[Harvs]

I'm on my third GS. Two different R1200's and now a new 2020 R1250GSA.

Now that I have the new R1250 everyone wants to test ride it ..... especially the guys who have the R1200WC's. Most of the time we just swap bikes. I ride theirs and they ride the new R1250. To my surprise ...... everyone who rides the bike says it's no more powerful or responsive than their R1200's. When I ride their bike however, I feel a big difference. Off the line they seem very similar to me but in the upper RPM's the R1250 IMHO is much more responsive and powerful.

Has anyone else tested the new R1250 and felt an improvement in performance? I would have laughed it off after the first test ride but now I'm hearing it from more than one rider. Psychological? Disbelief? Im just curious what others are experiencing.

When I was looking to replace my K1600 I rode the 1200 and 1250 back to back as I was considering buying a used 1200 and saving some money. I wished I hadn’t. The difference is definitely noticeable and much more than the numbers suggest. Smoother and keeps pulling. The 1200 had no top end compared to the 1250. The 1200 owners who “can’t feel it” have too much skin in the game .
Ended up with a 1250GSA

 

[JoeFishNC]

I tested a 1200 a few years ago and did not like the engine at all. then I tested the 1250 and was surprised on the performance difference, then bought one.

 

[AshevilleBMW]

I think the Bennet's review is on point. I bought a 2016 with 4000 miles for the hell of it. I've got an RT as well. I can buy what I want but it's a hobby for me to buy low miles bikes, put the tires on I like, do the services and in general dial them in. I rented a 1250 for 3 days. It's got more power in the mid range and up but not a great deal more. If you're really into the power game it's best to skip BMW and go to a Multistrada.