Well done Johannes. You not only captured wonderful images beautifully, but summarized the essence of this bike. The R1250GS cannot be defined by a spec sheet, a weigh scale, a dynamometer, a photograph, or any combination of empirical measures. You need to ride it and live with it to truly appreciate it subjectively.
It’s a BMW so it has heritage and history. It has plenty enough power and is very capable off road on most conditions. It very comfortable on cross country road trips. It has plenty of accessories from the factory and endless aftermarket support. It’s sexy and looks way better than any other adventure bike out there. Its positives greatly outweigh the few negatives which are weight and price. It has a following like most no other bike, only rivaled by Harley Davidson. These reasons are why it’s so popular.
If the T7 were not so top heavy, it may well be near perfect for people who want a do all bike, without the complexities of electronics. It's only flaw is weight up high, and tall seat for a lot of riders, too.
Great video!. I've owned one for the past 3 years, to me it is the absolute best tourer and awesome for easy gravel rodes. Slipping the rear wheel with all that torque is awesome! 🤤 But definitely will not be my choice for technical/difficult offroad, at least not at my skill level. I would buy this bike time and time again for MY use. Also, it has been 100% reliable, 0 unexpected issues, just some maintenance to the shaft which does get some rust buildup if left unattended, but I lube it every oil change and is looking great. Highly recommend this bike is use is mostly road and light offroad.
Thank you sir! Happy to hear your GS is serving you well. When things get technical you do feel the weight, but that’s the price you have to pay for having a bike this comfortable on the road. After spending a day on this bike and jumping back on my T7 I was surprised by the difference in comfort 😅
@@JohannesDalenMC I hear you man. I think we have to be honest with ourselves and pick the right tool for our use. Hammers are not the best screwdrivers. Great videos man keep it up!
Excellent review. You are correct, something about the overall package makes for a fabulous motorcycle. I'm now on my 5th. I was going to change to a Multi or KTM this time around but after a trip away on various road types it just re-affirmed my love for this bike.
I bought the 2023R1250 gs trophy after just 1 year riding experience. What amazed me is the slow speed handling. I’m only 5’9 and pretty slim build (55 kg).
I bought the last R1200GS LC „Pepsi“ 3 years ago. Coming from KTM damn love the GS. Drove the 1250 in training and what should I say the clutch awesome better than mine. You can drive from stand to slow soooo smooth and easy. If wouldn‘t love my Pepsi I sold it for the 1250
Great video, amazing production values, it's like watching Fortnine, which is a huge compliment. As for the bike, I picked one up last year after having a couple Africa Twins, KTM 890R, and a T7. I opened both the T7 and R1250GSA at the same time, and sold the T7. The T7 was so top heavy that the GSA was easier to ride in every situation, including harder off-road. If it got to where I didn't want to be on the GSA, I wouldn't have wanted to be on the T7 either and would step down to my Enduro bike or 701. The GSA has been fun, comfortable, capable of getting me down rough rocky trails, long highways and twisty roads. It's the best overall bike I've ever been on. Like how you ended it.
Very well done video Johannes! This is quite enjoyable to watch and listen to. I will watch it a second time. One day I will have to try one. I have never ridden a BMW.
I’d love to know how many of the 60,000 GS sold last year actually get ridden on the dirt. They are just so brilliant and comfortable on the highway, I bet a lot of people buy them as road tourers. The ones in my local area never get dirty. Cheers
@@CLLUK yeh I had no intention to judge or offend. Just trying to make the point that a lot of people buy the big GS as a road tourer which may explain the high sales numbers. They are excellent road bikes AND great ADV bikes so that doubles the pool of potential buyers. Cheers
This is by far the best video you've made ...bravo 👏 I've never been interested in a GS but somehow your video has put thoughts in my head I dont want ... Thanks 🤣
Great video and good conclusions, Johannes. I bought a used 1200GS for much less than a new one. I decided that 11 more horsepower and a digital display are not worth the additional $12K US. I anyone is considering entering the world of adventure riding, I recommend you seriously consider purchasing a 1200GS.
Have you tried the Norden 901/ KTM 890 series of bikes yet? The adventure bike game is being fine tuned every year and the Norden specifically is so on point for a do it all bike. Weighs 211kg, but carries it's weight low. Near BMW GS comfort level for long highway rides. Enough tech with the cruise and ride modes to make you happy.
@@michaelbmw1931 I have a Tenere 700 too. Love it for it's perfect engine, dead consistent smooth power output, super simple and reliability in every way. It is a benchmark in adv bikes but sometimes you just want more features and road manors and I love my Norden for that. I will say Johannes should have raised, extended or upgraded his T7's windscreen rather than cut it off. Being wind beat for hours sucks. He seems pretty tall maybe bar risers to not be leaned over so much. And every T7 owner should get one of those $20 aluminum clamp/ poor mans cruise control.
Whoah Johannes what a brilliant video :) soon as it started I was like epic filming is a go! Brilliant story telling, I've just gone back to the GS in the form of an 1150GSA, I've had the 1200GSA 2014, f800gs (didn't quite get on with it) a 1200GS TE Rallye (had to sell for some money) utterly superb and really moved the game on compared to the 2014. I've just sold my Honda 300 Rally and gone to the BMW 1150 GSA which has been a dream motorcycle for me after watching long way round as a kid and it was finally the time to do it. I rode it back 3 hours yesterday and it's amazing how beautiful it was to ride :) the aftermarket ohlins are brilliant that's on my factory none ABS 1150 that the previous owner fitted (can actually put my feet down to) I think there's something intangible about the Boxer engine, like a Norton 360 degree twin I just can't quite put my finger on it but it always pulls me back. I do agree about the tech on bikes now it's amazing but the cost when it goes wrong can be painful, I've experienced that with 2x ktm rejections due to display issues. problems with my first gsa (display again failed first day I had it sorted under warranty) to the point I was concerned about the cost of one outside of warranty so decided to go for the old school 1150! Really raw and visceral. I totally understand the advantage of the tech for different riding situations though but with mainly long distance over landing on tarmac and light gravel the right bike for me was the 1150, I agree it's all about finding the compromise that suits us individually. I do wish BMW would fire up the plants in Berlin for the 1150 and R80 G/S alot to be said for simple motorcycles or at least the option to be able to buy them :) Keep the awesome videos up :) Absolutely love all the Boxer engined GS's I've not had the pleasure of riding the 1250 yet.
Truly amazing video!! Way to present the BMW 1250 GS! Plus to give such outstanding point of view of how adventure motorcycles can be better !! Thank you for another incredible and inspiring video!
I agree that the R1250GS is arguably the best all-around big ADV touring bike, having had a much older model (‘07) many years ago. However, I couldn’t gel with that RGS (or 1190SA) and I don’t know exactly why. I recently tried again with a test ride of a ‘22 R1250GS during the hunt for a more interstate-focused bike for long miles. Unfortunately (or fortunately…), I knew very quickly that the RGS model line had gone in the wrong direction for me and I cut the test short to get off of it. So, even though the big GS is undoubtedly excellent, I still don’t understand why it’s so popular, especially for the price. I really wanted to like it because when it tips over, it never falls all the way down; the handiest feature of the boxer and the one that I have missed a few times since the ‘07! Since I know by now that I’ll never take this size of machine off pavement or graded gravel anymore, the test ride made the decision to trade out my (outstanding) F750GS towards a Versys 1000LT+, with its sweet I-4, easy. Bonus that I can get the Kawasaki serviced just about anywhere from sea to shining sea (and probably within a reasonable period of time).
Absolutely brilliant. The scenery was fantastic. i have never ridden the BMW GS i do have the Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro road version. it would be interesting to see what your thoughts are on the Tiger 1200 Rally pro and how it compares to the GS especially off road.
Thank you Paul! I’d love to try any of the Tigers, thuth is the closes Triumph dealer is a days ride away. Perhaps I should send them an email and ask for a few test rides 😊
The question always remains the same, does a bigger heavier more expensive bike make you enjoy your trip more or does it prevent you from being more adventurous ? It all comes down to your idea of adventure, I wonder how many of the thousands of GS sold get used for the TET for example as opposed to the Autobahn , if you are paying top dollar for an on/ off road bike it should be capable to do both with relative ease.
Your Yamaha, is very beautiful! Excellent video. The GS thing is a serious case study. It gets better from iteration to iteration. I’m very satisfied with the 1250cc engine. I think that it has the perfect amount of power. And the torque exceeds beyond satisfaction. The near future, only can bring a better bike in terms of more technology and maybe to it’s looks that probably may have some more appealing style once that it is unchanged for a while now. I am a fan of the actual aesthetic line of the bike like it is today. That’s the reason I bought the rally GSA last week. I appreciate the bike as it is now. I don’t need the adaptive cruise control and the blind spot radar. I tested the Multistrada V4S with those features and it didn’t impressed me like I was expecting to. The bike only awakes up to 4000/4500 revs, until that point it is senseless. It only is enthusiastic when going up over the legal road speed limits. For that, I would prefer to own the BMW S1000 XR. On gravel and soft off-road trails I still prefer the GS over the Multistrada and almost every competition. The GS is a refined solid and proven jack of all trades. We still haven’t found nothing like it on the Market. Very nice video. Thank you! ✌️✌️
Cool video Johannes, i just loved my 1200GSA i had for some years ago. Had it for more than 10 years, in companion with my 690. Every time i rode it i said to myself to ride it more often. But it can´t compare to the 890R f.ex. in agility and funfactor.
I wish BMW would come up with a baby Boxer 800cc, shaft drive, 21"/18" wheels, and a 35/40Kg weight saving. Yes, maybe it will cost almost as much as a 1300GS, but that would be my pick.
Good video, I own the 1250GSA and it’s truly an amazing motorcycle but that is only true for me because I have a KTM 690 also. GS for long trips on tarmac and gravel and 690 for more challenging trips and fun stuff 😊. I can now say that if I have to pick one I will keep the 690 and that is because of weight and cost.
Left us with a nice shot of the T7 there. I'm pretty partial to my Africa Twin 1100 AS DCT. I hear wonderful things about the KTM 890 and the R version as well. Have you reviewed that yet?
Every motorcyclist should experience a 4 or 5 day trip on a big GSA with a 8 to 8.7 gallon tank. Not that you're going to stay on the thing for 400 miles straight, but man does that big tank give you options.
The GS looks like a nice bike, especially in terms of long haul comfort. Personally from the big bikes im most interested in the 1290R, I feel like it's the T7's big (and angry) brother
Thank you Alan! Can the GS replace the/my T7? Absolutely, but no matter how well the GS carries its weight, the 50-60kg increase will make it much less capable offroad, which is what I’m mostly about. The increase in road performance and comfort however, huge difference!
Great video! Just... hmm... why should there be no other bike which can do what a R1250GS can do? What about the Tiger 1200 Explorer? ... just to name one...
After owning the bike for a few years and going on and offroad. I can say it is good at everything, but got great any everything. The weight of the bike is a lot when it comes to bike recovery, mud pits and crash recovery. Still wouldn't give this bike up for any other.
Good at everything but not great at anything, sums up a do-it-all machine well, although I think it does touring in comfort very well. Thanks for sharing.
Jack of all trades but master of none satisfies me as well. The versatility, torque and comfort along with amazingly good handling are the reasons I chose the GS. Ideally, it would be great to have several bikes but for most of us not possible. I am sure the African Twin , Multistrada or Ktm 1290 are also great bikes, it is a matter of taste and preference and shouldn’t polarise the community. There is no ‘best bike’, whatever makes you happy is the best bike for you!
I have tried to like the GS. Took it gor test rides regularly to see if I change my mind, but this is not a bike I enjoy. I think people are programmed to like it due to excellent marketing and good customer service. The bike is heavy, not as smooth as my Honda, seating position is not so comfortable, it feels not so well put together, rattles a lot over poor terrain and is not very reliable (as experienced by many of my friends). It looks good and makes good power and torque. That's about all. Men are only sold on the image of the GS.
great video. I respect what the GS is and it's reputation, and though I've never ridden one, I'm just bored of it. I'm bored of seeing it. It's been at the "top" for too long. I've lost interest in it because it feels like it's become over-saturated. I think one of the most interesting things about people on adventure bikes is what bike they choose, and once I see it's a GS, I'm already kinda bored.
Interesting and... weird way of looking at things. Are you also bored with breathing, or eating? After all you've been doing these for much longer, long before you became aware of the GS's existence.
I get what you mean Michael, it's everywhere, and 4 out of the 5 bikes I passed while shooting this video was GS´s! The reason we see it everywhere is simply because it is that good. Give it a few test rides and see for yourself 🙂
@@johnnyblue4799 A bit of a false equivalence. I do those things because it is necessary to survive. The GS is a matter of taste. It's not like it's a bad bike, it's a great bike. It's just been the go to adventure bike for so long. It's almost like if the same football team won the superbowl every single year. Or the same football team won the world cup every single year. But at least in those cases maybe you'd have different players to root for.
@@Michael_Shay Yeah I know... I meant it tongue in cheek. The truth is that BMW is a very special company and they really know how to build stuff. I had a S1000RR and it was the best bike I ever owned, bar none. I'm thinking of a GS1300 when it's going to hit the market... One thing that holds me back is their position regarding the right to repair. I find it very annoying.
@@JohannesDalenMC Actually not really, was it? The fast drone movement and nice music is enhancing this kind of shooting quite a lot. Was a pleasure to watch, nice to see your skills develop. All is well...even though I am still on a very very small motorized two-cycle.😂 Old man, slow changes...
With respect to owners and fans , I have ridden several and just dont get what people see in them, great for long rides on dirt roads ,and in general a great touring bike but when it gets a bit serious,,way too heavy ,having to pick one up is rediculos,,Im in Australia i ride solo mostly, I have a Desert x , a multistrada enduro and just got a cf moto mt 800, (yes i am a serial bike buyer cause i can) anyway i was very interested in a 1250gs last year but after a couple of rides i just didnt like its weight , and in tight tracks and thru long deep mud, i wasnt impressed.
Sounds like you are into the more offroad side of things, and for that the GS can quickly become a handful, no doubt. You agree the GS is a great tourer and easy dirt road bike, and I think that is what most people use it for. Nice garage by the way, how are you liking the Desert X?
@@JohannesDalenMC Im not really that hard core off road,but in Oz a dirt road can turn into a muddy river with one storm, also distances from help if your a solo rider can be a long way.. yes the X is amazing, does have a high centre of gravity with a full tank but other than that brilliant, if you own one adventure bike that should be it..
Hey Johaness, I’m gonna bite on your T7 comments, partly because I so desperately want one. But I think this is the best T7 review (ruclips.net/video/RQ5sd-Tm5zk/видео.html) - a pretty experienced off road rider who loves the bike but saying it makes him afraid, and critically, dictates where he can ride. The T7 goes down easier, harder and is more difficult to pick up. And that makes you less independent. I believe the PR7 is the best adventure bike. A real adventure means you’re flexible, and thus don’t need to spend 1000km days on the highway, but when you do get to your destination you’ve got the maximised dirt potential. Why better than the brilliant 690/701s? Cos it’s not competition tuned. And, critically, has a relaxed riding position when you are on the tarmac (or so I’ve been told). A twin would be better and I thinks the KTM 790/890s (not the R as Ian from Big Rock Moto recently explained) nail it (same clearance and suspension travel as the T7) if only they made them without all that pointless tech. And thus, there’s the gap in the market yet to be filled. In summary, the T7 is more likely to kill you, and that’s why it’s not perfect. See if you can convince me (I’d really love one but think I’m heading to the PR7), cheers Clive
Hey Clive! Are you sure I meant the T7 is the perfect adv bike, or that the one you already own is? 😉 Either way, I do agree with you. It depends on what your intentions with a bike is. Some adv bikes will never see dirt, and for those a PR7 wouldn’t make much sunse, right? But for a do-it-all bike, a PR7/701 beats the T7, I agree.
@@JohannesDalenMC Hi Johaness, ok well said. Just that I so often think that the T7 is perfect - a twin with no tech! But just that one issue puts me off and I want it to not be true. Anyway, looking forward to your van/small bike experiments. Have fun!
Do you know something others dont? 😆 I refuse to believe that it will be 50kg less, but I’ve also read rumours that the 1300 will be offroad oriented and a 1400 more touring.
Maybe there is - Aprilia Tuareg 660 😊 Heavy enough to be a solid road bike, a very good offroad bike, better suspension than most, better elektronics - i belive it has cruise control and prepared for quickshift. Also its tubeless. Its a new engine but seems to be reliable for all i know. Weight is better distributed due to the tank placement, so not top heavy. Seat height is better than T7 imo. The only thing i can find which sticks out is the price. 20-30% more expensiv than the T7
Too big, too heavy, too expensive. That huge fuel tank negates any low cog, when it it starts falling it’s going over. I’ll kick its ass on my Africa twin all day.
I hate the GS. The bike is to heavy, to ugly and to expensive. I would never buy one of these. What i really like is this Video. Sad that my english is to bad to describe it in detail. Greetings from Germany.
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Congratulations Johannes. You’ve become quite the film maker.
Wow this is quite the step up in the production value. Great filmmaking and good points in the review. Well done Johannes!
Thank you my friend!
Well done Johannes. You not only captured wonderful images beautifully, but summarized the essence of this bike. The R1250GS cannot be defined by a spec sheet, a weigh scale, a dynamometer, a photograph, or any combination of empirical measures. You need to ride it and live with it to truly appreciate it subjectively.
Thank you David!
It’s a BMW so it has heritage and history. It has plenty enough power and is very capable off road on most conditions. It very comfortable on cross country road trips. It has plenty of accessories from the factory and endless aftermarket support. It’s sexy and looks way better than any other adventure bike out there. Its positives greatly outweigh the few negatives which are weight and price. It has a following like most no other bike, only rivaled by Harley Davidson. These reasons are why it’s so popular.
If the T7 were not so top heavy, it may well be near perfect for people who want a do all bike, without the complexities of electronics. It's only flaw is weight up high, and tall seat for a lot of riders, too.
Great video!. I've owned one for the past 3 years, to me it is the absolute best tourer and awesome for easy gravel rodes. Slipping the rear wheel with all that torque is awesome! 🤤 But definitely will not be my choice for technical/difficult offroad, at least not at my skill level. I would buy this bike time and time again for MY use. Also, it has been 100% reliable, 0 unexpected issues, just some maintenance to the shaft which does get some rust buildup if left unattended, but I lube it every oil change and is looking great. Highly recommend this bike is use is mostly road and light offroad.
Thank you sir!
Happy to hear your GS is serving you well. When things get technical you do feel the weight, but that’s the price you have to pay for having a bike this comfortable on the road. After spending a day on this bike and jumping back on my T7 I was surprised by the difference in comfort 😅
@@JohannesDalenMC I hear you man. I think we have to be honest with ourselves and pick the right tool for our use. Hammers are not the best screwdrivers. Great videos man keep it up!
That’s a beautifully done video! As a GSA rider, I’ll likely stay with the brand until I can no longer ride.
Excellent review. You are correct, something about the overall package makes for a fabulous motorcycle. I'm now on my 5th. I was going to change to a Multi or KTM this time around but after a trip away on various road types it just re-affirmed my love for this bike.
I bought the 2023R1250 gs trophy after just 1 year riding experience. What amazed me is the slow speed handling. I’m only 5’9 and pretty slim build (55 kg).
That is why I am looking at the GS…all of my tip-overs have been while maneuvering at slow speed!
I bought the last R1200GS LC „Pepsi“ 3 years ago. Coming from KTM damn love the GS. Drove the 1250 in training and what should I say the clutch awesome better than mine. You can drive from stand to slow soooo smooth and easy. If wouldn‘t love my Pepsi I sold it for the 1250
Great video, amazing production values, it's like watching Fortnine, which is a huge compliment. As for the bike, I picked one up last year after having a couple Africa Twins, KTM 890R, and a T7. I opened both the T7 and R1250GSA at the same time, and sold the T7. The T7 was so top heavy that the GSA was easier to ride in every situation, including harder off-road. If it got to where I didn't want to be on the GSA, I wouldn't have wanted to be on the T7 either and would step down to my Enduro bike or 701. The GSA has been fun, comfortable, capable of getting me down rough rocky trails, long highways and twisty roads. It's the best overall bike I've ever been on.
Like how you ended it.
Thank you Nicholas, that is the ultimate compliment to give - I love Fortnine’s work.
Very happy to hear your GS is serving you well. Ride safe 😊
Wowowowow, this video's quality is off the charts!!!
Thanks, great clip. The R1250GS like all its predecessors is a fantastic road bike.
I have been riding BMW’s for 40 years. Currently a 2017 GSA with 52K miles / smiles. Best one yet 👍🏻
I’ve been researching the KTM 1290 however the BMW is now taking the lead………great report dude !!
Very well done video Johannes! This is quite enjoyable to watch and listen to. I will watch it a second time. One day I will have to try one. I have never ridden a BMW.
Thank you John!
Well done !! Keep these videos coming
I’d love to know how many of the 60,000 GS sold last year actually get ridden on the dirt. They are just so brilliant and comfortable on the highway, I bet a lot of people buy them as road tourers. The ones in my local area never get dirty. Cheers
Why do you want them to ride like how you feel? its their money, their bike. let them do whatever they want and stop judging people.
I often think the same thing. I don't think you're judging either...
@@CLLUK yeh I had no intention to judge or offend. Just trying to make the point that a lot of people buy the big GS as a road tourer which may explain the high sales numbers. They are excellent road bikes AND great ADV bikes so that doubles the pool of potential buyers. Cheers
Wow, next level brother. Left me with a feeling of feelgood.. Keep em comin!
This is by far the best video you've made ...bravo 👏 I've never been interested in a GS but somehow your video has put thoughts in my head I dont want ... Thanks 🤣
Thank you!
Haha, well, it is a phenomenal bike - have you ridden it before?
@@JohannesDalenMC Never, the only ADV bike I've ridden is my Africa Twin. It hooked me to get on the ADV bandwagon 😁
Great video and good conclusions, Johannes. I bought a used 1200GS for much less than a new one. I decided that 11 more horsepower and a digital display are not worth the additional $12K US. I anyone is considering entering the world of adventure riding, I recommend you seriously consider purchasing a 1200GS.
Have you tried the Norden 901/ KTM 890 series of bikes yet? The adventure bike game is being fine tuned every year and the Norden specifically is so on point for a do it all bike. Weighs 211kg, but carries it's weight low. Near BMW GS comfort level for long highway rides. Enough tech with the cruise and ride modes to make you happy.
What about Tenere ?
@@michaelbmw1931 I have a Tenere 700 too. Love it for it's perfect engine, dead consistent smooth power output, super simple and reliability in every way. It is a benchmark in adv bikes but sometimes you just want more features and road manors and I love my Norden for that. I will say Johannes should have raised, extended or upgraded his T7's windscreen rather than cut it off. Being wind beat for hours sucks. He seems pretty tall maybe bar risers to not be leaned over so much. And every T7 owner should get one of those $20 aluminum clamp/ poor mans cruise control.
Wow! Well done, a big step up in production style. But with the heart of your normal style. Keep it up mate.
Thank you my friend 😊
Excellent production Johannes; looking forward to some of your other vids. GS Jack
Whoah Johannes what a brilliant video :) soon as it started I was like epic filming is a go! Brilliant story telling, I've just gone back to the GS in the form of an 1150GSA, I've had the 1200GSA 2014, f800gs (didn't quite get on with it) a 1200GS TE Rallye (had to sell for some money) utterly superb and really moved the game on compared to the 2014.
I've just sold my Honda 300 Rally and gone to the BMW 1150 GSA which has been a dream motorcycle for me after watching long way round as a kid and it was finally the time to do it. I rode it back 3 hours yesterday and it's amazing how beautiful it was to ride :) the aftermarket ohlins are brilliant that's on my factory none ABS 1150 that the previous owner fitted (can actually put my feet down to) I think there's something intangible about the Boxer engine, like a Norton 360 degree twin I just can't quite put my finger on it but it always pulls me back.
I do agree about the tech on bikes now it's amazing but the cost when it goes wrong can be painful, I've experienced that with 2x ktm rejections due to display issues. problems with my first gsa (display again failed first day I had it sorted under warranty) to the point I was concerned about the cost of one outside of warranty so decided to go for the old school 1150! Really raw and visceral. I totally understand the advantage of the tech for different riding situations though but with mainly long distance over landing on tarmac and light gravel the right bike for me was the 1150, I agree it's all about finding the compromise that suits us individually.
I do wish BMW would fire up the plants in Berlin for the 1150 and R80 G/S alot to be said for simple motorcycles or at least the option to be able to buy them :)
Keep the awesome videos up :)
Absolutely love all the Boxer engined GS's I've not had the pleasure of riding the 1250 yet.
Truly amazing video!! Way to present the BMW 1250 GS! Plus to give such outstanding point of view of how adventure motorcycles can be better !! Thank you for another incredible and inspiring video!
Thank you Thomas!
Hot damn! I always enjoy your videos, but you really stepped it up a notch here! Great job!
Appreciate it my friend, glad you introduced me to the Skydio in Portugal - game changer!
I agree that the R1250GS is arguably the best all-around big ADV touring bike, having had a much older model (‘07) many years ago. However, I couldn’t gel with that RGS (or 1190SA) and I don’t know exactly why. I recently tried again with a test ride of a ‘22 R1250GS during the hunt for a more interstate-focused bike for long miles. Unfortunately (or fortunately…), I knew very quickly that the RGS model line had gone in the wrong direction for me and I cut the test short to get off of it. So, even though the big GS is undoubtedly excellent, I still don’t understand why it’s so popular, especially for the price. I really wanted to like it because when it tips over, it never falls all the way down; the handiest feature of the boxer and the one that I have missed a few times since the ‘07! Since I know by now that I’ll never take this size of machine off pavement or graded gravel anymore, the test ride made the decision to trade out my (outstanding) F750GS towards a Versys 1000LT+, with its sweet I-4, easy. Bonus that I can get the Kawasaki serviced just about anywhere from sea to shining sea (and probably within a reasonable period of time).
Absolutely brilliant. The scenery was fantastic. i have never ridden the BMW GS i do have the Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro road version. it would be interesting to see what your thoughts are on the Tiger 1200 Rally pro and how it compares to the GS especially off road.
Thank you Paul!
I’d love to try any of the Tigers, thuth is the closes Triumph dealer is a days ride away. Perhaps I should send them an email and ask for a few test rides 😊
The question always remains the same, does a bigger heavier more expensive bike make you enjoy your trip more or does it prevent you from being more adventurous ?
It all comes down to your idea of adventure, I wonder how many of the thousands of GS sold get used for the TET for example as opposed to the Autobahn , if you are paying top dollar for an on/ off road bike it should be capable to do both with relative ease.
You simply can’t go wrong with the GS, or GSA in my case. They are amazing, sturdy, and reliable as can be.
I just found your channel. This is an awesome video! Lots of work. Well done!
Thank you very much and welcome to the channel 😊
Your Yamaha, is very beautiful!
Excellent video.
The GS thing is a serious case study. It gets better from iteration to iteration. I’m very satisfied with the 1250cc engine. I think that it has the perfect amount of power. And the torque exceeds beyond satisfaction.
The near future, only can bring a better bike in terms of more technology and maybe to it’s looks that probably may have some more appealing style once that it is unchanged for a while now. I am a fan of the actual aesthetic line of the bike like it is today. That’s the reason I bought the rally GSA last week.
I appreciate the bike as it is now.
I don’t need the adaptive cruise control and the blind spot radar.
I tested the Multistrada V4S with those features and it didn’t impressed me like I was expecting to. The bike only awakes up to 4000/4500 revs, until that point it is senseless. It only is enthusiastic when going up over the legal road speed limits. For that, I would prefer to own the BMW S1000 XR.
On gravel and soft off-road trails I still prefer the GS over the Multistrada and almost every competition. The GS is a refined solid and proven jack of all trades. We still haven’t found nothing like it on the Market.
Very nice video. Thank you!
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Cool video Johannes, i just loved my 1200GSA i had for some years ago. Had it for more than 10 years, in companion with my 690. Every time i rode it i said to myself to ride it more often. But it can´t compare to the 890R f.ex. in agility and funfactor.
Thanks Mattias! Yeah for offroad oriented adventure riding the 890 adv r is the king 😁
Beautiful! Great shots and wise words from RUclips’s Viking Philosopher.
I wish BMW would come up with a baby Boxer 800cc, shaft drive, 21"/18" wheels, and a 35/40Kg weight saving. Yes, maybe it will cost almost as much as a 1300GS, but that would be my pick.
Great editing on the video! Whatched it with a great pleasure)
amazing production my brother!!!! keep it up this is awesome.
Thank you Gio 😊
Excellent video, a pleasure to watch.Thanks Johannes.
Thank you Tim!
Awesome video! I think is the perfect bike for it's intended purpose ,just like the T7 or the 690 or a crf50 etc...
Cheers !
Good video, I own the 1250GSA and it’s truly an amazing motorcycle but that is only true for me because I have a KTM 690 also. GS for long trips on tarmac and gravel and 690 for more challenging trips and fun stuff 😊. I can now say that if I have to pick one I will keep the 690 and that is because of weight and cost.
If you were to have just one, do it all, bike the r1200gs, or 1250, would be it. It just has that magic balance of design.
Left us with a nice shot of the T7 there. I'm pretty partial to my Africa Twin 1100 AS DCT. I hear wonderful things about the KTM 890 and the R version as well. Have you reviewed that yet?
Africa Twin is the best value for the money. I am pretty happy with my VStrom.
You were going faster on the gravel off road than I ride on the main roads 😅, Joking 😊
Every motorcyclist should experience a 4 or 5 day trip on a big GSA with a 8 to 8.7 gallon tank.
Not that you're going to stay on the thing for 400 miles straight, but man does that big tank give you options.
Lovely homage to the GS, good film.
Thank you Becksy!
What a nice video!
Beautiful motorcycle!
The GS looks like a nice bike, especially in terms of long haul comfort.
Personally from the big bikes im most interested in the 1290R, I feel like it's the T7's big (and angry) brother
You ride in a very beautiful place. It's an amazing bike.
You are simply so very very good!!! Love it!😍
Damn this film is next level. Exquisite!
Really enjoyed your style Johannes. Liked and subbed. 👌🏍️🎥
I got one of these as a loaner and hated it. It completely cured my desire to own one.
Really cool vid!! Really atmospheric, I liked that a lot. Can’t deny the GS is a legend…….. can it replace the T7?
Thank you Alan!
Can the GS replace the/my T7? Absolutely, but no matter how well the GS carries its weight, the 50-60kg increase will make it much less capable offroad, which is what I’m mostly about. The increase in road performance and comfort however, huge difference!
@@JohannesDalenMC if anybody can cope with 50kg extra weight, it’s a 6ft4” power lifter….👍
That was a really cool video!
Vilket lyft i produktionskvalitet. jag är imponerad 💪👍
Tack Emil :)
Love your videos! Maybe I missed it somewhere, but how tall are you Johannes?
Thank you sir! I am around 193 cm.
Great video 👍 👏
"We'd be blind to it." What is the build in the background? AF twin, KTM...?
People asks me why I ride a BMW, I always reply "a BMW is something else, you must own one to know why"
Great video! Just... hmm... why should there be no other bike which can do what a R1250GS can do? What about the Tiger 1200 Explorer? ... just to name one...
After owning the bike for a few years and going on and offroad. I can say it is good at everything, but got great any everything. The weight of the bike is a lot when it comes to bike recovery, mud pits and crash recovery. Still wouldn't give this bike up for any other.
Good at everything but not great at anything, sums up a do-it-all machine well, although I think it does touring in comfort very well. Thanks for sharing.
Jack of all trades but master of none satisfies me as well. The versatility, torque and comfort along with amazingly good handling are the reasons I chose the GS. Ideally, it would be great to have several bikes but for most of us not possible. I am sure the African Twin , Multistrada or Ktm 1290 are also great bikes, it is a matter of taste and preference and shouldn’t polarise the community. There is no ‘best bike’, whatever makes you happy is the best bike for you!
I have tried to like the GS. Took it gor test rides regularly to see if I change my mind, but this is not a bike I enjoy. I think people are programmed to like it due to excellent marketing and good customer service. The bike is heavy, not as smooth as my Honda, seating position is not so comfortable, it feels not so well put together, rattles a lot over poor terrain and is not very reliable (as experienced by many of my friends). It looks good and makes good power and torque. That's about all. Men are only sold on the image of the GS.
great video. I respect what the GS is and it's reputation, and though I've never ridden one, I'm just bored of it. I'm bored of seeing it. It's been at the "top" for too long. I've lost interest in it because it feels like it's become over-saturated. I think one of the most interesting things about people on adventure bikes is what bike they choose, and once I see it's a GS, I'm already kinda bored.
Interesting and... weird way of looking at things. Are you also bored with breathing, or eating? After all you've been doing these for much longer, long before you became aware of the GS's existence.
I get what you mean Michael, it's everywhere, and 4 out of the 5 bikes I passed while shooting this video was GS´s!
The reason we see it everywhere is simply because it is that good. Give it a few test rides and see for yourself 🙂
@@johnnyblue4799 A bit of a false equivalence. I do those things because it is necessary to survive. The GS is a matter of taste. It's not like it's a bad bike, it's a great bike. It's just been the go to adventure bike for so long.
It's almost like if the same football team won the superbowl every single year. Or the same football team won the world cup every single year. But at least in those cases maybe you'd have different players to root for.
@@JohannesDalenMC I don't doubt it's a good and very capable machine. It has the reputation it has for a reason.
@@Michael_Shay Yeah I know... I meant it tongue in cheek. The truth is that BMW is a very special company and they really know how to build stuff. I had a S1000RR and it was the best bike I ever owned, bar none. I'm thinking of a GS1300 when it's going to hit the market... One thing that holds me back is their position regarding the right to repair. I find it very annoying.
If you want an even bigger smile on your face, you should go try the KTM 1290 Super Adventure ! That is a real monster ! 😀😀
Hehe, that's the next bike to ride on my list. Not sure if I dare though 😉
So this is what you’re been up to!
Great video! Very good motorcycle, but too expensive. Dream that will never come true!
Thanks Vasily!
Karena saya akan pusing jika ada Orang baik memberikan motor itu ke saya....semangat Bang...
The Rhino !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!😁😁😁
Bra filmat! 👍👍
It's not the best all-around adventure bike it's the best all-around bike period.
Back to some good german engineered quality. I like! 😃
Hope all is well old friend! Could you tell this was shot in the back of your woods?
@@JohannesDalenMC Actually not really, was it? The fast drone movement and nice music is enhancing this kind of shooting quite a lot. Was a pleasure to watch, nice to see your skills develop. All is well...even though I am still on a very very small motorized two-cycle.😂 Old man, slow changes...
Too many ads before your video starts….but a good production.
are we all getting older?
good stuff
With respect to owners and fans , I have ridden several and just dont get what people see in them, great for long rides on dirt roads ,and in general a great touring bike but when it gets a bit serious,,way too heavy ,having to pick one up is rediculos,,Im in Australia i ride solo mostly, I have a Desert x , a multistrada enduro and just got a cf moto mt 800, (yes i am a serial bike buyer cause i can) anyway i was very interested in a 1250gs last year but after a couple of rides i just didnt like its weight , and in tight tracks and thru long deep mud, i wasnt impressed.
Sounds like you are into the more offroad side of things, and for that the GS can quickly become a handful, no doubt. You agree the GS is a great tourer and easy dirt road bike, and I think that is what most people use it for.
Nice garage by the way, how are you liking the Desert X?
@@JohannesDalenMC Im not really that hard core off road,but in Oz a dirt road can turn into a muddy river with one storm, also distances from help if your a solo rider can be a long way.. yes the X is amazing, does have a high centre of gravity with a full tank but other than that brilliant, if you own one adventure bike that should be it..
Hey Johaness, I’m gonna bite on your T7 comments, partly because I so desperately want one. But I think this is the best T7 review (ruclips.net/video/RQ5sd-Tm5zk/видео.html) - a pretty experienced off road rider who loves the bike but saying it makes him afraid, and critically, dictates where he can ride. The T7 goes down easier, harder and is more difficult to pick up. And that makes you less independent. I believe the PR7 is the best adventure bike. A real adventure means you’re flexible, and thus don’t need to spend 1000km days on the highway, but when you do get to your destination you’ve got the maximised dirt potential. Why better than the brilliant 690/701s? Cos it’s not competition tuned. And, critically, has a relaxed riding position when you are on the tarmac (or so I’ve been told). A twin would be better and I thinks the KTM 790/890s (not the R as Ian from Big Rock Moto recently explained) nail it (same clearance and suspension travel as the T7) if only they made them without all that pointless tech. And thus, there’s the gap in the market yet to be filled. In summary, the T7 is more likely to kill you, and that’s why it’s not perfect. See if you can convince me (I’d really love one but think I’m heading to the PR7), cheers Clive
Hey Clive! Are you sure I meant the T7 is the perfect adv bike, or that the one you already own is? 😉
Either way, I do agree with you. It depends on what your intentions with a bike is. Some adv bikes will never see dirt, and for those a PR7 wouldn’t make much sunse, right? But for a do-it-all bike, a PR7/701 beats the T7, I agree.
@@JohannesDalenMC Hi Johaness, ok well said. Just that I so often think that the T7 is perfect - a twin with no tech! But just that one issue puts me off and I want it to not be true. Anyway, looking forward to your van/small bike experiments. Have fun!
Ble skuffet da jeg prøvde en for første gang for noen uker siden. Lite smidig og treg i vendingene. Multistrada er mye bedre syns jeg.
I’ll bet you $1000 the new R1300GSA is 50kg lighter a than the current R1250GSA
50kg? No way 😆
@@JohannesDalenMC want to take the bet?
Do you know something others dont? 😆 I refuse to believe that it will be 50kg less, but I’ve also read rumours that the 1300 will be offroad oriented and a 1400 more touring.
Du har jo en monster kropp. Så da ser det jo gøy ut. 😅
Kjør dæ fast så be om hjælp du også 😂
En turing mc.
En mc til vei og en en til terreng.
Maybe there is - Aprilia Tuareg 660 😊
Heavy enough to be a solid road bike, a very good offroad bike, better suspension than most, better elektronics - i belive it has cruise control and prepared for quickshift. Also its tubeless. Its a new engine but seems to be reliable for all i know. Weight is better distributed due to the tank placement, so not top heavy. Seat height is better than T7 imo. The only thing i can find which sticks out is the price. 20-30% more expensiv than the T7
Too big, too heavy, too expensive. That huge fuel tank negates any low cog, when it it starts falling it’s going over. I’ll kick its ass on my Africa twin all day.
Because of the pretend overlanders. Just like Harley weekend warriors.
You'd have one if money wasn't a consideration, right?
Absolutely - GS for road-heavy adventures or two up with my son or wife, T7 for offroad-heavy adventures and the 350 for enduros - perfect setup!
I hate the GS. The bike is to heavy, to ugly and to expensive. I would never buy one of these.
What i really like is this Video. Sad that my english is to bad to describe it in detail. Greetings from Germany.
Thank you Peter 😁 The GS isn’t for everyone, that’s for sure!
Paid review?
Why Is The R1250GS So Popula? Because some "people" love ugly things? 🙄🙄🤦♂🤦♂
No other motorcycle? My Multistrada 1260 Enduro seems to do well :)
I would love to test ride it. Happy to hear yours is doing well 😊
17 inch wheels front and rear hamper you off road?
@@martyn_g 19" front and 17" rear - Same as the GS