2020 BMW R 1250 GS Review | Daily Rider

2020 BMW R 1250 GS Review | Daily Rider
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BMW’s flagship GS takes on the Daily Rider route. Where will it land on the DR Leaderboard?
SPECS:
MSRP: $21,900
Engine: 1,254 cc horizontally opposed twin
Measured weight: 565 lb. / 256.3 kg (no saddlebags)
Fuel tank: 5.2 gal. / 19.7 liters
Seat height: 33.5 or 34.3 in. / 850 or 870 mm
Claimed power: 136 hp @ 7,750 rpm
Claimed torque: 105 foot-pounds @ 6,250 rpm
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[@RevZilla]

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[@josecarlosavendano5431]

Dude you´re overstepping every stop line at every Stop Light you meet!!! Lucky there are no cops around. Anyway nice bike but very bad driving from you sir

[@BenJamin-ou7kd]

@@josecarlosavendano5431 are you in CALIFORNIA?

[@huntersmith1434]

Are you going to do a daily rider on the new fireblade cbr1000r

[@chrisspear4138]

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[@emoservedwithfries]

The reason everyone hates on the 1250gs is because of "long way 'round." That tv show sold the bike as dirt focused. It's not, it could never be with a drive shaft instead of a chain. You can't repair it unless you have a fleet with you. The 1250gs is a sweet bike for people who don't like cruisers or sport tourer, just not what is associated with an off-road focused adv.

[@BigRockMoto]

Some say the GS gets too much credit. I say it doesn't get enough. I'm on my fourth one. A 2021 GSA. I agree with Zack about getting a GSA over a GS.

[@roadglide]

100%. I have to agree with this comment.

[@alvarosolis7837]

I love your channel!

[@JoseSanchez-ht4cc]

I’m on my 7th Had sports, tourers, street and cruiser bikes. Ridden for over 40 years continuously. Raced for several years and have a 2019 Hypermotard 950 also. But, these are the best bikes in the world. Not even the 1290 adventure s beats it - the beemer is more poised & composed. I get 300 miles from my 2020 GSA tank. The weight disappears once you’re rolling.

[@tolga1cool]

The rally variant is where it's at for me. You get the "lightness" (lol) of the regular GS with the much nicer and longer suspension of the GSA

[@Jay-yg8jj]

I guess it's a great bike if you have 25k laying around to drop on something you can safely ride only 6 months out of the year.

[@michaelbrown9363]

What I like about the BMW Boxer platform is I can have at least 50% of the 1250 GS’s goodness for 1/5 of the price with my 16 year old 1200RT. My 1100 RT was 1/10 of the price. Also a great riding bike. Basically, there’s something at every price point, they ride amazingly well and run forever.

[@smokey8400]

They are comparing everything so when the GS is $22,000 of course it will beat a $10,000 Yamaha or Kawasaki.

[@Angry-Lynx]

As someone who never buys something newer than 15years old i disagree. If you buying with cash, not 10years credit, there is nothing bmw can offer. Tbh i never ever even considered anything from bmw. Not because i hate them or anything, just they don't have any good bikes that "old'. For me bmws were and still are - credit/lease buys only

[@hotdog9262]

@@Angry-Lynx these bikes are different from their cars. they are very reliable and durable

[@Angry-Lynx]

@@hotdog9262they are more reliable than cars, yes but that says almost nothing, bikes are more reliable than cars by design, they much simpler. and yes while bmw gs etc arent very unreliable, they ownership cost is significantly higher than anything from Japan, i considered between AT or GS and financially its not even a comparison, maintenantce alone on 10yo gs would kill me. On AT its just basic stuff oils, filters, suspension oil, and i can do most myself.

[@hotdog9262]

@@Angry-Lynx not really due to design. many parts on the cars are designed to fail after warranty. id would be interesting to know if you talked from experience

[@horrykt]

this video made me understand that all the bad things attributed to the gs are actually about the owners. cause seeing it in Zach's hands looks like it can really do everything

[@Brokenlimbsranch]

rrc

[@YSPDJapan]

Yes. Here's the thing: I ride a Super Tenere, Yama'as 1200cc ADV bike. I ride it 80% off road. One thing I hate? The weight. it's heavy (obviously) at around 600 lbs after the crash bars and tools. However, it's fast and it just plows through everything. You can easily get these things up to 60 mph off road and it just hauls out there. Power for ages. When you're on the road it's almost like a Goldwing. You just sit back and cruise. Handling is awesome, fuel efficiency is awesome, and standing up is more comfortable than sitting down. You can drift corners, go 100 mph, anything you want and there's no cops, nobody around cause it's the middle of the woods and you're on a dirt road with no speed limit. ADV bikes are amazing and the only people who hate on them a) have never ridden them, and b) don't have the skills to ride off road regardless. You can easily see how much fun Zach has on the off road section. Dude hit 70 mph like it was nothing. NOTHING. Huge air on the jump too. Laughing the entire time. People don't get that and hate on random things, or pick on people who don't ride their bike that way. ADV bikes are the best, and this is coming from a guy who also has a GSXS750 who tracks that.

[@Porsche996driver]

Whoever says “bad things” about the Gelände Straße doesn’t know bikes.

[@kee7678]

@@YSPDJapan Agreed, well said.

[@xtremebroccoli]

Nothing but respect for the gsa. A dream bike for me for sure. Have also yet to talk to an owner....

[@tippytailmckitty2658]

If Zack got pulled over for doing a wheelie, would his bosses be mad, or give him high fives? I'm guessing high fives.

[@Bill-v650]

the bigger question is does his employer have to pay the fines since he has to do it for work

[@clayman1980]

It'd be hi-five with the cop, I'd wager. 😉

[@HardlyaDavidson]

Something that taught me a lot about how tickets are truly not that big of a deal (of course to your financial stability they are) but you can get a ticket in a friends car/bike and they don’t get negatively influenced. I can’t imagine he’d even have to tell them, unless he wanted the high fives!

[@correykeen2956]

My '21 GSA is my daily commuter. It's a fantastic motorcycle.

[@duanestiles4821]

BMW has been around a lot longer than most other brands and I’m 64 years old and they have aways have been the benchmark for leading the industry for years and years to come and love your vids thanks zack

[@infinion3]

i was excited to see you do the GS. Zach, i met you at Laguna, I told you I got the Tracer after your review. Well i sold that for this exact GS. I am 5'6. People have to ride a GS to understand its pedigree. Telelever, paralever, boxer engine are the 3 main things that atribute to the bikes impreccable handling. Any bike can follow the recipe of power, wire wheels, etc, but it will never ride like a gs without the mechanical design that GS has. ive done lots of moderate offroad, GS is superb within reason. if u want serious offroad, go get a dirtbike. I will only replace the GS with the same or improved GS. Supreme onroad, track able bike, and it does offroad well. amen.

[@christopherpaluck737]

The merging of entertainment and enlightenment done to perfection as usual. Great job Zack!

[@Thomas-qk7wf]

That the aging Versys 650LT is even mentioned in the face of the competition listed on that board is amazing. That it's in the top three is astounding. Every now and then I browse the classifieds for the Versys. There's something about it that appeals to me. Thanks, and keep up the great work.

[@karryhoward3946]

Love my 07 1200 GS simple and lite but when I'm ready to buy new I'm staying with BMW 1200 GS for sure.

[@andrewedmond7738]

GS haters are the ones that have never ridden this brilliant machine, let alone be able to afford one. The GS has the title as the worlds best selling ADV bike for a reason. As stated by a fellow commentator, technique and skill levels determine how good you are off road. On road this bike is an absolute dream to ride especialy for long days in the saddle. I am a fan of this bike thats for sure. Great review Zack, thanks brother.

[@masterchief3989]

1250 GS as a daily commute is a whole 3 grand Stanley tool kit to tighten the wheel nuts.

[@Bdub1952]

Well stated.

[@papatorr3669]

It's a relief to hear that $22,000 buys you #1 on the leader board. But for $22k and buying used vehicles, I managed to eek out: Suburban, Highlander, 330xi, & Boxster. TW200, KLR650, Shadow 500, Nighthawk 750, & R1100RT. That's not all my toys, but those came to $21,900. Take your time and be wise, you can easily have a good daily driver and all your gear for $2,000.

[@R4baDader]

Just rode pillion on my uncle's GS yesterday, gotta love the GS. I want to learn how to wrangle that thing once I learn on a smaller beast.

[@nicolaumb7494]

Greetings from Portugal 🇵🇹 I ride one of those every day, commuting, on weekends, and occasionally, off-road. It's always a great pleasure, versatile, performant, comfortable, and it's just beautiful (for my taste). Of course, it isn't cheap but do your research...you won't be paying much less for a AFT Adv, and it will cost less than a Multistrada or a KTM. Nice rides! 🖖🏻

[@montanablue7960]

I was glad to see that you and Ari are still making great videos! 👍

[@ericsweetadventure]

Valve clearance check is a super easy process completed in a few minutes on a GS/GSA, you can do it yourself if you have basic mechanics skill. So far mine have proven not to be out of shape as well. I ride single track and gravel (as much as possible) with full GSA crash bar setup and its a non issue. Deep ruts will sometimes brush the cylinder heads (bars in my case). If you do dump it the bars keep expensive bits off the rocks. For longer rides I tend to take the GS, I have a rally prepared 701 thats obviously more nimble on the trails but again for a long day of riding the GS outshines for comfort. If it's going to be a hard shorter day on the trails the lighter gnarlier 701, like any true 450/250 dirt bike, is going to be less work. I choose the days ride based upon the long term, if it's a day thrashing trails the 701 wins, if its a combination and the trails are a Bret Taks four with a bit of five I prefer the GS even for it's weight every time. It is one of the most comfortable bikes made. The only bike I have ridden that was more comfortable were the K1200LT's which tended to like asphalt and are not in this class at all. A GS will open up any terrain for the ADV tourer and you can ride single tracks all day if you're at a skill level were you allow the bike to work for you. If you're still a beginner and are white knuckle muscling a bike through the forest the weight of any big ADV bike will be intimidating. It was a pleasure to witness your serious riding skills, your slow speed tail dragging looked effortless. I am with you, if I can only have one bike in the garage it will be a GS.

[@petes_CE]

For the no-foot-down at stops, I find it easier to do this successfully when looking ahead and focusing on the horizon. With the high windscreen that the GS has, this may have thrown you off.

[@gkm3838]

That's right and the stop needs to be quicker than what he was doing.

[@petewelsh9978]

And not coasting to a stop in neutral

[@BaghdadSon78]

The boxer engine is not only made for cooling nor only that it's iconic. The boxer engine puts the gravity wight at a lower point which makes it so balanced. Porsche, Subaru and many other cars have the boxer engine for that sake. Have fun!

[@_Makanko_]

Well there you have it, the new leader, It's not surprising but I must admit that you can tell that other brands like Ducati and KTM are getting a lot closer to dethroning it. I think the Versys is better in my mind but I'm considering it from my daily rider view where affordability and the ability to more easily filter is a bit higher on my list of qualities. I do think BMW should figure something with the exhaust so the luggage solution can be improved. No standard cruise is a point against the Kawa but for my commute it's not that important. I suppose the GS would be something to upgrade towards if I intend to a lot more touring. Next up in the Daily Rider, the new Busa ;) ? Cheers

[@triumphbill]

I agree 100 percent. Its a great bike period but as was said you can buy almost three Versys for one. This is a premium bike. I think a daily rider should be for the masses, maybe sub 12k? Maybe start a new play list of premium bikes? Anyway great job as always Zack.

[@chrischarousis3074]

difference is gs is an appliance.its comfortable quite fast comfortable and comfortable.KTM and Ducati both are visceral.much more than any bmw bike

[@123limelight]

just the beast period nothing comes close

[@surfneptune]

RE: FOOT UP STOPS: the lower the center of gravity the harder it is to do a foot up stop. The weight is closer to the fulcrum. It also makes BMW's feel nimble!

[@naturalconditions]

Something I don't see much addressed in the great Daily Rider series is general day to day reliability, which I think is very relevant, and probably has a fair degree of variability among these bikes.

[@juliusjacob1416]

Because this is very hard to test on a single bike. Some bikes/manufacturers have the reputation of being unreliable, but when nothing fails on the bike while testriding it (maybe even for a significant amount of miles), how could you possibly adress the reliability? He only talkes about what he can experience on the bike at that moment. Reliability is not as black and white as handling capabilities, comfort or the electronics of a bike.

[@naturalconditions]

@@juliusjacob1416 I agree somewhat, because maybe it's too touchy of a hypothetical to get into. But I think he's making an evaluation of that model generally and not that specific bike he's sitting on, so that we can have an idea about its use for ourselves. He can also use his general knowledge of of the model and the brand to also inform us about reliability, which I think is a very important attribute of a daily rider bike. Zack knows a bunch more about that than I ever will and I'd like to hear his opinion on it in this particular context.

[@thedoctorlee]

Great, now I'm watching a "Goldwing motocross" video... I expect a full send during that Daily Ride, Zack! Full send.

[@mikewright9378]

Love the comment about if you want a dirt bike get a dirt bike. Got a great deal on an used ‘09 GS years ago having never owned a BMW seemed like the way to go. I love it, started looking at what it takes, and costs, to make them their most capable off road and decided to just wait and buy a dirt bike, the bike in question a KTM-350, and for the cost of a new 1250 I can own both my 1200 and a 350, different tools for different jobs. Great review and insight as always!

[@bluedeath996]

The Versys is still a more likely purchase for me. Even if I want the GS or Multistrada more.

[@jamesdumas6602]

Your comment about the 5th. and 6th. gears being closes to each other in their overall ratio, ( I think you said that you could not really tell any difference between the two gears) and that the GS's overall gearing was quite low, those comments were enough to rule out buying one. I like a tall 6th. gear. Thank you.

[@manicrymes]

Anybody talking S**T about the GS probably can't afford one, or has never ridden one. And if you think you can't take it off road think again. It's an Amazing bike that can go almost anywhere!

[@49er002]

R 1250 GS is a legend, "and if I'm being honest" was destined for the top spot. Pedigree, performance, tech put the GS into the realm of best bike engineered, period. As long as one is not singularly focused, Track, Dirt, Serious Tourer. In the car world I think of the GS as a BMW X5. It defined the segment, is highly capable, and if you hit some dirt you will be just fine. As a GS owner, I think one thing that was overlooked in your assessment of the competition from KTM and Ducati is the BMW Dealer Network. For anyone that is planning to really tour any of these machines, all capable of course. But in the unfortunate situation of a breakdown, or a hard drop, the BMW Dealer Network is so vast (in the USA) compared to KTM and Ducati that parts and service are just so much more readily available. Again, great video and would love to see the 1290 up next to really hammer this podium out.

[@mikedignum1868]

Bought my 1250GS in 2019 and is my first ever GS, and i think it's the swiss army knife of bikes. I've taken it to Norway (Arctic Circle) and commuted in/out of London and it takes it all in its stride. Yes, it a little tall and heavy, im 5.7 with 29in the inside leg, and with a few tweaks to the seat and suspension i find i can get 3/4 of my foot on the ground...and i can live with that. One thing that's annoying is that the TFT is stealable (especially in London) so a lot of us have had to buy an anti-theft bracket. BMW should have seen that coming and do something about how it's attached. PS..No SOS button?

[@michaelhayward7572]

Re valve checks. Ya, ok 36k on a MS. But.... its a days work in the shop for a mechanic to remove all the crap and access all the valves. And that was on the twins. The Beemer? There they are, right out in the open. 5 mins per side and you are looking at them. On big block Guzzis i can do a valve check/adjustment on both cylinders in less than an hour.

[@brianpeterson9290]

I was surprised Zach didn't make that point. Pretty important consideration.

[@TheRealChetManley]

Can't argue with the GS, amazing bikes

[@brianglendenning1632]

On the valve check issue, perhaps the better measure is the cost of valve check. Watched something elsewhere, looking at the ease of valve check on the BMW v the valve check on Ducati.

[@VinayKumar-db4qz]

Itchy boots had most fun on smaller capacity duel sport bikes, she has taken them places where no GS has ever ventured, and she could pick them up every time she had a fall.

[@LTVoyager]

I’ve watched her channel for some time now and she has definitely not taken the Himalayan or any of her current bikes to places no GS has ever ventured. You simply haven’t seen the places that GSes have gone.

[@ropeyarn]

The distortion from that windshield! And the GPS further blocks the view. I need to see where the front wheel is going on New Jersey roads.

[@audiogarden21]

Zack: *twists throttle* R 1250 GS: Jawohl!

[@Boxer1250RT]

Yes - It is that good! It is also amazing how R18 is at the bottom of the list. Same Company's success and fail at the same time. A lighter R18 with a 1250 Boxer would have been a winner, but German's wanted to show the size their...

[@jnault6441]

It just might be the most beautiful bike however.

[@Jamminn555]

Zack is the silver-tongued grand wizard of moto reviews. No reviewer does it better. Appreciate all your vids, man!

[@jimthompson717]

I had a 2017 r1200gs Rallye. It was truly an awesome machine. I think its beautiful, as its form follows function. I'm awaiting the 2023 1300gs, with the integrated gps/tft screen.

[@Rayk76]

The hate from SOME towards the gs / gsa I think is from those who A. haven't ever rode one and B. Those who are not at the phase in their biking evolution to know a gs is what they need or at least should try

[@tgsignaturetours]

Perfect frank review and lovely evaluation. Thanks for this video. Keep on doing what you do Zack.

[@arvindsingh4685]

I think you’re right that multistrada is going it’s own sporty way. But I think the tiger 1200 is capitalizing on GS weaknesses.

[@rosewood1]

I own a 2012 R1200R Classic which has Telelever paralever ESA ABS etc etc... even though it's a road bike it handles corrugated roads and dirt with ease. The GS will be better off road simply because of ergonomics. You can stand comfortably and lower the centre of gravity. They are superb motorcycles. They also demand BMW servicing. The Telelever really rewards good riding technique. Really the question is not whether the bike is good enough but rather are your skills good enough to explore the potential IMO...

[@brandonrides8953]

About to reserve a R1250GS Adventure at the dealer, then I wake up and see this video.. is it a sign?

[@forestmotoadventures]

Yes!

[@spoontastico]

Fate has decided

[@daveo9844]

Do it 👍🏼

[@davidgearardo1788]

anyone hating on this bike is just someone who has never ridden one, but at least they are punching up ya know

[@SteveSweetz]

Regarding the 700-900cc displacement ADV/sport touring bikes: I'm 5'9" and I ride an FJ-09 (Tracer 900), my friend as an R1200GS. The R1200 is huge and intimidating, it's actually a little hard for me to lift it off the kickstand. I test rode a Tiger 800 a few years back back when I was shopping for a new bike, ended up on the FJ-09 because I'm a pavement only guy and it was sportier, but regardless the Tiger was extremely approachable. I think there is absolutely an argument for the "upper mid" displacement sport touring/ADV bikes for smaller riders (a perspective Zack doesn't have), especially as the tech like cruise control and electronic suspension are increasingly trickling down into that range.

[@fantasylive1102]

The 2020 + Ninja 1000sx would be a great Daily Rider video! 😃

[@CubanRider]

Agreed 👍

[@fantasylive1102]

@@CubanRider And YOU should take it to the track and show us what it can do!! 😉

[@AKRvlogs19]

First viewer love your videos Love from Nepal ❤️

[@Firestorm637]

VVT does help power but implemented for emissions. Of course, emissions have made more horsepower with throttle by wire tech. Every sip of fuel not wasted and used for power with less emissions

[@maccas44]

Love this review Zac thanks for posting mate …… awesome bike hopefully one day would love to own one

[@cmcullen]

Great video, Zach. I had an r1200gs WasserBoxer before my current 1200s Multistrada... thinking I'm about ready for another GS!

[@ChuckMahon]

Well done!! Great piece of critical review/journalism.

[@doublejuice2000]

Sure hope to see a Pan America episode in the near future!!!

[@250f5.6]

Zach is a global & total hooligan ! (proved and confirmed on this 600 pound bike)

[@sojourneradv7260]

People love to hate BMW and the GS line specifically because people love to hate things that other people love. If that sounds nonsensical, thats because people in general are nonsensical. Most people who hate BMW have never actually ridden a GS.

[@jmcarrasc]

Paused the video to sub and comment. Awesome review!

[@coolhandchunk]

I feel that the AT adventure sports is not getting a fair shake now...it was low on the leader board because of price, height and complexity...but yet we have a Multistrada and a GS at the tipity-top...which are both arguably worse than the AT at these traits....I think a re-think/re-shuffle is in order!

[@tutes0133]

Just ordered mine! A red 2018 one and Christ she's a looker!

[@theflyingtiger7431]

which do you trust to go around the world...? Simple decision between GS and Multistrada....

[@TopshelfJunior]

SV650 owner.. Thinking about this as my second bike..

[@geertpeeraer9912]

GSA!! Of course

[@lpka]

I totally agree, been riding Ducati, BMW, Yamaha, Suzuki, Honda. I would say the handling is TOP, and the feel and power is IN the sweet spot. I just can not have the HOLE package better in other bikes. I just LOVE IT! Can drive 10mph like a Cruiser or go 50 in curvy roads, or 130 on a strait line.... what more do you want?

[@deuxBEER]

Just saying that I'm not considering 1300GS unless it has been reviewed by Zack. So when? 😊

[@BlackRain770]

yeah this is my dream bike

[@gadleybel6590]

Hi don’t you think motorcycle becomes to much computerized? Instead of riding your busy with mods. Thanks Love your videos

[@wireedm1]

Outstanding video, thanks for posting!

[@michelveit8238]

Maybe the biggest reason to pick a 1250GS over a 850GS is that the 1250's engine is still manufactured in germany, while the 850's engine is manufactured in China now and because of that, it already had 3 recalls.

[@ianjames3078]

Shaft for me.

[@piotrwiszniewski4179]

I had f850gsa traded for 1250gs. Much better.

[@RWD_Faiz]

Probably contentious but would you ever do a Chinese bike in the daily rider? The likes of Benellis, Zontes, or CFMotos? They seem to be packing lots of tech for the price.. Very curious to know/see how you would rate them.

[@bowzerdude5646]

They sucks bro

[@RWD_Faiz]

​@@bowzerdude5646 Do you say they suck only because they are not the well established brands? or because you've ride on one already and had a bad experience on one? Not trying to downplay your comment but as an example: CFMoto is the engine manufacturer and bike assembler for KTM. And now they are coming up with a 800MT which has the same KTM engine, but with more tech on board. Zontes is also doing the same against the BMW G310R/GS - which is well received in Europe and South Africa. Asia too but not so much reviews there. Benellis have quite a range of bikes that is well received in Europe and Asia. I think in the near term, we can't overlook the Chinese competitors and its just a matter of time before we see the bikes getting compared. For me its curious to see if Revzilla/Zack will do it - since they have a lot of seat time on an array of bikes.

[@fabiena1787]

22:50 I didn’t know the brakes were kept linked in Enduro mode. It makes no sense. The link is disabled when in sport or off-road mode, on the Ready To Race side of the force. As it should be.

[@jnault6441]

In all drive modes the rear lever isn't linked and in Enduro mode ABS allows for rear wheel lock up.

[@dunnoyolo2238]

Really liking this bike a lot and was also looking at the KTM 1290 not super sure at which one to buy?

[@krskadave]

I wonder why you're not using that rear brake at that slow speed for stopping...? front brake will definitely mess you up at that low speed....

[@spencerleeb]

Why do manufacturers still do separate screens and systems for GPS? Why not just make the one screen bigger and allow Carplay/android auto so you could just use waze or google maps without having to have a separate device?

[@MaxMACHIVE]

How about the BMW R1250RT, didn't mention it even once. It the same family as the GS, comes with rader and stuff.

[@leviefrauim1425]

Never having ridden a GS, I don't think I'll ever understand the love for them or pretty much any other ADV style bike. Too tall, too heavy. And as much as I enjoy these Daily Rider Reviews, it's pretty clear you prefer these ADV style bikes. Gimme me a lightweight, powerful, practical ST anyday, like the Kawasaki Ninja 1000 or BMW R 1250 RS. To each their own, I guess, but I'd like to see you test/add some ST's to your list.

[@DennysPlantBasedJourney]

love the GS and GSA but for the money and for practical use around the area I live, I'll stick to my Versys 650 LT... there are no BMW dealers within 5 hours anyway... But both the Ducati and BMW are much better bikes overall... just with my budget, it is the Kawi all day

[@renatooi88]

You should add the daily board on the KZbin description.

[@EVILSPAWN1003]

DAMN these guys can ride

[@fountainofyouth5]

I don't think I heard you mention the big Tiger when talking comparisons. Was that just a simple oversight, or do you not consider it worthy of the group with the BMW, the KTM and the Ducati?

[@carlospinzon9842]

Awesome review 👏

[@okupantgb]

I must have to say that I really enjoy this video 👍

[@bryantb3391]

I got an 87 shadow that has an overdrive 6th gear but it will hang out at 3500 at 70 I believe but I guess them little engines will sing high just fine

[@MrTrevorkemp]

For me as somebody who's 5 ft. 7. And weighs about 170 lb with my gear on. I would have to say this doesn't even rank on the I think I'll buy it because the 34-in seat height of this thing is so tall that I can't sit on it and have one foot even tippy towing if I'm properly seated on it. If I lean off to one side or the other then I can barely tippy toe the bike that weighs four times what I weigh. And of course, since this thing does have the safety switches in place, I couldn't even do the old trick I did when I was 13 years old with my dad's 1990 KLR 250. That was too tall for me at the time where I could just kick the kickstand down as I'm coming to a stop pull in the clutch. Give it some decent break and then let it fall on the left side and sit there on the kickstand and then put it into first or second gear. Roll out on the clutch and then put the kickstand up once I'm rolling. Wouldn't work with this thing and I would prefer especially a phone to be writing a bike on the street. Something that I could at least trust I could handle with keeping upright without having to lean off to one side to be able to reach the ground I think you should take that into consideration when you're doing some of the put it on. The leaderboard type stuff is can it work for a short person? And if the answer is no or even somebody who's more average height and if the answer is no then it should end up lower on the leaderboard.

[@darrylm79]

Are you aware that BMW offers a Low Suspension option? It takes your seat height from 34-35 down to 31-32. If you do a VIN check for future bikes, look for the X0499 code under "Other Equipment". That is universal across BMW Vin. Go to a dealer and have them give you the key to the bike. If you sit on a bike with no power, the bike won't "flex" the suspension, so you won't be able to tell how far your feet are to the ground. Play with the different modes in the ESA system and you can make a more accurate decision. Hope that helps.

[@chrzanik666]

Put a deposit on 2022 gsa te rally yesterday 😉 but will have hard time letting go off my f800gsa half the power but ton of memories so I guess will need to make new ones on the cow 🐄 really interested if I will miss that 21inch front

[@sparkythewildcat97]

Zack, please do the nc750x/ctx700!

[@brianm263]

Would be interested in seeing you try out an r1250rs ( my current daily ride). Lots of similarities, but not made for the dirt. I find it to be fun capable smooth quick and versatile as long as I avoid dirt.

[@philippebleau4809]

Hello Zack, for us, non US viewers, metric specs would be appreciated.

[@illiyakuryakin3092]

Please review the 2022 R1250RT!

[@augustbrante8117]

I live in Medellin Colombia great twisty turning roads everywhere. Paisa's aren't especially tall people overall. Neither am I at 5'10". But this is the king bike here and many riding clubs. My concern once you put the crash bars on and when you lean in on turns is there any type of warning that you may be close to the boxer motor and crash bar to hit the road? I've seen some of these type of wrecks on this bike on-line. Am I freaking out about nothing? Thanks kindly!

[@jamiekirkpatrick3634]

I was so against this bike as the ultimate "Dad" bike but I have the money now and I think in buying a tractor ❤️TMF as I'm giving him my restricted A2 so I need a new one

[@AntaresSQ01]

11:30 I think it's more a psychological barrier that when "this bike goes, it goes hard" You'll never catch this bike on the way down lol.4 Also 21:46 The stigma with GS riders going to starbucks is exactly because it's the best. The same way people that buy Ferraris, they buy them as a status symbol. Buy a GS because it's the best and greatest motorcycle, never use it for it's intended purpose.

[@MarcusFranks]

Great video on a fab bike!

[@Salt_stain]

The comfort is no joke. To a buddy to get his bike on my gs. He fell asleep on the back 🤣🤣

[@floaterincloud]

Wouldn't the BMW S1000XR be more of a direct competitor with the MSV4S?

[@markterence]

KTM 1290 super adventure s please! Thanks!

[@MaxAlginin]

There's no radar on the GS and won't be until the new R 1300 GS model in 2023. The only BMW with a radar right now is the RT.

[@jsoloughlin]

Did you notice any road noise (washing Machine) coming up from the front wheel area?

[@emak4558]

More than the SD torque I think. You might consider mentioning that the lowered suspension option allows superior handling at the expense of travel and ground clearance. I like the trade off personally, and I am on the tall side. Did you say the saddle bags were what , 15 lbs each? Did I hear that right? They are easily detachable.

[@snowcrash404]

Thx again Sir, will there be a daily ride with a Versus 1000 SE in the future?

[@jadesmith6823]

Need a review of an RT brother 🙏

[@drive4pleasure417]

Thanks for the great review! For next review, how about the V85TT? Same kind of bike philosophy for half the price: Is it half the bike?