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Thank you for your comment, i do think its ugly, but mostly i hate it because it exists, its such a level of compromise in terms of design and performance. Equally, to buy one, so many other bikes have been ignored... Hope that makes sense! it would be great if you would subscribe!

Hi, thank you for your comment. For me I think the engine is very capable but feels just for my type of riding in the wrong package. I know it’s lower than the GS but the seat is quite wide for my 29” inseam. I know it’s a bike that’s been around for a long time! And I’m certain bmw know better than me! Since I did this review, I have seen how loyal rt owners are, and that’s a good thing!

@@RRGS78 everyone is different in what bike they like and what suits them best. The seat is wide maybe it was also on the higher setting. I had the K1200GT back about 15 years ago now and as a Highway bike it was superb, unfortunately it hated slow riding through town etc and the engine was set up so lean that the on off throttle could catch you out in fact sitting in traffic you could watch the revs go up to 21/2 the back down to around 500 feeling like it was about to stall with no input whatsoever. They also had big problems especially ABS failure. I got a GS in 2011 last of the air cooled and loved it, then over the years 1200lc and the 1250 with a few 750’s at the same time. I loved the GS but it wasn’t the ideal bike two up, with my wife and luggage the front end at slow speed felt as if the front wheel was off the ground, she also thought it wasn’t a bit high getting off and on, we are both old now. After all those years with the GS decided to try an RT this year and haven’t regretted it. Take care and ride safe👍

I have had 2 1250 gs’s and a 1300 gs, which I just got rid of after 4 months and went to a f900gs, as I wanted a bike that had more usable power for real world riding! It would be great if you’d consider subscribing

That’s a very good reason! If you do get it, I hope you love it and can use all of its potential!

@@RRGS78 Haha. No one can. It's an impulse buy than a sensible purchase. Great review by the way. Culminating is better than just a like button..

Thank you for your kind words, I hope you subscribe and enjoy my other videos

Indeed

It’s a great bike, but I’m just not sure the real world application

What are you on about, I don’t deserve a real gs? Being that my 1300 was my 3rd

I am over 80 now ,so can you blame me ?

Very nice!

not at all!

Yes I totally understand that! How are you getting on with yours?

Well done indeed!

Ah yes you live in a country where it makes sense! Here in the UK, I’m not so sure! Thank you for your comment, it would be great if you’d subscribe!

Thank you so much for your kind comment, im glad you enjoyed it.

Thank you so much for your comment, i just want to try to give honest reviews based upon my years of riding

I’m sorry I delayed you, I honestly didn’t know how long I had. Thank you for going out of your way to speak to fowlers, you’re too kind. I hope you manage to get out on the GSA and enjoy it.

😂what a nobber

Who’s the nobber? Me or the other gentleman?!

You're the inconsiderate one preventing another rider from getting their test ride. Poor manners man

Hmm interesting, I literally didn’t know he was booked in. And as soon as the dealership called me I returned.

This is very true, or if went slower that would also help.

I hope you enjoy the 1300 when you get to it and can fully use it!

Venting is amazing. Weight is amazing. Noise is a bit loud

I agree with the below, its great, I think i will change my liner for a thicker one which might cut out a lot of the noise. Its the best helmet i've had, i had a Neotec 3 before. The transition visor is great!

And Ozzies will always find a way to whinge about Pommies

@@RRGS78 im laughing at you whinging theres a difference 😂

I guess so! question though… is my whinging well founded?!

@@RRGS78 i think you had your mind made up before you started reviewing and focus on the negatives , maybe for views , i guess theres a market for people who dont accept new/ change

Interesting that you think that, genuinely not the case, as I said in the video the 1300 is a great bike, but I don’t know what purpose it serves. Having had one and got rid of it, I think I have a good appreciation of how they ride, but getting views is not really my concern, I just try to give honest and in the moment feedback. This video has performed really well, but if you look back at other reviews, I talk the same regardless. My channel is not monetised and I’m not sponsored, so I just say whatever I think. I do appreciate everyone that has watched and commented etc, even if they think I’m full of shit

Sorry you dont like the music, but im glad you like the channel. The Desert X was too tall for me, and honestly i think the BMW has better build quality!

@@RRGS78 thanks for replying, I was all set to sell my 1250gs for the Ducati but I’ve just had 2 weeks on a rental 1300gs in the south of France and thought it was the best bike I’ve ever rode, even more thrilling than the Super Adventure I had. I thought you were getting a 1300 with Asa when you first mentioned you were trading it in, it’s on my Christmas list.

The ASA is exceptional! I make sure I reply to every comment good or bad. I will say the tone of the engine is very different on the 1300 compared to the 1250, and the Akro I put on is quieter than the stick pipe! Let me know when you’ve bought it!

@@RRGS78 will do, just recovering from a detached retina which happened on the hols and that was the push for me to think if I get my vision back I’m having one cause you never know what’s around the corner👍

Well hope you mend soon, and get the bike!

Thank you for your comment, my vernacular is not there to add, it’s how I talk… but generally speaking I try to limit it though, just not on this one

You are 100% correct in this!!

Interesting comments… having had the 1300 and 2x 1250 GS’s. Coming off a big boxer twin down to the 900 meets my user case. The 900 has the right amount of usable road power. Now the 1300 is the best bike money can buy, I say that having got rid of one! But it’s soulless, don’t get me wrong I will miss the boxer engine, but not in the packaging of the 1300 GS. I’m lucky enough to have 2.5 bikes at the minute, and the 900 being number 29 in total, and I agree the functionality of the 1300gs/a does make sense, but buying and riding a bike has to meet a real need rather than a hypothetical need. Very few people can really ride those bikes. I say the above in the knowledge of the guy that is working with me on customising the 900 and building a k100 cafe racer is a former uk champion for the GS trophy cup. What do you ride currently

It’s a great bike no one actually needs! What bike do you have currently?!

Thank you for your comment! I think you are right about the welding! Would be great if you subscribed!

I think so too, and the triple black is also nice,

Yes we are an odd bunch….

Indeed, so out of curiosity, why does it make sense to you?

Thank you for your comment, unfortunately I have not tried the older stuff, would love to though!

Unfortunately I have no idea what those emojis are trying to say… Not sure if it’s a positive thing or a negative, sorry!

This guy is so efficient with his time, he uses emojis instead of words. That's impressive!

It’s not the best, no! And yes looks are indeed everthing

Don’t get me wrong, the 1300 GS is exceptional, but just not an adventure bike, it’s a phenomenal sports tourer that has the power of a superbike from about 10 years ago… on paper it’s everthing you could want. But it’s lost it’s soul

They are the best, but they are losing their soul a bit. I do love a shaft drive, but a bike has to be more than a list of its stats?

Thank you very much for you comment! The ASA is amazing, I hope you enjoy the ride, would be great if you could get back to me on how you got on!

lol thank you. Self awareness is key! So, would you buy one?

So…. Tell me how did I fuck up?! And would you buy one?!

@@RRGS78 I did something similar and wished I hadn’t……. I like the 900 but wouldn’t buy one, R1300GSA I definitely would buy

Well I hope you get one and that you love it!

Thank you!

In the constant drive to make the ‘best’ they have stopped making bikes

Thank you for your comment it would be great if you’d subscribed!

lol thank your comment, I hope your mates bladder control improves

I’m going to look at modding it because I want to try and make it all it can be! I’m a total novice off road as well!

I noticed him to, he mugged me right off

I’ve been the same with cars, I had 43 of them… I’m searching for something that doesn’t exist. Or perhaps this time I’ve found it?!

@@RRGS78 Good Luck! I am lucky. I have found such joy in every bike I have owned. 🙏

And how much of a prick I am when I ride it

The bike I picked up today is my 29th, I think we may have a problem…

I did 17k on my 1250 GS in 18 months! Thank you for your comment it’s really appreciated.

@@RRGS78 i live on an island that is nine miles by five so 17,000 in 3.5 years is not too shabby either 😉. More than half of those miles have been all over Europe. Looking forward to hearing about your first trip.

My comment about my miles was not to compare to yours, just that I loved it so much I road it all the time! Where do you live that’s such a small island?

Let’s get planning!

Glad you love it!

Friday has come early and it’s here!