The 2024 BMW R1250 GS Adventure: The Ultimate Touring Motorcycle!
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Like the intro? LOL 1. Should I make a video of my trip to the Grand Canyon? 2. Should I buy this bike?
Best intro 😂 yes a grand canyon video would be awesome 👌 pull the trigger on that new GS
Oh yes, definitely video the long trip. 👍🏼
whateva' ya do, do it weita' Lad!.....😂😂🤠🤠❤❤❤❤
Grand Canyon 👍
Do both. Sell the bike and get this one, after that go do the trip. Like you said when your 80, you will be like why I did't get the 2024 BMW R1250 GS Adventure. So do both man. You earned it.
The big GS is the best bike in the world, if you never rode one i highly recommend not getting hung up on "what people say/think" and just giving it a try, it's ace
I have a GSA it's the best, you won't regret getting a GSA" Filling up only once per day on a long trip is nice"
You must ride like a normal person. I fill up when I leave and again before I get home--otherwise, I'm not getting home!
Don't listen to the haters do what makes you happy I bought and traded bikes like 4 times in the last 2 yrs why because it makes me happy and I like riding and experiencing different bikes and like you I don't want to wake up at 80 and say damn I wish I had done something so I am gonna ride and experience as many bikes as possible til the day I die I am 58 now and still riding and loving it and I appreciate the time and effort you put into videos so that I can keep learning new things you ride on man and keep going the hater are jealous plan an simple
Get the GSA. Traded my GS in for the GSA. Never regreted it.
Covered around 200000kms across Australia over the years on 4 GSA's with no problems. An unreal all road tourer! Would be great to see you tour America and film it for us. Thanks!
The tank size was one of the main considerations for my decision to buy one.
Brilliant to ride all day without a fill up.
The 8 gal tank on the Gsa is amazing, I fill up before my ride and most days it has enough capacity I don’t need to fill up during my ride. 300+ mile range.
Hi MotoJitsu.
1. As an Australian (with a mililtary and para-military background) and as a motorcycle rider and enthusiast, I love seeing other parts of our amazing planet, viewed from a motor cycle, so yes, I would definitely watch your ride to the Grand Canyon.
2. Totally support you, whether you upgrade to the new bike or keep you current motorcycle.
Good luck and safe travels.
Regards from Kieren and Lee.
1. Definitely film the trip, I and a lot of others would love that video.
2. Yes trade it in, that’s a sick bike. That fuel tank in so nice.
Go for it Greg! Get that GSA! It is really a great touring bike….love the brutal looks.
Great video! There's a backlash trend out there towards these bigger ADV bikes, and I think it's all just a trend and guys wanting to complain they don’t have the skills to ride a bigger bike. All the points you make, I 100% agree with. I love my 23 GSA, best bike I ever owned, and brilliant for long days in the saddle and just an all-purpose amazing machine!
I love my 1250 GSA.
Currently at 72,000 plus miles. Including touring and BDR routes. Get it and go places. 🏍💨
With 72,000 plus miles, no pump seals and coolant seals replaced?
This coming Wednesday I'm picking up a 2021 r1250 GSA Triple Black (5700 miles) with BLACK RIMS and YELLOW (orange) aux lights covers and a full set of BMW luggage - pretty much the set up you are planning. I have high hopes for this bike, after riding Japanese bikes for the last 20+ years (last one was a Goldwing).
I look forward for your reviews once you get the bike....cause you are getting it, right?! Yea, you do😎👍👍👍
Way to go, six months ago moved from a 1200 GS to a new 1250 GSA Rallye what a machine. No more range anxiety for long haul, go with the OEM black spoked rims and alloy boxes as the black ones if scratched shows up much more😜🤪
Yeah up grade, I plan to do the same I have 850GS and wanting 1250GSA. Awesome videos keep up the great work!
Hi from 🏴🇬🇧, love my full height 2022 Triple Black GSA with low seat!
29.00 The moment Motojitsu’s mind made the switch “……take off those six things and put them on MY bike……” Sold! I loved seeing your mind at work over 30 minutes deciding what you next bike would be. I think it is great you have got yourself into a position where your passion is your ‘job’ and you have the ability to switch bikes and find the perfect bike for the moment. Love the content.
I had to watch this video twice. I love that bike. From its design to the Colour Scheme its perfect. I hope you do get it.
I say go for the new GSA, and yes documenting the Grand Canyon tour would be cool. Fueling on long trips isn't so bad (good excuse for a stretch & some coffee) but an eight gallon tank is next level.
1. Yes 🤙
2. Yes 🤙
Keep up the great content!
I rode to Arizona and back all the way from Canada on a 650 Bandit, and my favourite part of the trip was hwy 89A from Sedona to Flagstaff. The GSA would be a dream bike but not required for touring.
Yeah 👍🏾 that’s what I think too , Greg could tour on his own GS and then swap it for the new 1300Gs after the tour
i own the exact GSA. I freaking love it. Battlax tires. Maybe I will do a "chrome delete" to make it look like lone rider's version. I've put 2 pairs of denali's D3, D4 and a soundbomb (from denali). My dream bike. I've been to Alps Switz.+Austr+Italy+France in 10 days straight. It's an amazing machine.
Awesome video! I love hearing your thoughts. I have a 2022 GS Triple Black. I looked at the Adventure but I felt it was huge. And I like stopping for fuel. Stretch the legs, get them back under you. More often than not somebody walks up for a conversation. Which is nice. Long distances can be broken up. I hope you do a video on the Grand Canyon trip. I would love to hear your thoughts. Get the Adventure, try it out. I am sure it is a great bike. Best!
A Grand Canyon trip would be really cool. I find your slow speed drills to be very helpful and I feel like they have made a difference in my ridding thanks for the effort you put into your videos
1. Yes 2. Yes 3. Thanks for all your great videos. You have made me a better, safer rider. 4. Highly recommend after Grand Canyon you scoot up to Utah Highway 12. 5. Thanks again!!
Love ya work Mate. Doing what you love. Extended test rides, then trade them in, for a another extended test ride. That’s how i roll too. Sweet.
Yes! I have been to the Grand Canyon many years ago. I would love to your trip. I hoping to do the trip with my best friend someday soon.
Touring vids are awesome, they give riders an idea of where & when to go, where to stay and what to avoid. Trade it in.
Love your plan, just do it!!!!
Hey man, I recently bought an F850GS and I'd love to start training for some off-road stuff and standing whilst riding. Could you do a video on your GS about doing low speed stuff and how to correctly stand on your bike whilst riding (body position, feet position, position whilst shifting gears while you're standing etc). Would love to see that!
Ride a MTB bike! Seriously mountain biking is where to learn how ride off road and also will teach to respect the off road riding and you’re definitely not ready for big time off roading.
After not riding for 7 years, I bought a 2022 F850GS, there were no demo models. I really like the bike, although now I want bigger. I went to a Demo day last year hosted by Max BMW in CT. the GSA was my favorite among all bikes, rode it several times. The RT footpegs were too high, and the handlebars too low, so I was not as comfortable. I am a 59yo 6'1" rider. Yes, film the Grand Canyon trip. Yes, buy the GSA.
After not riding for about 20 years, I got the GS Triple Black. The distances I have to travel are not so great unless I go to Western Australia, so the GS made more sense to me over the GSA. The GSA was also a bit too daunting (just a bit too big really). This is however my 7th bike. I'm also a muso, so I call my bike "Black Betty". I'm a 6'2" 60yo rider.
YES! Do it man. I would love to see you on a long trip. I have the Triple Black Adventure because the road is my life, I do it all the time. The last one took me 32 days and it was transforming.
Option 1 - Yes to the Grand Canyon video. Option 2 - Yes to getting the GSA. The choice is whether you change now or Option 3 - Wait till the new 1300 GSA version (1400???) is released at the end of the year?
Gregg, video? Sure but just enjoy the trip man. I’m planning a trip to Yellowstone and Mt Rushmore Aug/Sept. I can relate regarding waking up @80. I’m 65 and life starts today everyday! Good luck w the GS.
I think there's a cool opportunity in you doing a longer trip and documenting it. Might find opportunities for education in how other riders could approach longer trips. That said, the bigger gas tank seems like it would make doing those longer trips you mentioned a lot more convenient. Thanks for the content. Been helping keep me safe and enjoying experiences as a new rider.
Back when I was in the service I would ride 800 miles from North Carolina to upstate New York and back on a 96 hour pass. I had a 1978 Yamaha XS 400. There were times when is was in the 70s when I left and I would hit snow in PA and ice in the Finger Lakes of NY. Usually 15 hour non-stop each way.
I bought this bike in September. Not the low version but I kink of wished I had got the low version. I rarely ever go off road these days. But I did get the AltRider skid plate too. This bike is way amazing for road trips. Get the original luggage as the key is the same and so much easier to deal with one key. I also got the Nav 6 and used a quadlock for my phone with the charger and anti vibration mount. I just don’t trust the new 1300 yet with all the problems they are talking about. But this one is amazing.
Yeah,the 30 ltr tank is one of many great things about this bike, I got my first GSA 6 months ago,it's just a brilliant bike💯👍
I love my GSA (my second 100,000km on first) the Swiss Army knife of bikes!! I did put a taller windscreen, I’m 6’2” and had a lot of helmet buffeting with the standard screen. I also like the taller screen when passing trucks in the rain and colder weather. I’ve done the BMW level 1 off road course on it and that really helped my skills off road and confidence!! I have a tire changer and flip back and forth knobbies (motos adventure) and the Bridgestones it came with. Multipurpose bike can’t go wrong!! Yes Grand Canyon
Yep I'm 6'1 and got the taller PUIG screen on the GSA to eliminate the buffeting. Just perfect now.
That’s pretty much my bike, best bike I’ve owned, and I’m not looking at the new version that’s coming out at all! (mine is not lowered)
Hey brother, I follow you and enjoy your vids & learning from you.
I have the 23 trophy gs w lone rider luggage that I absolutely love.
I do take trips & when I'm tripping I swap windscreen to the gsa version I purchased used but flawless. Bike is a do-all.
I've done 5 dayer into AZ backroads & highways dispersed camping where I can. 1100 mile 5 day. Prescott, jerome, sedona to Flagstaff & Grand canyon. Fueled up every 180-200mi.
I have 2 seats, the stock step heated, and last summer bought stock rallye seat from Europe to match trophy, utilizing that seat for summer around town.
Even did a long one dayer up to mammoth via Kennedy Meadows, had a burger dinner & came home. 750mi day.
Enjoy your knowledge, & your videos and look forward to your input......No Regrets!
Buy the GSA Greg, and take that bad boy to the Grand Canyon on its maiden voyage! Your life will never be the same. And start taking loner trips 5,000 mile minimum and 2 weeks. No listening to anything except the hum of your engine and GPS. By the second week, you should be in the zone. You’ll know because when you walk over to the cashier, you’ll ask, “ what day is this and which state am I in!” But the Grand Canyon is a must. I took my very first long distance solo motorcycle adventure in 2015 on my 2009 FJR 1300 AE, 3 months after my younger brother passed away after long battle with addiction. I had no idea what I was doing, but I just took off and needed to see something that would blow my mind. Grand Canyon did this. Btw, we’re just riding my dream bike. Still have a screen shot of that exact bike on my fridge except it’s a 2015! Good luck on your decision and ride safe. Really enjoy your videos.
Enjoy a good pint of warm lager. Great you enjoy the GS range be good to see you ride them what they were made for rather than just on the open road also at night. Cheers
Yes on the Grand Canyon.
Rumor is, a completely new GSA is coming out for next years model. Supposed to be a completely different bike from the new GS, possibly a 1400cc.
I have the 2023 GSA, exactly the bike you’re riding and I love it!
I love my GSA so much. The only thing that bothered me was the wind noise and buffeting but I fixed that by placing a larger windscreen. I'm 1m76 (5 9) and the height of the adventure doesn't bother me at all. I actually like being that little bit higher in traffic. You wouldn't think so but it makes a difference.
I'm 6ft 4,so love the high suspension and the size of the bike,it's so comfortable, big screen,no wind buffeting,the only thing I had to adjust on the bike was the mirrors,it just fits bigger riders 👍
I just turned 69 this past month. For a number of reasons I sold my Victory Vision Tour and bought a 2017 R1200 GSA for the same reasons you have stated. I love this motorcycle. To me it is a light bike, but I am 6"4" and 270lbs. Compared to the Victory it is a lightweight and I am amazed at how easily it handles at both slow and high speeds. The bigger fuel tank is also a plus. and you do not feel the weight difference. I plan on taking some long tours this season and feel a lot more confidence in being able to do so comfortable. I plan to go for my Iron Butt patch soon. Who says 69 is too old?
Love the GSA. Have to refuel only once during a 12 hours trip (including breaks) and once more when I'm home or at my destination.
Your totally right, life is short, trade in and do that tour 💯👍
I work hard and I get a new bike when I want it,so go for it, I meet some people who are jealous, never been on a GSA and are haters, but I don't care👍
Great videos! If you can get a hold of a '24 BMW F900GS, please test ride!
Honestly you can't lose owning either a GS or GSA. Though you do get a little screwed getting a normal GS because by the time you option it out with all the stuff the GSA has it basically costs as much or a little more.... But if you're buying used you definitely can't lose.
In your scenario I'd skip the 1250GSA and get a 1300GS or 1300GSA when it comes out. But really you should just do whatever you want to!
1. Make the Grand Canyon video for those who cannot make the trip themselves. 2. Get the GSA. 3. Test a Gold Wing for its long-distance capabilities and compare to GSA.
Yes, do at Grand canyon video. Yes, definitely get the black GS 8 gal tank
Buy it man! I love the triple black, and definitely if they agree to swap the parts. Whatever makes you happy 👍🏽
@ 9:53 Exactly! Motorcycle weight is a non-issue on the street. Counter-steering always works well no matter what you’re riding. Just takes more effort on some bikes than others.
Yes on the trade-in! Can afford it, why not, right?
I feel it's the ultimate all-around bike and I didn't like getting gas every 3-5 days/180 miles (on my XR).
Watching this reminded me of the RR launch at 2009 Laguna Seca MotoGP. Talked to so many people about it, I ended up selling it to myself. Put a deposit as soon as I was backat ttye office. 😅
1. Yes video the Grand Canyon trip. 2 Yes Get the GSA Triple Black. 👌🏻
Get it!!!
Funny, traded my ‘22 GS Rallye today for a ‘24 GSA Trophy low. Never dropped my ‘22 in 19,7xx miles but at 5’10” the GSA is so much more manageable! Can’t wait to get through the break-in and head to the FL Gulf Coast in July! The cherry on top is the dealer was offering the three piece aluminum luggage set for FREE.
Yes grand canyon video and yes do the trade you have to experience as much as you can in life we only get one life live it up man...
Definitely trade up,and yes to Grand Canyon trip.
1. Ya, I’d be interested in the trip because I’m thinking of doing it as well. Give us some vids on the route, where you explored, and all that. A lot of us have the travel itch, and would love to watch your adventure before we do our own. See, it’s still educational. 8^)
2. For me, I’d wait until after the Grand Canyon trip to decide whether you really need the GSA or whether the GS is as perfect as you thought when you bought it. You can always get a GSA later if you decide it makes more sense.
Greg does the GSA feel heavier than the GS?
How does the standing position compare on the 2 bikes. Thanks in advance?
FYI, I have a '22 lowered GSA Triple Black (black rims). This past July I rode up the Dempster to Tuktoyaktuk and unlike pretty much every other motorcyclist on that trip, I carried NO extra gas! Gas stations in a couple of stretches are over 400Km (ummmmmm ~ 250 miles) apart. With the GSA I have a range of closer to 600Km (360+ miles), depending upon how I'm riding.
If ALL I was doing was riding nice pavement I'd likely opt for a GoldWing (although with the outdated technology at this point I wouldn't do it).
And, when your GSA, fully loaded with aluminum panniers plus a waterproof bag tips over, I need two people to get it back up, especially with a full tank. And, removing the pannier that is down in the dirt can be a bit tough. But that is a minor issue.
In answer to your questions, "Yes", do a nice long trip. Video parts of it and condense it down. Talk about where your skills come into play (there, now its educational). The only thing I'd be thinking about with respect to whether you should move up to a GSA is whether you'll be OK purchasing the 1300GSA next year! In my mind it will offer some significant upgrades (blind spot detection on mirrors, adaptive cruise control, adaptive ride height). The other thing I did on my GSA that you didn't mention is to reinforce the stop lower guard bars, with a hard fall they can be pushed in from the back but you can get bracing that will resist that.
OUTSTANDING BRAVO!! YOU HELPED ME DECIDE, I'M GOING WITH THE 2024 GS ADVENTURE. BE SAFE-
1. Yes record and post the trip to the GC.
2. I think you should get the new R 1300 GS Adventure, should be out mid year. You can het the new, light, wheels they look easy to clean.
I guess you can get a sweet deal on the R 1250, due ro the 1300 hitting the dealers.
1. Yes 2. Get the GSA. I’ve got the triple black GSA with the black rims and love it.
Yes to filming the Grand Canyon trip. 2. If you ever were to go to Alaska, or across Montana or Canada, it is no sweat with the GS Adventure. The other guys carried extra fuel and were still on fumes.
I have a 2018 GSA Triple black UPGRADED FRON GS RALLY love it!!!
WHEN ARE U GOING TO GRAND CANYON ???
Do the trip; trade up for the GSA! I have the 23 GSA and added Road 6 tires for my needs. Love it! I’ve had several brands/bikes and this is by far my favorite. I’ve not tried the low version (I’m 6’1”) and the regular is perfect for me. I’ve heard the lower version rides different and harsher than the regular GSA - would love to hear your opinion (e.g. give it a try for us!). Love the 8 gal tank! More than enough performance for my needs while being thoroughly enjoyable in all my riding situations. Keep the rubber side down!
Does you butt get sore or numb on the longer rides? I just got back from a trip...San Diego to PHX and back. I had to use the AirHawk cushion...which helped but dang...def got sore. ...but the trip was super cool. Wasn't expecting 23mph 270 west direct headwinds entire trip even at 6am....
Get the Adventure. Do the video of the trip, I would watch!
Im in LA … I’ll go with you to G.C. !!!
Grand Canyon -YES!
GSA-YYYYEEESSS!!!
When you got on the bike, I think I noticed that the seat was in the high position. I’m 6ft 2” but ride with the seat in its low setting as it puts me a tad lower in relation to the screen and also lower c of g slightly. I’m currently on my 4th consecutive GSA! I’ve never bought four of anything before, other than beers 🙂
You only live once young Irish Greg. If you start doing longer trips just get the damn Adventure...😆
I got a GS verses GSA specifically to get the smaller tank. Didn't want the extra weight up top and most everyone else will have to stop for fuel anyway. ;)
I have the Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer with the 7.9 gallon tank. It’s absolutely wonderful on trips to have the extra fuel on board. I’ve ridden the non-Explorer model. I honestly can’t tell a difference in the weight of the two bikes. You will appreciate the fuel capacity on the Adventure.
Also… video your Grand Canyon trip. It’s a great ride and would make for good entertainment.
How weird just test rode this today. Think I'm going to get one, a great bike , except for the QS . Good deals on these outgoing models
1. Yes
2. Trade, it will always be on your mind and you sound excited about it.
Yes, do the Grand Canyon video and as I said before, we only get one shot at life, so live it.🤘
Death Valley , would be another options all two lane highways and has a bunch of easy gravel roads plus the pefect temperature. Grand Canyon is great never the less. Go get it! Need to live now.
Personal ca on that one! Trade in???
But if you do the GC Trip, the route I had taken was great. Williams, Prescott, Jerome, Sedona, Flagstaff to GC!
Some thoughts after having this bike for 4 years now: on road trips or group rides I stop constantly and watch other people fill up.
Only have to fill up once a week when commuting to work and I drive about 300 miles a week. after 50k miles all I do is change oil and tires pretty much , mx is easy just get a manual and do it at home. You’re probably doing the same? I imagine some electronic thing will fail years down the road but so far so good. If I already had a 2022 gs I couldn’t justify spending more money for gsa it’s the same bike . Also I don’t really enjoy riding more than an hour or two without at least a stop for water or break so the big fuel tank isn’t so practical on road trips for me. It is nice to fill so much less on work commute. Sometimes I take other bikes and forget you have to fill it up just about every time you turn it on.
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Yes record the Grand Canyon trip.
Love my Triple Black RT, but if anything enticed me to change it would be the new GSA.
Go for it
Gregg Get that Bad Boy you know you want it , Grand Canyon Video why not
Yes make the video of the trips for sure
yup, this is my bike, no regrets, fantastic bike......
1.yes
2.yes, I have a 23 Gsa low, love the fuel capacity.
If you are considering doing long trips, consider purchasing as a "roadie" bike. Go for three or more weeks at a time, and then leave at a storage locker near an airport. Pick it up two or three months later and continue on. North in the summer and south in the winter.
Whenever something is as popular as the GS, constantly outselling everything else in its sector, some people will automatically hate it (look at Android phone users v Apple phone users).
I’ve ridden a LOT of different bikes in my 35 yrs riding, including HD’s but for a comfortable fast touring bike that if you wanted to with the right tyres on could happily go off road, you won’t get better, I’m on my 5th one and just yesterday signed the paper work for my 1st brand new 6th one, the only thing I’ve had around the same number of bikes was HD.
Having said all that, you should decide by riding one, I only took the 1st one (an 1100 ADV) for a ride, after that all the others, I haven’t bothered test riding.
it sure is an awesome bike....best all around bike ever made in my opinion
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i started with you, and i failed at getting my license since the instructor bullied me 1-2 years ago. I now make a promise to myself that i will get my license and do everything i can to get at least 100km driven this year on a motorcycle.
Take a motorcycle training course. When I took one they put us through the parking lot test so at the end of the 1 week course we left with our licenses to ride by ourselves. It's just an additional road test (in Canada) to get your actual license to ride at night & with passenger. But the training course should give you a license to ride by yourself. It might be different where you're at though. Look into it!
1. Yuuuuuuup
2. YOLO!
More than 35yrs on super sports bikes led me to wanting a change, so now on my 4th GSA now (got one of the very last 1250’s).
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Trade it in and get the new one!
Yes to the Grand Canyon video too!
Have a '22 in 40 Years livery (black and yellow). The R1250 gsA, is the bike everybody should buy.
US Highway 191 will take you north from Douglas AZ all the way to Bozeman MT. Check it out!