides

Жыл бұрын

Haha thanks 🙌

I was a R rider for many years. It's the PERFECT bike, if you have live in the Alps or Pyrenees. However, I live in Amsterdam and the 'challenge' is to get there first....and that my friend is where the GS comes in place.

Good video as always 👍 hope you’re well. Ben from DC

@LambChopRides

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ben 👍 😊

They are very tempting for the sort of riding I do, but I think an R1300R is just around the corner and worth waiting for.

How would you sum up the differences between this and the S1000R on the streets. Forget track days, say you only want to ride on the streets and do a bit of travel, would this bike trump the thou? Is it better in town or in mountain passes because of the added torque low down?

Nice one Chopsey 😎

For me the R1250R is the best pick of the R1250 boxer range as long as You wanna keep the wheel on the road. Now I would love to see a R1250S with 20kg less and 10-15bhp more :)

Nice vid Chops & an interesting bike that does undoubtedly get overlooked including by me tbh. Although I do wonder where it really fits in & BMW's marketing of it, or lack thereof. I'm not sure who or when you might buy one, as in what are you after or instead of what? Ironically I think the introduction of the Moto Guzzi V100 will lead to more publicity for this & more so the RS as a natural competitor. Will be interested to see your take on that too.

@geneclarke2205

Жыл бұрын

I beleive you're saying what the invited reviewers can't. I have a 2013, last air cooled, last dual old school clocks, last of the retro looks, and BMW has turned it into a German Yamaha MT09 or Triumph Street Triple RS or KTM's 890 Duke/R and now its a look alike bike that gets lost within the competition. If it had kept to its more classic styling it could compete with the Yamaha XSR900 and Kawasaki Z900RS as conventional neo-retro / classy-looking machines. But you summed it up "BMW's marketing or lack thereof".

@ragerider6283

Жыл бұрын

@@geneclarke2205 That's a really interesting point you make about retaining it's original styling (or not) as currently it's in between, neither one thing or the other & somewhat of an odd fusion of old & new The R9T is more of a stylised neo-retro where as this could have just been more "traditional" in it's styling & they wouldn't have stepped on each other's toes in the range. It's still a nice bike but a bit of a peculiarity I guess. Although t's something a bit different for those that are so inclined along with the Moto Guzzi as mentioned.

Had one as a loan bike, doesn't pretend to be anything other than what it is. Does everything well.

One thing i dont like about my 1250 GSA is the lack of feedback on the suspension due to the telelever suspension, id expect this to be much better, loved the commentary on all the characters on the ride as you passed them

@stevecade857

Жыл бұрын

Add a couple of psi to the front tyre pressure and just learn to trust it. The telelever is superior to conventional forks at keeping the tyre in contract with the road but at the loss of feel.

@mbal4052

Жыл бұрын

@@stevecade857 not for me, I had an R1250GS for a couple of months and did 4000 miles on it. It was only a matter of time until I ended up through a hedge, the front tyre was scuffed to shreds right to the edge. It’s ok as a big plodder but my new s1000r I traded it for is more my cup of tea

@stevecade857

Жыл бұрын

@@mbal4052 Each to his own. We all have a preferred way to ride and if the revvy inline four suites you better then enjoy. The fact you scrubbed the front of your gsa tyres to the edges says you managed to exploit it without to much trouble then.

@stuartmoles843

Жыл бұрын

I’m in the market for a new commuter and these interest me as something that can just eat the miles and as a Guzzi rider also the shaft drive really is less faff as a daily. However the biggest issue as ever with BMW is the price, they lure you in with that low starting price but by the time you put a few bits on your up at 16k plus which makes it damn expensive against something like the Suzuki GSXS.

@stevecade857

Жыл бұрын

@@stuartmoles843 As a Guzzi guy you should be looking at the Mondello. It looks like a great bike.

This is a absolutely fantastic bike that’s unknown and underrated

Amazin bike, I'm 50's years old and wanted something like a Harley to enjoy the road in a comfortable position but with the best technology and security in the market, olso with some sport capabilities to enjoy twisty roads...R 1250 r was all Of this and more... In January 2021 I got the 2020 demo... with all the packages... All of my friends own GS, one RT... Made a 3 days trip trough different states in Mexico, went from the valleys in the center of the Country to the mountains, and went down to the pacific ocean... The main objective: 100 km of the old twisty road in the mountains called "La rumorosa", something like the 11 miles of the Dragon Tail in the US but with big Letters... Known to be one of the 3 more dangerous roads in Mexico with more fatalities.... At the end of the trip we voted for the best bike in general: R 1250 r....

If you want more weight on the front wheel just add 5mm rear preload, a small difference in suspension setup goes a long way.

I know a few people who have converted to the r1250r/r1200r from the s1000r because they feel more comfortable and relaxed when riding it. They definitely a rarer model from bmw.

I really like this bike, it reminds me of the old muscle bikes and they look really nice with the 719 options, but with all the options you would want your looking at 22k which is silly money for this particular bike

Great video as usual. Good on the Dr as mental health is a big deal. Does he have an instagram? I hope you make a video on the RS as I have found that it has peeked my interest.

@LambChopRides

Жыл бұрын

Yes he does, dralexgeorge 👍

It is a wonderful bike. I've test ridden one on three separate occasions. But it does sit strangely in the boxer range. Hasn't got the protection of the GS for longer rides, or the cool retroness of the R9T, or the fairing of the RS, so I guess people often opt for one of the others. I did at the time with the GS 1250 (since sold🤣)

@LambChopRides

Жыл бұрын

Yes I think you have hit the nail on the head Tony! 👍

@inked-96

6 ай бұрын

I have a 1200GSA at it's bloody awful. It's a pointless machine for solely riding on the road. Selling it to fund the 1200R 2017 and have 4k left in my back pocket.

Great overview chops.. what would you say has the slickest gearbox ? Suzuki ? 👍🤩🏅

@LambChopRides

Жыл бұрын

Hmm probably the 4 cylinder BMW 👍

I know there’s a deference in weight and power but any comparisons to the F900? Would anyone be trying to choose between the two or is that just silly?

BMW hmmm… owned a 2016 1200RT, traded for a 2018 1200GS, then traded to a 2022 1250R my current bike and main reason was for more airflow to the rider living down here in Florida. Awesome bike so far, put an Arrow Can on it and put the small fly screen on it. Yes Quick shifter is a mess between 1-2 and sometimes upto 3 if you are not revving the motor. I am 6’3” and 247 lbs (working on reducing that… LOL). Great bike so far

How would you rate the R to the RS? Was there a heat issue on your feet/legs on the RS? I’ve heard the fairing could make it uncomfortable in hot climates. Appreciate your thoughts…. Cheers, John

Good review Chops. 'Quite Powerful' lol 136bhp and 143nm torque that's more power than top of the range sports bikes years ago.

That fistbump with Dan was so wholesome hahaha

good review. I am a 1250R owner since they arrived in 2019. The R is the most evolved of all the boxers and its history can be traced back to the start of BMW. In europe they are much more popular than in the UK, many riders fit a touring screen to add touring potential which i have done and can confirm it can do anything a tourer or adventure bike can do (bar off road obviously). The R's reputation for reliability is arguably better than the other boxers. All of the comparisons between the R and RS come out in favour of the R due to it being more comfortable and more agile (slightly different geometry possibly?). Due to the relative unpopularity of the R used bikes can be picked up at relatively good prices. All in the R is superb but keep it quiet as R owners like to keep it secret.

I have a 2024 Triple Black and it’s the best bike i ever bought.

I have always wandered if there is any data on the Boxer engine saving ankles in side impact crashes? 🧐

Think I need a test ride, I want an high torque machine now and this seems a good choice for me, had enough of the 200brake machines that you can’t use on our lovely roads.

Interested on your thoughts on the quick shifter. I’m on my fifth BMW and the quick shifter has got much better over recent years. My last RT 1200 and my K1600 were smooth as silk. I’m now on a new RT1250 and yes it’s not as smooth, but it’s brand new and I’ve only done 160 miles so think it’s possibly a requirement to run them in for a while. Time will tell but I wondered if your experience of the quick shifter was based on very new machines rather than some well run in examples. Great video by the way, made me feel all summery

@PCERules

Жыл бұрын

My older R1200RS took about 3k to bed in, my 21' R1250RS took a bit longer at about 5k... but it did have a year of autobahn thrashing and not much twisty work!

Please review the r1250R SE version 🙏

Nice 1 Lamb Chop

I love these. I do 2-3 track days/yr (I'm not a racer). Any reason I couldn't use this on the track?

@LambChopRides

Жыл бұрын

Nope you could have some fun on track for sure!

That blue sky, bike ain't too bad either. Nice one, chops.

@LambChopRides

Жыл бұрын

Bloomin lovely 😍

God I love this bike

Just sold mine for a 1250 3 black , it is a super bike for twistiest , i have 2 screens smoked for sale !! 🤣

Sunshine and on a bike, beautiful!

@LambChopRides

Жыл бұрын

It was amazing! Missing it already 😪

Testing one of these tomorrow, but worried at 6’2” I might be too tall 😮

"dirty roads", they look nice clean and dry as compared to the ones I usually end up on in the UK !

Move to Scotland .. Biking Nirvana on yer doorstep chops. Trips over to Spain in the winter. Just as Bruce … 😂

Looks like you need a little more preload in the front

Is the wheel base really 328cm?

Lol Kate’s dance 😂

What glove are wearing, I like them!

Had one few years ago, with 4 other bikes in the garage. My beaten Ducati ST2 gave me more pleasure than BMW. For some reason, whenever I opened garage door, R1200RS was never the bike I thought of “I want to go for a ride on you”. Sold it after a year of ownership without regrets..

@tomaskral4685

Жыл бұрын

Maybe the 1200 is not as good as the 1250. I was happy to get rid of my new Ducati Multistrada and getting this R. Night and day..Brought back my love for motorcycles which I almost lost on account of that torqueless, rusty nails sounding Multistrada.

Take me back Chopsyyyyyyyyyyyy! What a trip!!!

@LambChopRides

Жыл бұрын

Great wasn't it! Missing the sun already 😫