Technical aspects and performance of the BMW R1200RT/1250 RT
RT handling
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Camel747 »
Fri Jun 21, 2024 1:08 am
To me, the biggest drawback of RT's with telelevers, is their lack of neutral steering. For example, in a left turn, the handlebars want to steer...
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Last post by Arends
Mon Nov 18, 2024 10:01 am
Indicators
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EasyRider »
Thu Oct 10, 2024 12:03 pm
Who else like me is getting fed with the indicators turning off to soon.
i am now going to turn off the self-cancelling using my GS-911 as i have had...
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Last post by Stu
Thu Oct 10, 2024 4:14 pm
New to me 2009 1200 RT Scary noise.
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dubepj »
Tue Oct 08, 2024 7:07 pm
Just bought a 2009 R1200RT. When bike is warmed after a few miles ride I hear a scary chartering noise when in neutral. I pull in the clutch and...
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Last post by David.
Wed Oct 09, 2024 3:51 pm
RPM Manageme t
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MotorcycleMEB »
Sun Sep 01, 2024 5:45 pm
Hey everyone, I have a 2024 R 1250 RT. I've been scrolling through forums regarding optimal rpm range. On these forums, everyone is saying that there...
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Last post by Arends
Wed Oct 09, 2024 9:13 am
Wethead RT resistance to overheating??
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Bluecomet »
Sat Aug 24, 2024 10:29 pm
How resistant are the 2014 - 2018 RT's to overheating? I'm looking at a 2017 or 2018 but need to have a bike that I can be stuck in a lengthy traffic...
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Last post by Steve398
Sun Aug 25, 2024 8:17 pm
Coolant Temp
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EasyRider »
Sun Jun 30, 2024 7:57 am
I was in the garage yesterday and started Artie for the first time since April.
The air temp was 18.5 degrees, The fan on the bike soon kicked in and...
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Last post by EasyRider
Wed Jul 03, 2024 5:19 am
OEM Brake pad alternatives
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by
RC51 Tofuman »
Sat Jun 22, 2019 6:08 am
I have no issues with the OEM brakes. It's time to change the Front and Rear pads. The OEM pads are pricey.
Can anyone confirm that the Carbone...
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Last post by Steve398
Thu Jun 27, 2024 1:30 pm
TPMS not showing in display??
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Cahoots55 »
Wed Apr 10, 2024 1:03 am
Hi all I am a new owner question. The RT is 2016 that I just percasted this month. Have owned a bunch Beemers but nothing this high tech. My question...
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Last post by ColoradoGreek
Sat Apr 13, 2024 11:00 pm
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Last post by EasyRider
Thu Feb 29, 2024 9:15 am
Engine revs twist things to the right
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Nitesail »
Mon Dec 18, 2023 5:39 am
Hello! New to the world of BMW motorcycles. Currently also have a ‘96 Honda Magna and have owned various bikes over the years, mostly Hondas,...
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Last post by SimonD
Thu Dec 21, 2023 11:53 am
Fuel error
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davef1uk »
Fri Jun 07, 2019 2:12 am
Hi all,
Is it only mine or do all RT models give odd fuel levels. Filled up. Said I had 277 miles to next fill up... rode 30 miles, read 295...
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Last post by Tenequip
Thu Nov 16, 2023 2:43 am
Power Commander
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by
MEM62 »
Thu Aug 16, 2018 10:18 pm
Anyone gone down the PCV and rolling road setup route a 2012 twin cam? Not looking for power increases- just want to correct the lean running and get...
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Last post by beemrdon
Mon Oct 30, 2023 11:52 pm
RT1250 SILENCER
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bikerdog »
Fri Oct 13, 2023 7:20 pm
Can anyone tell me if a silencer from a 21 plate 1250RT will fit on a 2014 RT LC?
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Last post by Casbar
Sun Oct 15, 2023 2:35 pm
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Last post by Casbar
Tue Sep 26, 2023 8:36 am
Remap for an R1250RT - any experience??
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by
jesim1 »
Sat Jun 10, 2023 9:39 pm
Hi Guys
I have a new R1250RT and have run it in and put about 1500 miles on it now.
Overall it's a nice bike, and there is plenty of performance...
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Last post by Doctor T
Mon Jun 19, 2023 1:32 pm
Bouncy ride
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vennie »
Wed Apr 19, 2023 5:05 pm
Hi folks a question about suspension I think. I have not long bought a 2010 RT. Very impressed with handling in all conditions so far and been riding...
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Last post by Doctor T
Tue May 16, 2023 1:58 pm
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Last post by David.
Thu Apr 13, 2023 6:31 am
Handling Issues.
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by
1929 »
Sat Jul 10, 2021 8:40 pm
Hello everyone and I hope you are all well!
Anyway, to my first post………….
Mid March and I took delivery of a white RT with the TFT screen from...
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Last post by joeducati
Tue Aug 30, 2022 6:01 pm
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Last post by Doctor T
Fri Aug 26, 2022 5:36 pm
Remap
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Old-Git »
Fri Mar 25, 2022 9:12 am
I had my '16 remapped yesterday. Ex factory it's rated 125hp / 92ft/lb - at the crank, which is probably 95hp at the back wheel. Unsure of torks at...
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Last post by Stu
Fri Apr 01, 2022 10:35 pm
2022 150rt
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hickeybond »
Sun Mar 27, 2022 11:44 pm
hello all, i am bout to purchase a 2022 1250rt. my quetsion is..is anyone on this site well versed on putting and akrapovic exhaust with an ecu...
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Last post by Old-Git
Mon Mar 28, 2022 5:08 pm
Knee help... Footpeg Lowering?
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KCMoto »
Tue Mar 08, 2022 8:43 pm
Anyone tried a footpeg lowering kit to get more leg room? I'm coming from the comfier leg angle of a GS to the more cramped RT. The RT is...
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Last post by Steve398
Thu Mar 24, 2022 6:29 pm
Findings: 2021 R1250RT
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TexasCountry »
Wed Apr 28, 2021 8:05 pm
The first week has passed with my new RT and over the first 250 miles I can report that;
1. The indicated speed on the TFT is consistently...
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Last post by dpickens
Thu Mar 10, 2022 6:52 pm
Brentuning ECU Tuning
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RockyGlide »
Fri Jan 21, 2022 6:20 pm
If you have tuned your ECU with the Brentuning system are you happy with it & did you have any issues?
I have a 2018 R1200RT that I'm considering...
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Last post by RockyGlide
Fri Jan 21, 2022 6:20 pm
2015 r1200rt exhaust pop.
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Ducati2 »
Sun Sep 26, 2021 6:34 pm
I know I may get plenty of members to tell me to just go back to stock can, but here goes..
2015 r1200rt, installed a GPR (nice little Italian item)...
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Last post by Stu
Sun Sep 26, 2021 8:59 pm
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