General topics » Early owner review - 2020 R1250RS Option 719

Went to local dealer and ended up buying the Option 719 Golden Brown model they had in stock.

Have been riding it for the past week with every ride bringing more and more comfort.

The dealer had a blue demonstrator also and I bought without a test ride being required. The bike hasn't disappointed although getting used to some of its quirks did take a few days. It all feels natural now.

Some of these things were the long release for clutch bite, the fast brake response, hill start control operation and turn indicator reach amongst other ones like body position adjustments and steering.

It could easily be a beginner bike for someone looking for a taste of this size engine. Different from what you know but always acting predictably thereafter.

After a week it is beginning to feel like I've been riding this bike forever. I had ordered some Helibar risers after a day but now I'll hold off installing them unless I really need them down the track.

The adjustment in body position was easy as the seat is ultra comfortable. I didn't test ride the sport seat on the blue demonstrator but I think the lower seat on this Option 719 version is fine for my needs.

The suspension is excellent to amazing. Only the worst roads show up any shortcomings. I have mine set to Road on the ESA and Dynamic for the Engine /throttle in the Dynamic Pro mode.

If it isn't the perfect bike then it's getting pretty close in the current RS. Especially if you're a predominately road rider. Yet to take it into the twisties but it's getting closer.


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When I put my order in on a blue 1250 here in Connecticut, another guy I was chatting with and was looking at a NineT put purchased the Option 719.

Turn indicator reach is probably the only quirk I'm still getting used to on my new 1250 on my old bike had the old school BMW indicator layout, but very pleasantly surprised how well it handles at slow speed during my commute to work.

I love how mine handles in the twisties and I think you will too.

have you tried the adjustment wheel on the clutch. makes a difference. to see which suits you best

Congrats on your new RS.
What bike did you own before the RS?

Australia you say? Best not joke about the photos being upside down then

I like your assessment.

Do the Aussie bikes no longer come with the rear inter fender? I understood they were required by the countries DOT.

Zitat von Immersion Suit im Beitrag #2

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When I put my order in on a blue 1250 here in Connecticut, another guy I was chatting with and was looking at a NineT put purchased the Option 719.

Turn indicator reach is probably the only quirk I'm still getting used to on my new 1250 on my old bike had the old school BMW indicator layout, but very pleasantly surprised how well it handles at slow speed during my commute to work.

I love how mine handles in the twisties and I think you will too.

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have you tried the adjustment wheel on the clutch. makes a difference. to see which suits you best

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Do the Aussie bikes no longer come with the rear inter fender? I understood they were required by the countries DOT.

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Do the Aussie bikes no longer come with the rear inter fender? I understood they were required by the countries DOT.

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Zitat von Veilon im Beitrag #8

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It still doesn't change the bite point which is at almost full release compared to my previous GSX-S1000 which was very close to the grip but that was a cable clutch. It is a non issue now and didn't take long to become accustomed to.

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The clutch lever has two microswitch like clicks which I assume are involved in the detection of clutch movements to deactivate cruise and gear shift assist etc.

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The turn indicator I knew in advance would require adjusting to. One thing it definitely does is force you to be much more relaxed in your grip and lifting a larger part of your thumb then works well and naturally.

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I never thought I'd go for the Option 719 when I saw the online configurator images back in April when first considering the RS. If anything I thought I'd get the Austin Yellow or Exclusive perhaps but when I saw the bronze brown of the 719 with the golden flakes it was a game changer. The reflections off the paintwork gold flakes give a star scape like shimmer and is definitely reminiscent of the night sky.

The paint looks dark and even black at times even in full sun. The following is an untouched image taken with a phone.

It certainly makes you understand why they call it Stardust metallic.

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The lower areas which look darker still show some sparse reflections from the gold flake and this dances about as one moves. The sun (a star itself of course) amongst all these specular reflections is definitely different to the average paint one sees on motorcycles and I'm constantly looking at it at every opportunity.

It does look so much better in person than on the konfigurator.