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2021 Bmw R 1250 RT

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2021 Bmw R 1250 RT has 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is speed control problems (33% of all complaints), specifically: the distance control on the cruise control will just fail while in use. going through atlanta with cruise set at 65 mph in traffic and it just fails (alert pop up too) and throttle goes to zero which on a motorcycle means immediate engine braking. nearly get run over by car behind me. has been to th.

6

Total Complaints

0

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

SPEED CONTROL

2 complaints
33%
  • • The distance control on the cruise control will just fail while in use. Going through Atlanta with cruise set at 65 MPH in traffic and it just fails (alert pop up too) and throttle goes to zero which on a motorcycle means immediate engine braking. Nearly get run over by car behind me. Has been to th
  • • Original owner, purchased July 2021. Adaptive cruise control (ACC) continues to drop off intermittently after numerous complaints to BMW service techs and BMW Customer Relations since new. Attempts to repair include dealer 'recalibration' and software updates none of which have solved the issue. W
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The distance control on the cruise control will just fail while in use. Going through Atlanta with cruise set at 65 MPH in traffic and it just fails (alert pop up too) and throttle goes to zero which on a motorcycle means immediate engine braking. Nearly get run over by car behind me. Has been to th”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

1 complaints
17%
  • • BMW is selling a motorcycle with no information to the user on how to maintain it. The manual doesn't even have basic maintenance procedures or torques. You can't even get a service CD from the dealer. If the bike can't maintained or you do something wrong it could fail on the road and possibly kill
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“BMW is selling a motorcycle with no information to the user on how to maintain it. The manual doesn't even have basic maintenance procedures or torques. You can't even get a service CD from the dealer. If the bike can't maintained or you do something wrong it could fail on the road and possibly kill”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

1 complaints
17%
  • • BMW is selling a motorcycle with no information to the user on how to maintain it. The manual doesn't even have basic maintenance procedures or torques. You can't even get a service CD from the dealer. If the bike can't maintained or you do something wrong it could fail on the road and possibly kill
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“BMW is selling a motorcycle with no information to the user on how to maintain it. The manual doesn't even have basic maintenance procedures or torques. You can't even get a service CD from the dealer. If the bike can't maintained or you do something wrong it could fail on the road and possibly kill”

— NHTSA complaint filing

WHEELS

1 complaints
17%
  • • BMW is selling a motorcycle with no information to the user on how to maintain it. The manual doesn't even have basic maintenance procedures or torques. You can't even get a service CD from the dealer. If the bike can't maintained or you do something wrong it could fail on the road and possibly kill
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“BMW is selling a motorcycle with no information to the user on how to maintain it. The manual doesn't even have basic maintenance procedures or torques. You can't even get a service CD from the dealer. If the bike can't maintained or you do something wrong it could fail on the road and possibly kill”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

1 complaints
17%
  • • Page 67 of the BMW Motorad Owners Manual describes operation of the "self," cancelling , "Comfort turn indicators" as follows: After the turn signal is pushed to the right or left, the turn signal indictors automatically turn off under the following conditions: -Speed is under 18mph; after a distan
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“Page 67 of the BMW Motorad Owners Manual describes operation of the "self," cancelling , "Comfort turn indicators" as follows: After the turn signal is pushed to the right or left, the turn signal indictors automatically turn off under the following conditions: -Speed is under 18mph; after a distan”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

SPEED CONTROL(~50K mi)
$500
BRAKES(~50K mi)
$500
ENGINE(~50K mi)
$500
WHEELS(~50K mi)
$500
ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)
$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 6 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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    SPEED CONTROL: The distance control on the cruise control will just fail while in use. Going through Atlanta with cruise set at 65 MPH in traffic and it just fails (alert pop up too) and throttle goes to zero which on a motorcycle means immediate engine braking. Nearly get run over by car behind me. Has been to th

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    BRAKES: BMW is selling a motorcycle with no information to the user on how to maintain it. The manual doesn't even have basic maintenance procedures or torques. You can't even get a service CD from the dealer. If the bike can't maintained or you do something wrong it could fail on the road and possibly kill

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    ENGINE: BMW is selling a motorcycle with no information to the user on how to maintain it. The manual doesn't even have basic maintenance procedures or torques. You can't even get a service CD from the dealer. If the bike can't maintained or you do something wrong it could fail on the road and possibly kill

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    WHEELS: BMW is selling a motorcycle with no information to the user on how to maintain it. The manual doesn't even have basic maintenance procedures or torques. You can't even get a service CD from the dealer. If the bike can't maintained or you do something wrong it could fail on the road and possibly kill

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

Bmw R 1250 RT — Year Comparison

How does 2021 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.

2024
5Excellent Reliability
2021
6Excellent Reliability
2020
6Excellent Reliability
2019
10Excellent Reliability
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NHTSA Safety Rating

No NHTSA safety rating available

At a Glance

Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Fire reports
0
Crash reports
0
Injury reports
0
Segment avg
80

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