BMW R1300GS | Real World First Ride
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ต.ค. 2023
- Quick little "Reality Run" on the all new R1300GS.
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BMW: Builds a comfy and utilitarian adv bike and outsells everyone for 43 years
Ducati and KTM: Let's make sporty adv bikes with more hp and lackluster sales
BMW: Let's copy those guys
Thankyou for actually showing us this brand new bike and not just riding off and just talking about something we never actually see like so many other vloggers. Great vid, thanks. 👍
Heartily agree, frustrating when theyre telling you about a bike and you dont even know what it looks like
Have they lost the anti nod feature that stops GS riders saying hello to other bikers 😂
Just like the 'anti indicator' feature on BMW cars? I wouldn't think so, its part of the brand.
Does that feature not transfer to second owners? Bought mine used and the nod is definitely there.
Thing is that the boxer engine trembles so much that you don't see the nod 😅
Yes!! But it’s an option on the configurator! Kinda hard to find, tho
I dont know where you guys live, but im in Southern California and have had GSs since 2015, always wave and most others wave back on any bikes. Only scooter riders dont and i think thats because they're not expecting it or are afraid to let a hand off the bars. Lol
All you other 1300 GS you tube reviewers out there who attended the launch in Spain.... pay attention. This is how you do a review. An opinion from someone who knows what they are talking about. Try it sometime. Thanks Chris.
The real joy of listening to you Chris, is that you tell us how the bike makes you feel, which is the real reason we ride, thanks bud excellent vid!
I always piss myself laughing at the size of the number plates in the UK - the look like something out of the 1920’s 😂
Recently purchased a 20 year old SV650 for track days. Started using it on the road as well. Greatest fun bike I’ve ever owned. Cost €1500.
Ive heard many track riders put gixxer front ends on those and thats its awesome. Enjoy
I am building one .Andreani cartridge,donor serviced shock and ferodo xrac pads.and Chinese rearsets
Thanks for a practical initial review Chris. From what I’ve seen the bike actually looks lighter and more streamlined. Looks like it’s been on keto and got to the gym which I like as they have seemed to be getting bigger and bulkier for previous models 👍
Great no bollocks first ride! No getting bogged down in stats just the things you can actually feel. I don't typically care for the GS or much for modern "adventure" bike generally, they're usually a weird halfway house between a tourer and properly capable off road bike to me. This is the most interesting GS in a long time, it looks good, it's much more road focused where almost all of them are used and less bulky. Corduroy trousers now optional.
Cool bike. Love everything you guys do on youtube! Thanks! I think I'll go out for a ride now.
I do find the headlight hideous, but I could live with that, my main gripe is that they've lost the blocky aggressive look, it somehow looks more Italian, which I guess is a plus to some people but I find it more boring.
Most insightful review I’ve seen on the bike. Well done and thanks!
I’ve had a shit day today, watching this made it a lot better. Thanks guys
I initially read this as "I've had a shit today, watching this made it a lot better". Which completely matches my situation... However, that's not what you said. Thanks guys!
@@bloophero I too thought he was commenting that having defecated, he needed a pick me up and one arrived in the shape of this video.
Interesting... I had to shit and watching this made it a lot easier.
My god tgat thing is ugly. It's almost like bmw does it deliberately.
Given you only dropped this off at Vines yesterday morning (I was there!), well done for getting this video out so quickly - and for the ace quality! Thanks
Excellent first impressions video.Considered comments from a guy who REALLY knows the GS series.Looking forward to the next installment.
Loved the video. You shared a few details that I've missed after watching many other videos from launch, to walkarounds, and first rides. Mainly, that you can hold down the selector switch button (up/down) to switch to the next control (ACC, Heating, etc). That was something I didn't love about having to switch via the menu. But thinking of it as a preset favorite the can be long-pressed to switch is manageable to me. Not as great as dedicated buttons, but probably something you'll eventually get used to and prefer. Agree, backlit buttons would be ideal.
The thing I love about your reviews is you are on roads I know which means I can relate to all your comments.
2016 you went on your alps trip. You, YOU, got me addicted to the GS adv. Late 2017 i got a 2018 GS triple black. Now 2023, You dirty bastard tempting me, appealing to my deepest desires, with that sultry voice. I want one sooo bad. Good work Chris, really you do great work. Keep it up and keep doing what you love. We all enjoy your work and journey. Cheers.
Great to get your thoughts on this bike Chris, always value your opinion. My biggest thought is would this be as comfy on the long Europe tours as the older model? Maybe the Adventure when it comes will be slightly different. Question as i see the electronic locking luggage connection, can you fit say Givi boxes which i prefer over the factory plastic looking boxes.
Thank you Chris. Nice review. Maybe I’ll get one second hand in 10 years.
I agree about the indicators and brake lights. It is absolutely rubbish and almost invisible
I really don't understand what the complaint is about. If you are breaking and indicating then it's not so clear? Well first I don't think I agree but then I think, well what does it matter, anyone behind sees you are breaking and has to slow down, it doesn't really matter that your turning off and the indicator isn't the headline show, the important bit is the slowing
@@nicks2908how about car centric country?
Indicators have never been BMWs strong point.
@@Tiz147 😂
@@nicks2908a lot of people do have a problem, I’m not convinced, its good enough. Brake lights in, indicators, is a bad idea, the previous system was far, far better. The indicators were very bright, to.
As a BMW tech...there are some things that annoy me about this bike.
1- Dash is exactly the same as 1250
2- plastic lever adjusters are flimsy and will break
3- Lots of customer complaints about swingarm/engine corrosion/easy scratched...BMW decided to basically blast raptor paint over everything.
4- Now use cheapo paper oil filters inside engine instead of spin on metal ones. It works but...going on the cost cutting theme.
5- Footpeg clips constantly falling off is maybe sorted...maybe not???
6- An "adventure" bike that will enjoy falling on its side alot will smash the expensive LED indicators in the hand guards...a lot.
7- Centre stand flippy up extra help extender is stupid
Im sure as time goes on I will like the 1250 more 😅
Centre stand lever pivot won't last long with salty roads.
Good luck becoming a real mechanic and not just a tech
@@jesuschrist7169 Good luck being a smart arse....was working on old carbed bikes being a "mechanic" already for years.
Awesome stuff Chris, still to be convinced on those looks and the digger sounds, luckily I can’t afford one and will hold on to my 1200 GSA
The DNA of the GS has always been a magic carpet of a ride, a tourer that defies physics and just seemed to handle impeccably. Im on my 4th GSA currently, a 1250 .. and its pretty much perfection, just the right level of performance with the classic GSA waftability! Hoping the Adventure is going to be something slightly different again ( heard rumours that it might be a 1400 🤔 ) so maybe theyve got something to surprise us with, in the near future for me though .. ill be sticking with what ive got
😂😂😂😂 perfection 😂😂😂😂
Love you’re vlogs….it’s like I’m riding pillion …with my dad, 👍👌🇮🇲😜
Dad haha
@@FortyFourTeeth well, I’m 25 in my head, but 54 when I’m flexing….at 3.30am looking for the pull switch in the bathroom…😂👍🇮🇲
@FortyFourTeeth Hammer down pops!! Do a wheelie!
😂😂😂😂😂😂
Owh daddy😂
Hi Chris, great review. Deffo in the top 10 GS reviews I have read this lunchtime…. You guys!!😘
Thanks for the honest review! That windshield thing looks like Bullwinkle's antlers but I'm sure that after a few hundred miles of ownership they wouldn't be noticed.
I think this bike is a real step on and looks great. The price is the only gripe but they’ve all got so expensive. I tested a multistrada v4s in the summer then found it would be £24k with luggage. While the multi was phenomenal I’d take this one but in a couple of years when they’ve got rid of any new-bike niggles. Great review, very pleased I watched this one first. And I can’t now hear the word ‘cockpit’ again without sniggering
Finally, best revue till now! Well done.
And i think its a good bike to travel Europe 👍🏻
“I believe this shaft is a little bit longer”. My new pillow talk line if ever I heard one.
I can’t get past thinking about the great big chunky head.
Great video, new GS looks great, looking forward to the new GSA next year.
Great review Chris.
Great review, thanks Chris.
I love your reviews and travelvlogs Chris and your outlook on life in general, always very honest…and hilarious 😂. I’ve been trawling through all the vlogs and reviews on the R1300GS to try and find one that says it is absolutely perfect in absolutely every way, because I’ve put a deposit down on one and need confirmation that I’ve made the right decision! Truth is, there isn’t a review that says it’s perfect in absolutely every way. That’s because everyone is different and we all have very different needs. I’ve gone through this process with every bike I’ve owned and at the end of the day adapted to and loved every bike I’ve owned. On a personal note, I’ve owned almost every BMW model except the GS. Currently I own an RT (absolutely brilliant but too bulky..for me), I’ve owned an R (not enough weather protection) an RS (too sporty…riding position wise) and a long time ago a GSA (too tall for me) and a K1600 (too heavy and more HP than I’ll ever need). So I am trading the RT to try and achieve my motorbike nirvana…a great all rounder (as I only want, for cost and space reasons, to own one bike). I’m hoping to tour 2 or 3 times a year, with a pillion from time to time (my wife, so it needs to be ‘almost’ as comfortable as the RT), ride solo and unladen on the back roads and twisties (so it needs to be light and handle spiritedly, like the R and RS). Finally it needs to look awesome! Vanity eh! But it matters to me…I want to come back from every fuel and coffee stop and think wow! I want to go into my garage because I’ve got a great looking bike in there! For me, this new GS ‘winked’ at me as soon as I saw the press release. It also ticks all my boxes and I’ll adapt to any it doesn’t, I always have done. This just might be the ‘just right’ Goldilocks BMW! (for me, anyway😊)
You'll love it 👍
As always the best bike Chanel on TH-cam great video chris
Thanks Chris.. great review. Think I'll wait in hipe for the GSA as the whole small person direction isn't a good thing. I'd say the end of next year will bring lightly up switch gear and a big boy bike 😊
Great vid, I love sports bikes. I'm thinking of giving this a try 👍🏼
To be honest, I think the Triumph 1200 would make a better tourer now that the Beemer has gone stiffer. And it looks nicer in my opinion.
That’s quite subjective, I had a test of a 1200 this week and the buttons/dash is awful compared to others especially the bm. Yes it’s lighter but in my opinion not as good at the gs 1250 anyway
@@Crsf84 I love the dash on my 2023 Tiger GT Explorer. The switch gear is flawless and is backlit unlike the BMW.
I think I may agree, My GS is out of warranty in May, not sure the new one is going to tick the boxes for me. Could well be the Tiger 1200 next or grab a 1250 GSA before they replace it.
I have 14,000 miles on my 23' Tiger GT Explorer, I rode the 1250gsa and the 1250gs for the first time and here are my opinions. The comfort on the tiger is better, having separate buttons for heated grips and heated seats and backlit switches the tiger is better. The quick shifter on the tiger is way better, it's so smooth. The electronic suspension on the tiger is better and more plush, being able to adjust the suspension from lazy boy recliner to feeling every crack in the road is nice. Higher rpm's is more fun on tiger. Wind protection is a little better on the tiger.
Did not like the gsa with standard non electronic suspension, didn't like the handling or the ride quality, fuel tank spread legs to wide.
Tried the gs with electronic suspension and these opinions below are from that ride.
The BMW corners and handles twisty roads better. The lack of front end dive on the BMW felt odd/different but would say that's better. The BMW has better low to midrange power, the torque pull is insane. The tft display and menu layout is better on the BMW. Fuel economy is better on the BMW. The engine is less viby on the BMW. Quick shifter sucks, is really clunky and jerky on BMW. The electronic suspension felt stiff/harsh/clunky rear suspension in dynamic, didn't feel very plush in road mode.
Triumph fuc*ed the 1200 and 900 when they changed the firing order, sounds crap now.😢
The best review of the R1300 GS I've seen so far
Hi again Chris. You are very good at what you do! You just seem to hit it on the nail. I get to drive the 1300GS next week and I'll be thinking about some of what you mentioned. You mentioned the mobile storage getting blocked by the handlebars when locked. I think that could be deliberate, as it is certainly not a bad idea being able to leave the phone in there while paying for the petrol. As to the harder suspension, I actually like the 1250GS suspension on a long trip. I hope the new one has a softer option possibility. Anyhow, great video as allways, and a thumbs up.
It is intentional, it mentions it in the handbook!
I’ve had an airbag go off on my golf gti, some Volvo pulled out in front of me…. It’s so fast you can’t actually notice the airbag going off it’s 15 milliseconds!!! It’s like being hit REALLY hard with a pillow 😂 and then just silence… very scary cos you think you have no face left, then I looked in the mirror and no scars at all just loads of silver dust particles everywhere! True story. As for the GS I like it , great review 👍🏾
Interesting insight from your first outing on the GS. I am really excited by all the positive points that you have highlighted in the video, but personally will be waiting to see what the GSA offers. My major concern is the price point. When I priced up the new GS, with all the nice to have options and luggage it was touching on £25k. That doesn’t bode well for what the GSA is likely to cost to match my triple black GSA……likely to be well north of £25k, which would be prohibitive for most. Time will tell. Keep up the great work !!
You mentioned all you can hear is the time chains and top end of a GS. I took one for a test drive thinking I was gonna buy one and I just can’t get over the tinny sound of the bike. I ended up with the Multistrada Enduro for a couple years.
Great level fair review. Given BMW know their current GS customers will not be customers in 20 years, and given the time between model changes, then they had to make a move to get the younger riders interested in their most important model. I like the look but will sticj with my Adventure for touring two up
Great analysis!! On the spot!!
I see you picking this up yesterday when mine was in for a service, hope you are right on the cleaning, like you waiting for the Adventure
Good work Chris, best review I’ve seen so far. Stuff that actually matters.
Glad to hear quality appears to have been improved. My 21 GS has just had new engine cases.
Again is been said it feels smaller, do you think there less rider and pillion space? I tour with the Doris so this is a negative for me and many I’d guess.
Does make me wonder if the GSA will be significantly different to address this?
I owned 7 GSs from 100 to 1250 and never found washing them difficult at all...well maybe it's just me😉
Great video
Thanks for taking the time to review it👍
As an RT owner, this GS looks amazing and seems way more powerful and smooth running than my older Oilhead. Engine refinement and fueling seems pretty close to what you would find on a Honda which is really nice to see.
You're kidding right when you say that the looks are amazing? This is the first GS ever I believe is the most hidious I have ever seen! I was a bit hesitating but the tiger 1200 series is the obvious choice.
@@iliaskhottour3886 I'm dead serious. I readily admit that I may not be the typical GS buyer since I'm 40 and have a history of buying sport bikes (before my RT anyway). I do think it looks great and the improved power and refinement will no doubt attract a new demographic of buyer.
Im 51 and am on my second GS since 2015. All sport bikes before that. Loved the look, the sound, the power and agility of sport bikes. I did track days often and road hundreds of miles every weekend in the mountains n deserts. Was totally in love but couldn't ride long in that position due to longtime work related inflammation etc. In 2015 i was up on ACH(a twistie mountain road in southern California) with an older friend(killer rider). Jamie casually asked if i wanted to try out his R1200GS. It was probably a '14. At that moment i was on my last sport bike('13 ZX-14R), though i didnt know it. I thought GSs were weird looking etc. He smiled n chuckled as i got on his bike. He had turned many riders onto GSs. It only took a few minutes to realize how nice the GS was. Plenty of linear power, turned awesome, and comfortable too! What a concept. I also rode his buddy's R1200GSA that had a full titanium exhaust and tune etc. That was like a fast agile Cadillac i thought. I was totally sold. 3 weeks later i traded in my Ninja for a matt racing blue R1200GSA. Badass looking and lived up to that appearance on and off road. Everyday on my way home, especially from adv rides, i was blown away how awesome it was. Same today with my '21. BMW definitely hooked me, thanks to Jamie.
Not to mention: great brakes, heated grips w multiple levels, adjustable windscreen, and now a heated seat and a separate outlet for my heated jacket liner for long winter rides. And on my 21 i bought the hard Vario(expandable) cases. Though i dont like how the side cases open on the side, overall it was some of the best money I've ever spent! I hate wearing backpacks or using small tail bags. Its so nice to have plenty of storage!!
@@awakeadventurer9198 that's a great story. I have a 2002 R1150RT. I got it with about 58k miles on it for a really great price which was great since I was looking for a fixer bike. It ran really bad when I got it and had to replace replace the RH throttle body and the O2 sensor right away. I also did the valve job and added an AF-XIED when I replaced the O2 sensor. Not to mention several TB synchronizations and adjustment of the TPS to set 0.32 degrees while at idle. It's running pretty good now but the vibration from the older 1150 engine takes some getting used to coming from smoother Japanese bikes. Part of that vibration may be from the very worn clutch splines that I will address soon. I like that the newer bikes have balance shafts and computer controlled throttle bodies. I'm going to give my vintage RT a chance but I wouldn't be surprised if I started looking at a new R1300GS or RT at some point in the future.
@@awakeadventurer9198👍👌
Thanks for sharing your fun ride and impressions. Personally, I don't like the headlight (hardly looks like one). Do you have an opinion of the frame now that you've ridden the bike? Sounds like it works just fine - I can't help thinking it was a decision that resulted from cost/benefit analysis. Ride on!
Nice review; I tried one today. Didn’t seem that firm, but I haven’t had five GSes! (I did own an old 1100 GS a while ago and that was a floppy old thing but handled surprisingly well).
Engine is astonishing, torque everywhere and is deceptively quick through the gears. Agree about the quick shifter, it’s fairly ‘notchy’ up, smooth as butter down.
I’m very tempted to trade my nineT for one.
Good review, not a GS fan bit has to be a consideration now. I agreed it’s going to be a big success for BMW
Color scheme is sweet. Not sold on the front end yet. I really liked the R1250 front end, maybe Ill get used to this one. Who knows. Great video as usual, Chris
Definetly sporty and cool. Very nice rejuvenation from bmw.
Great vid, cheers Chris
Great honest review of the bike.
G'Day Chris - terrific review, thanks. Looking forward to testing the new 1300 one day but for now I'm a happy camper on my 2022 GS Rallye. Nothing against the new one except maybe the cost. Going to be close to $40k AUD. But the Multi and the SAS are either there or thereabouts.
My first GS was a '15 R1200GSA. Amazing bike. I armored it up and used it as a true ADV bike with groups twice a month for two years. Hundreds of miles each day. It was an absolute blast and a near bulletproof tank. I couldn't be more impressed on and off road. You can beat the heck out of it off road and then ride a 100+ miles home in Cadillac comfort and still flick it around to keep it fun and keep me awake. I've had a '21 R1250GS now for two years. Just a beautiful machine. Relating to this new '24 GS, I am disappointed to hear it is so stiff. That would be a deal breaker for me. It may bounce a tad in its cushy suspension, but my '21 suspension is awesome all around. Its very comfortable on the highway n streets and it kicks ass in the twisties. Its very stable despite how hard i push it. It's just incredibly versatile and never disappoints. The new stiffer GS will mean more fatigue and less fun comfortable miles. They will lose sales on this for sure. If they think they're going to pull in a bunch of younger riders because it's stiff and super Torquey, unfortunately that's not really enough for the younger riders because they want things that look like sport bikes. Its definitely sportier looking, but i would assume the GS's sales success is built on mature riders who can afford them. I like the looks, the spunky torque and the power screen(even though i rarely put mine down), but i will stick with pre-24 models until the suspension is worked out. Ive only got 12k miles on mine so im good for quite a while.
I hear you. This review has me considering a '23 1250 instead. I bought a Multistrada in 2013 and sold it a month later it was so stiff. Bought a '13 1200 LC which is what I should have bought instead of the Multistrada. I don't want to make that mistake again. Perhaps for 2025 they will have realized their mistake and revise the suspension.
I hope you guys understand how much joy you give people around the world with your talent.
All of our shitty, boring lives are improved by your pommy humour (and boothy) and real-talk opinions. ❤
"Our shitty lives", whoa hang on pal, you speak for yourself son.
Thanks for the real world review, much better to see how it'll actually be used by most people.
That review was very reminiscent of a Baron V G blog. Great stuff
I need one in my life! Thanks for the review
Thank you, a proper review, not an extended ad.
Great review, thanks Chris, but I retain only two details - the persian taxi drivers phone case and that humongous travelling family top box on that thing.
Great honest review 👏 👌
Great to see, cheers Chris.
Very entertaining, and thanks for providing the perfect audio source for me as I need to dub a cartoon tractor's motor soon.
Thanks Chris for the vid! Enjoyed it as I do all the others!
Sold just my 1250 triple black a few weeks ago for a new RR M spec. I see people running out buying up the 1250s before they're all gone since the 1300 has been released. I'm guessing this new GS won't sell as well as the old one considering the backlash of the GS community over the looks and price. I'm astonished the base model is up to 19,100€
I'll pass!
Thanks Chris. Great review. I have one on the way.
Shame about the Akro. I wonder if you can take the baffles out or have even they gone all Euro PC.??
Dr Burps Bubbleworks 😂 Great review Chris! Nice one 👍
Honest and entertaining, as ever. Yeah that screen with part perspex and framework?? - maybe leftover parts from their Junker Ju190. Thanks for this great first review.
Thanks for review. If I had the money I would still go for the "old" GS1250.
The bottom of the screen is a ‘tache LOL 😂 the B3349 looked as much fun as always!
Great review as usual. GS’s are great adventure bikes. But to have more “renegade fun” when touring, get the new Multistrada V4. Yeah I’m a Ducati fanboy, but I’ve ridden GS’s…. There’s no contest when it comes to sport riding between a GS and a Multi. It’s like comparing a tractor to a sportbike.
Really great review, thanks
I found the pegs a couple of inches further back than higher from the previous model. Must admit, was pleasantly surprised when I took one out last week, definitely lighter.👍
Sounds like The Jetsons car when it takes off though 😂
Not mad myself , looks as torquey as hell on the video not mad on the mechanical sounds from the engine, the gearbox sounds quicker and smoother which must be an improvement, I'm hedging my bets on the gsa being an "updated" gs being 1400 and with back-lit switchgear .. I am eagerly awaiting the rs if they make it.. hopefully with a shorter rake .. Great review 👏
Great real world review mate
Real world review- great work 👍
I suspect that the R1300GS Adventure will be more in line with what some existing GS owners were hoping for. That bike will likely be more of a comfortable long distance tourer.
Aside the crunch, is the gearbox an improvement over the old agricultural GS gearbox?
As a short arse and now 60+ I moved to Ducati after three GSs, got sick of the height and weight but loved their real world performance and comfort. I’m seriously tempted back with the auto height option and in the Triple Black scheme but amazed that the engine is still so ‘clicky’. I think the GSA version will suit you ‘tall’ boys, I found the GSA 1250 too much for me…bloody comfortable though.
the automatic Height adjustment may indeed be the solution for ALL ADV tall bikes. Pretty Citroen...esque. Lower at stop higher at speed and when needed. They had that on their 1960 cars...along with movable headlights....Merveilleux
@@InterimExec I had a Citroen🤣👍
Wish i could afford a good DS. Still an amazing car today.@@IanTed
Great review and puts my hometown of Alton on the map, no love for Barnstormer then Chris 😉
Great honest review with your perspective is appreciated albeit you got a bit confused with the suspension settings and ride settings. I’ve just traded my 1250GSA for it as I wanted a more nimble gs! Thanks
ii liked the honesty in this one. most of the rest of the videos ive watched are just waxing lyrical about everything. like how you pointed out things like the suspension and firmness.
Having the indicators built into the hand guards like that make it scream "please sir, take me off-road!" :D
So I’m not the only customer who’s stopped using Bahnstormer! 😮 Will be interesting to see what the Adventure version is like….I’m a version behind because I’m a cheapskate - just upgraded my 1200 GSA to a 1250, so will have a look in a few years time.
The other thing they haven’t changed is the mirror design - still fitting the Piaggio Pizza Ped mirrors!
The knee, leg, ankle angle is the most important thing for me. As a big bloke with bad knees, any tighter than the current GS and I am very uncomfortable. Let’s see what the GSA brings. I do like the extra wind deflectors and the extension to the rear mudguard to stop your shock and right leg getting wet. One other thing, I haven’t seen one review or walk around that has engine protection bars fitted - is that not an option now?
Interesting comments about hip/knee position something I need to really consider when purchasing a bike.
I’m 1.91m tall, and I currently I own an S1000XR: it’s a sporty position [
(upper leg/lower leg in a 59-degree angle) on high seat; high seat on S1300GS puts knee angle at 61 degrees, so still sporty, but a bit more comfy….
This particular green paint job is the only one on the BMW website that allows the fancy billet levers etc
Great review ❤
Brilliant review Chris...I think it's great to have a different gs to ride as dare I say it...a normal bike for normal roads without the stigma of an adventure bike wannabe..nice looking machine.👍
The starry-eyed, beaky front withers me but the electric window is simply divine.
When / if are they planning on releasing the GS Adventure model? Love the review, been waiting to hear your thoughts on it‼️💯
As a 22MY 1250gsa owner, I concur the trellis frame/the whole bike for that matter requires some time to get really clean, maybe I’m just pedantic 😅
I’ve never heard of the cylinder heads being an issue with corrosion? Is this really a manufacturing complaint? I’m in Sydney so maybe that makes a difference 🤷🏼♂️
Thanks for this content Baron, I’m only 18 months into ownership of mine so not looking anytime soon but can’t wait for the adventure version being reviewed 👍🏻
It looks much better in person! Not sure why? The metallic green & gold... excellent! Bought one this evening🤣
Next generation GS1300 might have updated LED screen and illuminated buttons on.
Great real world review, thanks!
Power to weight ratio is much greater over your adventure, maybe that's what you are feeling as the big difference?
Strange how the screen goes black when you accelerate hard?..... 🙂
good honest opinion chris!!
Chocolate Star headlight. There will ship loads of them next summer on the X channel ferries.
Thanks for the honest review, a pity really because i like the looks but its not for me - I sold my 1250 as my legs were too cramped and the 1300 sounds like its even more so. Quick question does the engine sound as mechanically noisy as the 1250 engine?