2019 BMW R1250GS Review
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 14 окт 2018
- 2019 BMW R1250GS Review - Well I've been wanting to ride the new R1250 GS ever since it was first announced a month or so ago and I've been lucky enough to get to ride one of the first demonstrators in the country thanks to my friends at Bahnstormer Motorrad in maidenhead. So is the new high tech GS much better than the previous bike? Stick around to find out!
My Patreon is now live! / themissendenflyer
I buy my riding kit from Sportsbike shop www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/#/23...
TMF Merchandise now available! teespring.com/en-GB/stores/th...
I recommend protecting your bike with a Monimoto tracker monimoto.co.uk/ride/4/
I'm now on that Twitter thing! Join me @MissendenFlyer
You can now follow me on Facebook too The Missenden Flyer@TheMissendenFlyer
Don't forget your TMF Discounts!:-
Use "FLYER10" for your discounts on ear protection with Custom Fit Guards at www.customfitguards.co.uk
Mention The Missenden Flyer when buying from panigaleheatshield.com/ for discounts on Panigale heat shields or throttle spacer kits. Use the code MISSENDEN to get the $10 discount on the heat shield, or heat shield/spacer kit bundle and MISSENDENSK for 10% off the spacer kit.
Use the code "missenden" to get 10% off orders at Speedo Angels www.speedo-angels.com/
More discounts coming soon!
I use the following equipment to record and edit my VLOGs:-
GoPro HD Hero 4 helmet camera amzn.to/2lQVI1a
GoPro Session (4) "B" Camera amzn.to/2lTT0oz
DJI Mavic Air drone (fly more combo) amzn.to/2JX3l23
Nikon D7100 DSLR for static and video shots with various lenses amzn.to/2lU1gEX
Lavalier microphone and sellotape for in helmet audio amzn.to/2kOZVOU
BOYA BY-M1 3.5 mm Lavalier Microphone for in-garage pieces amzn.to/2pVAf4X
Movo LV20 Dual Lavalier Clip-on Microphones for 2 person interviews amzn.to/2qQuw5r
Power Director 8 for the PC (for video editing) amzn.to/2kP3HaR
Radio mic for in garage audio amzn.to/2lpq61B
Rode VIDEOMICPRO On Camera Microphone for general use amzn.to/2qvcZwv
Rode Deadcat VMPR Windshield to kill wind noise amzn.to/2qroOWG
Neewer CN 160 LED Dimmable Ultra High Power Panel Video Light amzn.to/2qQPEs2
Goliton® Camera DSLR Triple Mount for LED Video Lights Microphones amzn.to/2rpUlGg
A pair of Lantoo LED Floodlight 50W for additional lighting amzn.to/2rpOKjs
My current motorcyles are:-
Honda CRF250L
Triumph Street Triple R
BMW R1200GS
Ducati 899 Panigale
For any additional enquiries please send a PM, e-mail me via TheMissendenFlyer@gmail.com, contact me via Twitter or Facebook or leave a comment below... 
Развлечения
When you parked it up I thought-what a lovely looking bike. There’s something about the BMW that say a Multistrada doesn’t have, just my opinion ..looking forward to seeing more content on it. 😊👍
As soon as I heard about this coming out I was hoping you'd be doing a review soon. Always enjoy your videos!
Well done TMF! We were all waiting for that, brilliant first impressions review, thanks very much 👍👍
Never thought I'd consider a GS but this bike looks so good, have to try one. great review as always.
Just bought the Exclusive version and found that if you bring the rear seat all the way forward it gives great lower back support. Engine is as smooth a silk and the Bridgestone tyres gives confidence . Going to have fun with the setting up of the TFT scree. Buying lots of extras for it.
Looks identical to my 2018 1200 Exclusive apart from the different cylinder heads. Mine has the same electronic wizardry. The emergency call will detect if you've been in a crash. It can tell the difference between dropping the bike and being in a severe accident. If you have had a slow speed fall, it will automatically call the help centre and an operative will speak through it to see if you are alright. If you've had a big one, like a sudden impact, it will immediately call for emergency assistance wherever you are. Theres a lot of piece of mind with that.
Thanks from a Yank who is considering a purchase . I've seen your reviews of other bikes and been impressed...this is no exception. Thank you
Very well done TMF for getting this out so quickly!!
That was a very thorough and extremely useful review, TMF. Timely too. It seems, however, that I'm yet another of the 2014 R1200GS owners who is entirely satisfied with my current bike and sees no compelling reason to upgrade... even if I had the readies. But what a cracking machine!
Cheers! 👍
Thanks, another fantastic review. Been using my gsa on a daily commute which includes a lot of lane splitting. Initially, for the first week anyway, that was nerve wrecking with such a large beast, but you very quickly get used to the dimensions, and controlling the power. I’ve had many bikes in addition to the gsa specifically for commuting and riding off road because I thought a gsa is simply too big, too heavy or too whatever to do these chores on, but I was wrong, dead wrong in fact. This is truly one bike that can do it all comfortably. My oldest gsa just came up on 65,000 kms and even though in one mind I’m considering a new 1250 gsa when it comes out, I still love that bike to bits, and apart from the front tire pressure monitor requiring replacing, it’s been ticking like a Swiss clock. Besides, having such a wonderful bike which you actually use daily without pampering it too much is rather liberating.
Same thing man. Needed up using my gas more then the R nine T
What about the 850 ?
Another benchmark video Mr TMF, thanks for sharing this. I bought my first new GS in 1994, it was the R1100 gs with yellow seat and red fuel tank, it was rated at 70bhp, virtually half what the latest one has although much less power it was a great bike and I loved it. Ride safe and enjoy the new bike, it's only a matter of time before you buy one I'm sure. Cheers.
Cheers - always good to have you along! All the best - TMF
Great review as usual, seems like a worthy and capable update, the BMW GS is unofficially 40 years old since development first started so you'd expected they got it sorted by now. Looking forward to your more extended reviews, particularly in the Grand Canary's again ?
I love how the redline shortens as the engine is getting warmer.
got mine in aug. to sit along side my 2010 rt. it's a beasst. for me the RT is amazing on very long distance trips but i kind of lost the excitement on short runs. the GS is inspiring to ride whether long distance or going to the store
Another great review - thanks. Find your videos both informative and relaxing.
Good work TMF. I love my 2015 Triple Black. Only have 1 negative and that is the very clunky gearbox. So, would only upgrade for that reason ... and yes, that TFT screen would just be the added bonus. I use mine for a London City commute ... 50 mile round trip ... about 2-3 days a week. Quite doable. I can keep up with the smallest of bikes through the traffic. Mostly it is not about the bike size but how you read the traffic and identify the bigger gaps. Some days is it a drag though when it gets gridlocked! Keep 'em coming. Ride safe.
Great review, see people’s concerns about technology, there is more to go wrong. However my car is filled with similar technology as most new cars have a raft of electronics now and I jump in that everyday without giving a second thought.
Very true. I recall people saying they wouldn't buy a car with electric windows in case they went wrong. Hard to find a car now with manual window winders.
Anyone care to go back to distributor caps and points that need adjusting?
Yes i prefer points, never been left strandard by them..but had EI leave me stranded twice..honda..
I love that analogy, handle bars like cats whiskers 👍
knock the cars left and right with yer whiskers to see if you can go through, easy! :D
Another successful report ! engaging as always, thanks for a great informative VLOG, cant wait for the RALLYE version report. Holding thumbs for a sunny day !
Yes I must say the Rallye does look great with those gold wheels (they have one in the showroom at Bahnstormer in Maidenhead)....
Mr. Flyer- Well your videos have had an influence on me and I just yesterday took delivery of a 2019 R1250GS. I can tell that its easy handling is going to be a positive change from the old reliable R1100RT that it replaces and of course the peppiness of the bigger engine is immediately apparent. My wife has been encouraging this change of bikes (what a gal) and my analyzing the various choices of machines pointed inevitably to the GS as having the best features for our touring riding on mostly paved roads with a few dirt roads occasionally needing to be traversed as well. The Vloggers on the internet gave a wide and informative set of reviews on likely motorcycles to buy, so include yourself for the credit or blame for another happy bike buyer!
Congratulations!
Tempting, very tempting. I just need to rob a bank first.
I'll bring the tools if you bring the car😈
Is there much in banks anymore in cash? I feel soon there will be no cash.
You can always go into politics
Rutger Smets, If I was in politics, maybe I could claim one on expenses! Is that allowed?
@@jamesfisher1827 get one on the cycle to work scheme
Great honest review as I would expect from you TMF. I had a look at the Exclusive in our local dealer this morning. The sales man came on a bit too strong for my liking. I told him I had a 2017 Rallye Sport and he went on to list all the extras already on my Rallye as 'new' on the 1250. Clueless and trying too hard. Looks great but so does my mint R1200GS. I rarely get all of the beans out of my 1200 so I'm not sure I will miss out on the extra grunt. I was impressed by your turn of speed on the damp roads. You little tinker! I always had you down as captain sensible....... Keep up the good work.
...if only you knew....
Probably the best review I have seen since they started appearing on funny-tube,covers all bases-and describes the bells and whistles in plain language.Look forward to moreeeeeeee 🇮🇪🏍
Cheers David - stay tuned!
Great review as always! Looking forward to more touring videos, love those as well. One day I'll own a GS but right now I'm busy having fun with my 790 Duke :)
Cheers
Another great review TMF, I get the impression BMW's main issue at the moment is GS market saturation - everybody who would buy one already has one and there isn't enough reason to upgrade!
Yes you may well be right!
Nice review! Although we would all like to see the speedometer not blurred!!!
There aren't enough digits for when TMF winds it on!
I always enjoy your videos. Purchased a r1250gs a week ago. Love it! Considering taking an off road course in order to be comfortable taking advantage of all its awesome capabilities.
Congrats!
I want a Supermoto/Sport Tourer version(17" front wheel).
An R1250R would probably be more suited to my needs but I like the rugged looks of the GS better.
Good work, Mr Flyer !
"And... Ergh, yeah I'm going to slow down." 😂
good review.....i can see why so many run off with one of them bikes. Not for me tho, a bmw cramped with electronics and newly designed valve adjustment system makes me very nervous.....thats just a recall waiting to happen...
Totally agree on the best quality graphics on the BMW TFT screens. This new bike is absolutely beautiful as are all BMW’s. Put that bike in “Enduro Pro” and life is very worth living. Good job here Matey! I always say...Life is short, buy the damn bike. Ride safe Matey.
Great review, pleasant and easy to follow narration that is informative and perfectly relevant to all types of bikers. Thanks for braving the poor weather in this video. I'll gladly subscribe and check out old and new video from now on. Cheers!
Much appreciated - welcome along!
my bike has multiple modes , regulated by my right hand on the throttle grip..and ABS via my right hand and right foot...traction control by my left hand ...lean angle traction control governed by my sphincter !!
great review TMF a lovely bike another one for the 20 years time used bike list 👍☮❤😁
springy 2112 "lean angle traction control governed by my sphincter !! "... curious,, i also have that on my bike...!
@@Moonfleet41
hey brother you're gonna have to give us a walk round the tiger . I loved the old 955 , never understood the 1050 but the 1200 looks like a proper bike ...like the old africa twin ..ye know the real one 👍☮❤
@@springy-2112 Real one?, Philistine...that was a remake.. the real granddaddy adventure was the XLV 750 before all that trendy Africa business it looked like a bike wearing Ronald McDonald's clothes... ...and before supermotos came the Gilera Nordwest... ahh, happy days, no brakes, bendy frames, and carburettters.. Now we better stop this or TMF will be posting BMW brochures through or doors... on fire...!
@@Moonfleet41 serves him right for having an acronym as a name !!! TMF , BMW !!?
the rest of us have to go through life with real names like Del Boy or Springy.........oh ! that argument doesn't seem to work ...doh !!
Hey TMF ! we the popular peoples front of you tube demand to know your real mame , afterr all what have you ever done for us ? apart from superb bike reviews..oh and gear reviews..and touring videos and tinkering with bikes..and readers rides and and and .....and........
ok i quit 👍👍☮☮❤❤
Awesome Springy you are totally correct.
How odd , every time you punch along a bit the camera loses focus on the speedometer
That's because in the UK, people are being arrested for reckless driving after posting videos of them speeding or moving through traffic too fast on RUclips.
Chris Ofsthun No shit Sherlock
There’s a wifi link between the throttle and the camera...it’s very common nowadays
@@2ShoesPhoto oh - you noticed that too? very peculiar lol
🤣
Great review - nice to to see the TE (ticked everything) variant!
Like your analogy on the cost to change, what a lovely machine..... thanks TMF
Your 4 year old GS has lost 55% of it's value??? That depreciated bike is what i would be in the market for, you can do an lot with that 10 grand in savings off a new one. Maybe you ought to consider a used bike best buy type video from time to time.
Brett Wendel
Life’s way too short. I’m buying the bike.
So much for the BMW sales pitch you here by their salesmen that BMW holds its value.
I have traded out of a 750 and 1250 GS....they do not hold their value. I got better trade in value when I traded Harleys
I would say thats about right for a 4 year old bike....8k to trade in...a dealer will forecourt it for about 9.5k and you'll get a dealer warranty.....you'd probably get a bit more selling privately but prospective buyers fear the electronics at that age ....it's all pro rata ....a 6k bike will be worth 2k as a trade in after 4 years....it just seems higher because of the initial price of 18k....as long as you've enjoyed it that's all good
@@alanhenderson3417 There are other considerations as well. First, at the end of another 3 years you'll have a 3 years old bike, not a 6 year old bike, and if you sold at the time that would be something in the region of, what, 3k more? Plus, if you like me and like to cover off nasty surprises, then extended warranty and MOTs over the 3 years is another 1.5k. On top of that, you could find that you've moved the major service back a year or so. To be offset against that is the opportunity cost of risk-free investment, which at 1% or so, isn't worth sweating over.
But clearly, never make a purchase if it would keep you awake at night.
Yep, lovely bike, looking forward to the seeing the Adventure version though. I'm of the same opinion regarding the cost upgrading, I ride the first model GSA LC (2014) and the upgrade just isn't worth the £6-8k IMO. And I quite like the more grunty agricultural engine and gearbox over the more refined and smother newer model. I don't really care about keyless or quickshift TBH but the TFT is very nice but not worth the price to upgrade.
100% with you on that....
On a GSA LC (2014) you'd be looking for min 10K to upgrade, assuming trading in
If I were to upgrade I'd sell private, maybe get £10k... always get more selling private than trade-in.
Think that might be rather optimistic - my 17 plate TE excl would get 12K private (assuming a buyer with that sort of money, who could otherwise go to a dealer and get one for 12.75-13K with 2 years approved warranty), and probably not much more than 10K pa.
Good honest review as always my friend. Ride safe Tony
I've got my new 2018 Goldwing and came close to getting a GSA. I miss the adventure style bike. I had the Super Tenere before. Thanks TMF for the awesome review.
Hi I am looking to buy a Terene please tell me about its reliability
Nice review, just acquired one:)
Congratulations!
Enjoy!
Tyres,tyres,tyres. Seen a gsa written off due to a low side due to the weight of the bike and all the " extras" on semi knobblies. The gs really would benefit from 17 inch street rims. Nice bike mind.
andy coomber there are conversion kits on the market, however, 2 ml of oil is enough to jeopardize any bike.....hence fingers crossed when riding;)
Can tell I'm nearly 50 - suddenly looking at a GS and thinking "ooh, that's nice" :P
Welcome to the oldies club......
TheMissendenFlyer Not there yet dammit! I’m hanging onto the next 9 months like they’re the precious!
Its like needing glasses - sooner or later it hits you
I'm 30 and have a 2018 F700GS, does that make me old?
30? Pah - you're barely out of nappies :D
There’s a reason why they are one of bmws best selling bikes , look forward to seeing more from you on the Gs
Perfect person to review this bike! Lucky man! Very hard to get press bikes here in Canada, have to wait for BMW events sadly. Keep up the good work! Cheers from Montreal!
Well I think it's the UK press launch today - I certainly didn't get an invite, BMW don't speak to me....go figure!!!
I think that dealer is above avaerage too, lots of RUclipsr's borrow bikes from them.
Hi What can i say about BMW 1250! Nothing!!! ❤it
Received in the UK in just a few days? We should see them in Australia in a few years. :) Still waiting for the mid-range GS models, I have a few more grey hairs now. :)
Oh dear, there has to be some downside to living in Aus - you do get great weather and Kylie, you can't have it all....
W G Due in Perth WA in a month, don’t put Oz down it’s a great place...ha ha
Man TMF , you get on the new bikes faster than any other reviewer out there! Well done as usual.
Thank you Bill - tried to get this one out quick ;0)
Got one on order got the hp coming in two weeks can’t wait,brilliant review again be safe 👍
Exciting times Mark!
Hi TMF - I am also a GS fan, but I am concerned that the GS is not becoming so complicated that with so many technological things to go wrong - statistics denote that one of them will.... Auto suspension setting, hill hold assist, lean angle Traction control, ABS, gear shift assist, the list goes on and on ... and now adjustable cams..... if I was crossing Africa, I would be very nervous. Maybe BMW know that most riders buy these for European road trips.... I will be interested to see a 3 years owners review. Cheers !
BMW is a premium brand.. It's for people with money.. Sad but true.. You can either afford it or you can't. Having said that they are fairly reliable and unless it's 10 years old you won't have much of an isssue with anything I don't think. Also you are covered by a warranty and most things that could fail won't leave you stranded somewhere. Hope that helps lol !!
3 year warranty in the UK now too!
Phil Harnett - completely agree. Its too big, too heavy, too complicated and too expensive - its more like a full dress tourer these days rather than a credible off road machine......
Actually I rode a 2018 GS Rallye off-road in Spain last week - surprisingly capable even at the hands of a numpty rider like me!
I wouldn't really want to cross Africa on anything with any electronics except for maybe a starter. If you have any breakdowns anywhere outside of South Africa, you'll be happy that you'll be able to fix the basics.
TE stands for Tick Everything
:0)
Nice first impressions/review, will give the new bike a test run tomorrow at my local dutch BMW dealership.
Great review TMF. Will be swapping mine for something like this in a couple of years !!
I own a GS, and like it a lot, but 18k is ridiculous.
Never paid the retail price, always buy approved used...
Couldn’t agree more, and I always would, but it’s the normalising if excessive bike pricing that annoys me. Selling primarily through PCP has allowed manufacturers to up prices significantly, because its ‘only £150 a month’
@@timdubber8577 '6000 miles per year' .... you know what kinda bike this is 6000 is nothing I've done 9k on my r1 just in my general area (1-200 miles per trip) never mind one of these things 😂
Looks interesting, but this is getting on for £20k with the luggage and options catalogue raided. Very pricey indeed. Meanwhile my Suzuki vstrom 1000 was on the road with three box aluminium luggage (SW Motech) and centre stand for £10k. Not the kudos of BMW , but as a recent BM owner which proved less than satisfactory, I’m very happy with the Suzuki, put petrol in the tank, oil the chain, and it goes like stink.
Great review, and on a Tuesday too!! You seem to be having a little trouble with the Go Pro, seems to go blurry near the Speedo on faster roads 😉🏍
Very interesting review n thanks again TMF. It will be useful to get the comparison with the Adventure and your general views on that. All-in-all, this looks like the bike for the Telemark and you’re starting to cost me serious money!!
there goes my other kidney...
I’d be worried to go on a very long trip on that , just so complicated , be worrying it will go wrong !!! But nonetheless a comfortable bike
Actually I’d take my v strom as I’ll know it will take me and bring me back
Thank you for the speedy upload. Great review of course.
I've just bought my first 18 plate 1200 GS, the TE model. OMG!! What a bike, I love it. An amazing piece of machinery. 🏍️
Told you it was good!
I'm afraid I will NEVER buy a new motorcycle ever again. They are simply all too expensive now. Technology is great but it's expensive. The way forward is definitely buying low mileage minters where some fool has decided to buy brand new. I'll let someone else lose a third of the bikes value the moment it leaves the dealers showroom.
I readily admit the BMW GS series of bikes are awesome machines BUT -
I fear that all this technology will eventually ruin the machine as it becomes impossible to bodge/repair outside a major city. The world travellers venerable cable tie may have finally become redundant.
Rider modes are bollocks too (my Bandit has one - it's called a twist grip and 40 years riding experience). As for TFT panels - are you so easily conned into liking something because it has got pretty colours.
It's about time we all returned to motorcycle roots and realised that motorcycles were invented to provide the working class man with a cheap reliable method of transport..... The motorcycle manufacturers have turned that idea on its head by clever marketing ploys which apparently work for them very well. Wake up and smell the coffee like I have.
Don't laugh, I ride a Suzuki GSX 1250 FA - probably THE most capable budget sports tourer all-rounder ever made. It's a 2014 Bandit 1250 with full fairing at heart. Cost me only £5K in Mint condition with 1,200 miles on clock. The idiot who bought it new was apparently scared by its torque. Awesome tree stump puller with a 150 MPH top end. Laugh all you like, my bike will piss a GS on the fast lane of the motorway. A big, reliable, fast and comfortable mile muncher for only 5K.
Don't forget you can tour the world on a 50cc Puch Maxi or a Honda Fireblade ! It's been done on both those bikes. I'd pick a 600 - 800 bike for a RTW trip not a 1200cc bloated beast like this model.
Best rely on the rich fools buying these things new and dumping them weeks later after only 1,000 miles. Save yourself a third instantly.
This BMW here costs £18K plus !?!????? That's more than a really good, reliable and comfortable car or SUV !
I'll hang on to my Bandit 1250 with a fairing. It will do almost everything one of these pretentious over-bloated / complicated things will do (some things even better) - all for £5,000.
Stay safe
I respect your view of preferring less complicated bikes and getting good value. Please however don't refer to buyers of new bikes as fools. I like my bikes new but that's my choice. It certainly doesn't make me a fool!
virtual vid Apology due. I accept what you say and apologize for causing offence or hurt. I meant fools who buy the bikes and then dump them after a few weeks NOT those who buy them and keep them. All the best.
My next bike is more than likely the 2017 Kawasaki Z900, primarily because it has no electronics other than the EU mandatory ABS. It will be new to me, rather than new, as servicing 30,000 miles during a 2 year warranty by a Kawasaki dealer would be very, very expensive.
Certainly wouldn't wish to own something like a GS out of warranty.
i know where you're coming from, i bought a 1200 Multistrada with 7000 on the clock and 4 years old, i paid £9k, far better than the £15k+ the previous single owner paid, for effectively a new looking bike, Happy days
GREETINGS SOCMINT INTELLIGENCE triumph T120 10 k old schoolwith the best of the new technology without the bullshit
Lovely bike but just too expensive new.
Good morning TMF , A very nice bike take care and thank you for the review.:)
Great review. I got the same impressions when I testdrove the GS last weekend...
Glad we concur!
Another great review TMF, certainly a very nice bike. I’m more of an RT fan myself so interested to see how the new motor goes with that model. Not convinced you really need all them extras (ok maybe heated grips) so 13k is not such a bad price I think for what is a great base bike. Much prefer my iPhone sat nav over my Nav6 any day, far less faff. Think you had the screen a little high or the GoPro low, it distracted the view, wouldn’t be so good for one of your scenic tours. Look forward to the follow up videos on the big GS.
Thanks TMF, much appreciated! Looking forward to your GSA 1250 assessment! Cheerio 👍🏻
Me too!
Nice looking bike and a good review, shame the weather wasn't the best.
Wow, I'm impressed! Was only a day or so ago that I said I was looking forward to your review of the 1250, and you delivered!!
Very nice bike, if most of the twin cyl vibes are gone it'd be a no-brainer.
They have - this one is smooooth....
For the first time in my life I've got the cash to buy one. They aren't on sale here is 'Straya yet, at least according to the website. I look forward to a test ride when they get here..
Looks like a great bike but I’ll be sticking with my 2014 GS, certainly for the foreseeable future. I was in my dealership this afternoon and they have them in too! Some even with sold stickers on. They’re going to be a big seller I think.
Nice review! At 5:29 you grey out the liquid crystal display. Is that because of speed limit issues in GB? Keep up the great work!
Bought my superb 2015 Triple Black as approved used, same again next year for the 1250, used to hate them but now love them...awesome piece of kit, shame they’re so popular😜.
Thanks - good review. I have a 2018 with the TFT. The only bad thing about the TFT is that the tripmeter reset is a right pain....
Thanks for a great review. Just found your channel and love your work. If you ever get to Louisiana let me know!
Thanks John and welcome along!
With all the interest and sales you generate, giving your time and effort, creating this brilliant channel, BMW would be mad not to upgrade your GS for more TMF Friday adventures.
Are you listening BMW?
I wish they were!! :0)
Great video review again TMF. Very thorough and detailed as usual. Well done
Thank you David...
Q👍
Thanks for a great review. I'm debating whether to change, I agree with your point, £11-12K plus my 9000 mile full spec 2014 GS is a lot of money to find.
At least Dick Turpin had a mask!!!!
Great first impressions review TMF. You really do a first class and balanced appraisal. I hear all the reasons to buy and not to buy or trade in. Bottom line is if you have the money and you’re a bike addict you’ll have one. Is this really the case though in this instance? I have a 2014 GSA LC and it’s the best bike I’ve ever rode from an all round perspective. I’ve had a lot of bikes. I’d really love to have a 1250 GSA but Id be very careful in assessment before spending that amount of money when the bike I have is still so good. One gets the feeling BMW has walked a financial tightrope here in judging how much cash they can extract from their customers. The technical upgrade is excellent and measured but is the price just a little on the high side? Only time will tell. I also have a 2018 T100 (I blamed you for that purchase when the wife marked my card - I love that Bonnie ) and an Africa Twin Adventure. Comparing like with near like if Honda keep their prices down and say for instance were to put a cruise control on the AT for 2019, then I think the BMW bean counters might just have to become a little more creative in their pricing. You can pay too much for gold! Great stuff TMF - keep up the good work.
I test rode a 1200GS while my bike was being serviced a couple of weeks ago and struggled with the riding positoin. It just felt too relaxed to enjoy the ride from my point of view. I'm going to wait and see if they are going to do an R1250RS in the near future.
Great review as always, keep it up TMF .
Great review as always hmmmm definitely will be test riding one soon as my 1200gsa is 2 years old now
Crikey that's almost ready to be junked then!! ;0)
Very nice, but in the same boat as you. Still happy with my 2015 GS, although losing the sometimes clunky low down gear changes & gaining a Nav VI & TFT would be nice. Lucky you.🏍👍
Great first impressions vlog as usual. It sounds very smooth engine wise although it could be because it is new . Gearbox also sounds smooth. Probably the best tourer out there at the moment for trips like Norway ,Spain etc rather than the odd 100 mile run .👍
I agree....
Just bought 2007 one. This is by all means better bike in every way but weight diference is huge must say. GS gained 30kg fully fueled now
Top review as always certainly tempted
Excellent, I am looking forward to my test ride and to review the new 1250 alongside my 2017 1200 Rallye later this week.
Good video, i'll get my GS in April!
Greetings from the other side of the road!🇩🇪🇬🇧🇩🇪🇬🇧
Enjoy your new bike!
Yeah talking about repairs... I've got hit by a rusty shaft and a week later... the alternator. The joys and pains.
I hope they fixed all these issues.
Great review!! Hoping to grab one (in red) next year.
Excellent idea to have a lowered frame option, ideal for people of my size and perhaps the other manufacturers will take note. Obviously a quality bike, but it's a bit expensive though! I like the SOS thing, sounds like a very sensible idea.
Great review looks like an incredible machine. One day I will have to try one.. maybe January 😁
Be prepared to be converted!
Just another great review by TMF :-) Awesome bike too, obviously.
Personally I found my R80GS to be a better all round bike than my R1000GS. Love the instrument/sat nav setup. Screen and comfortable seating position, shaft drive.R80 had a 32 litre tank gave the bike a terrific range.
I've got to admit... I love the way the redline increases as the bike gets warmer - very subtle
Me too - coolio!
You have convinced me. I've just ordered a GS TE, in blue with cross spoke wheels, sat nav 6 and panniers. Delivery is after the UK leaves the EU. Hope it does not get delayed too much! I ordered SW motech upper and lower stainless crash bars, they arrived this morning. The BMW dealer agreed to fit them. Thanks for your great channel, you've been in inspiration. I've been off bikes for about 20 years. But I've have a few lessons and bought a Honda 125, getting along fine with that. Have you ever had advanced bike training?
Congratulations David - and the only advanced training I've had was the met police BikeSafe course, if you google it you may find my video on it if you're interested.....cheers - TMF
Another cracking vid TMF!
That TFT & Nav 6 combo look fantastic 😍
Indeed - needs a Screen Angels protector though!
I respectfully beg to differ TMF, what it needs, is to be parked in my garage 😂
Like you, I own a 2014 GS and having previously owned a 1200 Tiger, it handles amazingly for a big beasty! The only thingI hate about mine is the speedo and I use the Nav 6 as a Speedo, although I have made the speedo more visible with some high tech stickers from WHSmith £2.49!
My next GS will have that beautiful TFT, although I won,t be able to afford a replacement just yet.
Another first class review! Thanks Sir!
I did a test ride on 1250 GS. I am 5’4’. The wind screen in high position I need to see through the screen . In low position it was ok. The view is not comfortable and images are blurred. I would change to a after market one without many sharp bends etc. Beautiful bike. Thank you
The TE edition seems to be specific to the UK, in the Netherlands you can choose 3 packs with extra's: "comfort", "dynamic" and "touring". "Comfort adds heated grips, the shield in front of the grips (I forget the proper English term for that :-/ ), the type pressure monitoring and chrome exhaust pipes. "Dynamic" adds daylight running light (the U on its side), riding modes, shift assist and white indicators. "Touring" add cruise control, dynamic ESA, keyless drive, pannier mounts and the mount for the Nav VI. The combination of the items in the package gives a small discount on the sum, just enough that you don't really choose to leave anything out.
The Adventure is set to be announced in Milan.
I'll be exchanging my 2013 LC for a 1250GS in dynamic style, delivery expected in November :-) I can't wait
Thanks for that....
My R1200R Sport had the choice of "comfort" "dynamic" and "touring" packs each with various combinations of extras which usually provides a small saving on choosing extras individually
Nice review, good info and get your feedback as an experienced GS rider. In regards to the SOS; when you fall over or crash, the BMW help-center will call you automatically, and if you don't (or can't) answer they will send help your way, because the system knows your location.
Clever stuff!