BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

Hi folks, had a two and a half year old R1250RT delivered about a week ago and if the roads here in the salty NW ever dry up I'm looking forward to getting out on it. Traded in my 12plate K1600 after being in that famouse river in Egypt about the weight of the thing for the last three years or so.

Specs say the RT is 150kg's lighter and I can feel every one of those missing KG's when I wheel it around the garage or sit on it and make revvy noises in my head. So for now I'll have to play with the settings, like turning that auto hill start off. I'll most likely be reading the threads here a lot and then asking lots of silly questions.

A warm welcome to the forum. You'll learn a lot about your new bike here.

Hi and welcome to the forum

Welcome aboard, I know just how you feel. I bought mine in December 2020 just before Covid lockdown, I didn’t ride it for months!

welcome mate!
Playing with the settings on your new motorcycle can be a fun way to get familiar with it and tailor it to your preferences. Turning off the auto hill start is a good place to start, and you can always experiment with other settings as you go.

As for asking silly questions, don't be afraid to ask! I am also new here, Long time eader and now joined this community. This forum is a great place to get information and connect with other riders, and everyone has to start somewhere. Chances are, someone has had the same question as you, or will be able to provide helpful information.