My new R1250RT is waiting for me at the dealership! I can barely stand it!
R1250RT Me Too!
- Thread starter Allan Bagley
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Good luck and enjoy it!
Darth rider
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Maybe he is in the process of returning it…
OP
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Still sitting there!!!!!!
Congratulations !
we will expect monthly ride reports
we will expect monthly ride reports
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Picked up the R1250RT today. Rode about 40 off freeway miles in about 38 degrees. Very pleased with the bike. I must say brakes, clutch and general handling are silky smooth. Motor is so different than the ST it will take a little getting used to. Assisted shifting is sometimes like butter, sometimes not so much. Wind noise is MUCH lower. General ergonomics may need some further adjustment. Didn't get much into the TFT display but had no problen adjusting grip and seat heat. Didin't get much into ride modes other than to determine that ECO is not much fun! Incredibly easy to put on the center stand!!!!
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Old and new!
Sheriff41
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Congrats, Allan! Enjoy your new ride! The old still looks new, as well.
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Agreed, the ST still looks great! I do like that BMW though…
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No doubt both are prime examples of the best in motorcycle engineering. But can the RT lay on its side with no damage, the way the ST can?
No not at all... The ST and Wing are great examples of that... I do wish other manufacturers would do better with that but easy enough to do with more $$ lol Of course, ST and Wingers are also looking at additional tip over protection.
I'll add some for the rear, not sure about the front just yet... amazingly, this bike doesn't feel heavy at all.
Those are gr8 bikes! I have a 2002 and like almost as much as my 2005 ST1300.
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No. Not without added protection. On the way. The RT does feel much lighter. The ST, which i thoroughly enjoyed and was my first modern motorcycle, will be sold.
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Heretic! Somebody get a rope! 
Oh, wait, I'm closest...
Somebody get a rope! Oh, wait, I'm closest...
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2 light years gap in technology. Enjoy, and congratulations.