as when ShiftCam switches modes, the
computer's emissions modes would also
change. This dumped a heap of power
on the rear tire right as you needed
stability, making the chassis leap about
under power.
I knew it was a U.S.-spec problem,
however, because I'd ridden a Euro-
spec bike in Spain and didn't experience
the same issue.
However, this plight that affected the
S 1000 RR doesn't rear its head to quite
the degree on the RS. As the power
doesn't come through with the same
urgency as the superbike's, it's much
more manageable.
Also, the trade-off is excellent low-end
fueling and throttle response on the RS,
which works great for riding around town.
Cruise between 3000-6000 rpm and the
throttle response is velvety smooth, and it's
matched to one of the best gearshifts in the
game, once you get past first gear.
Like pretty much all the boxer motors in
the past equipped with a quickshifter, get-
ting out of first gear isn't the most pleas-
ant experience. It's a proper "clunk'" but
from then on, it's smooth shifting, baby.
The same can be said for the down shift,
as the Gear Shift Assist Pro feature works
like a dream, matching revs ideally for the
corner entry coming up.
The RS comes with two riding modes
as standard, along with Automatic Stabil-
ity Control (BMW speak for basic traction
control), and Hill Start Control as standard.
However, up your package (as BMW
expects most of its customers to do) to
2020 BMW R 1250 RS
R I D E R E V I E W
P84
You can cover
many, many
miles with a
neutral ride
position such
as this.
