In 2012 at age 22, took my speed triple into the dealer for a service. They talked me into taking a 1200 gs out for a ride. Said thats an old man bike. An hour later I got back to the dealer after a mountain ride…. I bought my first gs later that week. A 1998 1100. 6 months later a brand new triple black 1200. 2 years later a water boxer adventure. Now excited to get onto a 1300 trophy and enjoy another amazing bike.
MCN thank you for such an informative review of the GS 1300 BMW. this is one of the first reviews where the discussion about the bike for capabilities really came alive one of the best reviews of the bike I’ve listened to in many years thank you very much it makes me want to go and have a ride on the GS 1300 BMW even though I can’t afford to buy one it must be amazing to ride.
Always hated BMWs as a young man and (still) the owner of a zx7r. Now at 50 something like the 1300 GS seems very appealing.Thankyou for a very well spoken, honest and detailed review. Cheers from NZ
What a tremendous review. Not hyped up and flashy and click baiting. Just fantastic intelligent content. Richard is so articulate about things that matter to many of us riders. Thank you MCN!
Love these "fireside chats" and this one was right up there. Forty-three minutes has never flown by so quickly. As far as the GS goes: the lack of illuminated switch-gear is a real gear-grinder for me.
I have a 73 plate 1300 Triple black with Touratech luggage , find it all day comfy at 6'2. It's a superb bike with ridiculous power and torque and some clever features, and now Ive put some new metzeler tyres on, handles like a dream. Engine does sound horrible at low speeds. I had the switchgear recall earlier this month, BMW look after you.
word on the street is that motorrad is preparing a proper 21” scrambler in two versions, so holding out for that. if the f450gs delivers on the 175kg wet weight and retains decent suspension travel would also be a strong contender for my next bike. good times.
@gpzfan5272 i’ll miss the wet clutch, but otherwise was perfectly happy with the outgoing camhead adventures. if either disappoint I should go for the f900gs
Noting your delays with panniers really makes me question getting another BMW. I bought the Ultimate Edition last 1250GS which had a letter saying put a warranty claim in for the small back up key. I’ve been waiting since August 2023 and I’ve still not got it. The head unit then failed and can’t power the sat nav in April 2024 and here I am still waiting over 7 months later for the parts. What is the point of a 3 year warranty if i’m going to have to wait that long for parts! No one seems to cover manufacturer waiting times so it’s hard to choose a bike you can confidently tour on as my trip to Türkiye in April looks like being shelved due to BMW parts delays. I’m not going without a reliable (phone service free) satnav. Great vid as usual thanks….Miffed of the Isle of Man.
I hated the 1300gs at first. Almost a yr later and I love it. I'm seriously considering trading in my Street Triple for one. I love the looks of it. Going to book a test ride when the weather gets better...Great review guys!
@kwakithailand it does have long term reliability, and are easy to work on. BMW also provide great backup. I have had Japanese bikes that fail. Putting Japanese bikes on a pedestal of eternal reliability, is a myth. Yes, they are good, having pros, and cons, but in this day, and age, other manufacturers have caught up, not least the Chinese. Let us be objective, and fair. The GS is a best seller for a reason. Look how good the Yamaha Tenere 1200 was, for reliability. It is lost from sight these days, because reliability is not the alpha, and omega, of motorcycling. Motorbikes are about how they make you feel when you ride them.
Brilliant ! I have one and yes it’s awesome , a few extra positives to add, engine and swinging arm now has a harder coating more durable , yes it’s also way easier to clean as there are less fins on the barrels etc, I have the forged alloys which look awesome and are lighter and easier to clean, the gearbox has a lovely little wine like a mini with a straight cut gearbox, adaptive cruise is awesome , I’d have a slightly bigger screen for motorways I’m (nearly 6ft) ha, I wish I’d kept the high comfort seat as it had more padding and increased peg to seat , the seat is meant to be adjustable but it’s not really (naff design) a token gesture to make the internal padding higher (little flipper under the seat), I have had the 1100 1150 1200 and 1250 and yes this is more agile and sporty , I have had a recall notice from bmw stating new panniers are being made foc swap to customers eta spring next year , pain , but at least it’s being addressed , one q for the top man , do you prefer it to the multi ?? I have also had them and the pikes peak! I do in respect of dealer back up, no chain , and more torque , incidentally the new paralever is less of a sap on tyre bhp, it’s very close to a chain now ! Ha, I love bikes and spent waaay to much money on them , understanding wife 👍 great review,
The auto height adjustment is useful even in road use. I'm 6.0ft, and I had a loan GS with ASA whilst my RT was in for a quick check. Some roads have a camber, which you don't always perceive. Also, sometimes, things like cement spilled on the road by cement mixers cause the bike to be higher than you'd expect. This has happened to me twice, once in Wembley, once near Stamford (both close to cement works). Having the height automatically adjust is always useful, not just off road. I was massively impressed with the 1300 GS. The engine was really sweet, and effortlessly quick. It seemed to reach the legal limits without any effort at all. I didn't go too far, around 200 miles, in the day, but I was mightily impressed with it. I wouldn't buy one, the toss up is the same as I had a few years ago new 1300RT or new 1300GSA.
I once did 2000 miles in a day on a honda grom. Got home, changed and ran a marathon. Got home, changed and went dancing. We can all talk crap if we want to.
Best thing about the GS=Adv's big tank is you don't have to fill it all the way if you're riding with guys with smaller tanks I picked up my 07 GS-Adv in Santa Fe. Rode to the southern border of CO and topped off. Filled up again in Cheyenne, WY. On another trip, I was riding with buddies from Sandy Eggo to El Paso. One was on a Monster 900 the other was on a 'Busa. I was never in danger of running out cause I always added an extra gallon over the Monster's tank Did the same thing riding from Sandy Eggo to Corpus Christie with a buddy on a regular GS. His 'you need gas, stupid' light was on in the middle of W Texas while my -Adv was fine. Having the capacity is great even if you don't use it M
I don’r know where you are, but it isn’t just the number of ads, it’s the content. So many scammy, AI-voiced ads for shitty Chinese junk - and fuckn Loop earplugs.
I have premium. Expensive but I watch RUclips more than anything else so worth it . Otherwise I would have chucked my phone into a wall with frustration 😅
Around $6 per week (NZ$) for premium (no ads) and so much better to watch ad free. And like others have said if, like me, you only watch YT it’s well worth it.
It looks so short compared to previous models. Part of the appeal of the big sport tourer is sitting tall and being comfy/good vision. Now the s/m1000xr seems like a better choice
These adventure bikes are just so expensive and tech laden it kind of puts me off. Having ridden this bike I can attest that the handling of this bike is simply awesome. 3rd gear wheelie with some clutch and a helping bump in the A Road was an eye opener. The size of the bike is very compact. It doesn’t feel as substantial like the outgoing model. Performance is awesome. The price will equally leave you in awe… it’s so expensive. I think a sub 15k liter bike like the Suzuki Honda and even kwack seem more value for money.
Lots of electronics issues that an independent cannot diagnose or fix, so do not ride far from a Motorrad workshop. The most reliable and fixable GS was the 1150. After that you are in computer la la land. This is no longer the bike to cross a desert on unless you have $10k available for a retrieve. The prize still goes to a Honda or a DR650, the Desert Tractor.
@@TechnikMeister2 There is truth in what you say, but to trash electronics is a mistake. Modern aircraft have tons of electronic aids to cross the globe, and no one would think of flying without them today, and they do fail, also, but not in such a way to make them inept at flying. The same goes for modern motorbikes.
@@davidmallia628 The electronics in air craft are manufactured and tested to a totally different standard, and the same again for space satellites. They do not go to low paid workers in China and ask how many can you make for 10 Dollars!
They are about to do another recall to replace the starter switch Mines had 2 starter relays and a rear shock There is an adjustable bar under the front seat that gives you a bit more height and also other seats avaliable Yes the engine is noisy I think its down to thiner casings I love the fact its more refined If you ride at the legal speeds 275 miles range is easily achieved Im with you on the wheels I've got the black spoke wheels and yes the bars are 2 low I tried the Touratech risers but now have the 25mm up BMW risers which are perfect for me Great video thanks J Stalbansbiker
"There is an adjustable bar under the front seat that gives you a bit more height": Really? You're not confusing this with the 1300 Adventure version? I have the 1300GS version of Tramuntana & Opt719 and there is no such thing. 1300GS > there is a non-adjustable driver's seat.
Really interesting and informative. Chatting to Shad, who used to make the old Vario panniers. They've sold lots of their new SH38X expandable panniers to BMW GS owners. Perhaps BMW should have kept with Shad to produce their luggage? I wonder how much that bike would have depreciated in a year with 10,000 miles on? Thanks for the low down. Think I recognised the Welland viaduct in the riding shots.
I had to jump-hop through this video. I just don't have the anorak to listen to it all in real time. But my general impression is you liked it. It's nice-looking for a GS.
I've been an RT guy for sometime now but I really like the standard 1300 GS. The GSA looks fugly but I am looking forward to seeing how the R1300 RT looks when that finally comes out.
A great video, really enjoyed it guys. Do you know what the luggage was towards the end of the video that was on the back of the bike, like a big leather bag, look really nice and would compliment normal BMW Panniers?
Fascinating insight into living with the Bimmer. Thank you! I can understand the reasons behind closing all the side apertures etc. with panelling but being covered with Black/Grey plastics does make the bike look a bit cheap IMO. I 'get' that it's more durable and easy maintenance but still... I therefore liked the Gold Wheels for adding a bit of colour. Can't see why that anodised finish should be so much more difficult to keep clean but I'd be willing to bet there's a product that can be applied to make life easier
Really enjoyed this video, lots of detail. At the end you mentioned a pyramid product for the rear wheel, I couldn’t see what this looked like. Please can you give me a bit more detail? Many thanks.
Great review as are all your long term reviews. I would love to hear your thoughts comparing the new GS1300 to the Multistrada V4 or V4 Rally you had as a long termer not too long ago.. I might imagine that the Multi might have a bit more character and personality that the new GS is lacking.
Had a test ride and it broke down. Had to wait an hour and a half for the dealer to collect me and the bike. Best bit was when the salesman asked if I was still interested 😂
I have had 6 GSes since the first 1200 in 2005, currently a 1250GS. The 1300 is the first, because of the changes, that does not appeal - bit of a dissapointment sadly. :(
I beg to differ about GSs sounding nice... I had a R1250GS which I sold after two years, competent as it was for a lot of things, I found the engine made a lot of mechanical noise and the exhaust was too loud for me on long highway stints. Riding a Kawasaki Ninja 1000sx and I prefer that sound or lack of it. To each its own
My concern with the 1300 was that the Quick shifter STILL is a bit clonky in the first gear(s), Waay better than my 1250 but still enough to make me think about it to much.. Had to go for the Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally instead.. Buttery smooth QS and even more Smiles when driving it..
I opted for black cast wheels because I thought they would clean 🧼 up easier than spokes. Well they don’t. I can’t get them back to black. Just a dull grey black colour. Extremely frustrating.
I'm looking at this section of the engine, and I see that the water pump housing is plastic and is inside the engine. This is a potential future problem. My complaint is also the cooling fan that is only on one radiator, the other radiator has no fan, those who live in warmer climates could have a problem with engine cooling. The plus is that 5 liters of oil goes into the engine, but maintenance is also more expensive because of that.
Let's be honest, it's a superb bike built for old gentlemen who aren't worried about outliving their money. For the under 60 crowd you can have a heck of a lot of fun on a bike 1/3rd the price and not worry about dropping it.
Terrific review and an amazing machine no doubt, I rode one for a day and was extremely impressed, trouble is I ended up riding like a maniac because youre so isolated and feel so cosseted its like youve got to turn the wick up to get the thrill a much lesser bike would give you at half the speed, A very, very fast real world bike.You would have to be trying very much harder to keep up on a much sportier bike. Not criticisms, just observations. I can now kinda get why gs riders can be abit aloof. In many ways you would have to be rather foolish to ride anything else! Weird huh?
Despite its apparent absolute wonderfullness and amazing brilliance etc etc.... I have no interest in owning one. Not particularly a "hater" I just think it looks a bit of a cheap pygmy compared to the much more masculine 1250 series... and the prices now..... just ridiculous.
Is 'lifestyle' motorcycling going to far? What happens when all the electonics do a wobbly, how much is it gunna cost then? And will there be anyone intelligent enough to fix it that doesn't charge £300/hr? Average age of a GS owner in UK has gotta be in the sixties!
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In 2012 at age 22, took my speed triple into the dealer for a service. They talked me into taking a 1200 gs out for a ride. Said thats an old man bike. An hour later I got back to the dealer after a mountain ride…. I bought my first gs later that week. A 1998 1100. 6 months later a brand new triple black 1200. 2 years later a water boxer adventure. Now excited to get onto a 1300 trophy and enjoy another amazing bike.
I simply love it when both of you are discussing motorbikes.
MCN thank you for such an informative review of the GS 1300 BMW. this is one of the first reviews where the discussion about the bike for capabilities really came alive one of the best reviews of the bike I’ve listened to in many years thank you very much it makes me want to go and have a ride on the GS 1300 BMW even though I can’t afford to buy one it must be amazing to ride.
What a privilege to "Eavesdrop" on this conversation. Manufacturers, please give these people more bikes!
They do ... especially when they say nice things about them 😉
Always hated BMWs as a young man and (still) the owner of a zx7r. Now at 50 something like the 1300 GS seems very appealing.Thankyou for a very well spoken, honest and detailed review.
Cheers from NZ
you got old! haha
What a tremendous review. Not hyped up and flashy and click baiting. Just fantastic intelligent content. Richard is so articulate about things that matter to many of us riders. Thank you MCN!
Love these "fireside chats" and this one was right up there. Forty-three minutes has never flown by so quickly. As far as the GS goes: the lack of illuminated switch-gear is a real gear-grinder for me.
I have a 73 plate 1300 Triple black with Touratech luggage , find it all day comfy at 6'2. It's a superb bike with ridiculous power and torque and some clever features, and now Ive put some new metzeler tyres on, handles like a dream. Engine does sound horrible at low speeds. I had the switchgear recall earlier this month, BMW look after you.
Which metzeler tyres did you put on please?
word on the street is that motorrad is preparing a proper 21” scrambler in two versions, so holding out for that.
if the f450gs delivers on the 175kg wet weight and retains decent suspension travel would also be a strong contender for my next bike.
good times.
wouldn't a CF Moto 450Mt also be an option? At least if you wana do plenty of offroad?
@gpzfan5272 i’ll miss the wet clutch, but otherwise was perfectly happy with the outgoing camhead adventures.
if either disappoint I should go for the f900gs
Noting your delays with panniers really makes me question getting another BMW. I bought the Ultimate Edition last 1250GS which had a letter saying put a warranty claim in for the small back up key. I’ve been waiting since August 2023 and I’ve still not got it. The head unit then failed and can’t power the sat nav in April 2024 and here I am still waiting over 7 months later for the parts. What is the point of a 3 year warranty if i’m going to have to wait that long for parts! No one seems to cover manufacturer waiting times so it’s hard to choose a bike you can confidently tour on as my trip to Türkiye in April looks like being shelved due to BMW parts delays. I’m not going without a reliable (phone service free) satnav.
Great vid as usual thanks….Miffed of the Isle of Man.
I hated the 1300gs at first. Almost a yr later and I love it. I'm seriously considering trading in my Street Triple for one. I love the looks of it. Going to book a test ride when the weather gets better...Great review guys!
In the all rounder category, this is the best bike, ever, to grace the motorcycle world. Let the haters grill in that!
😂😂😂
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Fänboi found.
"All rounder" should include long term reliability...
@kwakithailand it does have long term reliability, and are easy to work on. BMW also provide great backup. I have had Japanese bikes that fail. Putting Japanese bikes on a pedestal of eternal reliability, is a myth. Yes, they are good, having pros, and cons, but in this day, and age, other manufacturers have caught up, not least the Chinese. Let us be objective, and fair. The GS is a best seller for a reason. Look how good the Yamaha Tenere 1200 was, for reliability. It is lost from sight these days, because reliability is not the alpha, and omega, of motorcycling. Motorbikes are about how they make you feel when you ride them.
ktm 890 adventure says hold my beer
Awesome video, with proper analysis and timing to have a comprehensive feedback. Excellent
Great and proper review. Thx 4 Sharing your experience. 👍🏾
A prime example of bmw using their affluent/keen customers as test pilots. It’s not acceptable. R&D need to up their game. Great video as always.
Simply brilliant review and video.
Brilliant ! I have one and yes it’s awesome , a few extra positives to add, engine and swinging arm now has a harder coating more durable , yes it’s also way easier to clean as there are less fins on the barrels etc, I have the forged alloys which look awesome and are lighter and easier to clean, the gearbox has a lovely little wine like a mini with a straight cut gearbox, adaptive cruise is awesome , I’d have a slightly bigger screen for motorways I’m (nearly 6ft) ha, I wish I’d kept the high comfort seat as it had more padding and increased peg to seat , the seat is meant to be adjustable but it’s not really (naff design) a token gesture to make the internal padding higher (little flipper under the seat), I have had the 1100 1150 1200 and 1250 and yes this is more agile and sporty , I have had a recall notice from bmw stating new panniers are being made foc swap to customers eta spring next year , pain , but at least it’s being addressed , one q for the top man , do you prefer it to the multi ?? I have also had them and the pikes peak! I do in respect of dealer back up, no chain , and more torque , incidentally the new paralever is less of a sap on tyre bhp, it’s very close to a chain now ! Ha, I love bikes and spent waaay to much money on them , understanding wife 👍 great review,
Great video and review Richard and Michael have some much experience and knowledge on all types of bikes I always value there opinions thanks again.
The auto height adjustment is useful even in road use. I'm 6.0ft, and I had a loan GS with ASA whilst my RT was in for a quick check. Some roads have a camber, which you don't always perceive. Also, sometimes, things like cement spilled on the road by cement mixers cause the bike to be higher than you'd expect. This has happened to me twice, once in Wembley, once near Stamford (both close to cement works). Having the height automatically adjust is always useful, not just off road.
I was massively impressed with the 1300 GS. The engine was really sweet, and effortlessly quick. It seemed to reach the legal limits without any effort at all. I didn't go too far, around 200 miles, in the day, but I was mightily impressed with it. I wouldn't buy one, the toss up is the same as I had a few years ago new 1300RT or new 1300GSA.
Great video that sums up what I also think about the bike. Nimble, sporty, compact and very comfortable. 😊👌AND easy to wash 😀
I once did 2000 miles in a day on a honda grom. Got home, changed and ran a marathon. Got home, changed and went dancing.
We can all talk crap if we want to.
I had one boxer Bmw and that was enough for me. Moved onto the XR screamer.
Huge improvement in styling. The greater power and lower weight are bonuses.
Best thing about the GS=Adv's big tank is you don't have to fill it all the way if you're riding with guys with smaller tanks
I picked up my 07 GS-Adv in Santa Fe. Rode to the southern border of CO and topped off. Filled up again in Cheyenne, WY. On another trip, I was riding with buddies from Sandy Eggo to El Paso. One was on a Monster 900 the other was on a 'Busa. I was never in danger of running out cause I always added an extra gallon over the Monster's tank
Did the same thing riding from Sandy Eggo to Corpus Christie with a buddy on a regular GS. His 'you need gas, stupid' light was on in the middle of W Texas while my -Adv was fine.
Having the capacity is great even if you don't use it
M
So glad you are presenting this with Mr Richard Newland instead of the usual high pitch one 😅
Great, informative article, enjoyed listening to it.
Brilliant review! Thanks
Interesting review, but is anyone else getting fed up with you tube and adverts every few minutes.
I don’r know where you are, but it isn’t just the number of ads, it’s the content. So many scammy, AI-voiced ads for shitty Chinese junk - and fuckn Loop earplugs.
Pay extra, problem probably solved...
I have premium. Expensive but I watch RUclips more than anything else so worth it . Otherwise I would have chucked my phone into a wall with frustration 😅
Around $6 per week (NZ$) for premium (no ads) and so much better to watch ad free. And like others have said if, like me, you only watch YT it’s well worth it.
I watch such a ridiculous amount of YT that Premium is a no brainer, so no ads.
That spec' with the radar assist, auto lowering, top box carrier and alarm comes to £24,520 before adding panniers and a top box!
Might as well buy a car 😅
@@Jagknorr At least with a car the brake discs should last longer than a mere 10K miles, haha!
@@sambagogo777and it's not burning down while kärcherspray cleaning 😂
It looks so short compared to previous models. Part of the appeal of the big sport tourer is sitting tall and being comfy/good vision. Now the s/m1000xr seems like a better choice
These adventure bikes are just so expensive and tech laden it kind of puts me off.
Having ridden this bike I can attest that the handling of this bike is simply awesome. 3rd gear wheelie with some clutch and a helping bump in the A Road was an eye opener.
The size of the bike is very compact. It doesn’t feel as substantial like the outgoing model.
Performance is awesome. The price will equally leave you in awe… it’s so expensive.
I think a sub 15k liter bike like the Suzuki Honda and even kwack seem more value for money.
Lots of electronics issues that an independent cannot diagnose or fix, so do not ride far from a Motorrad workshop. The most reliable and fixable GS was the 1150. After that you are in computer la la land. This is no longer the bike to cross a desert on unless you have $10k available for a retrieve. The prize still goes to a Honda or a DR650, the Desert Tractor.
@@TechnikMeister2 There is truth in what you say, but to trash electronics is a mistake. Modern aircraft have tons of electronic aids to cross the globe, and no one would think of flying without them today, and they do fail, also, but not in such a way to make them inept at flying. The same goes for modern motorbikes.
@@TechnikMeister2 independents need to catch up then.
@@davidmallia628 The electronics in air craft are manufactured and tested to a totally different standard, and the same again for space satellites. They do not go to low paid workers in China and ask how many can you make for 10 Dollars!
@frankspeakmore7104 Tell that to the marines. Aircraft do drop out of the sky, explode, crash, and disappear. So much for high standards.
Why you need to go to the desert? All new bikes are full of electronics. Oldones are for poor.
They are about to do another recall to replace the starter switch
Mines had 2 starter relays and a rear shock
There is an adjustable bar under the front seat that gives you a bit more height and also other seats avaliable
Yes the engine is noisy I think its down to thiner casings
I love the fact its more refined
If you ride at the legal speeds 275 miles range is easily achieved
Im with you on the wheels I've got the black spoke wheels and yes the bars are 2 low I tried the Touratech risers but now have the 25mm up BMW risers which are perfect for
me
Great video thanks
J
Stalbansbiker
"There is an adjustable bar under the front seat that gives you a bit more height": Really? You're not confusing this with the 1300 Adventure version? I have the 1300GS version of Tramuntana & Opt719 and there is no such thing. 1300GS > there is a non-adjustable driver's seat.
Really interesting and informative. Chatting to Shad, who used to make the old Vario panniers. They've sold lots of their new SH38X expandable panniers to BMW GS owners. Perhaps BMW should have kept with Shad to produce their luggage?
I wonder how much that bike would have depreciated in a year with 10,000 miles on?
Thanks for the low down. Think I recognised the Welland viaduct in the riding shots.
I'm not a fun of adventure bikes, but 1300GS is the best from segment. Crazy good torque and handling.
..for a road bike. If you're primarily a road rider, they're great. If you're primarily an off-road rider, pick another bike. AMHIK
@@GummeeH3 Okay, HDYK?
@@grb-i2s I've BTDT
I had to jump-hop through this video. I just don't have the anorak to listen to it all in real time. But my general impression is you liked it. It's nice-looking for a GS.
I've been an RT guy for sometime now but I really like the standard 1300 GS. The GSA looks fugly but I am looking forward to seeing how the R1300 RT looks when that finally comes out.
Great review, and its gorgeous in green
A great video, really enjoyed it guys. Do you know what the luggage was towards the end of the video that was on the back of the bike, like a big leather bag, look really nice and would compliment normal BMW Panniers?
How did we ever cope without back-lit switchgear?
The great all rounder
Fascinating insight into living with the Bimmer. Thank you! I can understand the reasons behind closing all the side apertures etc. with panelling but being covered with Black/Grey plastics does make the bike look a bit cheap IMO. I 'get' that it's more durable and easy maintenance but still... I therefore liked the Gold Wheels for adding a bit of colour. Can't see why that anodised finish should be so much more difficult to keep clean but I'd be willing to bet there's a product that can be applied to make life easier
many. For example, Meguiar's preparations & waxes
Really enjoyed this video, lots of detail. At the end you mentioned a pyramid product for the rear wheel, I couldn’t see what this looked like. Please can you give me a bit more detail? Many thanks.
Is it the best GS ever built? Yes, is the answer! Have 8,000 on mine and agree with all Richard says.
Good video. Tramontana is the northern wind of Costa Brava, Spain. Sometimes very hard.
like a branch of Dixons on wheels. Motorcycling for the computer generation. Surprised Logitech hasn't come out with an RGB lighting kit for it yet.
Ha, brilliant.
Well done for a 1000 mile day, I’ve never got further than 400ish. On account of the fact that beer starts to call 👍
How was this to live with Vs. the Ducati Multi V4 Rally you had?
Great review as are all your long term reviews. I would love to hear your thoughts comparing the new GS1300 to the Multistrada V4 or V4 Rally you had as a long termer not too long ago.. I might imagine that the Multi might have a bit more character and personality that the new GS is lacking.
Had a test ride and it broke down. Had to wait an hour and a half for the dealer to collect me and the bike. Best bit was when the salesman asked if I was still interested 😂
This bike is beautiful
Superb review.
Was in the Dolomites in August. Every second bike was an Africa Twin. Enough said
Can you confirm the Dunlop Tyre spoke about on this video...I just can't seem to catch the particular version is being spoke about.
I have had 6 GSes since the first 1200 in 2005, currently a 1250GS. The 1300 is the first, because of the changes, that does not appeal - bit of a dissapointment sadly. :(
Great discussion.Thks.
I beg to differ about GSs sounding nice... I had a R1250GS which I sold after two years, competent as it was for a lot of things, I found the engine made a lot of mechanical noise and the exhaust was too loud for me on long highway stints. Riding a Kawasaki Ninja 1000sx and I prefer that sound or lack of it. To each its own
My concern with the 1300 was that the Quick shifter STILL is a bit clonky in the first gear(s), Waay better than my 1250 but still enough to make me think about it to much.. Had to go for the Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally instead.. Buttery smooth QS and even more Smiles when driving it..
I opted for black cast wheels because I thought they would clean 🧼 up easier than spokes. Well they don’t. I can’t get them back to black. Just a dull grey black colour. Extremely frustrating.
I'm looking at this section of the engine, and I see that the water pump housing is plastic and is inside the engine.
This is a potential future problem. My complaint is also the cooling fan that is only on one radiator, the other radiator has no fan, those who live in warmer climates could have a problem with engine cooling.
The plus is that 5 liters of oil goes into the engine, but maintenance is also more expensive because of that.
Great review
Great bike ! does everything well, can bikes do everything as well for much less YES enjoyed it SOLD IT
Good review. Seams bmw quality control is up to the usual standards.
43 minutes? Come on! Any prospective owner will have to go to the bathroom three times during this video.
I totally agree, at least they can do chapter videos instead
Or watch in the toilet !
@@DESI_PEGG_RIDER 😂😂👍
Problem is, nothing at all will be expelled in any of the three visits.😅
😂🎉 They will
Surprised there were no comments about lighting. E.g. headlight ability or the weird tail lights
Ultimate mc dad bike!
Surprised about the non~adjustable driver seat, since that’s been a major GS feature since 1994.
One can choose form a lot of different seats when the bike is ordered.
They saved so much weight on the engine over the 1250 (3.9kgs!), the clatter is real, but probably worth it.
Sounds terrible.
Great work by BMW
So a great bike but expensive with some QC issues
Nothing about the transmission? I found the 1300 has a much smoother shifting box, in line with their K bikes.
They made so much of this switch gear for economies of scale that it won’t get updated till they have used it all up….😊
How many miles off-road? Shortening of the seat-peg distance and no adjustable seat knocked me out of the buying pool.
Uau. You just helped me to make my mind up…
Well done.
Having a real dilemma , the new GS or having now owned four GSA’s - should I be considering a new RT?!
You have to compare a 1300GS to a 1250GS. The 1300 GSA is wider then a 1250 GSA!
I stuggle to do 200-300 miles in a day
Let's be honest, it's a superb bike built for old gentlemen who aren't worried about outliving their money. For the under 60 crowd you can have a heck of a lot of fun on a bike 1/3rd the price and not worry about dropping it.
Och there are rich yuppies who can,t ride so well and park in front of the coffee shops.
How to adjust the seat. It's a simple little lever.... page 143
What are those panniers?
He mentions the make in the video
Shad TR47 Terra I believe
Wunderlich, looks like the X36...
@@cromulentpotato I stand corrected. You are right. I guess Shad makes those panniers, they are identical to the TR47.
Wunderlich I think.
as much as I love these reviews: guys, didn't you think to ... seat instead of standing? ;-)
Terrific review and an amazing machine no doubt, I rode one for a day and was extremely impressed, trouble is I ended up riding like a maniac because youre so isolated and feel so cosseted its like youve got to turn the wick up to get the thrill a much lesser bike would give you at half the speed, A very, very fast real world bike.You would have to be trying very much harder to keep up on a much sportier bike. Not criticisms, just observations. I can now kinda get why gs riders can be abit aloof. In many ways you would have to be rather foolish to ride anything else! Weird huh?
This bike is 29,000 usd in the US. Seems high
Despite its apparent absolute wonderfullness and amazing brilliance etc etc.... I have no interest in owning one. Not particularly a "hater" I just think it looks a bit of a cheap pygmy compared to the much more masculine 1250 series... and the prices now..... just ridiculous.
For some reason BMW are pushing the sale for this bike hard, and this is the "Lizo" of adventure bikes.
Bmw uses this style of rims for decades
But how's it do in the Starbucks parking lot?
Sensors on the bike prevent you stopping at Starbucks 😮
All in all sounds like quite some severe quality issues for such a short period of time!
never buy a first year bike!
I rode the 1300GS and thought it was crap compared to my 1250GS!!
What You Really mean is you really want the 1300 but can’t sell your crap 1250 😂😂
Found the engine noise to much, like a bay of spanner’s, seat none adjustment a no no, to cramped. Shame.
Is 'lifestyle' motorcycling going to far? What happens when all the electonics do a wobbly, how much is it gunna cost then? And will there be anyone intelligent enough to fix it that doesn't charge £300/hr? Average age of a GS owner in UK has gotta be in the sixties!
“Decidedly suboptimal”
Not even vaguely interested as what I've read these newer GS's have been ridden with weird designs and very poor mechanical quality.
Great bike if you are rich.
Great bike love mine
Stalbansbiker
Guy in the blue hat: "So just in ENGLAND?" You really just think 'England' - Not UK
...next Africa Twin will eat this for lunch...
Can you get an all rounder wife to compliment the GS ?
If this bike is the best GS ever, GS is dead! R.I.P!