2020 BMW R 1250 RS
R I D E R E V I E W
P88
on a touring bike.
Our test bike was fitted with the Dynamic ESA
(electronic suspension adjustment), which allows
for Dynamic and Road modes. Dynamic was, for my
money, too hard, a bit like how I felt when I tested
the S 1000 XR a few months ago. Road mode on
the Dynamic ESA allowed for a much more comfort-
able experience, and considering the almost sedate
nature of the RS, I ended up leaving it there regard-
less of the riding I was doing.
From the hot seat, the ride position is abso-
lutely spot on for someone my height of 6'1". And,
hallelujah, the screen angle is actually one I can
live with. I wanted to throw the XR's off a cliff, but
the adjustable screen on the RS points the wind
at the right angle so it goes over my head, not
straight into it. I can't tell you how refreshing that
was, as I've grown to absolutely hate almost every
screen I've tried on touring bikes over the past few
years. Good job, BMW.
(Top left) Mission
control is a little
overwhelming as
there are just so many
things to adjust if
you desire. (Left) It's
definitely edgy, but all
those body parts play
a funny little optical
trick in that they
somehow make the
bike look smaller in
the metal.
That seat is superbly
comfortable.
