Great review, so good to see a vlogger not canning it along every road but riding at real world speeds and being courteous to the wildlife in the fields!! 😃 🐴. Keep up the good work!
Thanks Jonathan. Much appreciated. I really wnjoy making the videos but RU-vid makes it very difficult to compete with the bigger channels. Hopefully 2023 will be better. Cheers 🍻
Bought one last Thursday and immediately took it on a 2500 mile trip. Ride is indeed "magic carpet" in Road mode and I backed it in on the Tail of the Dragon today in Dynamic. An amazing bike...if you're looking for a do-it-all touring bike, this is tough to beat.
Having just purchased an ex demo BMW GS 1250 rallye adventure and have to wait a few weeks before its released from the fleet I thought i would check out some reviews.. turns out i bought this very bike!!!! thanks for riding it so gently :-)
This is my first ever bike which I ever owned, I used to ride my grandfather's old soviet era (250cc) bike when I was kid, man I really missed that feeling, the dealer was really sceptical that I choose to buy this monster as a first bike but finally I got it. 4000 miles already done ^_^
I agree with everything you say about the GSA, we regularly get well over 300 to the tank (two up) and not hanging about, its just an awsome all rounder.
Hey Gang, hope you like this video and for more full reviews here's a link to the main playlist - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-hXc0Z9KDO-s.html
Hello mate. That will be a great idea. Highly recommend the route. Those smaller roads can get a bit greasey but very enjoyable. Let me know how you get on. Cheers 🍻
Your review and others convince me still. I am 6' 7" 71 years and just starting to ride. Picked up a used BMW G310 GS to learn shifting and such as my scooters are just twist-and -go. I've ordered the 40th year anniversary 2022 BMW R1250 GSA from a dealer here in Illinois near Chicago. What have I done! Will store it in my garage and get to it when I get better at the lighter 2 wheels but so looking forward to a truly great engineering product! Thanks!
Hey mate, glad my review helped and congratulations on ordering a truly epic machine. 40th Edition...wow, awesome. You will truly love that machine friend. Enjoy mate. Cheers 🍻
Yes, this thing is huge… once you get use to the smaller bikes, you will be glad you have a larger bike. The small bikes, I would never get on the highway with. This ralley is ok for highway use.
I'm 67 and just went to the BMW Performance Center in SC to train on one of these. Well worth the money but be sure to get good off road boots and gear because you will drop their bike. That's kind of the point, to stretch your limits. I'd recommend the road vs the off road to start. I had 30 years of rust and it was great
What a great review ! - I have just put 100 quid on to reserve one of these exact bikes (2022, BMWR1250 GSA Rallye Spec, heated seats) and you have just excellently demoed this exact bike !- Thanks mate, you have confirmed everything I thought about it, and luckily for me, I'm gonna push that button.....You are also a VERY considerate rider, my wife and daughter both ride horses, so it was wonderful (and very unusual sadly), to see you being SO considerate and a) noticing and b) slowing down going past the horses...11 out of 10 for that mate, a great example to all....anyway, thanks for this review, perfect for me at this time, you have a new subsricber..all the best buddy..Ride Safe
Thanks Andy I really appreciate your feedback and congratulations my friend. That bike will do you proud! If someone said I could only have one bike for the rest of my life I would choose a GS, every time, no doubt. Great times ahead mate, enjoy! Cheers 🍻
Thank you my friend, pleased you enjoyed it. Got a new video live at 10am tomorrow morning. Quite far from the GS but I reckon you'll enjoy it. Cheers 🍻
Thank you mate, appreciated. Haha, I totally hear you on that one. The GS is just awesome. Still sorting things out my end but will get the new one reviewed soon. Cheers 🍻
Great real world review. And you’re a really considerate rider. I currently ride a V-Strom 1050XT and keep thinking about a GS as the telelever suspension & shift cam engine are so good, and I hear such good things about the BMW service. Maybe I should get myself an extended test ride to see how it compares?
Hey David, thank you for the positive feedback. Yeah the big V-Strom is a superb machine. 👌 Sure, if you like the idea of a GS I would definitely recommend having an extended ride. Truly one of the hardest bikes to fault as it does it all so well. And if you want to have some real fun select Dynamic Pro, set all settings to their sportiest and she might just surprise you with how fast she is and the handling. But one button press and you are in Limo comfort with heated seats, Nav and music playing. 😁 If you are local to Sussex then I can introduce you to Ben at Chandlers BMW, they are an award winning Destination Dealer and the customer experience and service is second to none imo. I bought my S1000XR there just under 2 years ago. Cheers 🍻
@@Revviews thanks, unfortunately I’m quite a way from Sussex (I live near Cambridge). My nearest BMW dealers are Peterborough or Welwyn Garden City. Can’t believe a city the size of Cambridge doesn’t have a Motorrad dealer!
@@davidbrowning6777 hahaha, crazy. Well let me know how you get in if you do test ride one. Be good to hear your thoughts mate. I'm back over at BMW today as taking out a 2022 Triple Black S1000XR 😃 Cheers 🍻
Ha. That’s exactly the bike I have, hate the ergos. (Long legs, short body) Then I test rode the GS. Ergos are spot on, and the bike is definitely worth twice the price. So I’ve applied for finance😉
Hi, Just watched the R1250gsa review, very good and thank you. I should be picking mine up in a couple of weeks all going well. You mentioned the phone connectivity to give navigation, music and phone. Have you done a video on how to connect this, with headset/earplugs? Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Hi Graham and thank you, appreciated. Also congratulations on the new beauty, you must be excited. Such a great bike. I have connected my Android phone to a GS at the dealer also to my old XR. Works great and turn by turn nav is really good. I haven't tried via a headset though so can't comment on that. Not done a video on it but that's a good idea actually. 👍 cheers 🍻
Thank you mate. Tough one that. GS gives you more options of riding style, terrain potentially and wins on overall comfort. But the XR has the sporty edge, so if you will do track days in the future the XR would be more fun for that but isn't as comfortable as the GS. Both bikes are excellent in their own right. Engine wise the GS has low end torque going for it and the XR has the high end rush of a 4 pot. Lol, not an easy decision right. Hope that helps. Cheers 🍻
love the real world review here. the trouble with the XR, for me, is that i always want to spank it. really thinking of making the switch to a GSA since my ass is getting old and comfort is now more important than ever
@@Revviews my only issue now is do i wait one year and pick up a 1300 or do I want one year and pick up a 1250 on a deal once the new bikes come out?? can’t imagine the 1300 will be a much better bike
I’m late to the party re this review but I’ve just acquired my 4th (on the trot) GSA - got one of the very last ones to enjoy for the next few years. I’ll be looking at the new 1300GSA (obviously when it comes out (Oct 24)) but will wait until I’m sure it has any teething issues, if any, sorted. I did over 35 years on large engined radical sports bikes and exhausted all the pleasures, but wanted to continue motorcycling with a different perspective, hence going in the direction of the GSA about 10 years ago. I don’t use it that much in the UK, I mainly go south of the Channel for my riding fixes - I’m in the south anyway, so it’s only a little over an hour to the ferry. I’ve toured on sports bikes, but there’s no way I’d go back to one now. I have to admit…, I am one of those ex racers and have used my GSA’s for giving track day instruction. They’re not as quick as my S1000RR was around a circuit but they are a very capable bike and always surprise lots of track day users. Anyway, great review. I’m just looking forwards to this year’s trips over the water 👍
That's great feedback right there based on lots of experience as well. Love to hear it. GSA will always be incredible to.me. it offer so much. Hope to be back on 2 wheels again soon. Enjoy and cheers 🍻
Nice bike of course Bmw had made so far & I own one too👍, only few error eg; Bluetooth sometime Mia or gone head wire no connection to headset or turn off by itself... Reset: got to turn off bike & on it back to solve the problem. Hungry for engine oil just watch out for Low engine oil warning light came out Do remember to top it up then let it dry. Warning light turn on when can’t sense your key while key already at the key slot.
Thank you, appreciated. Totally, really like the SAS, although just thinking, if I could only have one bike for the rest of my life ot would.be the GS for sure. Cheers 🍻
Thanks for the great review, I’ve just ordered the same model, but I’m disappointed that due to the semiconductor shortages the bike is only available with a halogen headlight, the LED headlight can be fitted later when they are available, it affects all models with LED lights.
Hi Ray, congratulations mate, will be incredible. I know, this chip shortage is causing havoc worldwide. Some Ducatis are now 1 year plus for delivery. Enjoy! Cheers 🍻
@@Revviews it's definitely a major issue, the salesman told me that BMW were very close to stopping production until the issue was resolved, I get my bike in September and he said to budget about £700 for the new headlight when it's available.
I am desperate to purchase a GS, however, hear lots of stories around excessive wind noise and helmet buffeting. What was your impression in this regard?
Hello mate, can't say I have noticed that and I have reviewed 2 x GS now. And I'm tall. But best thing I'd say is to try one for yourself and that way you can be certain. The screens are adjustable and you have lots of option for different/taller screens too. Hope that helps. Cheers 🍻
That's true, and I agree. Personally I think the TE GSA is great value, just some say to me they are expensive etc. For the most part you get what you pay for. Cheers 🍻
Hello mate and thank-you. Sure, I'm 6ft4. You might well be right. Try the standard Rallye and then maybe go for the low chassis option. Should be perfect then 👌 cheers 🍻
100% brilliant over view! Thank you. The elements I would add soon are Denali D7 LED lights (over 15k lumens) Run them at 50% for DRT and 100% on high beam and modulating when using the horn through Denali’s brilliant canSmart technology. Then add a Denali Sound Bomb horn (200db) of ear bleeding sound to wake up those distracted cell phone and in-car tech using bastards out there. 😂 Lovely machine. Congrats and enjoy. Ride safe and often. ATAGTT.
Hi, interesting how all the various testers rave about the SOS feature yet obviously have never needed to use it. I have twice and found it hopeless as the areas you are in when most likely to need it are out of cellphone service. ie, forrested,mountainous,remote. At the cost the signal should be routed via satelite. Final observation the quality of the paint finish even in non vulnerable areas leaves a lot to be desired. All that said I love the way it rides. Cheers Aitch
Yes, a good and honest review on a very capable bike that is an option if you can afford it. But there are expensive options on the market and not seeing the subject by the wallets size of their owners, In my opinion it’s a fair deal from my personal experience . I’m talking about general and overall quality and customer support from dealership, it’s a good option this bike. Is it on Top yet. I truly say yes. Are there in the present Market brands the offer bikes of the same category and purpose with more ads or rider aids like more gadgets electronic gadgets? Yes in the present moment there are, not for long but, on the present moment the answer is affirmative. Would I still choose in the present moment a BMW bike on those conditions? Yes, because I’m starting to dislike some of the recent evolutions on safety features that one of this days will turn all of us dependent, and to a point that without them we will not feel able to ride a bike. That’s evolution. And not everything is marvelous about it. Today it still is a little challenging to ride a bike safely because it depends a lot on the rider decisions and skills, but in a few years I think that your ability to ride a bike will depend more of the bike you ride, not on the biker. And for me that’s only a bit sad, as a principle. Maybe I’m wrong but the risk is something that takes part on the pleasure of riding. The rush, the adrenaline, is because of the risk that we bikers know that we take when we go up on our bikes. So we ride alert and very focused on everything because it’s a risky activity. What about when that is vanished ? Will we feel (still) right? I can’t answer that, but I put the question. Thanks for the video. It was pleasing to watch ✌️✌️
I would love a GS 1250 for The videos I make and to do long distance rides and tours, one day hopefully very good video very in-depth and worth the watch I’ll drop you a subscription 👍
Totally agree that the BMWs can be a bit clinical. I found this while owning the XR. But you most definitely can hear the engine. And with an exhaust upgrade they sound great without being too loud. Cheers 🍻
