BMW R1250 RT VS the streets of London - Bike Review

London BMW R 1250 RT

We test out the 2019 R 1250 RT around the streets of London.

Visordown has a new long-termer, in the form of a fully kitted out BMW R1250 RT LE. We’ll have the Bimmer for the rest of 2019, and it will be receiving some special modification as Toad rides it all over the UK.

The 1250 RT is best known for its long-range comfort and countryside cruisability, so in typical Visordown fashion, we test it out of its comfort zone through the mean streets of central London. And it does remarkably well! Even with two-man up, the RT glides through the streets, quite, composed and with a subtle presence.  

See it in action here:

The LE version of the R 1250 is the most expensive out of the bunch, here’s how the other models compare:

R1250 RT Specs

Available in Alpine White, Carbon Black Metallic, Mars Red Metallic / Dark Slate Metallic Matt.

  • Automatic Stability Control (ASC)

  • Riding Modes Rain and Road

  • Electrical Adjustable Windscreen

  • ABS Pro

  • Hill Start Control (HSC) with Dynamic Brake Light

Price: £14,415

BMW R 1250 RT VS the streets of London - Bike Review

R 1250 RT SE Specs

Available in Alpine White,  Carbon Black Metallic, Mars red metallic / Dark slate metallic matt.

  • BMW Motorrad ABS

  • Automatic Stability Control

  • Riding Modes Rain and Road

  • Electrical Adjustable Windscreen

  • ABS Pro

  • Hill Start Control with Dynamic Brake Light

  • Dynamic Electronic Suspension Adjustment

  • Preparation for GPS Device

  • Heated Seat

  • Cruise Control

  • Additional Power Socket

Price: £15,615

R 1250 RT LE Specs

Available in Alpine White, Mars red metallic / Dark slate metallic matt, Carbon Black Metallic

  • Preperation for GPS

  • Heated Seat

  • Cruise Control

  • Gear Shift Assist Pro

  • Chrome Exhaust

  • Central Locking System

  • Tyre Pressure Control

  • Anti-Theft Alarm

  • Dynamic Electronic Suspension Adjustment

  • Hill Start COntrol with Dynamic Brake Light

  • ABS Pro

  • Electronic Adjustable Windscreen

  • Riding Modes Rain and Road

  • Automatic Stability Control (ASC)

  • BMW Motorrad ABS

Price £16,710