QUICKSPIN I 2026 BMW R 1300 RT
P98
Usually, I'm constantly cancel-
ing and resuming as I catch up
to slow-moving traffic, you know,
those drivers who park in the left
lane going just slow enough to
cause everyone behind them to
get road rage. With the adap
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tive system, those people are
much less annoying because it
continuously adjusts to your sur-
roundings. That, along with blind-
spot monitoring, makes driving
through long sections of highway
easier and less stressful.
The BMW ConnectedRide
app, which has been around
for years and, I might add, is
loathed by many, seems to work
much better on the 2026 RT.
The new 10.25-inch TFT dash
blends perfectly with the Con
-
nectedRide app and is a stun-
ning display. Once connected
to your phone's Wi-Fi, it shows
a moving map with turn-by-
turn instructions across the
entire screen. After connecting
our Cardo PackTalk Bluetooth
intercoms, navigation becomes
less of a chore and more of an
enjoyable, seamless experience.
From music to navigation and
intercom, once paired to the
bike, both rider and passenger
are immersed in the experience.
While BMW decided to include
speakers in the fairing on this
motorcycle, I honestly don't see
why you would use them since
the integration between the
bike's electronics and modern
Bluetooth intercoms is so good.
BMW engineers dedicated
significant time to ensure their
all-new RT is filled with creature
comforts for both rider and pil-
lion. After all, this bike is de-
signed for long-distance riding
over multiple days, and being
uncomfortable during such
rides is simply unacceptable.
To achieve this, features like the
fairing, electronically adjustable
windscreen, heated seat and
grips, along with the unique but
functional flip-up side fairings,
BMW focused significant attention
to pillion comfort on the new RT.
PHOTOS: KEVIN WING
