Best tyres and oil for your R1200RT/R1250RT get other users opinions here.
Best All Around Tire For The RT
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Tenequip »
Thu Apr 20, 2023 8:34 pm
Hello
Just checked the RTs tires and not looking good! What do you fellows recommend for the RT? I have Michelin 5 GTs on it now and they only have...
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Last post by Dugway
Wed May 06, 2026 6:21 pm
Maxxis Tyres
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David. »
Wed Jan 27, 2021 11:15 am
There has been no mention of Maxxis tyres, how about a pair of these for £120.
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Last post by Doctor T
Mon May 04, 2026 6:28 pm
Not so new tyres.
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Capt Sisko »
Sat Mar 07, 2026 12:47 am
When I bought my R1250RT back in '22 they'd just been fitted with a set of Michelin PR4, and jolly good they were, including a run through Scotland...
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Last post by Steve398
Sat Mar 07, 2026 5:02 pm
2023 Poll of Tyre Options
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David. »
Tue Jan 03, 2023 5:32 pm
What tyres have you got fitted to your RT.
If not listed in the poll, add them here and I'll see if I can update the poll going forward.
Looks...
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Last post by Steve398
Sat Feb 21, 2026 11:02 am
Bridgestone T32GT Issues
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by
mikefox999 »
Mon Dec 22, 2025 5:46 pm
Hi
New to posting on the forum (have been stalking for a while!) I have just fitted Bridgestone T32GTs to my 2008 R1200RT and they feel really...
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Last post by BoB21
Mon Jan 19, 2026 12:27 pm
Iron Butt Rally Tire Selection
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by
Big_John »
Sun May 25, 2025 4:49 am
Question.... Iron Butt Rally Riders.... They roll for 11,000 miles in 11 straight days.
What tire are RT riders choosing? Anyone know?
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Last post by Dirty Boxershorts
Thu Dec 04, 2025 6:04 am
OMG What is that noise!
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by
Minty »
Mon Sep 16, 2024 11:14 am
I've had the bike about 3 months and really do like it and have no intentions of selling any time soon.
I'm trying to get to the bottom of a medical...
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Last post by mehere
Mon Oct 20, 2025 2:07 pm
Dunlop RoadSmart 2
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David. »
Mon Feb 14, 2022 10:23 pm
With Dunlop RoadSmart original now being discontinued, might be time to look at the 2.
Dunlop Roadsmart II Sport Touring Motorcycle Tire - YouTube
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Last post by David.
Wed Sep 03, 2025 10:10 am
Bridgestone T33
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by
Greefy67 »
Sat Aug 16, 2025 11:08 am
Morning All.
Persuade me that your tyre is better.
Ok maybe not. But I am on the horns of a dilmma.
I've been a Battlax user since at least the mid...
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Last post by Greefy67
Sun Aug 17, 2025 8:19 am
Tyre repair strings and cement ?
by
Panman40 »
Wed Jun 11, 2025 1:45 pm
Ok so I’m guessing my tyre strings and vulcanising cement have gone off by now, there’s loads on Amazon but which are the best / freshest please and...
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Last post by Panman40
Wed Jun 11, 2025 1:45 pm
New Sneakers....
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by
Big_John »
Fri May 30, 2025 5:28 am
Can't wait to get these dudes installed, balanced and mounted.
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Last post by Big_John
Fri May 30, 2025 11:52 pm
Dunlop cashback
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by
Glenn »
Thu Apr 10, 2025 12:10 pm
April - September Dunlop have a cash back offer from approved tyre shops £30 or £40 depending on tyre type
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Last post by Glenn
Sat Apr 19, 2025 6:40 pm
Single or Pairs
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by
EasyRider »
Tue Apr 01, 2025 8:03 am
This is the first bike where i get very good mileage from the rear tyre.
On all my other bikes i've got 2 rear to 1 front "just" in less than 5k...
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Last post by EasyRider
Tue Apr 01, 2025 12:32 pm
Michelin Road 6GT 180/55/17
Replies: 6
by
EasyRider »
Fri Mar 07, 2025 9:50 am
M&P eBay store are doing the 180/55/17 Michelin Road 6GT for £180.95 with the 10% discount.
I just brought one as i'm down to a couple of mil on the...
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Last post by Capt Sisko
Mon Mar 31, 2025 8:27 pm
Mitas Tires
by
jswartz2 »
Thu Mar 13, 2025 4:45 pm
Anybody using Mitas Touring Force tires on there 1200 RT have them on another bike and like them alot. just asking.
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Last post by jswartz2
Thu Mar 13, 2025 4:45 pm
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Last post by 1gewehr
Sun Mar 09, 2025 3:54 pm
OIL 15W50 motul 7100 r1250rt 2024
by
Alfgaxatico »
Wed Mar 05, 2025 8:17 am
I have put Motul 7100 15w50 oil on my 8000 kms; recommended by an unofficial BMW workshop but which has only been working with BMW motorcycles for 25...
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Last post by Alfgaxatico
Wed Mar 05, 2025 8:17 am
Anyone with Kenda KM1 tires
Replies: 12
by
tomfree »
Sun Nov 06, 2022 1:19 pm
My new-to-me '16 RT came with a set of new-ish Kenda KM1 tires, and I'm not sure what to think about them. I don't have much mileage on the bike...
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Last post by Ejmartinatcs
Sat Jan 18, 2025 6:05 pm
How much? (Not what brand)
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by
Strat Tuner »
Mon Dec 09, 2024 5:11 pm
I was watching a YouTube video on how to change the oil on a r1200rt.
The presenter seemed to fill it up, check the oil window, then fill some...
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Last post by Strat Tuner
Wed Dec 18, 2024 3:35 am
Tyres for R1100RT?
Replies: 12
by
Ed Harley »
Sun Mar 28, 2021 6:47 pm
As you most likely are aware R1100RT tyre sizes are 120/70ZR17 and 160/60ZR18.
If the Michelin Pilot Road 4 GT would still be available decision...
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Last post by Jiji
Tue Nov 26, 2024 12:51 pm
Metzler Roadtec 01 SE tires
Replies: 5
by
cameronsmi »
Mon Oct 21, 2024 1:42 am
I had new tires (front and rear) installed immediately before leaving in early August on a 29-day, 12,000-mile tour of Canada and 24 states...
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Last post by cameronsmi
Wed Oct 23, 2024 5:26 pm
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Last post by Greefy67
Thu Oct 03, 2024 7:24 pm
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Last post by David.
Sun Aug 04, 2024 8:35 am
New Tires for my 2006 1200 RT.
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by
philr_1 »
Mon Jun 10, 2024 5:01 pm
I live in Kansas, Missouri where you are required to have your bike inspect every 2 years. Last Friday 6/7/2024 I went to Reno's Yamaha for the...
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Last post by Camel747
Fri Jun 21, 2024 12:34 am
Tyre Change Charge
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by
Sullivj »
Tue May 14, 2024 4:26 pm
I was pleased to have found a new set of Road 6 GTs for £320, I removed my wheels and took them to my local bike mechanic for the tyres to be changed...
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Last post by Steve398
Sat Jun 01, 2024 7:31 pm
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