My first BMW bike: 2026 R1300 RT

Lengthy brief story. I had a 2008 Yamaha R6 in Europe till 2012. Since then, I have not had a motorcycle anymore, however the virus was nonetheless there. So, after buying round for a 2025 K1600 GTL, I switched gears and began on the lookout for a 2026 R1300 RT. It was just below my nostril in Houston, ready for me, I assume, after I additionally inquired in San Antonio, Austin, Woodlands, Katy, and in addition out of state at Max BMW and Lengthy Seashore BMW. I noticed it within the showroom on Tuesday after I additionally took the images that I’ll put up beneath.

As we speak I reserved it and in addition paid for my driving go well with. I have already got the gloves and two Shoei XSPR Professional (the European model of the X15, which isn’t DOT authorized however ECE and FIM authorized, and in addition lighter). The boots, Sidi Max Air, are alleged to get to me on Tuesday, and doubtless on Saturday, I’ll have the bike delivered to me, since I do not need to journey it again dwelling instantly after so a few years of not driving anymore.

And now, I would like to seek out the BMW Bike House owners group from Houston in order that we are able to hang around and journey collectively.

Under are some images of it from the showroom from after I noticed it there on Tuesday.

Under are some images of my soon-to-be jacket from my driving go well with on the bike after I was making an attempt to resolve if the colours would match or not, which I additionally ordered right now. I didn’t need to get the one in inventory; I needed a brand-new one. With my loopy concepts, no matter, I needed the contemporary scent of leather-based.