BMW R1250 GS Adventure Owners review factory lowered version 

Couldn’t agree more. I have a factory lowered standard GS rallye and it’s easily the best bike I’ve ever ridden. It takes a little getting used to but once you’ve mastered it, nothing else so far comes close. All day comfort, visibility and performance. They’re number one for a reason.

I have the same for about 4 weeks now, Absolutely love it - can’t walk away from it without looking back. At 5’9 and 30-31” inseam, the regular suspension was just not going to work, especially with fully loaded bags, a passenger, and maybe a stop on an off camber road. I don’t feel like I’m missing anything with the low suspension and it’s still a pretty tall bike. I’ve only added a Lone Rider headlight guard and Touratech kick stand foot print so far - you’ve got a lot of what I need. I see the ring - you didn’t mention the tank bag. Wish I could sell everything (except the GSA) and move to the UK - I really enjoy the riding several of you guys put up.

I’ve had my gsa triple black for 5 weeks from Preston. By far the best all rounder I’ve owned. Your idea’s of after market accessories, are excellent, I need to go shopping! Keep up the good work with the Vlogs, thanks!

1.) Andy that was awesome. You have a fantastic way of explaining things to people, and you're right, low suspension and your inseam made that look absolutely doable all day, no issues. 2.) That's probably the prettiest GSA I've ever seen. Seriously. Triple black is the way to go.

Great review . Was confused between gs standard and gsa low suspension. Thanks for make it simple.

Just be aware that you have to take the exhaust off when removing the rear tire! I stuck with the stock exhaust because of that! Also, once out of warranty, DIY maintenance is easy and surprisingly quite economical. Enjoy the bike- great video!

Stonkin review there Andy very informative and this bike has to be top of the tree with a price to match but ya get one hell of a lot of bike . I do agree about those indicators ,yes they should just be indicators really well put together mate ! as ever in fact cheers : )

I’m 6’2” and bought a low suspension cause that’s all they had at the dealer. I love the bike.

Very in-depth review Andy, spot-on mate.

What a pro that is some great work you've done there mate well done,

Great review andy, good points and bad points covered. Great in depth review of the function's

Superb review and advice full of common sense. Thanks.

Excellent review . Some tasty mods I went for Lone Rider soft luggage 👍🏻 for the reason they’ll go back into shape after any knocks or bangs . NB not that I intend taking £20k + off road but even a car park drop can ruin the rest of your ride . HTR 🍻

Got mine a couple of weeks ago, triple black & lowered. What a machine. On another level from my 2010 GS1200 that was one of my all time favorites. Looking forward to a fun time w the new one. Keep the shiny side up and the rubber side down..or the triple black side up in our case.. 😂

Very helpful and detailed video. Thanks

Hi Andy, as the others have already said...you did a great job, well done. The Triple Black does indeed look lovely when its clean and shiny and with the matching side & top box set, it does look nice. I do agree about the indicators you are right… they are terrible from the perspective of a vehicle following, most road users just can’t see the indicators flashing while your braking, and in bright sunshine it gets worse. Nice to see you mentioned my long - short press tip for the heated elements “Smile”. Well done Andy and keep them coming. Enjoy the Easter Weekend with your family, best wishes Carl ( PS: my younger years were spent in the Brecon Beacons...)

Nice review Andy, I've got same problem as you , most of the big adventure bikes are so bloody tall , I'd need too drop out of a tree to get on it , I've had lots of bikes including gs adventure the 1200 , my new bike is the bmw r1250gs triple black but the normal one, it in getting ceramic coating for protection as we speak ,I'm western Australian , a lot of the things you've done look good mate , as I said mate good review

Great review and walk round Andy. I agree with your comments, I have same model and a lot of the same mods. My most useful mod so far has been the crash bar protectors, I thought it was a bit overkill when buying them but was glad 2 days later when i lost the balance coming to a stop in a car park that was off camber, was my own fault, dont turn the bars and break at the same time slow speed, learned my lesson lol. Protector saved my shiny bars. Didn’t however save my embarrassment when I landed on my arse. Hope the weather stays nice mate and you have lots adventures this year. All the best.

Great review, very thorough. You’re certainly well kitted out and it looks good 👌🏼

Nice review mate- watched before I took the plunge on my new GSA 40th, absolutely love it. Completely different from my ninja, but all in good ways! A mutual friend sent me here👍

Hi Andy! I just bought a 2022 triple black 1250GS. I found your channel looking for side cases. Great looking bike you have!

I liked your past motorcycle experience, enjoying a 2021 Ninja 1000SX but thinking about moving to the GS1250 Tractor fir a more rounded riding.

100% agree with your comments on the rear indicators but I also dislike the permanently on front indicators having had a couple of cars pull out on me at junctions, thinking i was signalling to turn in. I had mine switched off at the first service. not as simple a job as you'd think as it involves ordering a completely new software build from the factory which then takes the dealer about 5 hours to install. Unfortunately they don't yet have any way to change the rear setup.

Really great review of your bike Andy. I had a Versys 1000 before my MT10, a great bike if for me a little unexciting to ride. I keep looking at GS's. So many folks rate them but I've so far resisted joining the club. I don't need pillion capacity as Carol rides her own bike but I do find the MT10's 100 mile fuel range annoying on tour and at 35mpg it's thirsty

Goodwork Andy, A lot of useful info there.

Amen on the backlit switchgear for night riding. Service intervals is another amen. Maybe they need to speak with Ducati engineers on that one. I’d even add a Denali Sound Bomb horn 200db, a real horn, to wake up those distracted cell phone using drivers, and a pair Denali D7 high 15k lumen LED driving lights to be seen. Denali also does LEDs kits anywhere you can put them. Back and side of Panniers, hand guards, you name it. Good job with all rest here. Now BMW will either improve or screw it up in 23. 🤞🏻 😂 Ride safe and ride often.

I’m 5’5” and been riding for almost 40 years and I can ride one sure but it’s not fun even for me with that much experience on bikes. I’m getting one of these new next year and I’m getting the lowered option with the low seat so I can almost touch flat footed for the first time in decades.

Hi, great review and a superbly kitted out bike. One question, it’s a TB TE, where are your option 719 mirrors? I was under the impression that all TB’s came with the option 719 mirrors.

BMW gsa 😍✌

Good review 👍🏻

Hi, quick question, what made you pick the Givi taop box over the BMW or Tourtech? Good video!

Ha, the only thing missing on that bike is the hanging dice, Well done!

G'day Andy, enjoyed this vid. Very much thinking a lowered 1250 GSA would be just the thing for me. It's very hard to actually find any specs on them other than the normal GSA stuff that applies to both variants. I'm wondering what the ground clearance is ? And how close that might be to the GS. And the ride quality ? I'm 5'8 with a 30 inch inseam and a few months off 62 years old. I figure that it would be the last big bike I buy. I tend to keep my bikes for 10 yrs or so. I reckon in the long run a lowered would be a better option. I'm in Aus so a fair a bit of dirt road riding will be happening. That's really what I want it as, an all roads tourer. Cheers and enjoy your riding season.

Question mate……. Do you have a hard time putting your kickstand down when the bike is loaded down or just on the lowest setting? I have that problem. The bike does not lean far enough for me to get off.

Hi Andy what is the seat height once you had it lowered, I’m 29 inside leg and 5” 6 Regards Dave. Nice review .

Andy did you not have an Indian at one point ? If your who I think you are you used to be in my group that I ran a while back called Indian Motorcycle Nation, my name is Mark Muir, I remember you having bother the same way I did with my Scout Bobber, you changed back then to BMW & I changed to Suzuki shortly after you, unfortunately I was knocked off my bike 5 weeks ago, bike is a write off & I'm still in recovery, news is I'm getting a beemer too soon as I get my pay out from personal injury and insurance, good wee channel you've got going here and nice to see you still about....if it is you lol, take care buddy and hope to see you soon 👍

I’m 5’6” with a 28” inseam. I have a 2021 Africa Twin with the factory low seat on it. I can get the balls of my feet down, and I’m ok with that. The 1250 GS Adventure is my dream bike. I think with the low suspension and low seat, I’d be okay. Thanks for this video!

Good review Where did you get the risers from could you send me a link mukka tarrr

Hi Andy! Which topcase do you use?

do you still have the bike?

wow, its massive, I offloaded a tiger 1200 at 265kg because it was too heavy, this is worse

what is ur height

You want to get those pannier handles off, I bought them for mine, don't ask me why? there was absolutely no chance of me ever carrying my panniers or top box anywhere, all they'll do is scuff up the top of your panniers even with the rubber protectors on.

Thank you Andy. I'm 5'4" senior citizen and got this 1250 GS Adventure low suspension, this is my feedback - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-g3EsJYjEhVg.html

Sorry mate. With a 28" inseam there's no way you're flat footing both sides with a seat height set at 840mm. You've got something wrong there.

That bike is wayyy too big for a Hobbit!