[sturgeon]

BMW Introduces Updated 2023 R 1250 RS Sport Tourer

BMW has introduces its new 2023-model R 1250 RS sport touring model with new standard electronic rider aids.

www.roadracingworld.com

 

[moto-rama]

Nice livery!
But there are questions:
What's up with no Dynamic or Dynamic Pro riding modes? Either the article is in error or they took away my favorite Modes to make way for "economy mode"..... "Handlebar option" is nice, but how much more than doing a conversion kit will it cost?

Hello... we need answers

 

[Panzermann]

Still no red frame!

Black is the new red.

 

[moto-rama]

A red frame is like the 916 and 888 white frames, So red already was the new white, Now it's a beigey grey.... like mouse-fur grey.

 

[v-rider]

Nice livery!
But there are questions:
What's up with no Dynamic or Dynamic Pro riding modes? Either the article is in error or they took away my favorite Modes to make way for "economy mode"..... "Handlebar option" is nice, but how much more than doing a conversion kit will it cost?

Hello... we need answers

It's not uncommon for these "First Look" articles to have mistakes. You may want to read another review.

 

[Panzermann]

Nice livery!
But there are questions:
What's up with no Dynamic or Dynamic Pro riding modes? Either the article is in error or they took away my favorite Modes to make way for "economy mode"..... "Handlebar option" is nice, but how much more than doing a conversion kit will it cost?

Hello... we need answers

Dynamic ride mode is there as an option.
I’d reckon the tubular bars would (should!) be a no cost option.

 

[Lee F]

I’d reckon the tubular bars would (should!) be a no cost option.

In the US it's a $110 option when ordering the bike.

Changing to R bars latter costs a lot more than that.

 

[hexer]

Here is a comparison of the two. For those, who don't understand modern art.

 

[Lee F]

Here is a comparison of the two. For those, who don't understand modern art.
View attachment 117533

The bars on the right are higher than the standard RS bars.
The bars on the left are lower than the standard R bars.
To me they look the same but it's hard to tell because of the different angles.

 

[p29857]

The bars on the right are higher than the standard RS bars.
The bars on the left are lower than the standard R bars.
To me they look the same but it's hard to tell because of the different angles.

The bars on the RS can be changed if you want to. It looks like the triple tree on the RS is the same as the R. The brake and clutch hoses are the same. I checked when I was looking at bar backs for my R bike. I do not know what BMW wants for the tubular bars, but they are not cheep.

Bill

 

[Mr. Badger]

The bars on the RS can be changed if you want to. It looks like the triple tree on the RS is the same as the R. The brake and clutch hoses are the same. I checked when I was looking at bar backs for my R bike. I do not know what BMW wants for the tubular bars, but they are not cheep.

Commonly available aftermarket tubular handlebars don't fit the BMW larger center diameter. Thought about making split collar adapters.

The headlight mount precludes installing aftermarket clip ons.

Fortunately for me ebay RS bars on the R do exactly what I wanted.