BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

I have owner Gold Wings in the past but stopped riding in 2018. Want to start riding again and want to purchase a R1250 RT. How much different will it be for me, an older guy, to start riding a BMW? What can I expect as far as maintenance I should perform and should I buy an extended warranty on an RT with more than 30,000 miles?

Welcome to our site. You will find the RT a lot lighter than a GL. Ive owned both. The GL is a more sit-back bike, while the RT has more of a sport tourer sitting position. Servicing if done by yourself, is cheap, and no special tools are needed. As for the main dealer costs it is quite expensive but still cheaper than a main Honda dealer.

I’m agreeing with Doc-T. The R1250RT is going to be a sporty ride in comparison with the Cadillac of touring bikes.

Foot pegs are going to be high and tucked on the RT, depending upon your liking, you might want to lower them a touch to gain more leg room, or possibly some highway pegs up front to give you a little break every now and then.

Maintenance intervals are every 6,000 miles and you will probably will need tires at 7,500 miles or so. If you’re planning a dealership service, well paying dealerships labor rates plus BMW parts which are not inexpensive.

Enjoy! It is a fantastic motorcycle!

Thanks for the responses.
Also looking at the R 1200 RT. I know the engine is slightly larger on the 1250 but do you all think the difference will be the that much. Remember I have never ridden either model.