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BMW ’ S R1250RT SPACESHIP RETURNS

I t ’ s been a big month for BMW with big says R1250RT Project Manager , Harald Spagl . changes hitting some of the firm ’ s biggest

“ As a dynamic tourer with the incomparable hitters . In terms of road-focussed touring
BMW ShiftCam engine , it also has the perfect
models , there aren ’ t any big hitters quite like
power unit with impressive power across the
the spiritual successor to BMW ’ s original Reise-
entire speed range .”
Tourer the R100RT – the R1250RT – which
With a reputation as a road-going spaceship ,
has seen a massive redesign including a big
the 2021 RT brings a new aesthetic with refined
injection of tech for the 2021 model .
lines and enough technology to reach Neptune .
While at the centre of the 2021 model year
While we already knew BMW was working
R1250RT is BMW ’ s brilliant 136hp ShiftCam
on radar-guided Adaptive Cruise Control , the
equipped 1254cc boxer engine which we were
R1250RT is confirmed as the first bike in BMW ’ s
first introduced to on the R1250GS , it ’ s the
catalogue to debut the technology , albeit as an
new electronics suite that really ups the ante
optional extra .
for the bike .
Dynamic Traction Control ( DTC ) and a new
“ We have given the R1250RT a new look ,
“ Eco ” riding mode which helps the rider achieve
a comprehensive increase in standard
the best possible fuel efficiency from the
equipment and numerous technical upgrades
1250cc boxer also come as standard , while
to achieve a whole new riding experience ”,
BMW ’ s Riding Modes Pro with riding mode
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