R 12 versus R1250 R

I personal each a 2023 R1250 R (19,000 mi) and a 2024 R12 (3,800 mi since October 2025) and in addition a 2023 R nineT Scrambler as nicely with 13,500 mi. Had a R1250 GS that I put 36k miles on in 24 months motocamping and obtained uninterested in that so I traded in for the R12. I’m 5’10.5” with a 31-32” inseam. To your query concerning the R1250R vs R12.

You probably did observe the R1250 R being 40lbs heavier. And you may discover that slightly bit when rocking both bike aspect to aspect. Which will even have one thing to do with the distinction in entrance wheels/tires, with the R1250 R being 17” and a bit fatter, in comparison with the R12 being 19” and thinner. Each are good bikes to journey. The R1250 R has a large comfy seat. I don’t have Dynamic ESA rear shock on the 1250 R, however the guide adjustment shock works for me. I additionally solely have the small OEM Sport display on it and with a superb dynamic helmet I don’t really feel as if my head will get knocked round. I’ve a taller (195mm larger) Puig display I’ve used a pair occasions however I get extra helmet wind buffeting with it. Being that it’s a water cooled engine it does really feel very clean driving (not the agricultural thrasher sound of the GS). It has Eco, Rain and Street modes. I can flatfoot on it. The tank measurement is sweet and I can get round 240-250 mi or so from it. I’ve taken it on 5day/4 evening, lodge keep journeys with out challenge. And I believe your pannier and tail bag choices are higher on the R1250 R (see picture). I don’t do my very own servicing and servicing of the R1250 R is cheaper general in comparison with the R12 or R nineT (each of that are air/oil cooled), as a result of the valve test for the R1250 R is each 12,000 mi, whereas on the R12 it’s each 6,000 mi.

I just like the R12 for its cruiser look and the pegs/controls are extra ahead (by about 6”) and that helps relieve rigidity on my hip and knee joints (I’m “senior” in age). The handlebars are bettersituated for my physique.It has Roll and Rock modes and the Rock mode virtually scares me.I take advantage of Roll largely which is kind of a combo of Rain and Street. The gauge on this additionally has a pc that means that you can connect with the BMW Related App the place you’ll be able to monitor tire stress and different data. As of now the after-market merchandise choice is slim on the R12. I did put a Wunderlich windscreen on it. The display solely comes up slightly methods above the gauge, however I discover that because of the form the aerodynamics are fairly good and the airflow is moved off of my torso and as much as high of shoulders and helmet, and once more, because of the aerodyanmic of my Shoei helmets my head does not likely get knocked round. You may get brackets and panniers for the rear, however I opted for a Hepco & Becker Solorack Rear rack as a result of I knew I might solely be utilizing the bike regionally for day rides or brief lodge keep rides the place a 30L duffle would carry all I wanted. For instance, couple weeks in the past I set out from Prescott Valley, AZ to Yuma, AZ the place I overnighted in lodge. Then subsequent day I rode into CA and up west aspect of Salton Sea after which up via Joshua Tree NP after which again east to Parker, AZ and overnighted in a lodge once more, earlier than going residence the following day. So 3 days driving. I believe even 5 days driving wouldn’t trouble me. The bike does sit decrease in comparison with the R1250 R and when I’m at a cease I can get up with a number of inches between my crotch and the seat. Helps to stretch legs.

Properly, that was lots. Be happy to shoot any questions. Stephen