The 1300GS Is VERY Good... 

The quick shifter on my 1250gs was jerky when I first got it but now its smooth as butter. Also you want to be accelerating when you are shifting up and completely off the throttle when shifting down, otherwise its more likely to be herky jerky.

TOLD YA!!!!! Right, now I’m going to read the comments… 🍿🤓

Finally a tester riding on (almost) proper roads, not only straight sections.

If you're worried about the rear end lighting, fit a Denali B6 through a smartcan. A Bike Thing can sort it. .... SB's coffee comment blew the street cred ;)

Good review from a KTM rider. Im not a BMW fan but when I saw it at the launch, I knew it was going to be a great bike for BMW. Other then the price I don’t see the point on illuminating switch gear, only my main bike has it and it makes no difference to me, should need to look at controls when riding, just a distraction

Pure entertainment pal from start to finish. Loved it. I’ll look forward to you batting off all the keyboard warriors.

Hi Sam, great vid mate, very objective. Question for you: when I blew up my old SDGT I took out a 1250 GS and every time I came to a stop anywhere I ended up ruining my shins on the cylinder heads (one more than the other because they're offset which really messes with my OCD and thoroughly annoys GS owners that hadn't realised or noticed) like literally every time. I mentioned it to the dealer he said "yeah you get used to it". Did you notice it on the 1300 at all? Hope you're well 👍

Nice bike. Nicest GS they made so far. Just super expensive in Denmark

I agree with you I use my GSA for getting from A to B and my ZZR1400 for speed fest fun !

Great video Sam 👏🏻👏🏻 good to see a bike being used & abused 😉 still keeping mine thought as it’s still doing everything I ask of it 😉

Look 'n' feel = subjective, but too many bike visual-designs look plonky. Surely not too hard. We're left having to talk ourselves into buying or rely entirely on handling characteristics to sell it. Men typically like the look of things first and the feel next! #men #plonky #look #feel #hard #controversial

Cracking entertaining😂 GS vlog Sam, 🏍👍👌

Brilliant video, made me laugh loads. Thanks chap 👍

DTC in BMW also has levels.

Funniest bike review I've seen in a while . Now where is my nearest bmw dealership?? 😂

Love it. Great video 🤣!

New KTM 1390 Adventure soon

Oh dear...think they come with 6 gears.........another expert you can't ride

Triple Black ordered this week 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

The only thing carried over from the 1250 is the layout: a flat twin. The rest is all new. It’s still the same weight as the 1200 so only took off what the 1250 added. My GSA was pretty nimble despite its bulk but I’ve never ridden a 1290 to compare it. I liked the telelever front end. I went to an ATAS ES DCT from the GSA and it felt horribly vague. My 890 Adventure feels better than either. That said, the 1300 looks intriguing……

I ride a GSA 1250 & to be honest there’s not enough difference to fork out another load of dosh..but you probably could be my grandson 😂

Good that they've improved the Telelever front end so much, that was a huge criticism of mine on the old bike too. Shame it's still a Boxer engine though, as the dull engine drone that sent me to sleep was the other primary issue with the previous bike which they've not changed, even if it is usefully more potent! I'm gonna start calling you out now on your IAM denigration now though Sam... We've chatted about this topic before. 20-30yrs ago your criticisms might have been fair, and I know there are still some fuddy duddies that would hand themselves in to the nearest cop shop if they exceeded the speed limit by a single mph, but that's not the case any more... There was more KTM 1290's in our group last year than there was GS's Sam, and precisely cos they're more fun, more engaging to ride! 😁 I joined IAM to further my skills, ride with better people and learn more from them... You've seen I don't hang about (I was hanging back a lot on the ride out last March cos I didn't want to lose you all), and I am as critical of the POLITE vest wearing nobs as much as you are! So yeah... Bruce can clearly ride a bike (and he's learnt from ex Police riders himself I understand, I am going on his Chickenstrips Tour to Scotland in August so will find out first hand!)... Give it a go mate! Get signed up to IAM... You can't knock it if you haven't tried it! 😉

Great review.Thank you. I liked a lot also the descriptions of the 1250 Gs and 1290 SAS. Having ridden them myself, your words entirely matched my thoughts and memories of them. The downhill control - dont know how it feels on the bike, but i`ve used it several times on a rental X3 in an insanely steep mountain area and I cannot describe how incredibly good and useful that option felt (you can even adjust the downward speed). All in all, thank you for a great video opinion !

Uffff I'm glad you stayed with KTM😂

The new SAS will be announced this year, so although the 1300GS is excellent, I'll wait for new KTM specs.

Top review Sam. You’ve got me interested to try the 1300GS. After having both 1250GS and 1290SA, I concur with everything you said about these bikes, and agree that the 1290SA is preferable for the reasons you spoke about. I’ll be test riding the 1300GS as soon as they arrive in Australia.

I can’t decide which one to buy next Sam it’s a big decision

Horrible 😂

Excellent vid. Sense of humor got me. Subscribe! No weenie vests-YES.

Check the he engine braking setting .

Hate BMW but now fancy one of th6ese. Damn you.

I like the look of the new BMW V-Strom 1300GS. But why is it not at V-Strom prices...? More like a Bentley GS1300 for what they are charging....

I did it. After a k1200r, f800gs, r1200gsa (which were after lots of rides on my dad's r80rs, k1200lt,r1200rt's, you get it; BMW all over), I had a 1090R and a 1290SAS for 6 years, but now awaiting my r1300gs. Throphy version in white. Imo perfect between the somewhat boring 1200gsa and the hooliganesk 1290sas.

Love your German accent. I have to agree with most of what you said. I've owned sports bikes, Harleys, and now on my 3rd BMW. An r1250gs. It's vey fast, easy to ride fast. I ride in the sun, rain, and snow. On 6 lane highways at 150 km/h and on fire roads with rocks the size of baseballs. Here in the Pacific Northwest of Canada. However I am 67. So maybe not quite hooligan enough?

With this motorcycle BMW officially became a follower of the competition. It has nothing new and the other brands will surpass it without a doubt. I don't plan to spend money on this ugly version .

Brilliant review, very tempted to say the least

It's a hamburger button because the icon is called that way in UX design. There are also kebab, döner, meatballs and bento icons.

I think you went out on the same bike that I did, also from Sycamore Witham. Had a lot of fun making my video of it. I was also super worried about actually liking it... and I did! I'm IAM and we hate the "polite" vest 🤣🤣

So all you’re saying really is you prefer Arnold Schwarzenegger over Christoph Waltz 😆 great review thanks!

Without doubt I would swap my 2022 1290 SAS for one of these...if it wasn´t for the extra EUR 19.000😒

Hate hate hate the headlight. By the way I hate the headlight.

Great video! When the 1300 came out, I had just purchased my 23 KTM SAS and was like…’oh no..what have I done?” I say that because I really liked the 1250 when I did an extended test ride one day. But that same day, I rode the KTM and was sold instantly by its performance and the feel of it. However, I also said that if BMW makes improvements to that 1250, it just might make me think twice. I have not had the chance to ride a 1300 yet, but your impression of it does feel logical and about what I expected.

Excited to book mine this July 24 in Dubai.

Hi Sam I totally get the hooliganism element , I personally like bikes that are a beast , a bike can be to good it’s almost boring , I currently own a couple of diavels , rocket 3 . I sold a h2 Kawasaki because it was dull , don’t get me wrong I did 23,000 mile on it , it just lacked something ,yeah it was rapid , almost like having a stunning girlfriend that your mates fancy , but only you know she’s rubbish at bedroom activities , luckily I’ve monkeybikes , groms and benellis if I want have a riot on the road , stick to ktm and don’t ever sell your monkeybike 🏍🏍👍👍

IAM impressions were hilarious 😂 It’s because of videos like this, that I’ll change my GS 1250 for the 1300. Worse things to spend your money on though. Top vid 👍

Quick shifter gets better with kilometers.

I have 1290 SAS and for me this is the end❤

It looks much better but I think I’ll stick with my batsh1t crazy 1290 and that’s even before you look at the £20k plus price tag to get the spec of the KTM

I'll be ditching my 1 year old 1290sas for the bmw. I love the 1290, the ripoff dealer servicing not so much, but I want something a little less raw.

Im keeping my 21 plate SAS. Nutters bike i love it. Just as well have some excitement in life. GS/Harley = Batting for the other team 👎💩

I think this is just the review that BMW needed for the new GS....no men of a certain age banging on about specs and comfort, but someone hooning.

Lets take the MTC off - Oh hello mr Policeman.... HA Ha....nice one! still wouldn't swop my 1290!....

Check the he engine braking setting .

Was intrigued to see your thoughts after you saT on one at Bruce’s night in WGC - just found out at 48000, the service dictates a shaft drive replacement “at the customers expense” WTF !!!

Love it mate! Good to see a GS using the gears for fun 👍

Nice ride!

Had a deposit on a 1300GS but would get one until spring in the States. Was able to get a "leftover" 1290SAS with a 20% discount. Given the KTM was cheaper than the BMW before the discount, it was a no brainer to go with the KTM. I prefer the crazy mode.

My 2016 MultiStrada has backlit switchgear so I’m surprised this new £20+k GS doesn’t

I like your style! I just smashed that subscribe button. great review. Thank you

Very entertaining and a great review. Good to see you local in Essex 😁. Your laugh is infectious, love it. Always look forward to your vids each week.

Honestly underrated 😂your so f*#king funny 😂😂 wish I came across your channel when I was early into my accident would of kept me a bit more positive but can’t wait for the next video

At no point when I've been riding to Costa have I needed backlit switches😁

Knew what you were going to do in the showroom, laughed anyway 🤷🏻‍♂️😂

You should of got the Harley Pan american. No joke

Can’t wait to see what the new 1390 will be like in a SAS..

Love the banter Sam great work as per usual.

Great review Sam! I like my KTM 1090R very much but time is come to trade it for something else.. How do you compare the seating position between your 1290 vs this 1300GS? Legroom wise, handlebar width? Overall comfort? Thanks and keep up the good work! 🇳🇱

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Good lively review 😂 just another expensive pcp bike that you throw the keys back before the warranty runs out!😂

Lovely..☺️

great review, cheers!! I'll wait for the adventure

Isnt the engine braking adjustable??

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Sam, ya beauty... i hope the ones next week are positive

Will you be replacing yours for the 1390 super adventure when it comes out

Cracking Video Sam 👍

Great review.

Good video loved it! 😃

Great review Sam, I was impressed by it at the bike show as i could get my feet flat down on the standard one, just! If I was prepared to spemd that kind of money, i would be tempted.

Nice review Sam I love the GS but don’t think I’ll be splashing out on a new 1300 good as it is. Watch those wheelies on video not saying as a oh you shouldn’t be doing that. 44 teeth video last year with the motorcycle specialist barrister said it’s 99% of cases are classed as dangerous driving not careless wit a certain ban and big fine. He said even being seen just lifting the front wheel a little would attract this charge.

You can just put it into Dynamic Pro and then adjust the wheelie level between 2 levels, and the ‘old’ GS did that too. I think I most;t agree about the excitement factor. I put a stage 2 kit on my 1250 and it can rip it in the twisties, even with knobbies on, but it’s not as exciting as some bikes. I use mine mainly for multi day trips where there is ~50% off-pavement, and was thinking of selling my ZX14r for a 1290 GT for on-pavement only touring, because I enjoy sporty riding and touring with some moderately hard off-road.

That model would be the only one I would consider also. Looks like more fun compared to the 1250. That was close wheeling by the rozzers 🤦‍♂️😂😂

Makes me laugh, when people ride this all new GS and they say they've changed this and that, it's all new 100% there's nothing carried over from the older 1250 🤦 it's a clean sheet of paper design....all new....jjjeeezzz 🫤😅🤦