BMW R1150gs test ride: more than a comfortable ride
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- I had the opportunity to test ride the BMW R1150gs from 1999. It has the oil/air cooled boxer. It is an adventure bike. Very comfortable, powerful enough, stable and it feels solid for a more than 20 years old bike. I did a walkaround,, explained some details and rode it. Like any bike, it has pros and cons. I think that it really is a good touring package, even though it is not comparable with the latest GS, I mean in terms of tech and the engine. Check the video for more. It is a real working horse. BMW R1150gs test ride: more than a comfortable ride.
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Thanks for such kind words. I really appreciate it. Every Sunday and Wednesday I have videos. By the way... where are you guys from?
i ride one of these, done 132 000 miles. Superb machines. Easy to service, easy to ride..and look as cool as...
Believe you John. This one has almost the same milleage. Thanks for tuning in. Can check my other vides and subscribe if you like them. Have fun mate.
I agree, I ride one down here in Oz. Bloody love it.
I remember the Long Way Round series with Ewan McGregor and Charley Boreman. Was amazed how much punishment these bikes could take. Started a massive sales revolution for the GS.
That's a good condition machine for its age
Have to agree Richard. The GS went through different stages, but the last 15 years were crucial for its success. Thanks for this comment bro. This one was regularly serviced.
They did well cause they had a truck load of spares,and a disclaimer from BMW about highlighting problems...
Although generally reliable, they are too heavy, and under powered.
The drive system saps power, and most are pushing a paltry 70hp.
Nice bikes of a bygone era, but at current age, plastic cam chain guides are breaking, rear seals/bearings are going, poor wind protection (screen is miles in front), and agricultural gearbox, with a seal ready at any time to let engine oil on the dry clutch.
Ist is my Bike , best Bike ever ! Forever young , it‘s Magic !
Thanks Alex. I have similar thoughts. :) Can check other videos and consider subscribing. Cheers.
Thank you for your review. I have one of these bikes, the first Bike I got after 25 years waiting for my children to leave home. Mine is a 2000 year model with six gears and has ABS 2. I bought mine from Japan with 21,000 km on the odometer, in 2011. Have now got 86,000 km on odo. I love this bike but find the clutch is too strong, and also wish it had cruise control. I am an older rider now at 64 and would like the luxury of a quick shifter and cruise control. My BMW mechanic said this engine is the best one they made for the adventure bike range until they made the liquid cooled version. I took the catalytic converter off a few years ago (kept the stock muffler) and the bike is so much stronger through the whole rev range.
I rode the newer and the latest GS. Both are on my channel, so you can check them. Overall this is a wonderful bike. The look may bi a bit old nowadays, but for a true adventure it still rocks. I agree about the clutch. In my opinion they are very durable machines. Appreciate your comment and experience with the bike. Consider subscribing. Every Sunday and Wednesday there is a video. Take care bro and thanks a lot.
Is not water cooled and I think it should be ..
@@michaelbmw1931 The latest it is. Would agree, but in that case it would be also a bit heavier. :)
Thank you! This is the best review I have found for this bike
You are welcome bro. Thanks for such a nice comment. Appreciate it. You can check my other reviews too. :)
@@RRRRefuelRideRace Your're welcome. I certainly will! Subscribed :)
@@niuck Great. Thanks a lot bro. Appreciate it. Will check your channel.
I had 3 1150gs motorcycle and loved every one of them! Fantastic work horse. Even had one with a sidecar on it! If you look closely at my logo. It’s an 1150. Nicely done bro. Keep up the good work. Murt
Thanks a lot Murt. Appreciate it. The 1150 BMW models are frequently seen everywhere around Europe. It proves that they are real work horses. :)
Great review. You could probably review this bike in another 5 years and it will still feel as good as it does today.
This is true. Very well made bike and after 5 years the feel would probably be the same. :) Thanks for tuning in and commenting. Much appreciated Matt.
Koji stroj, strašan zvuk, baš je impresivno 👍
Ja, legendarni model. Siguran sam da je još uvijek na cesti. Hvala ti na podrški.
Oh this one looks comfortable to cruise and it looks nice even the actual color of this one not bad. This BMW looks to be good for cruising and even if a boxer engine very nice
It is more than 20 years old but "gold". :) Thanks for watching bro. Yes, it is very comfortable and upright. Would be possible to go far far with it.
It does look great. I see a guy almost everyday riding a 99 BMW R1150GS in yellow. He has some nice boxes on it and a few different stickers he's collected. It looks well ridden.
Thanks for watching mate. These bikes can be used every day. A do it all bike and great one. Mile after mile... :)
Looks like a great bike, so comfortable. Comfort means so much to an older person like myself. Take care Mate.
Thanks my friend. I think the same. If I am not comfortable... it still can be a very good bike, but not for me. This one was very comfortable. 😀
This was a nice surprise. I’m glad that you invited me on the Lamb chops Rides TH-cam channel to take a pic at yours.
It’s very good. Till now I watched the video on the trip to Romania and also the one about the BMW old GS big trail bike the 1150 engine with 137.000 kms on the odometer on a yellow paint job and it was interesting to know the opinion about how well the bike was to ride.
Nice job man!
I subscribed the channel. More power to you ✌️🤗
You are welcome bro. I appreciate it. I love all bikes, no matter of the brand. :) This one was is a proper working horse. I think that now it already has around 160.000 km on the dash. :) Thanks a lot for subscribing. I have videos every Wednesday and Sunday.
Luae biasa sepeda motor meskipun sudah 20 tahun namun kondisinya masih sangat bagus ...anda keren pak 🎉
After so many years and kilometers it is still a great bike. I agree bro. Thanks for the kind words and support. Appreciate it. :) Can check my other videos and subscribe if you feel so. You can follow my Trip to Romania Series, just to let you know. :)
Bike looks really good, thanks a lot for a nice ride👌👌take care my friend
Thanks for watching and commenting. Just have to agree. :)
Looks,like it has a comfortable upright seating position and large fuel tank for nice long trips 👍
All that is true. This one had 137.000 km on the dash. ;) Thanks for watching mate.
Loved the review! From Miri, Borneo
I am glad that you like it Edward. Thanks a lot bro. Can check my other videos and subscribe if you like it.
Another excellent review Gregor abs on that bike was good for it’s year.
Did the link work for the bike I like 👍👍🙏🙏🙏
Being 1999 in this case just works fine. :) It was a great ride. Thanks for watching Derek. Appreciate your support.
Always wanted to try this bike!! A classic as you said! Very fun! Will have to watch this on the TV! Thank you 😊🖖🏼
This one it is all about the comfortable ride. With ABS, nothing more. I think that this is enough. Yeah, sure, watch it. Thanks a lot bro. :)
@@RRRRefuelRideRace I was thinking about this before I got the Transalp, it was super comfortable but too heavy for my first bike and a lot of people said they are not very reliable. Transalp won! But no abs on the 650, but 190 dry as 210 wet
@@quinnpeaksbiker I think you made a good decision. It is better to start from 500cc to 750cc and after move up. Lower CC bikes are usually lighter and easier to ride. You have still time for any BMW. :) I would do the same.
What a machine!
Yes, I agree. It is not among the latest models, but it still rocks. Thanks for tuning in bro. Appreciate it. Can check my other videos.
Здравствуйте🙂! С интересом,послушал и посмотрел🤗! Спасибо за интересный обзор👍... Мира и добра вам и вашим близким🌄🌈🌈🌈😊🙃👉286
Thanks a lot. Appreciate your support. You can check also my other videos, have a lot of them. Take care. Cheers.
A very good review of a very good bike, I keep on thinking about getting one to go with my BMW R850R
Thanks Bennies. No matter of that 20 years... it keeps going and it really feels solid and still capable.
@@RRRRefuelRideRace The BMW Boxer lasts, my R850R is 25 years old and still rides like new
@@BenniesBritain I believe you. Very well made bikes. Nothing to add.
Good job Gregor!
Thanks my friend. Appreciate your support.
Awesome bike. Even with 137000km on the clock.
Exactly mate. That 137.000 km means smooth ride. :) That is all. Thanks for commenting.
Great review Gregor, keep it up buddy.
Thanks bro. I started with the CBR 2 hours ago. :)
@@RRRRefuelRideRace Glad to hear it. Can't wait to see her in review.
@@MotoSupreme Soon soon my friend. :)
Good job as always 👍🏼
Thanks my friend. This one was "old but gold". :)
great work friend, greatful for your video
Thanks mate. Appreciate you watching.
Was thinking about getting one of these for a 100 mile RT commute...
This particular one had quite a lot of mileage. Overall a great bike. Appropriate for any road in my opinion. Thanks for taking the time mate. Appreciate it.
@@RRRRefuelRideRace I rode some thumpers BMW X challenge and a KTM 640 enduro.... Just love the upright posistion and suspoension travel if you need it... but thinking of gobbling up hwy miles... thansk for the response. :-)
@@19Lotus67 If that is the purpose then this might be the right bike. You should try it. I rode also a bit newer model, a 2008 I think. Check it on my channel. Also a cool ride. Thanks for the support bro.
I’m not a big fan but I can see why you might like it.
I guess I’d have to ride it to appreciate it.
Sounds like you really like it
Good video 👊🔥💯
Thanks for watching bro. These bikes were made to last. This is the key feature, I think. It was also a comfy ride. :)
Great Vid, thanks for your review.👍
Thanks mate. Appreciate your support. Every Sunday and Wednesday there is a video. Cheers.
Thanks for sharing bro
Nice upload 🏍👌
Stay safe 🙏
Thanks my friend. On Wednesday you can expect two videos... there was a special event... you will see.
@@RRRRefuelRideRace Good stuff 👌 I will be waiting 👍Cheers bro
See you soon 😊
@@tugadashcamsuk5946 Thanks bro. :) Cheers.
I have the 2001 GS, no abs .I bought it new ❤and i will never sale my gs .
You have a real machine. Just like you said. Keep it. I would do the same. Thanks for watching and commenting. Appreciate it. Can check also my R1200gs video and subscribe if you feel so. :)
@@RRRRefuelRideRace I had a new 1200gsa but sold it with 12.000km,but I kept mine 1150.
@@nta9371 Aha, I get it.
Motor BMW keren mantsp
Thanks for the comment. Appreciate it.
I have the 2000 model with 89.000 miles,I think I will custom build it and buy another Bmw 1600 bagger,but I will never sale this one.
The R1150gs it a wonderful bike and very well made. I never rode the 1600 bagger, but I rode the R18 bagger. You can check my test ride. Thanks for watching.
Es ist noch ein gutes altes Arbeitspferd. Ich suche eine R 1150 GS in Gelb
You are completely right Paul. It is. Hope you get one in yellow. :) Thanks a lot for the comment bro.
Mantap kawan 👍 15:40 ❤
Thanks a lot. :)
Adventure 150 000km brez problema
Se strinjam. Veliko sem jih že srečal, ki so imeli nad 100.000 km. :)
Udoben motocikel.
Hvala za ogled in komentar. Se strinjam, zelo udoben.
You need to work on your thumbnail. To much text or should i say mess. Lp
Thanks man. Will do.