Walk Around Video Of My RT

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In December I bought a new 2023 BMW R1250 RT from Hermy's to replace my stolen BMW GSA that was stolen in November 2022. I listed the motorcycles that I thought might make a good long distance and rally motorcycle like I had in the past. Motorcycles that made the list was Gold Wing, GSA and RT. Then I worked through the list listing what would be good and bad points to me. I ended up picking the BMW R1250RT as it had all of the options I wanted and more. It also has a lot of safety features like adaptive cruise control.

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Some Thoughts

Some of my initial thoughts on my new 2023 R1250 RT. It is very easy to maneuver and ride.

The Good

• Great power – fastup to 100 MPH

• Traction Control

• Ride Modes

• Better road ability

• Better gas mileage

• More luggage space than 2018 Gold Wing

Not So Good

• Engine is much louder – I like motorcycles that are quieter

• Smaller rear tire - I prefer more rubber on the road

• Wunderlich Touring Windscreen

• Saeng Quickscan Mirrors Cleartwater Erica

• Clearwater Darla

• Hex EzCan

• Sargent Seat

• Beadrider Bead Seat

• Foot Peg Lowering

• ADV Highway Pegs

• Givi Footstand Enlarger

• Gear Shifter Lever Enlarger

• Handlebar Risers

• Dash Shelf

• Grip Puppies

• T-Rex Headlight Protector

• T-Rex Engine Guards

• T-Rex Saddlebag Guards

• Front Fender Extender

• Aeroflow Aerowings

• SW-motech PRO Trial Tank Bag With Magnetic PRO Tank Ring

• Garauld TechWorks Hydration System

• MotoReflective Saddlebag Kit

• AL Priority System Antilaser

• Garmin Zumo XT

• Garmin RV890

• TFT Screen Visor

• Valentine Gen II

• Marc Parnes Visual Alert

• 4.4 Gallon Aux Tank With Lind T Cover

• 4-Channel Audio Mixer Line Mixer, DC 5V

• Motorcycle Wireless & QC3.0 Cellphone Holder Self Locking

• 3 Ground Loop Noise Isolator

• External SiriusXM Satellite Radio Antenna

• Gas Siphon Hose

AUX Tank Installation

I had a nice 4.4 gallon aux tank sitting at my house and I decided to mount it on my new RT.

3M Reflective Tape On The 2023 R1250RT

Car Tire On A BMW RT

I will be running a car tire on the rear on my 2023 R1250 RT because I like to ride long distances and I don’t like to have to change my tires while out riding.

Spacer And Longer GSA Bolts Required To Run A 205/50R17 Tire

First Car Tire I Tested On The RT - Yokohama S.drive 195/45R17