2016 BMW R1200GS Adventure || First Ride & Impressions

[@powerone10]

This bike isn't just for rich guys that don't see dirt. In 2004 Ewan McGregor and Charlie Boorman took two of these from London to New York City east through Europe, Russia, Mongolia, Siberia (which no one said they could do) and the all the way through Alaska and the continental US. If that's not enough, in 2007 they went from northern Scotland to the most southern tip of South Africa on newer version of this bike. They chose this bike over any other bike manufacturer.

[@CNCycle]

Yeah, I've watched both of those. They're great. Thanks for watching.

[@Randalsplumbing]

I rode that same bike a few weeks back, it was awesome. I love the ergonomics and the lightness in the corners. I have the 2015rt and would rather have the GSA. I am 5'11 and fit much better on this bike, even though i would never take it off road i would rather tour with the GSA. Thanks for the video, great job.

[@CNCycle]

+Mike Meena thank you sir. Subscribe for more!

[@markedmondson66]

I love mine. Like you say the thing feels light and easy once you're riding, handles better than you'd ever expect as well.

[@CNCycle]

+Mark Edmondson absolutely

[@2005CessnaPilot]

As a 2014 GSA owner, I'll just comment that the headlights on the videos look like they're blinking-like it's a safety light .45 secs in. This is only due to the speed of the camera on the LED light. It stays on solid on the bike. I didn't notice that until I was taking pictures of my bike when it was idling.

[@4WDTRD]

I have yet to ride the newer GSA but I love my 2012. The ability to ride any road or trail is awesome.

[@CNCycle]

There is something about that fact that makes it so appealing.

[@garybarrowcliffe6898]

Great video. Keep them coming! Bought one. In White and simply stunning to ride. Whenever and wherever.

[@CNCycle]

+Gary Barrowcliffe thanks for watching!

[@Life_a_bike]

Nice short review 👍🏻 I’m almost 50, did spend over 30 years on racers and nakeds but now I feel the need for a GSA...

[@CNCycle]

I bought one. You should too.

[@Bimble]

That's a lovely bike, really dig it in white. & i'm with you on the off road capability, better to have it & not need it, than the other way around. Nice review dude.

[@CNCycle]

Thanks Bimble!

[@BorisOnBikes]

I really enjoyed the GS when I test rode it a few times. I did notice that if you try and use the quick shifter from 1st to 2nd, it gives you a violent jerk because of the shaft drive. Other than that, I LOVE the GS and the GSA. I only wish I was about a foot taller LOL!

[@CNCycle]

Thanks for the note. You are correct about the quick shifter! I actually said this in the video and cut it because it was getting too long. My bike doesn't do that. It is tall.

[@BorisOnBikes]

Your bike is definitely smoother with the quickshifter. (Well, Zim's bike, but same thing almost.) I'm sure that you're about the right height for one of those awesome machines ;)

[@davyboycolon530]

good honest review CNcyle . I ride the British version a triumph couldn't afford the BMW but it's still a great bike for a few grand less ..

[@CNCycle]

The Tiger is great!

[@davyboycolon530]

I traded my 14 Truxton for it

[@artisan4797]

Okay, you me this Sunday we go for a ride. You have ridden a new GS, you can ride an older GS. 2007. Yes I am "Old", but you can toss mine around the corners a little more than one from Irv Seavers. And get a good feel for what they can do.

[@CNCycle]

Sometime yes but can't this Sunday. Have prep work for SCMM!! Are you going?

[@artisan4797]

+CNCycle I will be at Chaparral, but not going to the hotel. I will look you up and say hello and maybe exchange numbers so we can ride together. Now that you don't need your face blurred. 🤔

[@MeatandMotorcycles]

You just drove through my old neighborhood down katella. Oh Santiago canyon. Homesick. If you're ever in NYC let me know.

[@CNCycle]

Will do!

[@chrismithchrismith]

I rode mine from Narvic to Trondheim in a single day (600 miles); needs must, but that's another story. Anyway, 600 miles in a oner on the GSA: nae bother!

[@skyconquest242]

The seat does soften up after some usage, btw.

[@CNCycle]

+amutlu67 good to know b

[@MAPPED]

Great video! Watched it loads! Looking to pick up a GSA in the new year...and the white finish has caught my eye too (have always had black finish on bikes in the past!) Thanks again for posting! - Ride safe

[@CNCycle]

MAPPED thank you! Be sure to subscribe for more. I recommend the white one.

[@w.m.aslam-author]

Impressive bike and video. I hope to ride as well as you soon as I'm planning to ride a Yamaha 125cc to begin with.

[@CNCycle]

+W.M. Aslam awesome. 125cc is fun. Be sure to subscribe for more!

[@markjurczyk]

GSA is the best bike out there ! Period

[@CNCycle]

It's up there!

[@BFD15i]

In fact, as long as you dont go on a trip around the world, go for the standard-GS. It can do everything tge GSA can do but weighs around 30-40kg (60-80lbs) less. Far easier to handle in daily use.

[@sulos4646]

@@BFD15i True, but the standard GS cant handle the trip Frankfurt (Germany) - Winterthur (Switzerland) without a stop ;-)

[@BFD15i]

@@sulos4646Das sind nur 380km, das schaffst auch mit der normalen GS. ;) Bin meine normale GS schon mit 4,6 Litern / 100km gefahren, damit kommt man über 400km weit. Mit meiner Adventure habe ich allerdings auch schon über 600km geschafft.. Das waren noch Zeiten.. Meine 1290er Super Adventure will nach spätestens 300km an den Zapfhahn.. :/

[@sulos4646]

@@BFD15i Ich will aber auch nicht 4h brauchen.

[@grindsoul]

8:47 ... yeah, you'll do that a few times during the first week or so of ownership. Something to get used to. I laugh at it now

[@CNCycle]

👍

[@CNCycle]

Yes, I said "boxter" and it's "boxer" I know, I know......

[@Riptyde0420]

very nice. snowcat sent me to check your vlogs out. keep up the hard work

[@CNCycle]

Thank you sir!

[@msbrs5004]

WildMan 13

[@WheelsNotHeels]

That's an insanely cool bike! What is a "quick shifter"? Wish they weren't so $$$

[@CNCycle]

Quick shifter is clutchless shifting. You still have to use the foot peg but no clutch. Only off the line.

[@CNCycle]

Is it the do everything bike?

[@katsugi183]

Awesome bike indeed ,^^

[@madmikel9024]

Yes it is but it will also "do" a damn fine job of draining your bank account. There is a bike that they sell here in the US that is little known or talked about for some unknown reason, but is highly admired in Europe. It is definitely a do all bike. Comfortable, powerful, easy to ride how you feel riding it (instead of the bike making ride a certain way) AND it cost less then half the $$ as the bike in this video......... and it will leave a certain Canadian fellow in the dust off the line ; )

[@madmikel9024]

.....All that said, It is a damn fine looking bike. If I was a rich old guy I'd probably buy it too and pop out for coffee on it. But as of right now I only have half of that equation down.

[@CNCycle]

So.....what is this bike you speak of??

[@madmikel9024]

This bike is none other than the Suzuki Bandit. The original hooligan bike. Both the 600 and the 1200. No need for fancy clutch play to pop a wheelie, just twist the F'n throttle (in first, second....third). Old school, 4 carbs, inline four, air and oil cooled block of torque between your legs......until the 2007 model came around. If you haven't yet, for the love of god man go ride one!

[@Ghostrider304]

What brand of gloves are you wearing, they look super comfortable!!!

[@CNCycle]

They are and break in quickly. Here you go - amzn.to/2alQ4Nr

[@DV-jf7er]

The best multi purpose bike, I love mine.

[@CNCycle]

It is!

[@jerrylhyche8725]

I ride my GS adventure not because I am old but because I like the ride of the GSA

[@NicolasJolyFr]

Hello, your jacket is not Roland Sands Ronin ?

[@CNCycle]

Yes, it is. They have however discontinued this color.

[@FarfalhudoMotovlogs]

Hi there, came from CM Moto channel. Ill check more videos. Can you tell me the brand and model of those gloves you have? And the Jacket? Thanks, subscribed.

[@CNCycle]

Thanks for subbing and I appreciate CM sending you my way! Gloves - amzn.to/2alQ4Nr Jacket - Jacket - amzn.to/2acLLVr (unfortunately they discontinued the color I have but black and brown are still available)

[@TheDervMan]

Great review and lovely bike.

[@CNCycle]

Thank you sir! Be sure to subscribe for more.

[@petermuller74]

How effective was the screen? Any buffeting or excessive wind noise?

[@CNCycle]

It was fine. I didn't however take it on the freeway and get it up to speed so I can't speak to that.

[@SteelHorseman]

Love the passion!!!

[@CNCycle]

Yeah, I tend to get excited. Thanks for the support!

[@Ghostrider304]

BTW- I love my GSA, even if it's the older Cam Head motor.

[@CNCycle]

Fantastic bike.

[@Cruiserguy-pc9gs]

I just rode this bike I love it

[@CNCycle]

👍

[@Richard1976]

I beginning to start to miss my gsa 😔

[@CNCycle]

Richard van Tricht you can always get another.

[@Richard1976]

CNCycle not at this moment, they are quite expensive... even used ones.

[@melaniescott9498]

Good review!

[@CNCycle]

Thank you.

[@windyrun7979]

No test ride of a boxer bike is complete without the obligatory banging against the cylinders at least once :) Great bikes though-totally chill and fun at the same time

[@CNCycle]

HA! So true. It really was a great bike.

[@davidgreve1081]

Are you impressing yourself to see the sparks fly? Never is there need to dump it so far over so to thin the metal down and cause an oil disaster. Windy Run.

[@windyrun7979]

i meant banging your shins against the cylinders like he did in the video and complained about--not scraping cylinders due to excessive lean.

[@davidgreve1081]

Windy Run , Gotcha!

[@RobAshMotoVlogs]

Nice gloves mate, I like those. Very different bike but, I bought a GS800 and bloody hated it! Sold it after just a few weeks. The thing just had no soul whatsoever. Just my opinion. Nice impressions vid though bud.

[@CNCycle]

If you remember my first bike was the F800GT. Same engine and yes, it was pretty boring. The 1200 is a different thing. Shaft drive, boxer engine. Much more character.

[@RobAshMotoVlogs]

+CNCycle Good point.

[@vegasbattleborn1594]

😍 such a beautiful machine

[@CNCycle]

+Vegas Gurl it is.

[@AdventuresinRealLife]

Find the only dirt around, and it's on the side of the road. Ah boxter, that's a brilliant engine design. LOL, old man. I took a ride with a bunch of guys on these sorts of bikes, and they turned back with the first tornado warning....I mean...how are you going to adventure around the world if you're scared of a bit of spinning air?

[@CNCycle]

+Adventures in Real Life nothing wrong with spinning air. There are more dirt roads around but I was on a demo. Don't want to risk it.

[@Stompie_ZA]

Hi guys. I'm 18 and I have the oppertunity to get me a R1200 GSA. Should I go for it?. Ive been riding bikes since 10. My heaviest bike was a 1980s Honda Goldwing.

[@CNCycle]

If you can handle the weight of the Goldwing, you can handle the GSA. However it is tall so if you're short, go sit on it first and make sure you can touch the ground comfortably. Let me know!

[@Stompie_ZA]

CNCycle I'm 1.8m.

[@Stompie_ZA]

CNCycle Thank you for the reply. SUBSCRIBED!!

[@CNCycle]

Chief thank you!

[@Cruiserguy-pc9gs]

Yes buy it

[@MarcLLalonde]

How tall are you?

[@CNCycle]

+MarcLLalonde 6'3

[@bloodyhell451]

If you buy one - with all the panniers etc - is there a special clause in the purchase contract which states 'if you wave to other bikers, vee vill come und bugger deine arsche ?' I ask merely for information.......

[@CNCycle]

Yes, it's in the fine print on the sales contract.

[@bloodyhell451]

That sure explains a lot ;-)

[@rijden-nu]

I want one so bad :/ I'm in the market for a nice luxury bike to replace my lease car for work so I actually have some money to spend, namely the boss's (I drive a Jeep Renegade now, which costs roughly about 1.5x this bike where I live). Yeah, I would rarely (if ever) go offroad either, save maybe a camping ground or whatever, but fuck that, this bike is simply the shit. Imma go and see if I can get a test ride on one of these babies. My private bike, an old '94 CBR 1000 F, broke down two months ago... Man, whatever I buy will be a massive upgrade I guess :) Thanks for the review!

[@CNCycle]

Glad you enjoyed. Did you get it yet?

[@rijden-nu]

Thanks for asking though!

[@CNCycle]

I did a tour on an FJR on my channel. Loved that bike. Be sure to check it out. Good choice.

[@rijden-nu]

Oh, cool! I'll check it out, see if your experience/findings match mine :) Thanks.

[@scottcampbell9283]

Former BMW Motorrad employee .That might have been a low seat

[@CNCycle]

Good to know. Thanks for the intel.

[@balsara675]

good1

[@HaPea117]

fucking 8 gallons dude are you kidding me thats insane lol see you soon dude

[@CNCycle]

+Rev Bomb nobody could ride that out without a break.

[@HaPea117]

CNCycle its just the point of having that much gas lol

[@twistedducati6895]

My guess is that the extra fuel capacity on the adventure model is for the ability to ride in remote locations without fear of running out of fuel where a tow truck and fuel delivery is not possible. It's an awesome bike and I look forward to test riding one this summer - especially after having a full day of fun on my friend's Yamaha Super Tenere. Made me realize what a fool I was for judging a book by it's cover and not thinking these types of bikes would be fun or wouldn't handle well. I couldn't be more wrong about that.

[@douglaselliott8298]

it's no surprise the reasons for your high opinion of the GSA. But I question the opinion of one so foolish as to ride such a machine, on such roads, in such traffic, wearing SHORTS! (8:47 on vid) The sales department at Irv Seaver Motorcycles must REALLY be hungry for sales and publicity to allow such douche-bag temerity.

[@CNCycle]

What are you smokin man? I'm not wearing shorts. Those are Dianese riding jeans. I'm ATGATT. The dealership can't help where they're located. Should they helicopter the bike somewhere safe for test rides?

[@douglaselliott8298]

I concede and beg your pardon. They looked like shorts for the brief instant shown. ATGATT.

[@CNCycle]

No worries.

[@tsav6952]

Yeah you are right BMW seats are painful.

[@mauriciovillanueva5484]

MVILLACAR

[@CNCycle]

???

[@hgm8337]

Okay, but do you get shunned by hot biker chicks for being an old-man? We need to know

[@CNCycle]

Just ignored. Same as a sport bike.

[@hgm8337]

CNCycle sigh no chance here either,..

[@mikes2270]

Nice, but a BEHEMOTH