BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

For the GS, which "is" the better bike, looks like BMW have got it spot on.

Randyjaco wrote: Wed Mar 22, 2023 11:02 pmMy weight with gear @200 lbs, Saddlebags with contents @35 lbs.

The above video is based on a rider being 80 kg (176 lbs or 12.5 st). It would suggest that the pre-load should be set at Rider + Luggage for 235 lbs.

It also seems to confirm that the BMW weight guidelines for a rider of 8 - 13 st are realistic.

Thanks again.
So my take on this thread is:
Unless you are anorexic or a major lard ass, BMW has you pretty much covered with the ESA.

I was interested in his comment about preferring to ride hard on the two-up setting. I am going to have to give that a try

That's a very interesting video David, many thanks.
I've found that riding solo, rider + luggage is good for me, 13 1/2 stone, but the most compliant setting is when Mrs smileymiley and I have been touring . Fully loaded with top box & kitchen sink! the 2 rider setting is spot on. Very plush & smooth.

Randyjaco wrote: Sun Mar 26, 2023 10:40 pmI was interested in his comment about preferring to ride hard on the two-up setting.

Although solo riding, this guy tried the max. pre-load (two-up) setting on an R1250R.

Randyjaco wrote: Wed Mar 22, 2023 11:02 pmSo do I just assume that some guy at the BMW factory provided the optimum set up for me and my gear.

No, not unless you have an R1250RT with Dynamic ESA set in "Auto" mode.