BMW R1200GS vs R1250GS: Test Ride
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 ม.ค. 2021
- Huge thanks to my friend Alex for letting me ride his bikes. He recently upgraded to a R1250GS and that was a very good thing, the newer bike improves upon an already amazing motorcycle.
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Shift cam been out for a couple of years and this is one of the best camparos I've seen thanks!
Thanks man, glad you enjoyed it.
Great review!! I like the way you just left it up to the viewer to decide for themselves if a new one is worth the extra money. For me, it will be worth it!
Hey thank u bro , for making a video on it as requested . Appreciate it bro.
Great video! You had some very insightful comments about the 1250 vs the 1200. I was the original owner of that R1250GS and I sold it to Alex, and I realized I actually watched one of your XR videos a while back when I was trying to decide between an XR and a GS. small world!
I really enjoyed the 1250, Alex is super happy about it too. I would love to add one to the garage some time in the future.
Nice ride💪Hope you try new xr soon!
Don't overlook the R1250RS! It's a proper weapon. :-D Thanks for another entertaining video. Ride safe!
Indeed.
Nice Video! How do you manage it with the microphone of your camera? Have you got a separated microphone?
Another amazing BMW!
Te ha salido un video chulo y una mejor música aún
Gracias
Gracias Jose.
Love my 2020 GS. I feel bad for people that merely shrug them off as bikes for stodgy old men in neon clothing riding at 5mph below the speed limit. I ride mine a little slower than my s1kr, but I still have fun.
The GS is a beast, it's just a premium segment, costs more than your average bike.
And you can roll over hills and bash through mud, something no sportbike can do without falling to pieces.
Cuban on a GS at the track!! 🙏
Time to find some 19" slicks 😅
@@CubanRider Maybe you can put the 1200/1250 RT/R/RS wheels on it ?
Two BIG BEST TRAILs
When doing tours with buddies in distant places, I rent the bike. In Europe I can get the XR easily. In the US, it is unavailable through outlets like EagleRider, so I get the GS instead. The 1250 is much nicer than the 1200, IMO.
As an RR owner and a lover of twisty mountain roads, I like the XR much more, though the GS is an outstanding bike. Here are the differences I notice:
1. Weight. The GS is more than 50 lbs heavier, and you feel it despite the boxer’s low center of gravity.
2. Front suspension. The GS has the duolever front instead of traditional telescopic forks. Duolever adds some stability, especially on long sweepers and braking (no dive), but at the expense of heaviness and lack of flickability.
3. Engine. The boxer is nice and torquey, especially the R1250, but feels and sounds so agricultural relative to the XR’s inline four. And it’s not even about the XR’s greater power.
4. Transmission. It’s nice BMW added up/down quickshifter to the GS, but it feels clunky relative to the smoothness of the XR.
5. Brakes. The GS has good brakes, but I get better feel on the XR. Maybe it’s due to the lighter weight, shorter wheelbase and front suspension, but I feel a bit isolated on the GS.
6. Suspension, seat and comfort. The GS’s longer suspension travel and more traditional and softer bench seat is a bit more comfortable on long tours, though I don’t share others’ intense dislike of the XR’s harder bowl-shaped seat. The downside of the GS suspension is a vagueness I feel in the twisties as the suspension moves up and down more.
7. Final drive. Shaft is nice of a low-maintenance experience, though at the expense of more weight and lower power efficiency. Maybe the new no-maintenance ///M Endurance chain will be the final reason to ditch the shaft drive.
8. Fuel efficiency/range. I think the GS and XR have similar fuel consumption when ridden exactly the same, but they never are. You ride the XR harder and open the throttle just to hear the growl turn into a howl and then into a roar, and thus you use more fuel. The big difference is in the much larger GS fuel tank, which gives way more range. Then you have the huge tank of the GSA that allows you to ride all day.
The new-generation XR improves on the old in most ways. I like it a lot.
BTW. Give me some twisty tour advice - maybe around AK, TN, NC/VA - given that you’ve been in the area (e.g., the Tail). I might trailer my RR there if I can get my buddies to occasionally swap bikes.
I'm with you, there's a reason I own an XR. But in this vastness of State called Texas, twisty roads are rare and it'd be nice to have a bike to pile miles on regardless of the road surface. The GS is so great because it's a jack of all trades, it can go almost anywhere. I'd love to add one to the garage in the future.
As per twisty tour advise, I'm not much of an expert as I stick to certain roads that I like, but some of my favorites are: US 129 (the dragon, obvious), Cherohala Skyway, 28 Bryson City Rod taking you down to Wayah Rd (th-cam.com/video/VQQy-sYdFmQ/w-d-xo.html). I also ridden and enjoyed US 421 (the Snake, southern VA), and would like to check some of the twisties north of Ashville NC. Blue Ridge probably has the best views, Hwy 60 in GA, and other amazing routes north of GA.
It’s rare for me to agree with stuff I read on line . But YES ... that’s a superb summary sir ! You nailed it !
Completely true.
Solid summary…
I’d like to critique your opinion on two points.
1) That is the first time I have seen a GS reviewed as “lack of flickability and heaviness” In mine and most other’s opinions, it is at the pinnacle of handling. And, yes I have years of experience on supersport bikes on the road and track.
For the weight and the second to none ergonomics, the GS is a superb handling machine.
2) Get rid of shaft drive??? Everything should be shaft. Yes, even supersport bikes. They don’t run NASCAR or Formula One with chains. Nope, if you are worried about power, add power. If you are worried about weight, cut the few pounds off by doing 10 minutes of cardio every day or changing frame material or lightening the exhaust.
What screen is on the rally? Looks good.
Nice review guys👍
Can you tell me is that the standard screen on the 1250 and if so what brand of spoiler is that?
It's the MRA screen for it. I have the same brand on my S1000XR and works great. 👍
@@CubanRider Cheers, stay safe 👍
Cuban, tell your buddy to put a Remus 8 slip-on exhaust on the GS! It will sound and perform even better!!!
mivvi sounds even better
If you get a chance take the drive on 1431 from Jonestown to Marble Falls and many off roads. Beautiful rides and many twists and turns. Cow Creek road is incredible.
I sold my Bike a few years ago as I lived in Houston and it just isn't a great place to ride. Now my back door is on some of the best riding roads. I'm considering fairly low mileage rides and occasional track days as well as occasionally taking my wife on a ride. Any suggestions on the perfect bike?
Thanks Darin, I've been on those roads a few times. There is no perfect bike as everyone has different tastes, but a R1250GS is as close as it gets for most type of roads. However, when it gets really twisty and fast I prefer my S1000XR. 😉
@@CubanRider Thank you, I'll probably be riding the 1431 area mainly. 2-3 hours max. If I toured more the GS might be better suited but i was impressed with your S1000XR track video. What do you think of the S1000R?
The R is great if you don't mind the wind. I've seen some really good deals on those.
Bro which one is faster:-bmw 1000xr or 1250gs
What are your expectations for upcoming Ducati Multistrada V4S?
Will you try & campare it with 1250?
I'd love to ride one in the future.
✌️ top bike ✌️
Hey,, what cam are you using for the helmet footage? Great video 👍
My old GoPro Hero5 Session, still works like a champ. I actually just bought a second one as a backup. 👍
@@CubanRider Wow.. but it looks more wider than my GoPro 9 at max wide setting... 🤔 .. Thanks 😊🙏
The 9 is really good. Make sure you have it on Superview.
Hi cuban, which one you prefer for make wheeling? Xr or gs? ✌️
XR for sure, the GS's front end is way heavier.
👌thank
Tremenda moto la verdad, vendí hace 2 meses mi 1250 Adventure, la ame pero tuve q venderla, entendí el porque BMW, ES BMW, con esa animal... Eso sí no tienen tanto fondo le cuesta llegar a los 215 pero el torque es animal son 142 de toque... posición todo es cómoda...
Muy cómoda, si, quiero darle una vuelta a señora a ver que opina.
@@CubanRider naaaa cuando la Montes se va a enamorar y te va decir esta misma es!!! Porque ya me pasó cuando fui a comprar la XR probamos las 2 y le gustó más está... La verdad esta moto hasta la puedes meter en pista con unas buenas llantas...
Finally! What do you think...next mc in your garage?..lol
Haha, I meant to send you a link to the video. I'd like one, but it'll have to wait a few years.
How do you rate the Multi 1260 Vs the BMW 1250?
Both enjoyable in their own way, I liked the 1250 better though.
Hi bro.do you use counter-steering?
Always.
Oranges and apples. The new bike is worth the extra money
Agreed, he's very much taken with the new bike. 👍
Cuban you need to buy one a get it Brentuned for the Track
😅
Swap the S1000RR engine and catch people sleeping 🤣
are those both non-adventure GS?
yes.
Electronics in the valve case in the oil, no thanks… Rather lower power but fewer moving parts in there and specially combined with electronics…
I traded my xr in for a 1250 gs don't regret it as I do a lot of 2 up riding
That's exactly what I had in mind Jim 👍
@jim tell us your thoughts on pros and cons, speed etc
No cons other than the top end speed I would say that handling might be better in my opinion. Fuel economy is better also
En carretera ratonera con cual te quedas GS or XR?
Ratonera es con curvas? Entonces la XR. 😉 Si ratonera es estrecha o que tenga huecos, entonces la GS. 😅
@@CubanRider Gracias y un fuerte abrazo!!
Honestly, if you don't compare them back to back, they feel the same to me (I owned a 2016 triple black GS). Just a bit faster on the new one still doens't make it a KTM 1290
No .. the acceleration of the GS is better than the KTM
@@maxflight777 ah I'd really like to see that. the 1190 Adv clearly had the upper hand on the GS 1200 (above 100 km/h) a few years ago
@@Westside7be I have an unbiased test in front of me ! I wish I could post a copy here . It’s not surprising though is it ? Has more torque. Pop an email address on and I’ll send you a copy ! Best wishes
@@Westside7be it was 60-100, 100-140 and 140-180 kph segments they measured where the GS won. (the KTM was better on the 0-200KMH test )
@@maxflight777 it does not. or well, 3 Newton-meters. the 1290 SADV has 140, the GS 143 if i'm not mistaken. It's about the curve. But one bike's definately more exciting and makes a sweeter engine noise than the other
Más en español 🙏
Cuesta bastante trabajo, pero si, quiero ponerle al menos subtitulos a los videos nuevos.
Si si si, 😂✌️
wheelie wheelie wheelie haha
I swear that's what the cows were saying 😄
Vendeu a xr?
Still have it.
@@CubanRider
I have a friend who makes several videos with his xr. (murilo gomes) add it, you will like it.