23 BMW R1250 GS Adventure Trophy Review and RIDE!

[@salmanebennani9327]

I waited 1 year to see the 1300 GS in order to make my final decision. After seeing it, I despise the look and went a put a deposit on the absoulute last 2023 1250 GSA TROPHY in my country. I prefer the 1250 by far and for me the dfifference in performance can't be that big.

[@martyn_g]

For me, it was the price. The new 1300 is more expensive for a similar spec

[@markodowgal9527]

I bought one three weeks ago. Best bike ever. Mine already had the LED. Quick shifter down works best with throttle off and quick shift up smoothest over 4k. Great video.

[@no_nuts]

Me too. I bought one 2 1/2 weeks ago. Triple Black fully loaded GS Adventure with BMW brand black aluminum cases. Now that yours is nine months old, how are you liking it?

[@johnsutherland8239]

Any bike will have problems if you abuse it , I had a 1200 lc for five years and not a single thing wrong after 30000 miles and now just got a brand new trophy . My friend has done 38000 miles in 3 years on his 1250 and even crashed it and still not a single thing wrong with it , picked it up and not a mark on it and it still looks and runs like new , don’t believe people who like to rubbish these bikes , most of them have never had one

[@martyn_g]

Picked up my Rallye GSA last week. Best bike on the planet. Mine came with the adaptive LED headlight! My local dealer always has a loaner - he tossed me the keys when I was looking around, didn’t have to book☺️

[@jcrawford068]

I have a 2019 GSA and couldn't believe how much smoother it was than the 1200. Love my bike. And the power delivery - wow.

[@OneManTrail]

11:06 Thats not how you do a quick shifter downshift. You’re supposed to completely roll off the throttle before positively downshifting. Just a minor detail.

[@BackDraftBikes]

Thank you for the feedback

[@ronroccolarosa5575]

I have the '23 Trophy GS, as you mentioned , the bike came w halogen. 5 mths in & my bike was the 1st to get the retro Adaptive LED @ my dealer. Awesome upgrade, worth the total $580- upgrade. (Yes, they took $500-off when purchased bike). Fun Swiss army knife motorcycle.......nimble, fast, gr8 ride quality!

[@BackDraftBikes]

Awesome!

[@dptubexx]

I have the ‘23 GSA w/halogen headlight. Biggest bummer on the bike for sure. I’ll have to look into the upgrade because I despise the halogen light.

[@dptubexx]

Can you provide any additional information on the upgrade kit from BMW? My dealership can’t find a definitive answer from BMWNA for this upgrade pathway. If you have a part number, proper name, additional cost info, etc. - maybe from your shop receipt - that would be very helpful for me and others. My dealership says they have several people after this information, too.

[@bmano7850]

Thankyou. Finally someone my height. Great video, mite go and buy one now 👍🏼🙏🏼

[@BackDraftBikes]

Glad I could help!

[@brianeaston3748]

Great video 👍 I went to buy a 1300 but the GSA won't be in showrooms until 2025,so I had a test ride on 1250 GSA,loved it,so I bought a new triple black with all the bells and whistles, it's a brilliant bike, I'm 6ft 4 aswell and it's so comfortable for me, I find the quick shift works well if you slightly ease off the throttle on up shifts and you got to fully close the throttle on down shifts👍 I'm looking forward to seeing the 1300 GSA when it comes out too💯

[@MWS1960]

Thanks for the great video 👍 38 inch inseam….wow a GSA is perfect bike for you.

[@BackDraftBikes]

It sure is!

[@martyn_g]

I ride mine - I have a 32 inch inseam- maybe because I’m used to riding tall bikes!

[@rideordieguy1]

Beautiful bike thinking about pulling the trigger.....

[@angelesariele]

I just bought mine. What happen to adaptive headlight and the heated seat is missing.

[@piciu8826]

Very informative and interesting video, thank you

[@BackDraftBikes]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@martyn_g]

The 12V near the seat release is DIN.

[@22Royston]

Great review I had a ‘2023 Rallye delivered back in October -it’s a great bike indeed. Just a note- do you guys not get the emergency button on the right hand switchgear?

[@BackDraftBikes]

No not yet.

[@MiamiJato]

Love this bike, whats the difference bewteen the rayyle trophy and the triple black?............

[@BackDraftBikes]

Gold rims, and paint

[@jude.25]

5'9", 32" inseam... No problem with height. Shorter riders adapt quickly.

[@chuckandfluffy]

How expensive is the bike?

[@BackDraftBikes]

$25k ish USD

[@SubparSFC]

Just paid 25k for pretty much the same bike. Only difference on mine is the mirrors and I have an led headlight

[@Noisycowonline]

Seeing people selling more of these than usual do to the 1300. People always must have the 'latest thing' to keep up with the Joneses.

[@brents1643]

When was this video taken?

[@BackDraftBikes]

May 23

[@mikefrommaryland9652]

Is it true that these BMW motorcycles have a ton of problems and stay in the shop?

[@martyn_g]

I’ll guess I’ll find out! When you have 5 year warranty, 3 years roadside assist, and loan bikes, it’s a pretty good safety net. For BMW to offer that, and if bikes kept breaking, they’d go broke. It’s the ones which do break, that the owners complain the loudest. A bit like KTM owners- but KTM owners don’t get the same back up.

[@brianeaston3748]

BMW been making the GSA for 40 years,the bike has evolved into the 1250 GSA, they're probably one of the most reliable bikes,well proven 💯👍