Introducing My New BMW R 1250 GS TE. Meet Roxy.
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- Опубликовано: 15 дек 2022
- Hello, I'm Jack Porter. I'm an independent, unbiased and unpaid RUclipsr. The views expressed in my videos are entirely my own, arrived at through the experience I'm having at the time. I have no affiliation of any kind to any of the dealerships or manufacturers of bikes I ride other than my own Africa Twin.
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My Kit List
Shark Spartan Carbon Skin helmet.
Richa Cold Protect Goretex waterproof thermal winter gloves.
Richa Street Touring Goretex gloves.
TCX S-Speed Goretex Sport Touring boots.
Richa Cylone Goretex GTX textile jacket and trousers.
GoPro Hero 7 Black x 3 (all with separate issues).
GoPro Hero 10 Black Helmet Camera.
Helmet microphone - Røde lavalier go 3.5mm TRS.
Mavic Pro 2 drone with Hassleblad camera.
InstaOne X2 360° camera.
Canon D5 Mk2 (Full frame) DSLR camera body.
Canon 70D DSLR Camera body.
Canon 24-105 f4 general purpose lens.
Canon 50mm prime lens.
Panasonic HC-V720 20.4 mega pixel digital camcorder.
Final Cut Pro (FCP) editing software (video).
Lightroom editing software (stills).
Snapseed editing app for mobile phone.
iPhone 11 Pro for additional video footage and still images.
Gorillapod tripod.
Travel tripod.
Manfrotto 190L Main tripod.
Synco G1 (A2) lavalier lapel mic (x2) with transmitter receiver kit for GoPro, DSLR, PC.
Boya By-MM1 Cardioid shotgun microphone for video.
Auritech Biker, New Generation hearing protectors.
2 x 22400mAh 3 USB Power Banks for dedicated helmet cam power and battery recharging.
GoPro Camera Settings
Helmet camera. GoPro Hero 10.
Video performance - Activity
Resolution - 2.7k
Frames per second - 120
View - Superview
Hypersmooth - Boost
Scheduled capture - Off
Duration - No limit
Hindsight - Off
Timer - Off
Zoom - 1.0 x
Protune
Bit rate - High
Shutter - Auto
EV Comp - -0.5
White balance - Auto
ISO min - 100
ISO max - 6400
Sharpness - High
Colour - Vibrant
Raw audio - Off
Wind - On
Media mod - Camera mics
I use only 256gb Sandisk Extreme for this camera as it consumes space at double the rate of the Hero 7. If you are like me, I try to never turn the camera off when I’m out as you can guarantee that’s when something will happen and you’ll miss it. You will require 2 x 256gb cards for a full days riding if you’re on tour.
GoPro Camera Settings
Handlebar camera. GoPro Hero 7.
Resolution - 2.7k
Frames per second - 120
View - Superview
Low light - Auto
Stabilisation - Auto
Protune - On
Shutter - Auto
EV Compensation - -0.5
White balance - Auto
ISO min - 100
ISO max - 6400
Sharpness - High
Colour - GoPro
Raw audio - Off
Mics - Stereo
I use either 128gb Sandisk Ultra or 256gb Sandisk Extreme SD cards. (I find the quality equally as good whether I use the Ultra or the Extreme cards.)
When using the hand held camera I set the lens view to Wide.
GoPro Hero 10. Settings for ND Filters.
Res/FPS - 4k/25
Lens - Superview
Hypersmooth - Standard
Scheduled capture - Off
Duration - No limit
Hindsight - Off
Timer - Off
Zoom - 1.0x
Protune
Bit Rate - High
Shutter - 1/50
EV Comp - N/A
White Balance - Auto
ISO Min - 100
ISO Max - 100 (This is correct)
Sharpness - Med
Colour - Natural
Raw Audio - Off
Wind - On
Med Mod - Front
GoPro Hero 7. Settings for ND Filters.
Res/FPS - 4k/24
FoV - Superview
Low Light - N/A
Stabilisation - Auto
Protune - On
Shutter - 1/48
EV Comp - N/A
White Balance - Auto
ISO Min - 100
ISO Max - 100
Sharpness - Medium
Colour - GoPro
RAW Audio - Off
Mics - Stereo 
Авто/Мото
Enjoyed that Jack. Nice one.👍🏍🎥
Thanks Dave. Happy New Year to you and yours buddy 👍👍👍
agree so much with you, have 13 years en 1800 intruder, en beast very heavy but i feel me good on it.then 3 years ago i have purchase en new tiger 900 gt.mega beautiful bike but it feels to small to me this year i have bay the same first bmw, as you same colour en hp. demm i am nuts with this machine to drive and to sit with en koffie just look to it.
people can say what the want, but there are sold so much off this bike s , that says enough. good look with your very nice machine😊
Cheers buddy. Good luck to you too and enjoy your bike 👌🏼💪👍🏍️
Great tip ...looking at the driver's wheels. They show the driver's intentions. I'll spread the word!
Great vid thanks for sharing, Merry Christmas Jack.
Cheers Andy. Happy Christmas to you and yours buddy 👍👍👍🎄🎅
"watch the wheels" ... excellent advice. ;)
I’d like to claim that as my own but it was a subscriber comment from when I went up to meet Richy for a ride out the first time 👍👍👍
Great bike, picking up my new lowered GS next week! Just on visibility, you might consider wearing white helmet, higher vis jacket? All black looks cool, but invisible to car drivers 😂
Yeah, but I don’t want to look like a GS wanker! You’ll be telling me I need a polite vest next. 🤔😂 Enjoy your new bike Stephen 🏍️👍👍👍
@@motomogul lol, no need to wear a Starbucks hi-vis! Just your comment about lights and being as visible as possible!! I think my bike has a cloaking device where car drivers are concerned 😂
@@stephennewell6628 I really don’t think it matters what you do, they still don’t see me 🤷🏼♂️
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Subscribed. Looking forward to more content on this bike.
Thanks buddy 👍
Hi jack, Im very pleased that you are pleased with the GS. You wont go away from them now. A nice easy video to watch and listen to as well. Usual top drawer stuff from yourself. Thank you
Thanks David 👍👍👍
Glad you are enjoying the gs jack good vid what about SOE stay safe.
What’s SOE?
Great video of Roxy. Nice to see someone riding around my neck of the woods on a gs.
Hopefully bump into you sometime when I'm out on my gsa.
I do get down that way from time to time Carl. I’ll keep an eye out for you 👍👍👍
Nice name 👌🏻
Туманный Альбион. Съездей в то место где снимали Бондиану "координаты Скайфол".
Я не понимаю, что вы спрашиваете. Воспользуйтесь гугл-переводчиком, пожалуйста.
@@motomogul Go to the place where the James Bond movie "Skyfall Coordinates" was filmed. There is a very beautiful mansion there.
@@Fedor_Murzov Thats Glen Etive in Scotland. It’s 7 hours away from me. If I go to Scotland in the summer I will try and visit there 👍
@@Fedor_Murzov Where are you located? Russia?
@@motomogul да, я из России. Мне нравится Англия, ваши традиции, манеры. У англичан очень хороший вкус в архитектуре, одежде, классический стиль. Ягуар xj 300👍
Glad to hear your really enjoying Atila’s replacement and with that numberplate Jack it just has to be “ROXSE”. 😀👍
Absolutely. Thanks Dave 😄👍👍👍
Here’s a bit of trivia for you. Stoke Dry Reservoir is where 617 (Dambusters) Squadron in WWII practised using Barnes Wallis’ bouncing bomb, before their attack on the Rühr (and other) dams! This is my neck of the woods and the Corby (Rockingham) to Uppingham (A6003 (I think)) road is an all time favourite of mine, especially when doing the reverse run and being up above the reservoir. Stoke Dry is also where I used to take my girlfriends to indulge in etchings and stamp collection, when I lived at home (40+ years ago) admittedly in my hyper flash Lancia HPE 2.0…no crappy Capri or Manta for me…..that’s how so many girls were interested in philately!
That is an excellent bit of trivia Alberto, I never knew that. Is the A6003 the road with the big sweeping bends over the hills? If so, I couldn’t agree more. Amazing the amount of girls who were into philately if you had a flash car, I never did so had to be more inventive, my beer mat collection was quite popular back in the day though! 🤔
@@motomogul Hi MM, yes, I think it is A6003. I should know, I grew up in the area and I was on it the other day. I went to see my best mate who lives in Lyddington. That’s the crossroad turning opposite the Stoke Dry one. My A-Level physics teacher (a nun!!!) lived in the same village (near Epping) as Sir Barnes Wallis. She was converted to Catholicism by Sir Fred Hoyle, who was the Astronomer Royal, another village resident. Hoyle was an atheist, but through his science decided the probability of a random event creating the universe was infinitesimally small. I’m thankful he converted her (and himself) because she was an amazing teacher. She used to ride a Vespa and I remember once she took us to the Rutherford Laboratory and handed out beer to us! We were in the VIth form at the time. She was driving the school mini-bus with a beer in one hand and keeping the best in Radio One with the other! ………see, people on two wheels are infinitely cooler than those on four!
If you’re looking for a nice run out, the other reservoir, Rutland Water (which starts near Oakham, for you) is a great run too. At the time it was created, hey sank two villages under water. One of the villages’ churches, is preserved on a man made promontory, Normanton Church. That whole loop has some nice roads and villages. You just have to watch out for the Lycra Loony Lads thinking they own the road, round there.
@@albertol1529 I do the Rutland water route quite frequently, pity you can’t get near the water without having to pay parking fees now. I did used to cycle lots up until a few years ago. One of the reasons I stopped was because of the idiots who started to take up cycling and give it a bad name.
Congrats on your new gs.. ive just crashed my bike few month ago and now still waiting for new one in stock..
Hope you’re ok after your crash? Any idea when the new bike is coming?
Great video. What is that iphone craddle above the TFT and where can I get one?
Thanks Michael. I bought it from eBay. It is a genuine BMW Motorrad part, so obviously they’re pricey but, it works brilliantly. Wireless charging and really easy to drop your phone into. Easy to fit too, no tools required. £200, but well worth it in my opinion 👍
I’m going crazy waiting for spring. Selling my F800 to get the 1250 this year.
I’m sure you won’t be disappointed Arthur 🤩👍👍👍
What a bike… I have to agree that more lights are safer, I have the same as you an R1250GS with the auto dynamic headlight, the indicators that stay on plus 2 x D4s and 2 x S4s. I really do have less people pulling out when on my GS than on my other bikes with their single lights. Good tip to watch the wheels… great video. 👍👍
Thanks bud, I definitely feel happier with the lights on. 👍
Coming from a current AT DCT owner I find myself saying out loud what your about to say 😂. We all seem to have the same gripes with it being gear change in corner or slow speed menouvers but the plus points definetly outweigh the negatives. You look so comfy on the GS and I think this will be my next adventure big without a doubt.. I usually watch you vids in the TV and never get round to commenting but your Pecos stuff was exceptional and worth the effort jack. Roxy looks and sounds awesome and it suits you perfect. Oh Glad youve now passed the 2k 👏👏
Don’t get me wrong, I did love the AT, but it was time to move on. Thanks very much for the video comments, I really do value what other vloggers say to me, good or bad, it’s the only way to improve. 👍👍👍
I've just upgraded from my 2020 GSA Rallye to the 2022 GS Trophy, absolutely love the GS's and think they are so easy to ride, totally agree with you Jack. Watching the video I noticed you still had the bike in Dynamic Pro. I love Dynamic Pro, but in those conditions, I would probably switch to Road. There's not a great deal of difference but it just backs the acceleration of a little coming out of the bends on the slimy roads, to stop and "moments" from the back end. Also love the telever suspension and the way the auto suspension adjusts when you put your luggage on. I honestly can't get enough of mine. Nice to see you so happy, I'm also 78 days dry, so a little behind you but definitely feeling the benefit and not missing it at all.
Thanks for the tip about Dynamic Pro, I was messing around with the different rider modes because the road conditions kept changing. That’s great to hear about your sobriety, what was the spark to start your sober journey, and do you feel better for it?
@@motomogul Just a health thing really. I realised I wasn't really getting anything from drinking so decided to cut it out and see if I missed it. Quickly realised I didn't miss it at all and feel much better for it, to be honest.
@@Martin3869 Exactly the same reasons for me too. 👍
@@Martin3869 Is there a reason you went from GSA to GS ?
@@MWS1960 2 main reasons. 1. the GSA is a big heavy beast and I didn't need something that big. 2. I need a pee before the GSA tank is empty so no need for the extra fuel capacity. I dropped the GSA a couple of times at slow speed in the car park so I lost a bit of confidence in it.
I’m so so happy for 🎉 for you , I to just can’t imagine life without a GS, thank you so much for the 30 mins ish of smiles and wellbeing . Hopefully we can get a ride in spring . P. S yes the colour is epic . Carl
Thanks Carl. Yes we’ll definitely get together in the better weather 👍👍👍
I had Denali lights fitted to my GSA but used amber lenses with them, they look different, there is a lot of what I call white light out there on both bikes and cars so amber seems to get me noticed. Glad you are enjoying the GS, I love mine.
My top and bottom auxiliary lights have yellow lenses. I agree, vive la difference! 👍👍👍
Great bikes aren’t they. Previous owner spent a fortune on that one and didn’t ride it that much so a great purchase for you. I’ve subscribed and look forward to more vids. Happy boxing 🥊 day.
It’s an amazing bike, I can’t stay off it. Just got back from an early morning ride over to the East Coast. Absolutely freezing, temperatures down to +1°c. Just got back and trying to warm up! 🥶🏍️
Very nice bike mate had a test ride on BMW 1000R it also had the hill hold
It’s a clever thing isn’t it? Thanks Ivan 👍👍👍
Listening to a brit cuss at people driving is just so sophisticated
😂😂😂 Why, thank you 🙏 😂👍
Hi Jack, had three, a 1200 TE, my favourite a GS 1200 Triple Black and finally a GSA 1250 Exclusive. They were all good bikes but they need Conti Trail Attacks to bring out the best of the grip. As I got older my 29” inside leg struggled with the weight and height and so I’ve moved to a lower, much lighter Multistrada V2S, only 225kg wet while a GS is 245 and the GSA 265! To be honest I now prefer my Multi ‘La Ducessa’, she’s got better handling, a far better gearbox, sounds far better, quicker despite the power difference and is almost as comfortable. The thing I love the most is the looks and the feeling you get when you open the garage, the GS never turned heads and to be honest ended up feeling like a Ford Focus of bikes. They are a great bike but they lack the ‘special’ factor, as they say in Lincolnshire ‘common as muck’😊😆
Thanks Ian, still feels more special than the Honda.
@@motomogul They are a brilliant package, I was a big Honda fan but the build quality isn’t what it used to be..I’d have another GS but fancied a change. You’ve definitely got the best colour.👍
Roxy looking great 👍 👌
Thanks Andrew, hopefully the weather will cheer up soon! 👍👍👍
Hello Jack, really enjoying your video and review of the GS. Seems like you say most people buy them for a reason. Also did appreciative the tip you gave regarding people in Cars pulling out of junctions. As you say, always advisable to check the status of the front wheel? Keep them coming Jack and maybe meet up for aride out some time in the future. Kind regards, Mike.
Thanks Mike, much appreciated buddy 👍
most cars have big mag wheels i look at the wheels you can see if your are looking for movement good way to have heads up .
Never thought for one minute you would dislike the gs . I don't understand why there's so many gs haters out there, why wouldn't you want to ride the best adventure bike on the planet 😉 it's a lovely bike not jealous at all 🤣
My thoughts exactly Jim. There’s a lot of hater’s who’ve never been on one I’m sure 🤷🏼♂️
I’d hazard a guess and say they can’t afford one , or been overtaken so many times by one they just hate them.
The more I ride it the better it gets! 🤩
time to get it into Darren and Sarah in Dronfield ;). Personally I'd go for the RT because I do motorway miles and no off-roading but that's just me, basically the same bike
Yes, great bike, as is the RS. I’d be happy with any of them. This was the first one available really.
HI,great Video.. I have the same model GS.. ( Loads of extra's of course !! Inc 2 x Can Smarts to run lights , heated clothing etc !!) re the BMW phone charging mount, does your phone fit with a case ?
Hi David, I’ve never tried it with the case. It fits perfectly without and I’d worry it would drop out of the mount with the case as well 👍
Top vid mate,the new ones are lovely bikes, I’ve a 2010 GS, Rutland looks a great riding area 👍
Ride Safe Mr B 😎🤘
PS Keep your eye out pedal pushers 🤣🤣😉
I’m really not anti cyclist, just anti antisocial cyclists. I think that made sense! 🙄😂 Cheers buddy, Rutland is a lovely area, I’ll have to do a group ride in 2023. 👍
What is the TE ? Google was not helpful for me
Hi Joe, it was my mistake. It’s a Rallye TE. 👍
Hi Jack, im looking to install after market spots on my GS and was originally going with the beak bracket. however i like the discreet look of you white spots.. dont suppose you know what tyoe of bracket was used , or where/how its mounted.??
I don’t know but I’ll take a picture and send it to you when I get home from work. 👍
@@motomogul superb, glad your loving the bike ..
Hi bud. Can you send me your email address to motomogul500@gmail.com and I’ll forward you an image of the fixing mount? Cheers. JP
32:33 Enjoyed the vid. I sold my AT recently. I had similar issues with the weight distribution, the height and the handling. I could be in the market for a GS now. Rode one for a few days and loved it.
Oddly I bought a Aprilia Tuono V4 which is incredible but for a different type of riding. Keep em coming! 👍
Thanks buddy, I will do. You go steady on that Tuono! 😍👍👍👍
A black helmet is a bad idea if visibility is of utmost importance
4:49 in fairness taking less road up than a car.
I guess Roxy it is then, I'm glad your happy with her, I guess her looks are easier to live with when you don't have to look at the mantle piece when your poking her fire 😂 You certainly scored with all the kit the previous owner fitted, It's rotten of dealers to try to make someone else pay for them again. I'm sure you'll change those tyres for something you've got more confidence in when the time comes.
I'm all for being seen but that's only an issue with a very small percentage of drivers, most either don't look or see you but don't care. I thought the sheer presence of the front end of the ZZR along with its minimum of four lights, would deter drivers from pulling out in front. Considering I've got luminous green on my jacket, trousers and helmet, not seeing me isn't the issue, not caring is the real reason.
True that. Don’t get me wrong, I think it’s a great looking bike but it hasn’t grabbed me like the ATAS did with its looks.
That bike is an absolute joke!! Don’t ask me how I know!!🤣🤣🤣 love your camera set up with the Insta and the helmet mounted one. Cheers from Arizona ! Also beautiful sound from motor/exhaust notes!!
Best motorcycle I ever owned… I have a 2019 HP LS as well😎 It’s a 3 in 1 motorcycle period! Great video there mate
Errr…… Thank you?
@@motomogul you didn’t get it it’s okay hahaha It’s a joke cause its what every manufacturer wants to make from Ducati to KTM to nowadays even Harley… I was being sarcastic. Cheers and May you and yours have a very Merry CHRISTmas!!🎄
@@MRGS48 Cheers buddy. Didn’t know what to make of the opening line and I’ve had a few cranks over the last few days. Have a brilliant peaceful Christmas 🎅 🎄👍
@@motomogul enjoy the bike my friend…👍👍
Did you manage to get the longer screws for the hand guard extensions ? J
Hi Jay, not yet bud. Heading over to BMW today to review the F900R so I will enquire then 👍
@@motomogul I did the same and bought some cheap guard extensions, they feel decent quality but no screws so I can’t fit them 🤔
@@JaySalvoUK Yeah, I broke my own rules buying them. Buy cheap buy twice. They seem ok but we’ll see when i get some longer screws. You’ll see if I’m successful in future videos 👍
GS. Name should be. GiSelle Rode one in Spain last year
You can’t say Giselle without saying jizz is my only concern Anthony. 🤔😂💦💦💦
Hi yes great video and the BMW is a very good bike but in looks prefer the Honda lol. Also quick note on these self keyless locks i would maybe carry a spare button battery for the key as think as Username Kate has problems with her tank lock and think was down to low battery. But great video.
Thanks for the tip Guy. I did think about carrying a spare battery when I was actually on this ride but I still haven’t done anything about it, so thanks for the reminder 😃😂👍👍👍
@Moto Mogul Hi. Its ok just seen that Kate had issues with hers. So thought may say something as you never know. 😉
@@guystevens162 I will mention this in a future video. Clearly, if I can actually remember! 😉😂👍
On my 22 GS if battery dies you can still start the bike.
Under the rear mudguard is a sensor. You place key there and it reads the chip and starts. Same with the blank spare
@@michaelmcnulty4993 Is that only on the 22 gs Michael?
You should have run them down as I don’t like them as they ran me over and shattered my ankle love you lots
What make are the indicators?
They’re just standard BMW as far as I’m aware.
@@motomogul They look different to my ones, which show up as a dull amber when the ignition is on, and then flash brighter when indicating.
@@robwojcik9224 Are you in the States Rob? Could be something to do with American regs? In Europe bikes don’t have indicators as side lights as a rule. The Africa Twin is an exception to this.
@@motomogul Nope, UK born n bred. This explains the standard GS indicators, from around 2 minutes, 30 seconds:
ruclips.net/video/GylcSoos714/видео.html
Really not sure then Rob. They were on when I bought it. Although the guy who had it before me did have a big of a light fetish so it’s quite possible he had those changed too. 😂👍
Is that a 2023? How is the GPS?
No buddy, mine is 2019 version. The Nav5 is pretty problematic by all accounts. I use my smartphone in the BMW Motorrad cradle which works really well 👍
Why do you take your hand off the handlebar so much, real problem if you hit a pothole or an animal runs out
Don’t know.
Replace the O with a U and call the Bike Sue? Johnny Cash sang about a boy named Sue but this could be a Bike named Sue, over to you?
Yeah! I’ll stick with Roxy. 🤔😂👍
Tbf.. another boring GS review.. but glad you enjoy it.. each to their own
Another boorish GS hater….what an absolute idiot…..why watch a GS review?
Another vlogger, with a BMW GS, talking about "stuff".
You’re watching it though Frank. Did you know you had a choice beforehand? 🙄
@@motomogul 😂😂😂😂😂😂