Free Drive shaft replacement is only for current 1250 and previous models, not for the new 1300 gs. From now on it’s considered as a peace of hardware that wears out and therefore the owner will have to replace it in due time like brake pads or oil or tyres.
I agree with you ,looks and performance are two different animals. I still love the brutal looks of my triple black and still think it’s a great all arounder . Greetings from another American abroad .
Nice review! I test ride one for 200 miles a few weeks ago here in Scotland and absolutely loved it. The headlight doesn’t bother me that much and I like the new design. I found the chassis stiffer and the suspension significantly better for me, it was just as relaxing and comfortable to ride as my 1250 and covered the ground quicker and more easily. I’ve ordered one for delivery in March!
Man that’s awesome! Interested to see how you like it long term. I’m sure it will live up to the hype. I love my 1250. When the 1300 has a few years behind it I may pick up a used one
That’s right. The 1250 can have the small storage pouches on the wind deflectors or “dog ears” haha. I’m sure the market will come up with plenty of fun accessories for us to drool over.
Great honest video!!! I had a question for you, in part of your video you said that 1st and 2nd gear were jerky, were you talking about the quickshifter, or the transmission itself? Thanks and congratulations on being a new dad!!! 🤠
Thanks heaps for the support Kevin! Great question. I was talking about the quick shifter. Yeah man being a Dad is awesome! Sucks for my channel, but great for my Life! Hahaha
Thanks Man, I appreciate the clarification. I’m really loving the reviews on the new GS 🤠, I heard that it’s supposed to be coming out with ASA in the near future, the Automatic Shift Assistance, I ride a DCT right now and Love the DCT… I’m excited about BMW coming out with their own version. Anyway, enjoy fatherhood, I got 2 boys, 20 and 17, best things that ever happened to me, enjoy it, it goes by fast 🤠
I'm with you on the looks and I also only buy my bikes "gently" used. I'm hoping the GSA version will somehow bring back the tough, rugged looks and that integrated in-the-cockpit feeling of the 1200/1250, though I'm afraid the headlight is here to stay. Maybe they'll find a more subtle way to integrate the radar front and back with the additional bodywork. A GSA with the new engine and weight-watchers program of the 1300 would be mighty tempting. Also having a real, separate brake light instead of the dual-function rear indicators would be nice. Never really desired more power from my 2018 GSA, but some weight loss would be a big benefit for the tight alpine switchbacks I encounter on tours.
I love it haha “weight watchers version” hahah. Yeah I couldn’t agree more. I’ll give it a few years and see how it evolves and probably snag a used one. Also gently used. I got my 2019 1250 from a dealer and the last owner was a pilot so he never rode it. Only 13,000km on the clock. Thanks for your comment
Hello, American, I was at BMW this past Sunday and asked if the Adventure would come and he said maybe in December 2024. Regarding the headlight, from what I heard, it seems that they had to Center because of German legislation. Like you, what I like most about the GS1250 is what I hate about the 1300. I'm torn between the África Twin Adv and the GSA1250 Adv. I'm an on and off-road motorcycle tourism enthusiast.
Yeah it’s a personal preference for sure. I spoke to a guy who has an adventure sports AT and he says it’s really top heavy. He also mentioned that 21” front wheel is hard to corner on the street. My preference will always be a GS. Let us know what you decide and good luck
Goose the throttle when you shift down so you match rpm’s of the two gears being meshed. Match the rpm’s goimg up, also. The bike has a certain angular momentum you should not ignore.
Compared to the outgoing model the 1300 looks like million bucks, no more random angular pieces everywhere, it's a consistent modern design and the lights will be the new face of the GS for the next 20 years. I really don't understand why the new design is so appaling to some people. It's not like new 900Gs that is a straight copy of the Honda cb500x and shares nothing with the rest of the GS lineup.
For the 1300 the lights will be the face for sure, but remember, the 1300 is not replacing the 1250. It’s a new lineup. The 1250 has a 2024 model also. So the original look of the GS will live on in the 1250.
@@AmericanAbroad1 why would they keep the 1250 going? It's literally throwing money into the ocean to keep a production line open for a lesser bike. Yes the 1250 ADVENTURE might stay on for a while but not the common 1250. And that will most likely become the 1300GSA in 2025. BMW didn't keep the 1150 around after the 1200 came out, and the 1200 went away when the 1250 arrived.
Europeans are so lucky. The only way we can see one in Canada is if we place an order. Every one will be spoken for. They won't be here until Feb/March. Did that Tramuntana come with Metzeler Tourance Next 2's? They are great tires imho. So are Metzeler Karoo Street 👍👍
Luckily I have riden all of those and I’d say it’s a new class of engine all together. I guess it’s more quiet and refined for the boxer lineup. More approachable.
Everyone that reviews these bikes that have quick shift say it’s clunky first to second, stop it now! everyone that rides motorcycles knows it passes neutral between first and second. This is the reason no matter what kind of bike you have.
@@AmericanAbroad1 so buy a triumph or Yamaha, stop whining over an insignificant thing that comes with a bmw. I guarantee no one buys it is even going to notice
I have a 1300 Option 719 on order. Ridden the 1250 extensively on trips in Spain and Canary Islands and love it. I saw a medium term review after 500mile check and seems the engine “softens” up and is expected to do so a bit more. Is this your experience?
Free Drive shaft replacement is only for current 1250 and previous models, not for the new 1300 gs. From now on it’s considered as a peace of hardware that wears out and therefore the owner will have to replace it in due time like brake pads or oil or tyres.
Great update here.
after all the bs i had with mine. I got rid of it and bought the harley pan american. Im glad i did. I will never buy another BMW geez what a joke
I agree with you ,looks and performance are two different animals. I still love the brutal looks of my triple black and still think it’s a great all arounder . Greetings from another American abroad .
Glad to hear another 1250 brother who can appreciate the looks from preformance argument.
Where are you based?
@@AmericanAbroad1 living in Berlin,Germany….birthplace of our beautiful beast,the 1250 gs!
@@jvl4832 Man thats awesome! I do miss the U.S. quite often, but I love Portugal also.
Nice review! I test ride one for 200 miles a few weeks ago here in Scotland and absolutely loved it. The headlight doesn’t bother me that much and I like the new design. I found the chassis stiffer and the suspension significantly better for me, it was just as relaxing and comfortable to ride as my 1250 and covered the ground quicker and more easily. I’ve ordered one for delivery in March!
Man that’s awesome! Interested to see how you like it long term. I’m sure it will live up to the hype.
I love my 1250. When the 1300 has a few years behind it I may pick up a used one
@@AmericanAbroad1 congratulations and being able to ride in Scotland, beautiful country. Was there before the pandemic and loved it!
Hopefully the aftermarket will come up with some attachable storage compartments for fitment to the clear “pig ears” on each side of the windscreen.
That’s right. The 1250 can have the small storage pouches on the wind deflectors or “dog ears” haha.
I’m sure the market will come up with plenty of fun accessories for us to drool over.
Great honest video!!! I had a question for you, in part of your video you said that 1st and 2nd gear were jerky, were you talking about the quickshifter, or the transmission itself?
Thanks and congratulations on being a new dad!!! 🤠
Thanks heaps for the support Kevin!
Great question. I was talking about the quick shifter.
Yeah man being a Dad is awesome! Sucks for my channel, but great for my Life! Hahaha
Thanks Man, I appreciate the clarification. I’m really loving the reviews on the new GS 🤠, I heard that it’s supposed to be coming out with ASA in the near future, the Automatic Shift Assistance, I ride a DCT right now and Love the DCT… I’m excited about BMW coming out with their own version.
Anyway, enjoy fatherhood, I got 2 boys, 20 and 17, best things that ever happened to me, enjoy it, it goes by fast 🤠
The trans moved to bottom of engine of the 1300 GS than back of 1250..
Very interesting opinion, You have cool approach to motorcycles...
Thanks heaps man. Always love to hear what people like so I can get better.
after all the bs i had with mine. I got rid of it and bought the harley pan american. Im glad i did. I will never buy another BMW geez what a joke
I'm with you on the looks and I also only buy my bikes "gently" used. I'm hoping the GSA version will somehow bring back the tough, rugged looks and that integrated in-the-cockpit feeling of the 1200/1250, though I'm afraid the headlight is here to stay. Maybe they'll find a more subtle way to integrate the radar front and back with the additional bodywork. A GSA with the new engine and weight-watchers program of the 1300 would be mighty tempting. Also having a real, separate brake light instead of the dual-function rear indicators would be nice. Never really desired more power from my 2018 GSA, but some weight loss would be a big benefit for the tight alpine switchbacks I encounter on tours.
I love it haha “weight watchers version” hahah.
Yeah I couldn’t agree more. I’ll give it a few years and see how it evolves and probably snag a used one. Also gently used. I got my 2019 1250 from a dealer and the last owner was a pilot so he never rode it. Only 13,000km on the clock.
Thanks for your comment
after all the bs i had with mine. I got rid of it and bought the harley pan american. Im glad i did. I will never buy another BMW geez what a joke
Hello, American, I was at BMW this past Sunday and asked if the Adventure would come and he said maybe in December 2024. Regarding the headlight, from what I heard, it seems that they had to Center because of German legislation. Like you, what I like most about the GS1250 is what I hate about the 1300. I'm torn between the África Twin Adv and the GSA1250 Adv. I'm an on and off-road motorcycle tourism enthusiast.
Yeah it’s a personal preference for sure. I spoke to a guy who has an adventure sports AT and he says it’s really top heavy. He also mentioned that 21” front wheel is hard to corner on the street.
My preference will always be a GS. Let us know what you decide and good luck
Goose the throttle when you shift down so you match rpm’s of the two gears being meshed. Match the rpm’s goimg up, also. The bike has a certain angular momentum you should not ignore.
I have one on order. Would like to know more about the lane change warning issue
Me too. I would turn to owners on a forum maybe. I’d love to know if it was a fluke on the test bike. Either way it would worry me.
Mine works a dream
I think, the new 1300 gs adventure will look like more to the old gs🙏
Possibly. Time will tell.
Compared to the outgoing model the 1300 looks like million bucks, no more random angular pieces everywhere, it's a consistent modern design and the lights will be the new face of the GS for the next 20 years. I really don't understand why the new design is so appaling to some people. It's not like new 900Gs that is a straight copy of the Honda cb500x and shares nothing with the rest of the GS lineup.
Its a nice machine that Will sell like hotcakes…
For the 1300 the lights will be the face for sure, but remember, the 1300 is not replacing the 1250. It’s a new lineup. The 1250 has a 2024 model also.
So the original look of the GS will live on in the 1250.
@@AmericanAbroad1 why would they keep the 1250 going? It's literally throwing money into the ocean to keep a production line open for a lesser bike. Yes the 1250 ADVENTURE might stay on for a while but not the common 1250. And that will most likely become the 1300GSA in 2025.
BMW didn't keep the 1150 around after the 1200 came out, and the 1200 went away when the 1250 arrived.
after all the bs i had with mine. I got rid of it and bought the harley pan american. Im glad i did. I will never buy another BMW geez what a joke
@@greenrush4313 all the bs with your brand new 1300GS?
Great vid thanks
Thanks for dropping by. I’m glad it helped!
Europeans are so lucky. The only way we can see one in Canada is if we place an order. Every one will be spoken for. They won't be here until Feb/March. Did that Tramuntana come with Metzeler Tourance Next 2's? They are great tires imho. So are Metzeler Karoo Street 👍👍
Fantastic bike. Strange review.
Has it got the top end rattle off 1200 and 1250LC or quiet like a 2023 oil head of Nine R T
Luckily I have riden all of those and I’d say it’s a new class of engine all together.
I guess it’s more quiet and refined for the boxer lineup. More approachable.
you should get a harley pan america
Everyone that reviews these bikes that have quick shift say it’s clunky first to second, stop it now! everyone that rides motorcycles knows it passes neutral between first and second. This is the reason no matter what kind of bike you have.
I never felt that clunk from the Triumph Tiger 1200 quick shifter or the Yamaha.
@@AmericanAbroad1 so buy a triumph or Yamaha, stop whining over an insignificant thing that comes with a bmw. I guarantee no one buys it is even going to notice
My friend. It’s not a complaint but these videos are my observations. That is one of them.
Don’t expect BMW strike to bore ratio with all the ramifications to behave like a Japanese bike.
Muy fuerza😅
Can't say I like the clattery, rattly sound of the motor.
Yeah I did find the 1300 a bit more clattery… although the 1250 sounds similar
I have a 1300 Option 719 on order. Ridden the 1250 extensively on trips in Spain and Canary Islands and love it. I saw a medium term review after 500mile check and seems the engine “softens” up and is expected to do so a bit more. Is this your experience?