Chris Rides The New BMW R 1300 GS | Launch Review

[@tomme2314]

I’ll admit it, I’m only subscribed to this channel to hear this man’s opinions, watch his skids and the occasional drag race

[@josefdemergis]

True story

[@meshamanth]

I agree

[@maxflight777]

He’s a nice guy too !! Others, with his talents, can get a bit verbose and arrogant … Not Chris.

[@eugenux]

I was waiting for his video like a kid who waits for Santa to come for Christmas.

[@Icem4n84]

Yeah Chris does have that screen presence that's for sure.

[@mancavemoto]

Consistently the best bike reviewer on KZbin, thanks Chris. This bike could convince me to move over the the GS way of life!

[@TheNachtschrei123]

BMW Bikes arent a bavarian product. They are developed and build in Berlin Spandau. And Some Models are tested at Autodrome de Miramas in southfrance. :-)

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

Cheers, see you at MCL?

[@rso1411]

You won't regret it.

[@hassanchantouf3983]

I wish they have a dct version

[@neetones]

Best reviewer by far. No wasting time with specifications - you focus on the questions that matter to riders.

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

Cheers!

[@tomg8636]

Chris is by far my favourite reviewer. The others are great but the passion and genuine excitement shines through. Plus he really knows his stuff . Great review.

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

Thanks!

[@Otto-AutoPilot]

Chris and Neevsey are my two absolute favourite reviewers - so authentic, genuine, relatable.... great stuff, no matter the context or content.

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

Thanks

[@russellsmith3011]

Too right 👍👍

[@rdaalborg1756]

Yes. 30 seconds in, and Chris is backing it in, doing massive jumps and skids. Every other site : "We ride the new GS on and off road". BikeWorld's Mentalist : "RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!!!!" I wish I had 10% of your riding skills, but just watching you reminds me that the limits of my bike is .. just me. It's so confidence inspiring, and an utter joy to watch. Cheers from a late 40s viking dane who wants to be you when I grow up. Thanks for being you!

[@ronrookledge4311]

The best 1300gs review I’ve seen. Technical enough to explain the differences but simple enough to inform a none technical person like me. Great review

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

Cheers

[@jesterm7597]

No journalist in the world rides as hard as Chris and also knows his onions to his level! Great review

[@roadsweride_pt]

No matter who you are, there is no one who presents, explains and tests a bike the way you do! It's because of this that you will always be in first place when it comes to testrides and all that it encompasses, congratulations Chris 👏🏼 you always deliver!

[@JesusAlleineRettet]

A presentation how it should be compared to all the others including 1000PS. This was the most interesting presentation of all of the new GS1300.

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

Thanks Oliver

[@barryrose4850]

Best review so far, and can’t see it being beaten. Good luck Chris 🏁

[@daniilrusanau5849]

Most in-depth and complete review! Absolute joy to watch! Thanks a million!

[@bc312070]

Wow what a review it's best I've seen so far, Chris really tells you everything you ought to know but still implores you to test the GS yourself all three of them. I've now subscribed, Well done Chris!

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

Thanks and welcome.

[@gildiekhoff7315]

As usual, very informative review. Covers the info that’s important to real riders rather than just repeating marketing fluff. Chris is always one of the best. 👏

[@adrianng986]

Chris consistently control sliding the rear wheel in the turn, on tarmac is mighty impressive.. Top Man!

[@terryandrews1404]

Not control sliding, it’s skidding! What for? Just erratic posing, I’d rather be smooth and fast.

[@TR850]

@@terryandrews1404i‘d rather be able to confidently „pose“ than go fast. I am riding for fun, nut to beat anyones times.

[@dominichayes9808]

Always eager to hear what Chris thinks about new bikes. I love his reference to the older 1150GS model.

[@dungbeetle.]

Great review, Chris. Especially liked your explanation of the new active spring rate technology - nice and easy to understand. 👍

[@dantton1987]

Indeed. Every other review I saw just glossed over it and never bothered to explain. It is rather simple and Chris explained it in the most inteligible way possible. Great stuff.

[@gregbloodybryant]

Chris northover really is a bloody brilliant bike journalist, incredible knowledge, balanced opinions with real world unbiased view. as always bravo to you chris

[@LiquidAudio]

This channel just gets better and better, best review of this bike I’ve seen so far.

[@imranibnismail]

M1000XR next please, I need to hear this man's opinion on that bike.

[@PursueYouu]

When you demonstrated the chopping in the throttle @6:56 you were in dynamic pro. I wonder if that’s what was causing that.

[@benkelly2190]

And there, you have it. A proper, professional, at work. Now I get this bike. And have a better understanding, before a test ride. Nice one Chris! I’ll be on one in 3 years.

[@akaxe77]

I was listening to Chris speak about the older 1150 GS and all of it resonated true with my 1200S Multistrada as well. Its got that rough lumpy bumpiness, raw aggression and just that hint of imperfection that makes it ever so special an experience every time one is on the saddle. Looking to pick up the 1300 GS next year but I’ll still love my imperfect, old school 1200S MTS to bits.

[@stuart4700]

Best motorcycle reviewer on KZbin …. Keep up the good work

[@ajy1w479]

Chris does the best reviews, amazing how much insight to the real use cases he presents as opposed to waisting time with specs. Incredible and informative on the suspension, thank you. And best rider to watch on any bike. Maybe that credit has to be shared with your cameraman. Chers awesome. On the fence was waiting for this bike, after watching your review on Ducati V4 ralley, I am confused. I love riding my Duc 950mts and offroad with it. Just finished 14 days with Trophy 1300GS in Asturias Spain, with my wife on the back. The new GS 1300 felt boring but brilliant. But the engine in my Ducati talks to me. I didn't get that from the new 1300GS, but the heat and chain maintenance from my Duc950mts is saying no to $30k V4 Multi and maybe time for GS1300. Either bike is a costly upgrade.

[@1991julez]

I love everything here (despite not being a GS boy) but the slow mo shots are absolutely incredible! Love the work

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

Thanks!

[@nuttySweeet]

I've seen them all now, and this is the best review on the new R1300GS by far, very well done.

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

Thanks!

[@tonyg3793]

For someone SO talented and capable to review a bike so WELL for us normal humans is really a credit to their professionalism and their generous journalism. Thanks!

[@roryodee1270]

The best reviews consistently, intelligent, informative and articulate. Top man 👍

[@mpkback]

Opens with "has it lost its character" then immediately cuts to backing it into a corner and jumping, which is an everyday occurrence for most GS riders. Love it.

[@DBlackrider]

Thanks for being the only one explaining the rear "double spring" system... reviews nowadays are pretty shame. Good job, thanks again

[@danghita4386]

this is the best 1300gs review there is atm, thanks Chris

[@alpinab14]

Ok its decided , chris is my new favorite test rider of all test riders ever , i predict big things for chris in next year and well deserved 👏

[@bertbroeder1832]

14:10 jep, that's I like to "ride" a GS, braaaph! It is one thing you have mentioned: character! Very hard decision! Seriously, thank you very much, Chris. It is very close selfridden that thang!

[@DariuszGąsiorowski-t8u]

Chris this is the best review published so far. What a premise at the very beginning: bmw made it better but have they lost the character? And then solid analysis of how the bike behaves in different circumstances. I especially like your focus on adjustable spring rate. This is a first and it seemed to be a breakthrough. As you pointed out it’s responsible for so many good things in terms of handling on this bike. Thank you.

[@Bunter1815]

Very thorough review, it's a breath of fresh air to get details from a UK based motorcycle content creator, thanks Chris.

[@stevenpeyton7476]

Outstanding review. This is my first time seeing Chris -- the boy can definitely ride and he knows what he's talking about.

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

Thanks Steven!

[@damytzeus]

thank you, chris. this is the review for which i always wait. when chris speaks, i listen. chris' reviews probably matters to me more than anyone else's. chris actually rides the shit of out these bikes and finds the limits. thank you, chris. much love.

[@rickphillips2900]

Chis and Nevesy are by far the best reviewers on YT by far, I even watch all of this and have no intention of ever buying one of these things.

[@Gaz1za21]

Agreed, best review of the new GS so far and insightful Chris. As a 1250 GS Adventure owner I'm naturally already interested in the new 1300, so this has been great; cheers...

[@rockyk3973]

The engine performance and, the handling details and nuances that other reviewers miss (or are simply unaware of), makes this review (and Chris) a standout. Anyone with a performance or technical bent to what they want from the new GS (or any new bike) should watch his reviews. As a current 1250 owner I can't wait to try the new 1300. I have high expectations that, at least for me, the new GS will be everything I wanted my old bike to be while keeping most everything that I liked about it. If the 1300 lives up to my expectations I might be tempted to live with several less bikes in my garage. 😄

[@luthorkhan5551]

Just revisited this supreme review by Chris after having just spent six nuts days in Portugal with the ORS crew pushing myself to the limits on and off road with this exceptional bike and I agree with his very accurate appraisal. Caveat - I'm more like a Gloucester Old Spot piloting a space shuttle than being anywhere near his performance obvs but his review entirely reflects what I think I experienced. Erm. I'm compelled to have one.

[@fbvilela]

this guy is the best motorcycle reviewer. Love him!

[@BlackThor15]

Finally the review I was waiting for! Thanks Chris! 👍👍

[@Fearless154]

As a superbike enthusiast, I never thought someone could even make me consider GS, let alone make me excited about one. Watching Chris goof around on the GS looks so fun and exciting.

[@hifzullahozkaya]

Best Gs review so far for real riding enthusiasts. Thank you Chris, top job.

[@eithne50]

One of the most helpful reviews so far - much more useful than some of the 'gushy' reviews on other channels. Plus, it's great to see you riding the bike to it's limit and potential, both on and off road. I would like to to think my riding reaches that level of competence one day, but I doubt it!

[@grenphelps7455]

I've been waiting what seems ages for this review to drop, it's been well worth the wait, great review of the new GS, 👍👍

[@adrianmathe3578]

Finally a proper review!! Got tired of all the so called reviews that actually explain nothing and are actually more like a marketing presentation. Now i get the new suspension and what it does. Thanks and keep at it, verry good content 👍👍

[@sadc1969]

Great review Chris, you're the best both with technical stuff and the real feeling of a bike!

[@jamesonpace726]

Now the front tire slides, those are impressive....

[@fozzy1717]

Another great review by Chris, he's now my go too guy for bike reviews

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

Cheers!

[@g.g.8279]

I think he is one of the most talented bike journalists out there. Thanks 🎉🎉

[@callmekitt]

Sliding that press GS through the corners made me grin :)

[@WillPerryAbuseCoach]

We’ve all been waiting for your review - and you never disappoint. Thank you Chris and team 🥰🙏

[@plbyrne]

Great review - one of the best bike reviews I have seen. Well done

[@dantton1987]

It is always amazing to watch Chris' skids, jumps and wheelies. His opinions and takes on how the bike is top notch journalism, but man his riding is a sight to behold.

[@busterrabbit]

Agreed, but totally irrelevant for 99.9% of riders. I thought we'd moved away from journalists thinking they were MotoGP riders, they took us down the 200BHP sports bike route always going on about power when it's irrelevant on the road. Thankfully the GS arrived and for most riders quicker on the road than a sportsbike! Taking a GS offroad is pretty futile for most riders, they are too big and heavy except for an elite few. Get a 300 - 450 single for off roading and actually enjoy it.

[@dantton1987]

@@busterrabbit what a whole lot of complaining

[@grumpytrumpy8015]

Yet again Chris has confirmed to me why he is the best motorcycle tester journalist in the game.

[@royrobson2694]

Just stumbled across this channel and I've got to say: really superb reviewer. Doesn''t talk out of his ass but knows the topic and finds the right and interesting nuances to describe. Nice.

[@julyman9]

What an outstanding bike, BMW has done it again. Would love to have this in my garage one day

[@alvarosolis7837]

Best review by a mile so far! 🙌

[@andyallen8934]

Spot on,,, think almost every review Chris does is bang on,, keep up the excellent work ,,, with your genuine reviews

[@glencross4461]

I love it it’s so much nicer than the old one! Fantastic looking!!!👍💯🇺🇸😎

[@DucatiDale]

Extremely talented bloke always a pleasure to watch

[@bsmukler]

I really appreciate the expert, rider’s perspective details of how the bike is set up and how it performs, regarding the new front and rear suspension configurations, the throttle mapping in the various modes, and the increased differences among the models. It was really quite apt, and fun, to see snippets from Chris’s review of the 2017 R1200GS Rallye. The jumps and skids in this video are very reminiscent of those from years ago, and even the end of day caked dirt looks familiar. I bought that bike back then, based largely on Chris’s review. The new bike seems like the mechanical equivalent of a thirty-something former college athlete who got his or her first “real job,” has worked in offices for years, and has watched their middle increase and their fitness decline. With a determined and sustained effort, they lose the flab and become lean and athletic and full of energy again. The R1300GS is the trimmed down, more taught, more focused kernel of what was hiding inside the R1250GS. Now, for more fun, compare this with Chris’s Bike World review of the Multistrada V4 Rally. Hmm, a real conundrum.

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

The Rallye is an amazing bike.

[@stevedenny3547]

Consistently the most knowledgeable,concise and entertaining presentation on KZbin,great work Chris. Bike looks and sounds like a winner,again but I'll stick with my KTM 1290 SAS.

[@gavsharpe2607]

Great review Chris - first review to mention technically the suspension improvements - that’s the biggest reason for me to buy it. I ride my current GS 2 up a lot of the time and it needs to be firm when cracking on, on B roads. Cheers Chris👍

[@markmottershead646]

Best 1300 review I’ve watched and I’ve watched lots of them!

[@moto-san9145]

Hey Chris, superb Review - thank you! Does it make sense to choose the sports suspension if you mainly want to drive very sportily on the road? Is the damping behavior better for sporting use - also in Road- or Dynamic-Mode (Suspension) ?

[@mathiasbj]

Chris! Dammit, you are number 1 test driver! I love your reviews and the way you get around everything! Keep doing what you do best my man 💪🏼

[@AntaresSQ01]

13:20 that's the first time some mentioned this and actually described what this does, and assumng this is accurate, that's INSANELY HUGE. Spring rate is the bane of suspension, it's inability to change is what makes harsh bikes harsh and soft bike wallowy. Something that can be controlled on the fly means it's 100% right in every situation. No more worries about rocker rations, motion ratios, progressive springs, because it's all controllable electronically.

[@ianv7401]

Great review....by far the best on KZbin every other KZbinr vloger is bought off my manufacturers supplying them with freebie bikes and junkets...notice it more and more with KZbin...

[@themorganator]

excellent, concise review. Thank you Chris

[@nickrider5220]

Great all round summing up Chris 👍 Do like the neater looks of the 1300.

[@Youtube_Globetrotter]

YOU have to test the new F900GS as soon as it is possible!!

[@mingern10]

Chris.. Don't change. I find only one word for you " authentic"

[@rideitalia]

Yay! Someone who understands spring rate vs preload so they can explain what BMW has done with the new bike - nice one. Hope you enjoyed Enduropark! Good stuff Chris and team 💪👍🤩

[@thunderbayrider01]

Excellent review! Thank you!

[@corujariousa]

I find it so interesting that many people refer to "character" (bike) when they talk about clunkiness and all areas that require improvements. BMW, and other manufacturers, have been improving their products. That doesn't mean those products are losing "character", it means they are becoming more mature and better.

[@darrenwarrick8865]

Brilliant in depth review...Sat in front of me at abr festival didn't know you from Jack but awesome channel....👌🏼

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

Cool, hope you've subscribed now Darren?

[@rencefriday2424]

Im here for Chris!

[@VisionTalks]

Wow, Chris, what a totally impressive review. First time I see you and it reeks of deep bike knowledge and insights from a ton of experience. Kudos! You're right up there with the very best. Thanks! --A great bike too, yet, the M XR is out now...

[@nickdolan8068]

Nice review Chris, good to see you out and about with the crew, doing your "stuff"

[@TheYogiMaster]

Hi Chris, thanks for this comprehensive video! I'm going to get my 1st GS in June this year and I'm thinking of going off road, but I don't know if I should go for the spoke rims or the forged rims! Thanks for your advice

[@512mbflashdrive]

I am a simple man... I see Chris, I click play.

[@KwafoAcquaahArhin]

Thanks for the review, but what kind of adv jacket do you wear?

[@martinhughes9769]

Another great review love your explanations so easy too understand.😊don’t like the idea of not having a rear light, indicator lights not sure .

[@AndresVasseur]

Nice review! Very helpful and clear. Can I ask you what kind of motorveat and pants you’re wearing? They look super good.

[@simonmanwaring3768]

Hey Chris, been waiting for your review, wow you certainly make a bike look easy to ride!! Best review I've seen to date for sure buddy

[@glennstreeter3404]

As an owner of a 2007 GS 1200 who has ridden other generations I can say Chris is spot on in his observations. Waiting to hear what Dakar podium racer Jimmy Lewis at Dirt Bike Test has to say about the 1300 before deciding.

[@glennturnbull8568]

The best and properly, the most informative review of the new GS I’ve seen. Thanks Chris, you should be on proper telly!!

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

We are on proper telly!

[@thefastelephant94]

I keep coming here for Chris❤ Excited for Neil amd Chris to do a Himalayan 450 review

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

Thanks, Chris is on his way back from testing the Himalayan.

[@thefastelephant94]

@@BikeWorldTVshow wohoooooooo Video please 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹

[@kristmalacs7299]

Great review mate, you presented what's good n bad about this newly criticised GS 1300 very well..and tht scenery

[@iPankBMW]

Nice video! I would like to see more of offroading by you. Feels so nice to see this bike pushed to limits. :)

[@aps-pictures9335]

7:38 - that decel, you learn to control it by precooking the throttle so you don’t notice it. Same with coming off cruise control.

[@ShaftDrive]

This is the video I’ve been waiting for on the GS 1300. I remember when you did the last videos of the 1250 generation. Absolutely brilliant every time I find myself stepping weight from the brand I always end up back on a GS. I wonder if it will be the case with the 1300.

[@CharlieboySLONDON]

The ONLY review that matters !! I'll watch em all but I only trust this one. I wanted a GS now I really want a GS. I was a hater for so long then I road one. I'll have to sell My Tracer GT and Duke R and will still need finance I've not been able to spec one under £20k 🤷‍♂️

[@staudio]

Nice review. Compliments to your video editor as well.

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

Thanks, I appreciate it.

[@sbsb4995]

The gs is never an adventure motorcycle. It Is just a touring motorbike. Adventure is just a marketing word that BMW uses so brilliantly.

[@eriklarsson3528]

Love ur content and videos! R1300gs or multistrada v4s? Whats your choice??