General topics » RS recommended as a great communter bike

Motorcycle.com has just published a list of their recommendations for a good commuter motorcycle and all models of the R and RS 1200-1300's are at the top of their list: https://www.motorcycle.com/features/10-b...otorcycles.html

I'll be honest there are some weird and all over the place picks for me.
If we take the article and "commuter" term as US-centric with on average higher mileages and highways involved compared to Europe.

I figure the commuting market is more A-B oriented - say a Toyota Camry or a VW Passat car alternative - I don't see them meddling with exotics such as the Husqvarna or Guzzi.

I'm also yet to see a single Harley filtering through congested streets bar splitting the highway jam where a quad could fit in between.

If you don't want a scooter the NC750 or Versys650 would fit best - at least economically compared to the RS. The Ninja is also a complete outlier unless you really want a hybrid 'sports' bike for commuting there I doubt many people complain about the aforementioned bikes fuel consumption.

I commute daily on my RS but I would plonk the cash for the commuting aspect it does regular 2-up 600 mile weekends, and filtering and squeezing through on a Hornet or an MT-07 would certainly be easier.

Low center of gravity , low maint , easy clutch pull , variable seat height choice's from three factory optioned seats , no engine heat . Those all check boxes for commuting .

I live in Texas ( South east by the Gulf in Houston area ) Our summers are brutal , but I can ride the RS 1250 with no issue .

This bike is by far the best commute bike I've owned. I've been commuting in the SF Bay Area since the early 90's and absolutely love it. I've tried some other BMW bikes, such as the 1000XR, but when it comes to city, slow traffic and lane filtering, I'd prefer to be on RS. It's just a great all around bike, from sport touring, commuting, to spirited rides through the canyons/twisties. Again it's just a great all around great street/road bike. Second to none in IMHO.