It's an awesome bike. Got my triple black a couple of months ago, and am looking forward to a ride on it every day if I can. I'm yet to do any long distance on it but it's a guarantee that I will. And ... Katoomba is such a beautiful place. I've visited there many times and would consider retiring there. Beautiful place, beautiful people and scenery that is among the best in the world.
Mate, Such an awesome review and a really watchable story. Thanks so much for the plug I really appreciate all your support Rob. It's always a pleasure when you drop by mate.
Thanks for taking the time to review. I have a 2001 HD Sportster that has over 235k miles (not KM) on the odometer. I spent many years traveling around the country on it. Then, I discovered the GSA. I feel as though I wasted valuable riding years after discovering this bike, its performance and capabilities. Actually, when I first rode it I was pretty angry at other manufacturers, feeling that THIS is what riding is SUPPOSED to feel like! I'd test ride another machine I suppose, but I can't imagine considering any other machine to purchase for my needs. I quickly realized that "The Ultimate Driving (riding in this case) Machine" was not a slogan but rather a simple, matter-of-fact statement. Glad to see I'm not crazy as most others who actually ride one have the same experience.
Nice video Rob, awesome to go to areas with significant memories 👍 It’s been 20+ years since I stood on that platform to view the Three Sisters Love the GS mate 😎
Very cool, Rob. That's a cool cafe. Good one and good review. I learnt all those points back in 1985 when I bought my first BMW, K100RT, the flying brick. I'm glad you are enjoying the Beema. Ride well. Cheers
Love the new bike, yet to try the soul side cafe! Your grandma sounded like a beautiful soul Rob! Special moments indeed! That whole area is beautiful especially in autumn 🍂
Nice Rob, glad you are happy with the bike. Haha I did think I’d seen that cafe somewhere before 🤣😂 Stunning views and a beautiful memory of your grandmother mate😎👌
They are superb touring bikes and great for 2 up touring. I’ve punted my GS’s over some challenging dirt roads but I would not recommend them if you are a light frame or are getting on in years. As he pointed out, they are top heavy and plain heavy. Even with the heads sticking out you really need a 2nd male to help lift them up when they fall over. I’m going for lightweight bikes in my 60’s.
It’s still one of the most reliable and well balanced bikes in the world . I’ve had my share of other bikes, good and in some aspects, even superior to the GS, but none of them were so good overall bikes like the GS is and that’s a big advantage when we are talking about machines that are very pleasant but also that require some amount of skill to handle. Comparing all the positives and negatives side by side with other bikes, you easily will converge with my opinion. I had one five years ago still with the 1200 cc boxer engine. I sold it, had my time with other very nice bikes, and yesterday I went to my BMW dealer took home a GSA Rally. That’s how good this bikes are:- once you had one, they stick a seed into your brain and before you know you get addicted to it. In fact, all this five years that I was enjoying other bikes, I always knew that I would come back to the GS. ✌️✌️Thanks for the video, nice memories along with nice places, excellent choice for the video scenario!👌🏻👌🏻
The views are amazing! You seem to be really enjoying that BMW! Great tips on the R1250GS. I don't know if I will ever stray away from sport bikes, but a R1250GS would be near the top I think if I did.
Hey Rob nice story about grandma this I gotta say is your best upload yet very nice ..1 more thing you should know about your gs with my 10 years experience of owning 2 x models is when you get a oil change do diff as well every change cheers mate good work
I just did a weekender with my wife 2 up, the seat isn't as comfortable as the HD for her, but the ride in general more than made up for it in her opinion.
Hi sir, what tires are you riding on? Are you mostly on road or offroad? I absolutely love my GS 1250…swiss knife! Thanks & ride safe! Marc, Quebec, Canada 🇨🇦😉🏍
Amazing views! I guarantee anyone that tests this bike will fail your challenge at the end, they will fall in love! Congrats again and excited to see what you will do to it. I noticed you have the aftermarket exhaust on it, I’ve been debating it honestly because on the videos I don’t really notice much of a difference in sound and think performance improvement is negligible, let me know your thoughts when you can 🤙 cheers!
Hi Rob, just seeking some advice. I've just sold my CVO Road Glide due to excessive buffeting. Do you get any buffeting on the GS? I am looking at the same model.
I had the same problem with my Street Glide. On the GS, firstly the screen is manually adjustable so you can alter it a little. At 110km/h and above there is some dirty air around my helmet, but not harsh like it was on my SG. It's not perfect, but for me at 177cm, it's much better. I would describe it helmet movement not helmet rattling. I hope this helps
@@ThrottleDownunder Greatly appreciated. I live in Far North Queensland and have such a great mix of road and trail to explore. GS could be the answer.
Having been a retired GS owner I can tell you that buying the GS was a mistake. The KTM, Africa Twin is a far better options in handling and reliability. The GS is hard work on tracks unless the surface is graded like a drive way (your going find out the hard way when your confidence gets better and you start taking risks. The front end is a pig). When I dumped out of mine in 2020 the BM's were unreliable in the electronics department and still are according to current owners in the UK who constantly have issues . I had to replace my heads up display, my anti theft module and some other part with the timing in the engine. The bike was bought to tour Tasmania and Cape York. I did Tasmania and new it would not make Cape York. Have you tried getting parts for a BM in the country. I was not happy! I own a Honda these days and a HD Ultra limited M8. I am over 6 foot tall and most regard me as strong. The GS is top heavy and when you drop it, (and you will) you will wish you had kept the HD and bought a T7 or something similar. I know you have just got into the adv world but you are so far behind the 8 ball these days you should of done some more research for what's good in Australia. If you going to stick to black top or farm driveways near major cities then go for it and keep the GS but don't kid yourself if you think you can go off road with that German Highway machine. Treat it like you would treat a BMW X1 car and you might get home after every ride.
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Great bikes. Can confirm.
Whenever I ride past Katoomba, I stop and grab a coffee at The Soul Side cafe.
It's an awesome bike. Got my triple black a couple of months ago, and am looking forward to a ride on it every day if I can. I'm yet to do any long distance on it but it's a guarantee that I will.
And ... Katoomba is such a beautiful place. I've visited there many times and would consider retiring there. Beautiful place, beautiful people and scenery that is among the best in the world.
gotta love the blue mountains and it’s quirky places .. great intel 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾
Love the Blue Mountains Chris
Mate,
Such an awesome review and a really watchable story. Thanks so much for the plug I really appreciate all your support Rob. It's always a pleasure when you drop by mate.
Always a pleasure Dave. I love what you have created
Thanks for taking the time to review. I have a 2001 HD Sportster that has over 235k miles (not KM) on the odometer. I spent many years traveling around the country on it. Then, I discovered the GSA. I feel as though I wasted valuable riding years after discovering this bike, its performance and capabilities. Actually, when I first rode it I was pretty angry at other manufacturers, feeling that THIS is what riding is SUPPOSED to feel like! I'd test ride another machine I suppose, but I can't imagine considering any other machine to purchase for my needs. I quickly realized that
"The Ultimate Driving (riding in this case) Machine" was not a slogan but rather a simple, matter-of-fact statement. Glad to see I'm not crazy as most others who actually ride one have the same experience.
Nice video Rob, awesome to go to areas with significant memories 👍
It’s been 20+ years since I stood on that platform to view the Three Sisters
Love the GS mate 😎
Thanks for watching Christian
I've had big 4's and big V twins... There is no comparison to my 2023 1250 GS. It's an amazing bike and I was "hooked at first sit". ;)
Me too mate 👍
Loved it Rob. Great to see you there! Absolutely the best cafe with all the good locals.
Great to see you always mate
Great vid Rob, love the Soulside cafe, Dave’s awesome. Hartley Vale road looks like fun. Great to hear you are loving the GS
Great video, Harleys made a lot of chiropractors rich, BMW fixed my back problems
Nice one Rob, the GS does everything well, right across the board 👌🏍
Very cool, Rob. That's a cool cafe. Good one and good review. I learnt all those points back in 1985 when I bought my first BMW, K100RT, the flying brick. I'm glad you are enjoying the Beema. Ride well. Cheers
Thank you Moz
I agree it is a fantastic coffee.
❤️🤙👍
Love the new bike, yet to try the soul side cafe!
Your grandma sounded like a beautiful soul Rob!
Special moments indeed!
That whole area is beautiful especially in autumn 🍂
I can second that, I took my f850gs in for a service in september last year and was given a 1250 curtesy bike. I now own a 1250 😂😂😂😂
Once I had my first ride I had to have one
Nice Rob, glad you are happy with the bike. Haha I did think I’d seen that cafe somewhere before 🤣😂 Stunning views and a beautiful memory of your grandmother mate😎👌
Thanks Big Bert
They are superb touring bikes and great for 2 up touring. I’ve punted my GS’s over some challenging dirt roads but I would not recommend them if you are a light frame or are getting on in years. As he pointed out, they are top heavy and plain heavy. Even with the heads sticking out you really need a 2nd male to help lift them up when they fall over. I’m going for lightweight bikes in my 60’s.
Top vid mate, keep up the great work 👍
Tha mnks Adam I appreciate it
It’s still one of the most reliable and well balanced bikes in the world . I’ve had my share of other bikes, good and in some aspects, even superior to the GS, but none of them were so good overall bikes like the GS is and that’s a big advantage when we are talking about machines that are very pleasant but also that require some amount of skill to handle. Comparing all the positives and negatives side by side with other bikes, you easily will converge with my opinion. I had one five years ago still with the 1200 cc boxer engine. I sold it, had my time with other very nice bikes, and yesterday I went to my BMW dealer took home a GSA Rally. That’s how good this bikes are:- once you had one, they stick a seed into your brain and before you know you get addicted to it. In fact, all this five years that I was enjoying other bikes, I always knew that I would come back to the GS. ✌️✌️Thanks for the video, nice memories along with nice places, excellent choice for the video scenario!👌🏻👌🏻
Thank you mate. Yes I can understand all of that. I believe I'll be a GS guy for a long time yet
Sounds like you’re on the right machine mate, good onya! ✌️
Thanks Rog
Looks like a great area, always handu to know where to get a good coffee on the road
Looks like a great cafe. We normally stop at Lawson - Great bakery there. No surprises on the R1250GS 'wink wink'.
I've been to the Lawson bakery too. Yum
A really nice job, Rob. Amazing views on this one, and it's good to see you stretching your legs on the GS.
Great review! I think whatever bike the user likes can be great. For me, all roads led to the GS! Great all around bike and worth the cost!
The views are amazing! You seem to be really enjoying that BMW! Great tips on the R1250GS. I don't know if I will ever stray away from sport bikes, but a R1250GS would be near the top I think if I did.
excellent vid bro you cant explain proper ride quality you gotta experience it and there’s nothing like it stoked your loving the beemer epic machine
Thanks Tazy 🤙🤙
@@ThrottleDownunder looking forward to feb next year mate are you coming for a look around our wicked little island
@@tazyt3388 I'm all booked and ready buddy
@@ThrottleDownunder awesome mate
Hey Rob nice story about grandma this I gotta say is your best upload yet very nice ..1 more thing you should know about your gs with my 10 years experience of owning 2 x models is when you get a oil change do diff as well every change cheers mate good work
I’ve been on a Harley ultra for 3 years but I’m thinking about making the switch to the bmw 1250 but I do a lot of 2 up riding as well
I just did a weekender with my wife 2 up, the seat isn't as comfortable as the HD for her, but the ride in general more than made up for it in her opinion.
Thanks for the great video. How how you found it for reliability and issues? Been thinking of one for a long time.
I haven't had any reliability issues as yet. I m hoping it stays that way too haha
@@ThrottleDownunder good to hear! Thanks
I currently ride the R1250RT which is also an amazing bike, but I’m considering a GSA living here in Arizona
My friends have an RT and it's amazing. The GSA will be a great choice for sure. The fuel tank size is a limiting factor on my GS
@@ThrottleDownunder thanks for the reply….I will probably go for the GSA which has close to a 8 gallon tank. They are both nice bikes. ❤️❤️
Look up Bumot luggage for GS/A, not sure if available in your neck of the woods?
Thank you
Hi sir, what tires are you riding on? Are you mostly on road or offroad? I absolutely love my GS 1250…swiss knife! Thanks & ride safe! Marc, Quebec, Canada 🇨🇦😉🏍
Amazing views! I guarantee anyone that tests this bike will fail your challenge at the end, they will fall in love! Congrats again and excited to see what you will do to it. I noticed you have the aftermarket exhaust on it, I’ve been debating it honestly because on the videos I don’t really notice much of a difference in sound and think performance improvement is negligible, let me know your thoughts when you can 🤙 cheers!
I put an akra on mine with removable baffles and can assure you there is a difference that is can only not fill system .
Hi Rob, just seeking some advice. I've just sold my CVO Road Glide due to excessive buffeting. Do you get any buffeting on the GS? I am looking at the same model.
I had the same problem with my Street Glide.
On the GS, firstly the screen is manually adjustable so you can alter it a little.
At 110km/h and above there is some dirty air around my helmet, but not harsh like it was on my SG.
It's not perfect, but for me at 177cm, it's much better.
I would describe it helmet movement not helmet rattling. I hope this helps
@@ThrottleDownunder Greatly appreciated. I live in Far North Queensland and have such a great mix of road and trail to explore. GS could be the answer.
@Whitters Scott it certainly could be. I'm currently on Daydream island and your Qld weather hasn't been kind haha
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Having been a retired GS owner I can tell you that buying the GS was a mistake. The KTM, Africa Twin is a far better options in handling and reliability. The GS is hard work on tracks unless the surface is graded like a drive way (your going find out the hard way when your confidence gets better and you start taking risks. The front end is a pig). When I dumped out of mine in 2020 the BM's were unreliable in the electronics department and still are according to current owners in the UK who constantly have issues . I had to replace my heads up display, my anti theft module and some other part with the timing in the engine. The bike was bought to tour Tasmania and Cape York. I did Tasmania and new it would not make Cape York. Have you tried getting parts for a BM in the country. I was not happy! I own a Honda these days and a HD Ultra limited M8. I am over 6 foot tall and most regard me as strong. The GS is top heavy and when you drop it, (and you will) you will wish you had kept the HD and bought a T7 or something similar. I know you have just got into the adv world but you are so far behind the 8 ball these days you should of done some more research for what's good in Australia. If you going to stick to black top or farm driveways near major cities then go for it and keep the GS but don't kid yourself if you think you can go off road with that German Highway machine. Treat it like you would treat a BMW X1 car and you might get home after every ride.