![]() ![]() ![]() Go long-distance touring on a proper sportbike and you’ll end up hating the thing with an unbridled passion by the end of the ride. When you boil motorcycling down to its bare bones, there’s only one real equation that matters the one that pits comfort against speed. But I found the last two lacked the finesse of their Japanese counterparts. As tested, the bike had semi-active suspension, tyre pressure indicators, hill start, automatic headlights, cruise control and a quickshifter. There’s a whole lot to like, especially if you tick some of BMW’s options boxes.The large flat twin engine has bucketloads of both horses and torque, along with variable valve timing and – if you opt for the Akrapovic end can like you see here, a very satisfying roar on more generous applications of the right wrist. ![]() As BMW’s top-shelf, boxer engine-powered sports tourer, the R 1250 RS impresses with a mix of great looks, comfy riding position and an avalanche of accessories, too. ![]()
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