The crash bars? They're a factory option

Well, I recommended the LAMS restricted version as a first road bike for my Sister and her partner if that's any guide :)

Gee thats actually a tough one! Desert X better on road. Better looking. Better wheelie bike... Bit more range. But the front end takes a while to feel out how it works best and airbox access would be a pain for those getting dusty often. GS maybe easier to ride? Feels nice and light. Possibly more encouraging in the gnarlier stuff. Not quite as much grunt or range. Ummmmm. Think I'd take the Desert X, put crash bars to protect the vulnerable lower tank, a nice phat muffler to let some bark out and maybe drop some better internals in the front end. And then spend lots of time looking at it and telling myself I made the right call :)

@@Vicko026 Thank you for a great explanation. I think one of your best and biggest points are the looks. I'm an older rider and remember watching the Paris-Dakar back in the early 80's onwards, the looks of the desert X are hard to beat. I'd like to see a set of rear tanks or similar on the BMW, all of the reviews for the bike are excellent, and all also critique the tank as a bit too small.

The V4 Rally is a clear winner on those tracks. Checkout the video on the rally and compare the pace... Such a fun bike the Rally. Remarkable. The Tiger12 remains a great allrounder and one of my favourites but can't match the V4Rally offroad either. They've only just given it an update last year, so you might be waiting another year or two for the next gen there.

Nice step up

No

Got mine couple of weeks ago, no waiting for spring, can’t wait.

Love the technical explanation of the longer swing arm and how it changes the front end, never thought of that.

Great comment. Agree completely that adventure means different things to different people. If this recipe works for you - awesome. If you prefer something else - awesome. As long as you’re out there riding. All the best.

tubeless tyres will launch within few months

Are you ok?

Merhaba..Türkiye de fiyatı yeni açıklandı..yaklaşık 12.300 dolar..çok pahalı

Yes I did see that later in the specs. Didn’t get a chance to confirm it but I did scratch my head on that one a bit. She’s a big girl!

@Vicko026 they are probably limited by total gross weight, and since the gs weight less, it can load more!

Interesting you say that about the top heaviness. That could exacerbate the ‘falling in’ feeling when tipping into corners on the road too. With more agressive tyres I might have taken it up the other track, but there is one descent in particular that is starting to get chopped up a bit now and I even have to take it steady and pay attention on the Tuareg now. Don’t think it would have been fun on the big GSA

I had the seat in low position. Yes there is a lower option. But I’m commenting on it in this spec. Which doesn’t get the lowering suspension.

True.❤

I was interested until I found out it weighs 214 kg.

@@TommyNitro allí Cruiser bikes weigth 200/240 ..

​@@TommyNitroso what?

@ I'm not interested in a bike that weighs more than the Triumph scrambler 1200.

Watch my v4r review and it should be apparent. But that’s just me…

I have a 2024 R1300GS Opt.719 (no Adv.) and also a 2023 Ducati MTS V4 PikesPeak. Both have their pros and cons, both are top of the line motorcycles. It just depends on your most frequent and preferred riding style, whether you ride alone or two-up, how tall you are, whether you live in warmer countries (the Ducati V4 Granturismo engine gets quite warm). It's a completely individual assessment of the rider in question, both are very comfortable for long rides. The BMW has a great pull from low revs due to the beastly torque - I have an extra BT-Moto Stage1 modification/flash, with a Stage2 on the way. The Ducati V4 engine is smoother and better at higher revs. Of course, it's also thirstier :-). The Quickshifter is better on the Ducati PP. The gearbox is also smoother and has smoother running on the Ducati PP. But I don't know if it would be the same for the Ducati V4Rally. To be fair, I have a lot more (20.000) km on the Ducati and all the mechanical parts have sat properly. So this observation is now a bit unfair to the BMW, (I have 3.700km on it) where it's still somewhat raw from the factory and will sit. What can't be denied though: The Ducati is visually much more appealing.

@@Vicko026I did (and love it btw) but I’m curious about the effortless riding that you mention about the GSA. I own a V4S and buy it just after testing the standard GS1300. The V4S seemed to me more natural that the BMW with the telelever thing. Nice videos you have, and very nice environment to ride!

@@etdbsub0 I found the V4r is easier to ride, more fun, engaging and capable. Yes the GSA has more bottom end torque, but offroad you can have too much… And there is light years difference between the v4s and the v4r. Even though the s was surprisingly good off-road.

Came with the press bike

@@Vicko026 Thank you, yes. Interestingly, I couldn't find it anywhere (not even Google Lens and the usual sniffing aids) so it's not an official sales item?

@@hewlett62 Yes it is. At least in the EU. Product ID: EI00270V (the product ID in The Netherlands). It costs 28 euro overhere.

@@michielvandepol6765 Hello and thank you, I really appreciate the information. But still I am not able to find anything like that. I live in the EU. I have also used the native Dutch search engines, but without success. Is it a specific product ID from a specific vendor? Otherwise: what is the purpose of this thing?

@@hewlett62 IT IS AN OFFICIAL bmw part, i will put it on mine to

Cheers Leo! And likewise I hope you enjoy the New Year

There are available collapsable, ratchet bike lifts. And numerous DIY videos. I almost bought one, but instead , I weight train, and lift with my legs. I'm 68 and have dropped my r1250gs twice. Of course if you get injured when you drop your bike, you will need help. I do like the extensions a on the GSA crash bars, as they would help with lifting.

Previously in Australia, Triumph had only offered the LAMS power restricted model. Now they offer a choice of restricted model of full power model. Both variants get a new Sport mode as well as other new electronic updates.

As in resolution or editing/format? Hit me with suggestions. Fwiw I've moved all my vids to 4K now, this *might be the last of the 1080 ones only due to upload file transfer issues I was having previously.