2019 BMW R 1250 GS Adventure Review | First Ride
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 ส.ค. 2024
- BMW’s R 1200 GS has been one of the brand’s most successful models, ever. It advanced the popularity of the modern large-bore adventure motorcycle segment and helped develop a devout following throughout the world. For the 2019 BMW R 1250 GS, the Bavarians returned the favor by making this marquee mount even better in hopes of stomping the competition in this always red-hot class.
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The new 2019 R1250GS is made to go anywhere and everywhere that your mind and heart could ever envision taking a motorcycle. The flat-twin boxer engine is scaled up to 1,254cc (up from 1,170cc) and produces nearly 117 hp (7,500 rpm) and upwards of 92 pound-feet of torque (6,240 revs) at the business end of the OE-fitted Michelin Anakee 3 rear tire. But the peak numbers aren't the real star of the new mill. BMW's proprietary ShiftCam system is what really shines.
The ShiftCam modulates valve lift during acceleration. When the throttle is partially opened the first camshaft facilitates added engine torque along with improved combustion efficiency. However wring the throttle open, and the alternative set of cam lobes allow for extra lift, providing full access to the R1250’s might.
The system works so well you don’t even notice it. It’s smooth in its actuation between the low- and high-speed cam so that you would never even know it’s equipped with this clever hardware. Just when you thought BMW’s boxer engine couldn’t get any silkier, it does.
Thumb the starter button and the engine has a pleasing tone, even at idle. It sounds meaner than we remember. Throw some revs and you’re greeted by an even more guttural combined engine and exhaust note that makes this Beemer more exhilarating to play with.
On the road it goes exactly where you want it-an impressive feat considering its 574 pound fully fueled curb weight. In spite of its generous proportions, you get acclimated quickly to its size, mostly in part to a favorable balance and weight distribution-a good thing considering we spent 90 percent of our ride off highway.
The power delivery and overall engine dynamic lends itself well whether riding on asphalt or dirt. The traction control and the Enduro mode setting perform well especially when the going gets tough. Unlike previous GS models, in which it was advisable to manually disable the traction control when negotiating the rough stuff, now the electronics include logic that allows for a moderate degree of wheelspin, so you can break traction. However the electronics limit roosting power so that the bike won’t get away from you. This setting worked well in a majority of the terrain we encountered. And of course for true quagmires, you can easily manually disable TC with a push of a button.
The OE-fitted Michelin Anakee 3 tires dug into freshly moistened dirt well. However, in the real deep stuff, you're going to want the sharper edge of a deeper knob. For most of the stuff we encountered off road, the tires were up to the challenge.
Conversely, on pavement, the French rubber sticks well against pavement, even in the rain. Again, the ABS and traction control are calibrated well, so you can ride the bike harder than you’d think over wet surfaces. Overall, it’s a very well-calculated electronics package, regardless of which of the four modes you choose.
The chassis and ergonomics further complement an impressive powertrain. Not only is it an easy motorcycle to control in virtually any conditions, aside from slippery mud. Its level of comfort is at a very high level-making it a clear choice for those who require a fast, do-it-all motorcycle. Whether you're riding in the stand-up position or sitting down on the freeway, the R1250GS will continue to be a fine choice for ADV riders who plan on actually exploring the true capabilities of their machine.
And the standard equipment is a smorgasbord of creature comforts: cruise control, heated grips, adjustable windshield, centerstand, skid plate, adjustable seat height, LED lighting throughout, power sockets, removable passenger footpegs, the works. This thing is ready for serious adventure right off the floor, even if you don’t opt for optional equipment upgrades.
If you’re an ADV rider seeking a precision-made motorcycle that has loads of engine character and performance, not to mention a chassis that goes exactly where you want it with good balance and ergonomics that are honed to near perfection, this BMW is going to do it for you.
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Waheed's hair just does not quit. No helmet can tame it, it's a world of its own with its own physics and ruling. I'm honestly jealous.
A good set of hair clippers would do wonders for it!
@@rzu7120 You they wouldnt just break in the glory of his hair? 😂
we're thinking of creating a TH-cam channel for it. It does have a huge personality!
I've got this bike and can see why he sounded like a salesman. It's that good.
Is it really? No new bike no matter how modern and well designed has to have flaw of some sort. Anything you can think of?
Gearbox is clunky and it's a nightmare to clean.
Had one since March, brilliant road bike, not so sure off road...the new engine is amazing...
Made for Starbucks and the yearly trip to Vegas.
Yeah, I have this bike and he's just stating facts. Not a commercial it's just all true. The best GSA yet!
I'm sorry but I think that the 1250 GS adventure is the best they have to offer and definitely deserves it's own review
Commarian This is the Adventure🙄
Awesome to see Heed on this new GS ripping in the rain. And that dash. Ultimate touring bike. Motorcyclist 👍
This truly is my dream bike. But sadly cannot afford:( I should stop watching these wonderful video’s, they are killing me
Steven B There is always a KLR650. 😁
Get an old one. They do it all too
Dreams do come true.
Same thing here. I comment on almost every video that involves a BMW bike wishing someday I could own it.
mld see I have a 2014 gs and love it but just like you I had a shit experience at the dealership when I took mine In for a service!
"precisionly"
Yep, it's up there with "COMFORTABILITY", (instead of, you know, COMFORT!!!) which is another non-word that the moto vloggers and journos can't stop misusing...
That's the adventure model, right? You might want to edit the title of this video to make that clearer. The Adventure model is similar, but significantly different than the regular GS.
Hi - thanks for the 'heads up'. We value you astute viewers like yourself.
Precisionly made lol
Im sorry, but...are you selling them?
I still don't like the new guys, they just don't have the character and style of the old crew
Credit where credit is due. His speech is great here
The people who buy these "adventure" bikes...I wonder what percentage actually take them off road?
I'm not talking up a gravel driveway, I'm talking days deep in the wilderness. Every one I see on the road looks like it just rolled out of the showroom with not even a scratch on their aluminum boxes.
The ergonomics, luggage capacity, performance, flexibility and technology of most large displacement ADV bikes typically lend themselves well to long range sport touring enthusiasts. While these riders have no intention to take these large ADV bikes off road for any significant mileage, they do often plan sea to sea trips mostly via slab. I have a Tenere ES and I can ride for hours in comfort, easily bring everything I need with me, and won’t hesitate to jump on a few fire trails along the way.
Stephen Romano ...I had a zzr1200 Kawasaki sport tourer. A real mile muncher with swoopy bodywork that gives good wind protection at speed. It was fairly light and comfortable for the class. An eight or nine hundred mile day was not an issue. But it was still heavy though stable on the superslab. If I'm going off road I want something light that is easy to maneuver and pick up when it goes down.
blipco5 come here, man and visit U.K.. You’ll be surprised 🙂
dawidos117 ...I was in London and surrounding area about ten years ago. Loved it, beautiful city but expensive.
blipco5 yeah, that is correct. What can we do? 🤷🏼♂️
people , this is a 260KG plus bike. (a quarter of a ton) It's a superb road bike and will do a dirt track but frankly so will a ZZR1100 with the right tires.. If you want proper off road, take off 100Kg and buy elsewhere, there's loads of choice. I own a GS12 and took it off road , come to the first steep gravel hill and you wont get up it unless you take a run up.
Off road? Those are dirt ROADS lmao
Oh, you know, I've never thought of it like that. I've never in my life been off road then.
Off-road is commonly referred to as riding or driving on non-paved roads. No wheeled vehicle is capable of traveling on true "off-road" terrain. Get a horse or simply walk if you want to travel to places where there are no roads.
Technically that is off road.
@@andrewevanoff1192 nah, check the sherp atv
love my 2016. cant wait upgrade to a 2022
Thanks for a non-commute video. Had put a comment on overuse of the commute style...loved the video. Love you guys !!
We must have just missed each other =) Was up in the Carrizo several times in the last few weeks. All the rain (even up to this past weekend!) has kept the area so green, flowers blooming. One of my favorite paces to take my GS or my XRL. Great video work!
The problem with moto journalism reviews was that they don't have the bike long enough to expose reliability issues. Cars and bikes. The other thing they never talk about is maintenance and the cost thereof.
How do you have bed head and helmet head at the same time?
You keep saying GS but the color of the bike and title suggest you're on a GSA. There's a bit of a difference between the two.
Def one of those bikes I don't see myself on in the next 5 years but will have one at some point.
Just try it nd you will want immediately.
I guarantee you,it's impossible for you to talk about another human being like that when they're standing besides you... cars and bikes are a blessing yo😂
I'm getting a lot of useful information by watching your TH-cam channel video.
I always cheer.
Nicely done Adam. More riding footage!
These BMW R1250GS are really awesome! Yeah, they better be considering how much they cost.
Now, all I have to do is knock over a few banks to go and get one...
Nice video, good photography, but would have been nice to see it perform off-road. My cafe racer could have done those roads.
That's the thing it really can't go off road as soon as you go into anything semi deep or some big rocks where you have to slow that bike is going to make sure all 500lbs of it's weight are felt, forget putting you foot down to catch a front end slide or a rock that threw you off
This channel is under-rated.
any thoughts on a beginner purchasing this?
Sounds great when a sales man is doing a review. The Honda Crosstourer with its V4 engine is still by far the most dependable and RELIABLE adventure motorcycle available. You can't hardly feel any vibration nor hear any noise on the engine. Watch Big bike adventure review about HC. He was the reason I bought my Honda instead of the bmw.
Ghost Rider good story buddy!
As usual, great review. Thank you and God Bless !!!
I always wonder about fuel for these kind of bikes. Do they take bad fuel as a lot of remote areas in the world offer. Because if they only take premium RON95 fuel then they are no good for the wild.
I believe the new 1250 motor runs on regular grade gasoline.
Hamza Khawaja “Unleaded super, octane number 95 (RON), adaptive fuel quality regulation (91 to 98 RON)”. That’s from BMW Motorrad’s website, so it’s pretty good for remote areas’ fuel, I guess 👍🏻
I would like to see a video of 1250gsa vs multistarda 1260 enduro
that's a good idea!
Waouwwww ! Where were you driving? The area is amazing, so is The Machine! Just let me know, really want to drive in such a beautiful environment! Thanks! Steve.
Carrizo Plain National Monument, northern southern California (our southwestern central). ADV and dual-sport heaven. Except in summer, then it's hell.
At the 4:00, he's looking down on the San Andreas fault. Two dirt roads run north south along the plain: Soda Lake Road, most traveled and partly paved with graded dirt/gravel mix; and Elkhorn Road, mostly two-track with some switchbacks. Some nice side roads like Hurricane and Paradise. Good camping at Selby and KCL. Dispersed camping allowed as well. The pavement riding in the area is pretty good : Highways 58, 33, 166, Hudson Ranch Road, Bitterwater Road.
orangelion03 ... on my Bucket List
Brother what are those black riding jackets and pants you are using in these video ??
Anywhere and everywhere your heart envisions, but not where your tiny little legs can go :'(
Ah yes, unfortunately those tall seats and heavy machines can prove to be a real challenge. I have my doubts also with my 31 to 32 inch inseam for this bmw, but anyway...costs a fortune so i dont think about it that much lol
If you're trying to sell me this, maybe give me some specs? Weight and power for a start? It's great that it has a "guttural sound", but you know what may be better? If you showed us a clear clip of the sound. Just saying... 🤷🏽♂️
I'm waiting for the 100 year anniversary model.
the GS is not 100 years old. I don't know if they are going to bring a special version
for the rich adv riders
Amazing passion and explanation.. Thank u sir...
Nice Quick review
Ah well, a quick vid just posted. Nice.
Loved it bro❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥👍
I own a ‘16 model...great bike overall, very versatile. My only gripe is the gearbox, kind of wonky and lotsof miss shifts, especially when you’re pushing it hard.
BMW reworked the trans for 2017. I Rode pre 2017 and did not like the gearbox at all. My 2017 trans was imo as good as any of the Honda's i had owned and most Japanese bike for that matter. The 2019 1250GS trans in my bike is as good as the 2017 and maybe a tad better. No issues at all. Though the quick-shift is still not very refined though better than the 2017. Software related i believe.
Adam Waheed you’re the best reviewer ever
BMW advertisement Mr. Waheed?
gorgeous landscape
were did you guys shoot this footage. would love to go there and ride my own bike
Nothing like bombing power lines and going on adventures on a big powerful adv bike!
Why isn't he uploading regularly to his channel anymore?
Because his anchoring is shit
Keep up the good work
Endless money pit as scotty kilmer says
Adtventure and touring really appeals to me, but I feel like a bike like this is overkill and kind of defeats the purpose. Give me something smaller, cheaper, and more bare-bones any day!
I totally agree I have ridden one and this might sound crazy but I found it to comfortable I don’t need all the bells and whistles, bare to the bones bike for me
Which shoes do you wear?? These are awesome!
Fit to put on slicks and never take off road then join the ADV group on face book to feel included. Give me a break 550-600 pound road bike that the asshole is gonna expect you to help him lift up when I bought a DRZ400 for a fucking reason.
Some of the bmw posers are down right the worst too. Talk shit telling you about how you need to get hard luggage because I’m gonna break all the things I pack.
Too bad you don't have Ari....
I put Anarchy 3 tires on my adv bike and they howl like there's no tomorrow.
I need to win the lottery soon 😂
The new Tenere' 700 is much more affordable, and won't ruin your spine if you have to pick it back up
@@patw9175my V-Strom still putters along quite well 😁
@@Max.527 Well damn, you already got an adv bike you're ahead of me there :D
Waheed, did BMW hire you?
No, the bike is that good.
Drove the 850 in January it's nice. I have a 2017 GSA 800 and tc and abs shut off in Enduro and Enduro plus. The 800 is crap if you get bad gas it sucks cuz it doesn't start and you really can't rev it it'll just shut down and if your driving around it'll bog like a mofo. Other than poor gas I love the 800
Wow. Nice bike it is. I would like to own one
Where was this filmed? Looks really nice.
Carrizo Plain National Monument, California.
"Primo" dirt lol this dude lives in salesman mode
Yep!
Why do you need background music? Is it a concert?
Too heavy.
not when you get it going. And at very slow speeds, too. Weight disappears. . .
You don't even notice it
I suppose that's natural for full size advs...
I wonder what (Dainese?) suit he is wearing.
not what i'd expect for a review
Where on earth is that place.. 1:10
Anakee3’s suck. I don’t know why BMW chooses those tires.
drumsnbass They don’t they’re Annakee Adventures or Bridgestone A41s, both great tyres for road use, ok for dry trails...
All this goodness costs at lot of money--$24,390 at my local dealer.
I own the same year and color bike, the bike is not a "go anywhere and everywhere" bike, unless you have other riders with you or better yet, s support vehicle. The bike when fully loaded with almost 8 gallons of fuel, panniers and camping gear can top 1,000 pounds, and to believe you can go anywhere alone like that, is not realistic. I have done 600 miles per day ride on this bike without getting tired, but try to do 60 miles on a typical BDR, and you would think twice about doing it again... ALONE!
A "go anywhere and everywhere" bike it is not. But close. It's physically impossible for a bike of this size & weight.
Maybe if it was a press bike that i did not have to repair, it would 'go anywhere and everywhere' my 2020 1250GS bike does not.
Yes
Hey bro my height is 5 feet 5 inch can I ride this bike
this bikes are amazing i just wish i could afford one haha
Tony that's my wish too.One day
You drive 90% offroad. Why you don't change to offroad tires? The tires you drive aren't for offroad...
Am I the only one who really feels they should hire someone else to do the ride reviews I mean Adam is good but I feel that he is a bit awkward.
-Nice jacket tho
7 year plan to get a bike like such.
Good luck. Get it sooner if possible as you are missing out.
it a great bike....... only if you can afford it
Good bike to ride for the next starbucks
"this bike is made to go anywhere and everywhere your mind and heart can envision." except it'll break down within the first 5,000 KM and you'll be stuck in the middle of nowhere xDDDDD That's BMW for ya
Dumbo...
If BMW didn’t have a boxer engine I’d buy one! I hate the heads sticking out
so don't and shut up. No-one needed to know
Duuuh they have the F800gs
F850GS and GSA. Though not that much lighter than the 1250, the consensus in the ADV community is that it might be a more suitable bike for off-pavement riding.
Berta Griese 😂 funny douchebag
Michael Morrissey nobody cares lol
Too much talking. Bike sounds we want.
GSA! Not GS.
Wow😍
So...many...superlatives...this video felt about as bloated as an R1250 GS.
Sam Toshner I feel really bloated as I sail past sports bikes 40kg lighter, can’t afford one, don’t knock them...I’ve had three in a row and I’ve had most of the rivals..brilliant bike.
@@IanTed never said anything about money lol - funny how defensive GS owners are about the price. I'm sure your GS is great on the road. I've ridden one in the dirt before and it would not be my go to ADV bike.
I do not understand the lure of these 550 lb behemoths for use off-road where mass is the enemy of all things good about motorcycling. Worse, these are vastly sophisticated machines which demand first world dealer service in case of any glitch. Woo hoo. Who is for up an adventure riding from Paris to Monte Carlo?
As to this new guy, he could at least get a shave and a haircut and TRY to look like a human.
Yeah great £19000 though !!!
1:27 “tracsh control”.
Nice bike but I miss the old crew. These guys just don't do it the same. They seem well informed but it's just not the same. Sorry boys
Bulky, heavy, riding position too upright... naaah, I’m definitely not into ADV bikes. I’ve ridden the 1200GS of a friend, not my piece of cake. I don’t ride offroad or dirt roads, I’m more a naked or sport/touring bike, but if I ever will this is anyway not the bike for me, the new Tenere 700 will be more nimble and more fun. Not to mention if you drop it in a ditch it’s a third of the price of this bmw...
Bring back Zack and Ari , this new guys suck
Ugly bike