I'd like to see more of these types of tests with modern, few years old and budget versions for all the different genres of bikes. Especially useful for those like me who would be lucky to scrape together a couple of grand for a bike and spending the same on a bike as our mortgage costs isn't an option!
A correction on 2:43: This engine not only does it make room for the Telelever suspension, but this type of engine also provides better torque at low and high RPMs, improves the bike's efficiency by allowing a more direct connection of the driveshaft to the rear wheel (unlike the Super Ténéré 1200, for example), lowers the motorcycle's center of gravity, facilitates maintenance, offers better protection in case of falls, enhances engine dual cooling (one of the very few 1200s I've ridden that doesn't overheat your legs), and features a unique acoustic profile. I'm a big fan of boxers.
Let's be honest..90% of drivers do not have that driving skills, so for them this motorcycle is too heavy, too expensive to buy and especially maintenance. The mere fact that if their motorcycle falls somewhere off the road, and there is no one to help lift it, they risk spinal cord injury, is reason enough, not to buy such a heavy adventure bike.
give that 1150 some love dude, I got one and I think it's awesome. Just maintain them well and it will make sure you can travel around the world with 0 problems
I found when I was researching whether or not to jump across to an adventure bike there’s a surprising lack of decent 1150GSA video out there, luckily I found your videos. And now I’ve now got a silver GSA. I’ll dust off my GoPro and will post something in the next few weeks.
Moons ago my then girlfriend and I flew over to Vancouver BC in an attempt to find her estranged father who she had never really known. I booked a 1150GS as a hire bike to get us on our quest, when I arrived at the bike hire shop they had given it to someone else! We toured around Vancouver on a 1150R; a great bike two up with luggage which handled perfectly throughout the month we were there, even managed to find her Dad. I have never ridden a GS to this day, perhaps I'll give one a go. Have a good one Chris 👍🏻.
Ive owned a 1200gs, currently a 900 tiger... and I like to pride myself in my riding abilities on and off road... you sir make me realize I suck. Thank you. Great riding!
Agree 100% with previous comment - best presenter, keeps it simple and relevant, - best test driver, clearly shows what can be done if you had the skill. Thanks you.
I was always surprised by how much reviewers played down the extra power of the 1250 engine when it came out. Like you said, the shift cam really does significantly change the character of the engine when it kicks in, and which you don't sense it coming in either as the transition is imperceptible. That gruntier top end is what was lacking from the 1200. Great article
too bad they put electronics inside the actual engine. While suzuki using basically the same system 30 years ago just mechanical. you just know its going to break 2 days after warranty.
Can't argue with anything said there; but when I circumnavigated Australia I also went for an 1150GS. Simple technoogy and much lower Carnet de Passage costs!
Chris your reviews are so good. It’s not about you , but the bike . Really appreciate your experience and honesty . Easily the best motorcycle reviewer in the UK 👏
Just bought a standard 1250 GS. Stumbled across this review and loved it ..... great job. I have been riding since the age of 8 in a farmers field, but having just retired, I am afraid that my GS will be limited to UK and European roads, with my wife and luggage .... I do have a 250 dirt bike, but I don't ride it much as I have found over the years that I don't bounce as well as I did :( Thanks for a great review....
A couple years ago I got a beautiful Blue ‘05 GS with Öhlins and some farkles ha. What an amazing bike, 50k, I got it for $5k US, seemingly never went off-road ha. That redesign lost 60lbs over the prior 2004 1150GS!
They might be genuinely capable, but that hasn't stopped them from becoming the suburban SUVs of the motorcycle world. Which wouldn't bother me, aside from the fact they've gotten so big they swallowed the sport-touring class.
Lol right?? The sport touring class is almost useless in my opinion considering the ADV bike spectrum of focus is so wide now. It’s essentially a useless category of motorcycle
I want to learn and develop off-road riding skills but, in the meantime these videos are motivating and downright entertaining to watch. Thanks again, Chris and Bike World crew!
Yeah, I confess, Charlie and Ewan got me into motorcycling (in my 50s) starting on the 650GS and stepping up to 2010 1200GS a couple of years ago… very little off-roading but it’s a joy to ride… just sad that my Intl traveling stopped in the 90s and now the risks (mostly health) make it silly. But I’m looking forward to a little motorcycle camping when the weather warms up here in the States….
I’ve also got an 1150GSA with just under 100k miles. Love that bike. Currently on an ‘08 GS that I got a couple of years back at the time 7,500 miles on it, now at about 22k miles and recently swapped out to tractive GSA (non esa) suspension. Great bikes.
We all know Chris can ride… but DAMN! This guy can ride lol makes it look so easy. Brilliant video in my opinion. Very good idea to show what different budgets will buy you. Nice to see you aren’t just trying to cater for the big boys with the big dollars. I did spec a 1250GS online last week and couldn’t believe how quickly it goes from £13.5k to close to £19k with a couple of boxes ticked. Crazy. Looks a lovely bike though!
Excellent presentation, though I’m sorry you didn’t include the TRULY old, e.g. my ‘91 R100 GS/PD. After 22 years and 130kmi, I’ve passed my ‘00 1150 to a friend and never did like my ‘07 1200 adv., but for relatively light weight, do-all the R100 holds the top of my list. Give me airheads all day long. 👍
Nice one. I just spent a week putting my 1200 GSA through all the gnarliest tracks in Central Otago NZ and while it handled everything just great, I was spent at the end of each day out. That said, I blasted home nice and quick on the motorway!! Amazing bike.
These are reviews are best on RUclips, Chris riding and presenting only equalled bu Michael neeves. Great bike, but always preferred the multistrada as never done off road. When I’ve done tours in Africa, Canada and New Zealand always hired a gs though for reliability and comfort two up
The BMW R80 G/S was the first "Adventure" bike, released in 1980. It makes perfect sense this platform has surpassed any and all adaptions and iterations of the design.....the GS is the standing example. As a previous (And future) owner of a GS.....Nothing compares and I am and always will be 100% biased about this. I currently have a KLR 650 and an Africa Twin, both will be replaced by a new GSA soon.
What a great flowing video, with humour, throw in a little riding on different GS's showing what they can achieve with someone who can get them to dance.
Excellent Presentation!! You, Burnsie, and Zach Courts are my favorite presenters!! 😁 (oopsie, almost forgot Ryan) Happy New Year from a poor '18 KLR-650 rider in Oklahoma 🎉🎈✨
You are the ONLY reviewer who commented that the boxers allow room for the front suspension. Well done. At last somebody paying attention. Now if somebody would talk about the lowered suspension option (for reasons other than being short) and moment of inertia, then maybe we would be approaching a professional review.
The GS is not a super expensive bike. For what you are getting, its worth the money. I'm more of a sportsbike man myself. But I see myself getting something for touring in a few years.
I had one of those 2012 bikes and I really liked it. Found it a liiiitle underpowered for my 80% on road riding, the seat bloody uncomfortable (Airhawk ftw), the standard screen a bit pants (Adapted Givi Airflow ftw) and the geabox on mine was very clunky. If these points are sorted on the new bikes I'd love one. Unless the new Triumphs are even better.
With all the trash and trolling motorcycle content out there it is sooo good to have videos like this that remind us motorcyclist why we love motorcycles so much (especially us BMW owners😉). Great job, great content and Chris you Rock bro. Thank you
Great revieuw👍. I have owned all ,still got the 1250GS and they really have character. They are a allround package. Enjoyed your video like I enjoy my GS thanks man!
Wow, Brilliant. Just found this. Obviously a talented rider and better than me. I've been riding for 45yrs and discovered how good the GS is! Love it. Have a '17 GS and just priced to trade to the 1250GS. OMG!! trade was an extra $8Kpound. Not worth stepping up. So I'll keep the '17, plenty for me. Thanks
I have an old GSA1150 had it for about 15 years, not sure I would get anything out of the new one nearest dealer is about 8 hour commute away. maybe I'll wait for 1600 or 2 liter version should be along in 2 or 3 years from now, hope it comes with crane or lifting equipment for when it falls over. The 1150 can be a pig to pick up on the mud on a slope
For those of us in the US it is if you can find a dealer. Just as you stated one of the benefits of having a new bike is if you have a problem you just bring it to the dealer but the problem is there is often no dealer within 150 miles and sometimes more. The irony of the situation is those of us in the US that actually have a use and the need for an adventure type of bike are the ones that don't have a dealer around to sell them or support them. Even Indian has more dealerships in the US and they've only been in business for a decade.
Wow bud, you can ride!!!! I have a 2004 GS Adventure and it's a heavy lump of bike but you make these machines look feather-light!! As usual, your videos are top notch! Thank you for the effort you always put into them. Greetings from South Africa and best wishes for 2022!
Great review , miss my GSA 1250 but happy to be riding a 890 rally…..may come back to a GS and keep the KTM …..but anxiously awaiting to hear your review of the new 1200 tiger!…
Got to be honest here , iv just bought a BMW 1250GS Adventure Rallye on a 22 plat brand new , I'm not truly impressed just yet !! It could be because of my last bike ?? Honda Africa twin 1100 adventure sport ES DCT , what can I say ?? Its that DCT , its fantastic, I just had to see what all the fuss was with these 1250GS bikes ?? I hope it grows on me , I'll give it 12 months, in fairness I don't think it would have made any difference what bike I had got unless it had DCT , its so engaging 😉👍
I only just came across this channel and this video - have to say this is so much better than any of the others. Have sub'd, now I just have to save u a lot of money for a 1250GS - damn, I wish I was wealthier.
Extremely well presented and as a GS rider I agree with the very balanced and truthful assessment across the GS range. I note also that you are an exceptional bike rider. Top marks on all aspects of this video!
Not much wrong with the bike. The problem with their image is more to do with how they are generally used. They are almost always commuters, tourers or posing tools to get to the local sandwich meet on a weekend. Mostly ridden by people who like the idea of being a biker but either haven't got the talent or bottle to actually ride anything properly so get one of these and use it as the excuse for not beign able to keep up. I'm not saying they're all like that - just that a lot of the riders' clothing costs more than their yearly fuel budget. About the only time you see one getting used properly is on adventure rides or press launches.
Oh and that shot at the end is a perfect example. All standing up on a smooth gravel road. No good reason for it apart from wanting to look like they are on a Dakar. For a video it makes sense but I saw a guy doing it last summer on an A-road...
Have to agree with everything Chris says here. Guess I'm your typical GS rider. 57 years old. Still like to do the odd wheelie and rude all types of roads. Came from a road racing background when 135hp was deemed to be a lot. Now it's just barely adequate for a large bike. Really looking forward to the next gen GS see if they give us R1300gs HP model that is lightweight. I'd order one in a heartbeat. Now.... when are US Ducati dealers going to be getting 2022 Hypermotard SP....... It's the only other bike I want right now. But will still keep the GS.
@@BikeWorldTVshow yes, ducati Enduro. Sadly I killed that one....thanks to a 85 year old car driver. So got me 2019 R1250GS HP. Ducati was more exciting to ride fast. But the BMW is the better all rounderI feel. Ducati Enduro was getting to be a bit top heavy anyway for this 57 year old 165lbs, slightly battered and damaged body. The GS can still do stand up wheelies with the best of them. So all good is in the speedkelly world. Wheelie or die...LOL
The duck Enduro is awesome. Your love it. Just as easy to wheelie as the GS. Plus Ducati does better electronics, traction and wheelie control levels, and electronic suspension. And one massive fuel tank. Enjoy.
Great presentation! You forgot to mention that when that 1250 gets 15+ years old.... there is less of a chance it is still good like your 1150 is..... I have ridden and owned all but the water-cooled GS. While I like the water-boxer greatly, I know I would have NO PEACE OF MIND. Why? On a number of them: BAD CAMS, BAD ALTERNATOR, Electrical gremlins that seem to never go away! Cams & Alt in the long run even after the fix ( $8,000 ++ ) , still means you need a new engine! They are great to own while under warrantee.... after that..NOT SO MUCH !!!!! and for me, the nearest dealer is a days drive one way.
I don't doubt that the GS is the best all 'rounder, but I bought my adventure for paved road use only and I love it. I honestly think it's better on the road than the GS is
Hi Chris an Team I just wanna say this video is epic would love to see more along these lines, N it's great to see cost of bikes being mentioned I've had a 1200GSA 2014 which a dealer lunched 3 engines on after they left the gaskets off doing a valve check. a f800 an a 1200GS TE Rallye 2018 love that rallye so much but I sold it to help my dad out. I've been on a 300 rally recently an now looking at the beemers again but not in the position I was for the rest of the year so it's great to see the twin cammer an the 1150 being compared as well :) thanks again for a brilliant video.
Most of the Stuff on the bike GSA 2022 is extra. Navi, Cruise Control, Enduro Package including Wire Rims, Light package etc all needs to be paid extra.
since you tested the first Rallyeeeee ….then I got that one caz your vdo and nowwww I watching your vdo again mannn !!! Rallye 1250 still a great Rallye review ever
Great review Chris , i have the BMW GS 1250 hp 2019 model and i m doing everything , from work to trips and travel enduro experience here in Greece up to the mountains every weekend ..I cant wait how the BMW 1300 GS will be.
Excellent presentation….as for the heated grips.. if it’s cold enough to use the heated grips it cold enough to be wearing gloves negating the heated grips…..death grip or not the heat never makes it to your hands….sales gimmick at best… (2013 GSA 99th Ann 108k miles)
Chris, you are hands down the best motorcycle's presenter / test driver on the internet. Keep up the great work man!
Very true
Absolutely
Totally agree.
Cheers guys, we’ll pass on the love!
Feel the same way. Loved the old/new comparison of the Speed Triple :-)
I'd like to see more of these types of tests with modern, few years old and budget versions for all the different genres of bikes. Especially useful for those like me who would be lucky to scrape together a couple of grand for a bike and spending the same on a bike as our mortgage costs isn't an option!
A correction on 2:43: This engine not only does it make room for the Telelever suspension, but this type of engine also provides better torque at low and high RPMs, improves the bike's efficiency by allowing a more direct connection of the driveshaft to the rear wheel (unlike the Super Ténéré 1200, for example), lowers the motorcycle's center of gravity, facilitates maintenance, offers better protection in case of falls, enhances engine dual cooling (one of the very few 1200s I've ridden that doesn't overheat your legs), and features a unique acoustic profile. I'm a big fan of boxers.
Geesh, dude. You ride the hell out of that bike. My GS likes to be picked up after I put it down. It shows I care.
I like Chris reviews because he can expalin things in simple way and he test the bikes with no mercy additude. All the best for 2022.
I can only dream of having the skills and confidence to ride a 260kg + GS like that. Best wishes for the new year Chris.
Hey that 1200 is only 256kg wet!
@@Geshmaal 😂
Let's be honest..90% of drivers do not have that driving skills, so for them this motorcycle is too heavy, too expensive to buy and especially maintenance. The mere fact that if their motorcycle falls somewhere off the road, and there is no one to help lift it, they risk spinal cord injury, is reason enough, not to buy such a heavy adventure bike.
@@metodyx7507 it’s very good as a road bike as well and not that heavy when compared to (sport)tourers, plus the centre of gravity is relatively low.
Zo enough reason for many people to buy it
Chris is just amazing. He rides motorcycles like the gods, and is a fun and honest presenter. Keep it up!
give that 1150 some love dude, I got one and I think it's awesome. Just maintain them well and it will make sure you can travel around the world with 0 problems
I found when I was researching whether or not to jump across to an adventure bike there’s a surprising lack of decent 1150GSA video out there, luckily I found your videos.
And now I’ve now got a silver GSA. I’ll dust off my GoPro and will post something in the next few weeks.
Moons ago my then girlfriend and I flew over to Vancouver BC in an attempt to find her estranged father who she had never really known.
I booked a 1150GS as a hire bike to get us on our quest, when I arrived at the bike hire shop they had given it to someone else!
We toured around Vancouver on a 1150R; a great bike two up with luggage which handled perfectly throughout the month we were there, even managed to find her Dad.
I have never ridden a GS to this day, perhaps I'll give one a go.
Have a good one Chris 👍🏻.
Chris Northover …. Utterly brilliant. I’m delighted to see his career go from strength to strength.
Ive owned a 1200gs, currently a 900 tiger... and I like to pride myself in my riding abilities on and off road... you sir make me realize I suck. Thank you. Great riding!
Oh stop… Chris is a great presenter.. as for the circus act riding “skills”.. they’re cute but not practical or safe….
@@BERZERKERSV4 they are skills, so no need to put them in quotation marks, and no one ever said they were practical. But they sure are fun.
@@BERZERKERSV4 salty because you haven’t got the skills 😂😂
Come on, give us a bit of a comparison between the two
Picked up my new GSA Rallye last week. Best bike ever made.
Agree 100% with previous comment - best presenter, keeps it simple and relevant, - best test driver, clearly shows what can be done if you had the skill. Thanks you.
Loved that, great to see someone capable of riding big adventure bikes to their full potential. 👌
Amazed at how you make a behemoth GS look svelte off road. I have to show much more respect when tackling the rough stuff!
I was always surprised by how much reviewers played down the extra power of the 1250 engine when it came out. Like you said, the shift cam really does significantly change the character of the engine when it kicks in, and which you don't sense it coming in either as the transition is imperceptible. That gruntier top end is what was lacking from the 1200. Great article
too bad they put electronics inside the actual engine. While suzuki using basically the same system 30 years ago just mechanical. you just know its going to break 2 days after warranty.
Can't argue with anything said there; but when I circumnavigated Australia I also went for an 1150GS. Simple technoogy and much lower Carnet de Passage costs!
Chris your reviews are so good. It’s not about you , but the bike . Really appreciate your experience and honesty . Easily the best motorcycle reviewer in the UK 👏
Cheers, we'll pass on the love! 🤣
Just bought a standard 1250 GS. Stumbled across this review and loved it ..... great job. I have been riding since the age of 8 in a farmers field, but having just retired, I am afraid that my GS will be limited to UK and European roads, with my wife and luggage .... I do have a 250 dirt bike, but I don't ride it much as I have found over the years that I don't bounce as well as I did :(
Thanks for a great review....
Cheers, let us know how you get on with it…
I went from a GS Adventure to a Triumph Tiger and immediately went back to BMW. Hands down the best all around MC made
A couple years ago I got a beautiful Blue ‘05 GS with Öhlins and some farkles ha. What an amazing bike, 50k, I got it for $5k US, seemingly never went off-road ha. That redesign lost 60lbs over the prior 2004 1150GS!
One of the best Gs videos
They might be genuinely capable, but that hasn't stopped them from becoming the suburban SUVs of the motorcycle world. Which wouldn't bother me, aside from the fact they've gotten so big they swallowed the sport-touring class.
The RT and RS are still being produced.
Lol right?? The sport touring class is almost useless in my opinion considering the ADV bike spectrum of focus is so wide now. It’s essentially a useless category of motorcycle
@@khakimzhanmiras Yeah, but does the S1000XR really need off road pretensions?
@@Joric78 what off-road pretensions?
@@khakimzhanmiras The "beak", handguards and long travel suspension.
I want to learn and develop off-road riding skills but, in the meantime these videos are motivating and downright entertaining to watch. Thanks again, Chris and Bike World crew!
Yeah, I confess, Charlie and Ewan got me into motorcycling (in my 50s) starting on the 650GS and stepping up to 2010 1200GS a couple of years ago… very little off-roading but it’s a joy to ride… just sad that my Intl traveling stopped in the 90s and now the risks (mostly health) make it silly. But I’m looking forward to a little motorcycle camping when the weather warms up here in the States….
The risks (mostly health ?) WHAT THE HECK ?
As you kindly pointed out, not all can afford the new one even if we wanted it but what makes me cry is knowing I’ll never ride like you 🙀👍
Fantastic summary and great comparison. Being a total off road novice it gives me a little more confidence to give the GS a go. Many thanks!!
I’ve also got an 1150GSA with just under 100k miles. Love that bike. Currently on an ‘08 GS that I got a couple of years back at the time 7,500 miles on it, now at about 22k miles and recently swapped out to tractive GSA (non esa) suspension. Great bikes.
You know before you even click on this video that you're e going to see a gs being launched 40ft in the air and somehow land lol 😆
There were some jumps we couldn't use in the vid, it would of scared GS owners too much! 😂
@@BikeWorldTVshow haha 😄
Wow the production on this video is incredible and the rider is very impressive. This guy could have a million subscribers on his own.
Cheers, don't tell Chris that, we need him! 😂
The 2010-2013 GSA bikes are the boss.
That's got to be one of the most enjoyable GS vs GS comparison video I've seen 👌🏻
Cheers!
The thing any man should consider when waying up money verses kicking arse on total fun, enjoyment and a pinnacle of all terrain ❤️🇩🇪
We all know Chris can ride… but DAMN! This guy can ride lol makes it look so easy. Brilliant video in my opinion. Very good idea to show what different budgets will buy you. Nice to see you aren’t just trying to cater for the big boys with the big dollars. I did spec a 1250GS online last week and couldn’t believe how quickly it goes from £13.5k to close to £19k with a couple of boxes ticked. Crazy. Looks a lovely bike though!
Excellent presentation, though I’m sorry you didn’t include the TRULY old, e.g. my ‘91 R100 GS/PD. After 22 years and 130kmi, I’ve passed my ‘00 1150 to a friend and never did like my ‘07 1200 adv., but for relatively light weight, do-all the R100 holds the top of my list. Give me airheads all day long. 👍
Yeah old bikes sort of own you rather than the other way round :-)
Awesome… I bought a ‘21 and never looked back.
Nice one. I just spent a week putting my 1200 GSA through all the gnarliest tracks in Central Otago NZ and while it handled everything just great, I was spent at the end of each day out. That said, I blasted home nice and quick on the motorway!! Amazing bike.
Like everyone else can’t wait a big modern adventure bikes shootout by you Chris with your amazing skills and perspective
These are reviews are best on RUclips, Chris riding and presenting only equalled bu Michael neeves. Great bike, but always preferred the multistrada as never done off road. When I’ve done tours in Africa, Canada and New Zealand always hired a gs though for reliability and comfort two up
The BMW R80 G/S was the first "Adventure" bike, released in 1980.
It makes perfect sense this platform has surpassed any and all adaptions and iterations of the design.....the GS is the standing example.
As a previous (And future) owner of a GS.....Nothing compares and I am and always will be 100% biased about this.
I currently have a KLR 650 and an Africa Twin, both will be replaced by a new GSA soon.
What a great flowing video, with humour, throw in a little riding on different GS's showing what they can achieve with someone who can get them to dance.
I owned this masterpiece but now I have modified and customized honda crf250l rally and I am confident that it is something else.
Bmw gs for this guys piece of cake and cup of tea,. How many gs owner has skils like him! Any motorcycle joy to ride with his skils.
My word, i wish i could ride like you! You make that bike look so light! Respect!
Excellent Presentation!!
You, Burnsie, and Zach Courts are my favorite presenters!! 😁 (oopsie, almost forgot Ryan)
Happy New Year from a poor '18 KLR-650 rider in Oklahoma 🎉🎈✨
You forgot John Hogan who was with BikeWorld before Chris as well 😉
Enjoyed your commentary at the NEC. This is a good video. Great to see comparison with previous models
Cheers!
You are the ONLY reviewer who commented that the boxers allow room for the front suspension. Well done. At last somebody paying attention. Now if somebody would talk about the lowered suspension option (for reasons other than being short) and moment of inertia, then maybe we would be approaching a professional review.
The GS is not a super expensive bike. For what you are getting, its worth the money. I'm more of a sportsbike man myself. But I see myself getting something for touring in a few years.
“phone your mum, tell her to pick you up” 😂 Happy new year and thanks for another brilliant video, Chris and the team 🍻👊✊
We are all here to See Chriss..not the bikes...🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰😍😍😍😍😍
Err... No.
Chris is fantastic... But I'm here to watch him review bikes.
I recently bought the 2022 GSA as my first.....im complete!
I had one of those 2012 bikes and I really liked it. Found it a liiiitle underpowered for my 80% on road riding, the seat bloody uncomfortable (Airhawk ftw), the standard screen a bit pants (Adapted Givi Airflow ftw) and the geabox on mine was very clunky. If these points are sorted on the new bikes I'd love one. Unless the new Triumphs are even better.
With all the trash and trolling motorcycle content out there it is sooo good to have videos like this that remind us motorcyclist why we love motorcycles so much (especially us BMW owners😉). Great job, great content and Chris you Rock bro. Thank you
Thanks, we do try to create something a bit more aspirational, lots of very average stuff out there.
Great revieuw👍.
I have owned all ,still got the 1250GS and they really have character. They are a allround package.
Enjoyed your video like I enjoy my GS thanks man!
Wow, Brilliant. Just found this. Obviously a talented rider and better than me. I've been riding for 45yrs and discovered how good the GS is! Love it.
Have a '17 GS and just priced to trade to the 1250GS. OMG!! trade was an extra $8Kpound. Not worth stepping up. So I'll keep the '17, plenty for me.
Thanks
If somebody is 100% suited for the job he is doing, Chris is leading the pack, no question about it ! 🙂
I have an old GSA1150 had it for about 15 years, not sure I would get anything out of the new one nearest dealer is about 8 hour commute away. maybe I'll wait for 1600 or 2 liter version should be along in 2 or 3 years from now, hope it comes with crane or lifting equipment for when it falls over. The 1150 can be a pig to pick up on the mud on a slope
For those of us in the US it is if you can find a dealer.
Just as you stated one of the benefits of having a new bike is if you have a problem you just bring it to the dealer but the problem is there is often no dealer within 150 miles and sometimes more.
The irony of the situation is those of us in the US that actually have a use and the need for an adventure type of bike are the ones that don't have a dealer around to sell them or support them.
Even Indian has more dealerships in the US and they've only been in business for a decade.
Wow bud, you can ride!!!! I have a 2004 GS Adventure and it's a heavy lump of bike but you make these machines look feather-light!! As usual, your videos are top notch! Thank you for the effort you always put into them. Greetings from South Africa and best wishes for 2022!
Thanks for testing Chris.
Try to get you hands on the BMW R1200 HP2 enduro 😁 and compare that against the new 1250GS offroad. (Best wishes for 2022)
Best review in ages!
How am I only just discovering this channel now... Subscribed!!
always fascinates me to see those battleships fly and do wheelies
the only time i got mine to lift of is when i flipped in a turn
Ouch!
Your reviews are so well done, both comprehensive and nuanced. Kudos from the States!
Great review , miss my GSA 1250 but happy to be riding a 890 rally…..may come back to a GS and keep the KTM …..but anxiously awaiting to hear your review of the new 1200 tiger!…
my gosh what I liked most in this review was the sick and stunning drive recordings😍
Wish you'd filmed more of your riding. These bikes are class
Perfect video to end up 2021. The legendary BMW GS! Looking forward to the 2022 Chris and Bike World team. Thank you 🍻
This is how i WANT TO ride my 1250GS, just not all the way there yet.. 🤪🤪 I really Love mine though..
Got to be honest here , iv just bought a BMW 1250GS Adventure Rallye on a 22 plat brand new ,
I'm not truly impressed just yet !!
It could be because of my last bike ??
Honda Africa twin 1100 adventure sport ES DCT ,
what can I say ??
Its that DCT , its fantastic, I just had to see what all the fuss was with these 1250GS bikes ??
I hope it grows on me , I'll give it 12 months, in fairness I don't think it would have made any difference what bike I had got unless it had DCT , its so engaging 😉👍
Christ , this dude can ride
That 105 ft/lbs of torque makes 6th gear a decent passing gear.
Cannot add anyone to the already superb reviews below. Great content with really engaging (and useful) commentary 10/10
Love the way you trash these bikes out, absolutely the best presenter so far on RUclips. Keep them coming. Love from India.
I only just came across this channel and this video - have to say this is so much better than any of the others. Have sub'd, now I just have to save u a lot of money for a 1250GS - damn, I wish I was wealthier.
Thanks for finding us! We have a review of the 1300 coming in a couple of days.
Extremely well presented and as a GS rider I agree with the very balanced and truthful assessment across the GS range. I note also that you are an exceptional bike rider. Top marks on all aspects of this video!
Thanks William!
Not much wrong with the bike. The problem with their image is more to do with how they are generally used. They are almost always commuters, tourers or posing tools to get to the local sandwich meet on a weekend.
Mostly ridden by people who like the idea of being a biker but either haven't got the talent or bottle to actually ride anything properly so get one of these and use it as the excuse for not beign able to keep up.
I'm not saying they're all like that - just that a lot of the riders' clothing costs more than their yearly fuel budget.
About the only time you see one getting used properly is on adventure rides or press launches.
Oh and that shot at the end is a perfect example. All standing up on a smooth gravel road. No good reason for it apart from wanting to look like they are on a Dakar. For a video it makes sense but I saw a guy doing it last summer on an A-road...
Have to agree with everything Chris says here. Guess I'm your typical GS rider. 57 years old. Still like to do the odd wheelie and rude all types of roads. Came from a road racing background when 135hp was deemed to be a lot. Now it's just barely adequate for a large bike.
Really looking forward to the next gen GS see if they give us R1300gs HP model that is lightweight. I'd order one in a heartbeat. Now.... when are US Ducati dealers going to be getting 2022 Hypermotard SP.......
It's the only other bike I want right now. But will still keep the GS.
Is that an Enduro we see on your profile?
@@BikeWorldTVshow yes, ducati Enduro. Sadly I killed that one....thanks to a 85 year old car driver. So got me 2019 R1250GS HP. Ducati was more exciting to ride fast. But the BMW is the better all rounderI feel. Ducati Enduro was getting to be a bit top heavy anyway for this 57 year old 165lbs, slightly battered and damaged body.
The GS can still do stand up wheelies with the best of them. So all good is in the speedkelly world.
Wheelie or die...LOL
@@stevekelly6500 Cool, we've just bought one. Going to be using it to film form, so we can follow Chris around Wales.
The duck Enduro is awesome. Your love it. Just as easy to wheelie as the GS. Plus Ducati does better electronics, traction and wheelie control levels, and electronic suspension. And one massive fuel tank. Enjoy.
@@stevekelly6500 Go easy on those 85+ year old car drivers, or you'll still be driving motorcycle in this age ;-)
Great presentation! You forgot to mention that when that 1250 gets 15+ years old.... there is less of a chance it is still good like your 1150 is..... I have ridden and owned all but the water-cooled GS. While I like the water-boxer greatly, I know I would have NO PEACE OF MIND. Why? On a number of them: BAD CAMS, BAD ALTERNATOR, Electrical gremlins that seem to never go away! Cams & Alt in the long run even after the fix ( $8,000 ++ ) , still means you need a new engine! They are great to own while under warrantee.... after that..NOT SO MUCH !!!!! and for me, the nearest dealer is a days drive one way.
I don't doubt that the GS is the best all 'rounder, but I bought my adventure for paved road use only and I love it. I honestly think it's better on the road than the GS is
I see Chris - I press like before I even start watching. I just know.
Never seen you before buddy, but you are a serious presenter and the actual review seriously meant something. Great stuff
I thoroughly enjoyed this comparison. Brilliant editing. Thanks.
Thanks Neil!
The K bikes have the inline motor, and still fit the telelever front end.
Old BMW boxers used to sound awful.
BMW have performed some kind of a miracle to make the new ones sound so good.
Love the exhaust note.
Pretty cool presentation, very refreshing , thank you
Bmw heated grips are like trying to hold on to the sun ..... when it's cold they are the best 👌
Hi Chris an Team I just wanna say this video is epic would love to see more along these lines, N it's great to see cost of bikes being mentioned I've had a 1200GSA 2014 which a dealer lunched 3 engines on after they left the gaskets off doing a valve check. a f800 an a 1200GS TE Rallye 2018 love that rallye so much but I sold it to help my dad out. I've been on a 300 rally recently an now looking at the beemers again but not in the position I was for the rest of the year so it's great to see the twin cammer an the 1150 being compared as well :) thanks again for a brilliant video.
Most of the Stuff on the bike GSA 2022 is extra. Navi, Cruise Control, Enduro Package including Wire Rims, Light package etc all needs to be paid extra.
We don’t hate the GS or the GSA, we love them. What we hate is the cost of keeping them on the road.
since you tested the first Rallyeeeee ….then I got that one caz your vdo and nowwww I watching your vdo again mannn !!! Rallye 1250 still a great Rallye review ever
You are brave - riding without crash bars ....
You make so good videos I'm actually thinking in buying one of these boats. Congrats!!!
LOL!
Best reviews on yt as always… great job dude!
Great review Chris , i have the BMW GS 1250 hp 2019 model and i m doing everything , from work to trips and travel enduro experience here in Greece up to the mountains every weekend ..I cant wait how the BMW 1300 GS will be.
Sounds amazing 👍
Loved seeing the used bikes!
What a great review and smooth riding skills, well done.......
Cheers Tony!
Looking forward to you guys testing the v4 pikes peak
Excellent presentation….as for the heated grips.. if it’s cold enough to use the heated grips it cold enough to be wearing gloves negating the heated grips…..death grip or not the heat never makes it to your hands….sales gimmick at best… (2013 GSA 99th Ann 108k miles)