BMW R1200 RT - A Harley Bagger Killer ?

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Күн бұрын

Another new bike ride experience , where I try out the 2018 BMW R1200 RT . I rented it down in Florida last week when I visited my parents and took it out for the day to test it out and see if it deserves the title of a Harley bagger killer! Check out my conclusion at the end... Spoiler - It's a great bike !!
0:00 Intro
01:15 First impression
03:15 Full day ride
15:30 Lake Lake Okeechobee
20:12 Ride demo
22:35 Conclusion
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Пікірлер: 86

@gezzak49 3 ай бұрын

Your problem with this ride is that you're basically riding in a straight line; when you test any bike in that way then it wouldn't matter what bike you're on, you're always going to get the same result. You need to ride the RT in the bends, hills and curves; when you do that, you will appreciate the capabilities of the bike in its correct environment;. You'll also be constantly searching in the rear view mirrors for that 900lb HD thats somewhere way way way behind you. PS the seat hight is adjustable.

@gummibrot4948 7 күн бұрын

I've been driving this RT for years. Lots of Black Forest, Alpine passes, Lake Garda, southern France, Scotland, etc. I always travel with two people. This BMW is a full dresser. The BMW drives on the highway like a car. 2 people and luggage with a full load can have a lot of fun on crazy pass curves. The engine thrust , braking system and chassis are absolutely bulletproof. The boxer is still missing a few horsepower

@tracyt4327 5 ай бұрын

They do make highway pegs that mount to the valve cover and they fold in....

@adv_jaco7883 Жыл бұрын

I ride an RT, it's an incredible bike. Big, but so easy. It's a cops bike. With engine guards you can install highway pegs no problem. But I also get the appeal of HD. I guess we all need more than one bike. Cool video by the way.

@specialed5098 Жыл бұрын

Should have rented the 1600 K BAGGER has everything the R has and more. It has pegs and floor boards. Probably the most comfortable bike ever made

@kevindematteis2243 Жыл бұрын

I just bought a 2022 BMW R18 B...really get so much for the money as well as the unique style of the motorcycle.

@louisgoldfond6326 Жыл бұрын

Great stuff Sandy. Great review. Even my wife is a fan. BMW’s are great. I had a 05 K1200S. Great performance. But nothing can replace the rawness of the Harley. Have a safe trip back to the cold Hope to see you soon 👍

@joeburr7537 Жыл бұрын

Basically there's no one perfect bike. Not even an HD! 😀

@Yankeeman1954 Жыл бұрын

I traded my HD RGU for a BMW Transcontinental. Loved my Harley but the Beemer is simply a better overall touring bike.

@berardi3 Жыл бұрын

Agreed

@sterrenteller4628 Жыл бұрын

Nice to see this, my 2005 RT in black and it still works fine. Old and trusted.🏍👍

@josephgoias2945 Жыл бұрын

Having a Heritage, a Springer Softail, a 883 and having thousands of miles on a Road Glide, I ride my BMW R1250Rt much more than the Harleys. Don’t get me wrong, the HD’s have a certain feel to them however, if I’m honest with myself, for true motorcycle riding, the RT easily wins. I agree, the stereo sucks

@johnathonme Жыл бұрын

I'm a BMW RT rider and don't like Harley's but I love and appreciate your honest comparison to the RT. Informed me of things I didn't know. But most of all just enjoyed your super chilled ride and how you discuss the topics, thanks!!

@HOLYSHIFT Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your compliments

@jwald6795 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed the video, and appreciate your honest evaluation. I'm looking maybe to buy an RT.

@aarondeere Жыл бұрын

I have a heritage but wanted a 2nd touring bike that my wife would be comfortable on. Ended up with a '22 1250rt. It's such a fun, comfortable bike and the power is unreal. You can mount highway pegs that let's your legs stretch. Nice review.

@HOLYSHIFT Жыл бұрын

Thanks - I agree : it’s a great bike !

@gunner9010 Жыл бұрын

I want a Heritage so bad. lol

@frankmerkle2500 Жыл бұрын

I use the exact same model as my daily ride in all kind of weather, that is when this one comes in handy. Don't see many Harleys in Winter but quite a few BMW's.....

@heathertuck6259 Жыл бұрын

Hi Sandy. I,be had 2 RTs and they are fantastic bikes. You can be fully loaded with pillion and still throw it around the Alps like a sports bike. I’ve moved to HD and have a low rider ST to slow myself down. Lovely bike and totally different riding experience but it’s the most expensive but most basic bike I,ve ever bought. Whilst I love the experience, HD must up their game as they will be left behind, especially in Europe. Pillion foot pegs an extra….really!

@HOLYSHIFT Жыл бұрын

Yeah buddy I agree with you absolutely!

@dccycler3554 Жыл бұрын

Great review Holy Shift….I am a big fan of the RT….especially the new R1250 RT. If it had more power and were more planted on the highway….it would be in my garage. But till then, I will keep my Indians. Good stuff brother.

@cookielover1018TM Жыл бұрын

Great review 😉

@bradlozano2571 Жыл бұрын

I am in possesion of a 2003 Honda ST1300 from my Dad....That bike is Bullet....Smooth...Fast.....But there is nothing like a Harley though....

@Freddels1 Жыл бұрын

I have both the '19RGU and a '22 R1250GSA. You can put highway pegs on the engine bars (many people do).

@sinusshephard5314 Жыл бұрын

It’s cool to have both,sometimes you wanna ride this and sometimes you wanna ride that.

@terrellgarren7125 Жыл бұрын

I have a '22 FXLRS and a '16 R1200RT. The H-D sound, feel and style is pure therapy. The stock riding position on the FXLRS is silly - high knees and long reach to bars. The 1200RT is superior in technology, comfort, handling and performance. For 4 hours of local fun, the H-D is better. For a multi-day trip, the RT is better. Riding a big H-D V-Twin with loud pipes on a multi-day trip, no thanks.

@Mitchellmotor 2 ай бұрын

i ride a 2016 RT. And have no problem with my legs. i'm tall, but even when riding around 6/7 hours, only stops for fuel. I feel still good when coming of

@maxnmat Жыл бұрын

I own a 2018 R1200RT i put engine protector bars on and fitted a set of highway pegs, not for cruising but just to stretch my hamstrings while im riding long distance

@tjzulu1 2 ай бұрын

I've been riding motorcycles for 60 years now and have ridden just about every kind of bike there is. I have owned 5 Harleys, currently have 2, a 1984 Sportster and a 2017 Ultra Limited. These are two out of 5 Harley Davidson's I've owned and am currently on my 2nd BMW which is a 2015 R1200RT. While I realize your review is based on your limited experience with this bike the video belies your inexperience with BMW Mototcycles. A short 200 mile jaunt is not nearly enough time to learn this motorcycle or really any motorcycle for that matter. IMHO you do it a great disservice with such a review. It isn't comparable to any Harley and vice versa. They are totally different in every way. All of that said...not a bad video....satay safe!!

@Boxer1250RT Жыл бұрын

You know what happens with the White RT? People think that you're a Cop. I noticed that when I am behind cars as most drivers slow down :) 1250 is a more refined bike with the huge 10" TFT. It is much easier to ride and more nimble than the GS, GSA, R18 and the K 1600 bikes. Whatever BMW did to the aerodynamics of the RT, as you get up the highway speeds, the bike gets more downforce unlike many other bikes that get the lift effect. Great video! Cheers!

@stephenuffindell Жыл бұрын

Greet bike I own a 1200rt mainly for touring as my wife loves the rt. the lowrider st is fur solo touring greet video.

@alwayslearningthefacts5881 4 ай бұрын

Bought my 2018 r1200rt in march of 2019 so got it for $5000 off. $19500 plus taxes and other fees. Great 600 lb. bike. Had to lower the pegs, I`m 6 foot tall. I also purchased the top box in mars red. with the optional taillight. Its alot faster than you think.

@davidmccall4776 7 ай бұрын

The Honda Goldwing killed it four decades ago. I've owned both, and there's just no comparison that holds water!

@davidsizemore2745 Жыл бұрын

Harley has one thing that BMW will never have Soul, culture and the list goes on.

@jb1876 Жыл бұрын

And parts that fall off😂😂😂

@davidsizemore2745 Жыл бұрын

@@jb1876 obviously you have never owned one lol

@joeburr7537 Жыл бұрын

@@davidsizemore2745 I have 😂

@davidsizemore2745 Жыл бұрын

@@joeburr7537 Never had any bad problems with HD and I have had many. Same for anyone I know.

@lawnranger3432 Жыл бұрын

Having owned a 2017 RT as well as a 2020 1250 which is smoother and noticeable more powerful, the RT's are one of the easiest and most fun touring bikes I have owned in the last 55 years of riding. Highway pegs are easily attached to the crash bars and make day long rides much more comfortable. Put risers on the handle bars also improves the comfort. I am not a fan of the sound or the feel of the engine, but when your on the road for a week or two at a time as I am, the sound is just noise and the feeling becomes useless. The ease of handling, the seem less power and plenty of it, top of the line brakes/suspension and storage has been one of my favorite long distant tours, plus it extremely nimble in city driving

@HOLYSHIFT Жыл бұрын

It truly is an amazing bike

@straightup1234 10 ай бұрын

Great video holy shift been looking for good touring bike & this looks great for me & mrs what year is this Rt?

@HOLYSHIFT 9 ай бұрын

Not sure i think 2018 - Please subscribe

@MWS1960 10 ай бұрын

I rode Harley’s for many years and in 2012 I rode the R1200RT and I’ve never been back on a Harley. The 1250 is even better ❤️ if you have the engine guards you can put highway pegs on the bike. The RT is the number one bike in the world for touring bikes and number two is the Adventure style RT called the BMW GS or GSA. The GS or GSA are more upright sitting position. I put the bar risers and lowering peg kit on my R1200RT and it provides a more upright sitting position.

@brianvandy4002 6 ай бұрын

The highway pegs are mounted on the cylinder heads if the bike has them.

@davidsizemore2745 Жыл бұрын

You are required to stop by StarBucks when riding or driving a BMW lol.

@HOLYSHIFT Жыл бұрын

Hahaha- and Dunkin in a Harley

@PeterSmith-or3pq Жыл бұрын

Hey Holy, you-know-what set height was set at ? .3 positions. Under the seat there's a manual adjustment.? Just sayin. I have a Rt that I have sat on for about 4 to 5 hour s no get off. Little still but not as comfortable as my classic bagger .

@HOLYSHIFT Жыл бұрын

Yeah- I didn’t know about the setting.. don’t know what it wws

@kyro02 6 ай бұрын

I have a 2018 bmw 1200rt-p. it is an ex-australian police bike these are amazing to ride, and so safe and predictable. I have so much confident in my bmw. you can buy high-way pegs for the bmw 1200rt's that bolt on to the external bike chassis frame? If I had a choice bmw vs harley, I would definitely settle for a harley. If I had money to buy a Harley I would get one tomorrow.

@nadovidaich2364 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, but no thanks! I love my Road Glide.

@markmcintosh7095 Жыл бұрын

I second that I've had 3 BMW and I'm sticking with Harley Davidson.

@aaron___6014 8 ай бұрын

I'm surprised that the stereo still sucked when it sucked in the late 90s too.

@stephenevans9621 24 күн бұрын

I've been known to put my feet on the cylinders.

@rhugh02 Жыл бұрын

I was a Harley rider most of my life. I now ride the BMW RT. Still love both bikes but sorry Harley lost me many years ago...

@joeianniello 5 ай бұрын

I thought your review was accurate from a novice view point. The thought you'd be spent after 3 hours, is off. I rode over a thousand miles in under 18 hours on my RT, easy peasy. In addition to the other mods, mentioned for the RT, you can easily stand on the pegs at highway speeds. I recently wanted to buy a full dress Indian, Harley. I could not stand the seating position. The RT has spoiled me. Keep up the great video's!

@andyfoley6906 Жыл бұрын

Great video Sandy! The Beemer is light years ahead of Harley technology. And that boxer engine combined with the shaft drive is smooth as butter. But the riding position just doesn’t work for me on a long ride as you mentioned. My brother Jimmy rides a 2006 R1200 R/T which he bought new and has ridden cross country on many occasions. I’m sure he would question our opinions on distance comfort. But he’ll admit, nothing has the sound of a Harley and the culture it has. Enjoyed the ride my brother! Peace ✌🏻 out!

@HOLYSHIFT Жыл бұрын

Great time out… thanks again Andy

@BrizBiker Жыл бұрын

I’d prefer glen’s BMW K1600B

@islandpacificboys2350 Жыл бұрын

Don’t think so

@kenhardwick568 3 ай бұрын

Bit hard to take anyone seriously if they don’t wear protective gear. 😢

@jameskeidel1272 Жыл бұрын

Love my 16 rt 1200. Disagree with your comment about the seat tho. I know 6 guys that ride long distance, and all have replaced the stock seat. It's good up to 200 miles then your butt hurts.

@jb1876 Жыл бұрын

That’s a serious bike👍

@xyzyyz 6 ай бұрын

Nice visual video but the sound is sketchy.

@ericjames7680 7 ай бұрын

Unless you feel that you MUST have a Harley because of peer pressure, club rules like to make noise, pretend you are somebody you are not or some Ego thing, why HARLEY anyway? I have had Harleys for years and some of the above were for that reason. Just sold a 1 year old 2022 ST Street Glide that I bought new. Can not even hear the thing, throttle response is terrible, cable clutch never felt right and lever would jump back at you, gear indicator is blank when I need to see it, need new mufflers, tuner, shocks would be nice, rear cylinder runs real hot, uses oil every 500 miles or so and was told was normal. Being in California you have to BOOT LEG the things in to make it run right because vendors will not ship to California. Yes it is fun to modify a Harley but all people talk about is more sound, power, need bigger motor and the list goes on. So sold it and got a BMW 1250 GSA and it is just wonderful. Will do everything, has everything you could want and more, does not burn up oil like the Harley, runs great, throttle is great, cooling great and the insurance was HALF of what the Harley was. Pretty much done with Harleys. May get a BMW 1250 RT like the cops ride. No reason to do hours of training for ''U'' turns because unlike the Harley this thing is just so easy. Plus if you go to the Daily City Hells Angels club house in Palo Alto, you will see more than a few members with the BMW 1600 Bagger and another member Rides a Gold wing and of coarse many know the Late Sonny Barger hated Haley and rode Indian as some others do also. So its not just me.

@LikeSubscribeFollow Жыл бұрын

hahahaha... sure

@Donfleebie1 Жыл бұрын

Why couldn’t you slap,some pegs somewhere on those crash bars? Goldwings need highway bars. In fact I’ve never owned a bike without some ability to stretch your legs out on.

@daviarts167 6 ай бұрын

This is bmw k1600 kid

@f.t.w1066 Жыл бұрын

Great video.. BUT H.D 4 ever..👍👍👍🇦🇺

@David-yp4fl Жыл бұрын

Love from DeKalb Mississippi USA 🇺🇲

@markmcintosh7095 Жыл бұрын

I try to like BMW bikes and I've had three but I just can't like them. I like my Moto Guzzi bikes much better than the BMW bikes I've had. Harleys are my favorite there's just something about them .

@HOLYSHIFT Жыл бұрын

I know, can’t really explain it … Harley is an emotional thing…

@curtissmith8789 2 ай бұрын

Moto Guzzi has been known as the Italian HD. I've never owned a Guzzi, but have ridden several. I must say that I've always enjoyed the ride, especially the Nordge I believe it is.

@BikesBeardsAndBrews Жыл бұрын

soooooo much nope

@kerrymcclure7503 Жыл бұрын

If you want to BMW buy a BMW don't try to make Harley-Davidson into one. I don't think Harley-Davidson can ever have an electric windshield. They would have to completely redesign their fairings. Ride safe.

@tomcurtin3736 Жыл бұрын

Try writing that thing for a week straight, I think you’ll find your review might be a little different.

@HOLYSHIFT Жыл бұрын

Comfortable or not after a week?

@tomcurtin3736 Жыл бұрын

@@HOLYSHIFT I currently on a 2010 electric glide and also a 2011 R1200 RT, the bummer is a velvet revolver. Even though I still love Harleys I guess I’m just getting old at almost 60.Love both bikes just a different tool

@tomcurtin3736 Жыл бұрын

I guess I shouldn’t speaking to the iPad and sometimes spelling is not correct as you can see, I guess I got a bug in my eye

@AdamSowinski Ай бұрын

Nah, boxer engine doesn’t sound like Harley.

@brianvandy4002 6 ай бұрын

I have to say, it seems kind of silly to ride anything but a Harley and then give it a bad review because it isn't a Harley. Judge the bike on its merits. It's one of the smoothest sport tourers around. There's a reason so many law enforcement agencies use it.

@HOLYSHIFT 6 ай бұрын

It’s a great bike and I loved it

@christopheleroy5697 9 күн бұрын

Tu ne peut pas comparer bmw et Harley….les harley sont faite pour allez droit devant,,,,et c’est tout …

@christopheleroy5697 2 ай бұрын

L’avis d’un américain qui roule patriote 😂….pas du tout objectif, la bmw est une des meilleures motos du monde et forcément bien meilleure qu’une Harley-Davidson qui ne fait que allez droit droit……devant … Américain 😂……