Recommend fitting race torx throttle spacer kit. I kept stalling my gen 3 1290 until i did. There's too much travel/slop as std, same on the 1390 i noticed.

Brandon Pasch won 2022 Daytona 200 on a street triple against all those bikes for a reason :D same thing with Peter Hickman on some road racing races..

Really enjoyed this video, lots of detail. At the end you mentioned a pyramid product for the rear wheel, I couldn’t see what this looked like. Please can you give me a bit more detail? Many thanks.

Let’s have more “hands on” and less chit chat with your mobile ready to let you know when it’s time for home🥱🥱🥱

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Got a gem , great story .

I put 25,000 miles on gen3 1290 SDR. It was a phenomenal bike and I had very few reliability issues. I did many 1500 mile trips, and although comfortable lack of wind protection is an issue for long distance touring. I love their looks, especially with full Akra exhaust. Currently running 2024 MXR, but will probably get the new GT in a couple of years time

These adventure bikes are just so expensive and tech laden it kind of puts me off. Having ridden this bike I can attest that the handling of this bike is simply awesome. 3rd gear wheelie with some clutch and a helping bump in the A Road was an eye opener. The size of the bike is very compact. It doesn’t feel as substantial like the outgoing model. Performance is awesome. The price will equally leave you in awe… it’s so expensive. I think a sub 15k liter bike like the Suzuki Honda and even kwack seem more value for money.

I'm not a fun of adventure bikes, but 1300GS is the best from segment. Crazy good torque and handling.

I’m trying a smaller bike currently. A 2024 ktm 390 duke. I come from speed triple, 990 superduke, 675 Daytona. Where as I am missing my bigger bikes with more power then I can use, I am amazed at what 44.3 hp from the 390 can give you. So I will judge hp diffferently moving forward. I think your statement of 100hp is even more than you need is probably spot on. That said if I got great deal on the rs vs the r I would jump on it.

Simply brilliant review and video.

GS is a very nice bike to ride but unfortunately its image is completely ruined by its clientele

For a taller rider, The GSX 8S is more confortable? Or they fell the same?

Brilliant ! I have one and yes it’s awesome , a few extra positives to add, engine and swinging arm now has a harder coating more durable , yes it’s also way easier to clean as there are less fins on the barrels etc, I have the forged alloys which look awesome and are lighter and easier to clean, the gearbox has a lovely little wine like a mini with a straight cut gearbox, adaptive cruise is awesome , I’d have a slightly bigger screen for motorways I’m (nearly 6ft) ha, I wish I’d kept the high comfort seat as it had more padding and increased peg to seat , the seat is meant to be adjustable but it’s not really (naff design) a token gesture to make the internal padding higher (little flipper under the seat), I have had the 1100 1150 1200 and 1250 and yes this is more agile and sporty , I have had a recall notice from bmw stating new panniers are being made foc swap to customers eta spring next year , pain , but at least it’s being addressed , one q for the top man , do you prefer it to the multi ?? I have also had them and the pikes peak! I do in respect of dealer back up, no chain , and more torque , incidentally the new paralever is less of a sap on tyre bhp, it’s very close to a chain now ! Ha, I love bikes and spent waaay to much money on them , understanding wife 👍 great review,

Well worth the cash for a bike that fails almost instantly. BMW quality always the same. Always excused!

I opted for black cast wheels because I thought they would clean 🧼 up easier than spokes. Well they don’t. I can’t get them back to black. Just a dull grey black colour. Extremely frustrating.

Great review as are all your long term reviews. I would love to hear your thoughts comparing the new GS1300 to the Multistrada V4 or V4 Rally you had as a long termer not too long ago.. I might imagine that the Multi might have a bit more character and personality that the new GS is lacking.

Love these "fireside chats" and this one was right up there. Forty-three minutes has never flown by so quickly. As far as the GS goes: the lack of illuminated switch-gear is a real gear-grinder for me.

The only thing the new 1300 will be best at is breaking down. Honestly I don't know how people buy into the crap "lifestyle" than surrounds this rubbish marque.

23k :( jesus

Great video and review Richard and Michael have some much experience and knowledge on all types of bikes I always value there opinions thanks again.

The heated seat must be perfect in the winter. Edit: I agree that cruise control is more useful than rider modes and traction control.

He was impressed by the fuel economy. It's almost thirsty as the motorcycles I had in the seventies end eighties. I reached 28 km/l over 9000 km on my SV650 this year.

I've been an RT guy for sometime now but I really like the standard 1300 GS. The GSA looks fugly but I am looking forward to seeing how the R1300 RT looks when that finally comes out.

Noting your delays with panniers really makes me question getting another BMW. I bought the Ultimate Edition last 1250GS which had a letter saying put a warranty claim in for the small back up key. I’ve been waiting since August 2023 and I’ve still not got it. The head unit then failed and can’t power the sat nav in April 2024 and here I am still waiting over 7 months later for the parts. What is the point of a 3 year warranty if i’m going to have to wait that long for parts! No one seems to cover manufacturer waiting times so it’s hard to choose a bike you can confidently tour on as my trip to Türkiye in April looks like being shelved due to BMW parts delays. I’m not going without a reliable (phone service free) satnav. Great vid as usual thanks….Miffed of the Isle of Man.

I once did 2000 miles in a day on a honda grom. Got home, changed and ran a marathon. Got home, changed and went dancing. We can all talk crap if we want to.

Not even vaguely interested as what I've read these newer GS's have been ridden with weird designs and very poor mechanical quality.

What a privilege to "Eavesdrop" on this conversation. Manufacturers, please give these people more bikes!

They saved so much weight on the engine over the 1250 (3.9kgs!), the clatter is real, but probably worth it.

The auto height adjustment is useful even in road use. I'm 6.0ft, and I had a loan GS with ASA whilst my RT was in for a quick check. Some roads have a camber, which you don't always perceive. Also, sometimes, things like cement spilled on the road by cement mixers cause the bike to be higher than you'd expect. This has happened to me twice, once in Wembley, once near Stamford (both close to cement works). Having the height automatically adjust is always useful, not just off road. I was massively impressed with the 1300 GS. The engine was really sweet, and effortlessly quick. It seemed to reach the legal limits without any effort at all. I didn't go too far, around 200 miles, in the day, but I was mightily impressed with it. I wouldn't buy one, the toss up is the same as I had a few years ago new 1300RT or new 1300GSA.

Guy in the blue hat: "So just in ENGLAND?" You really just think 'England' - Not UK

I stuggle to do 200-300 miles in a day

So glad you are presenting this with Mr Richard Newland instead of the usual high pitch one 😅

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Always hated BMWs as a young man and (still) the owner of a zx7r. Now at 50 something like the 1300 GS seems very appealing.Thankyou for a very well spoken, honest and detailed review. Cheers from NZ

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Who has 45 mins to watch this?

Great, informative article, enjoyed listening to it.

For some reason BMW are pushing the sale for this bike hard, and this is the "Lizo" of adventure bikes.

Great review

Can you confirm the Dunlop Tyre spoke about on this video...I just can't seem to catch the particular version is being spoke about.

Great discussion.Thks.

Lots of electronics issues that an independent cannot diagnose or fix, so do not ride far from a Motorrad workshop. The most reliable and fixable GS was the 1150. After that you are in computer la la land. This is no longer the bike to cross a desert on unless you have $10k available for a retrieve. The prize still goes to a Honda or a DR650, the Desert Tractor.

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How was this to live with Vs. the Ducati Multi V4 Rally you had?

Great review, and its gorgeous in green

The great all rounder

Uau. You just helped me to make my mind up…

If this bike is the best GS ever, GS is dead! R.I.P!

I had to jump-hop through this video. I just don't have the anorak to listen to it all in real time. But my general impression is you liked it. It's nice-looking for a GS.