BMW F850GS Review From Real Owner After 10,000 Miles

[@stephenmitchum5864]

I was a Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki, KTM dealer for years and would never own bikes I did not sell. I sold out in 2007 and within a week of the sale I bought a R1200GS and an HD Street Glide. I sold the HD in less then a year and I will never be without a BMW, they are a step above it the way they feel and how everything works on the bike.

[@captainamerica1797]

Yah, The 4000 feet to stop a Road King is unreal. ( not a typo )

[@chadkline4268]

Most people don't/can't understand that. I have been a Harley, BMW, and Japanese bike mechanic, and my sentiments and experience is the same as yours. Bmw is a cut above, but they must be well maintained. I don't know how much trust I would place in a used one. Just because of initial high quality doesn't mean they will still have that quality if ridden 20k without maintenance.

[@mr.smirnoff4317]

@@chadkline4268 you have any experience with 2019 and up f850gs adventures? Heard some people talk about that the motor is bad cause its made in china.

[@urbanadventurer5]

Well, that pretty much says it all doesn’t it. Thank you for the insight. It’s helpful for us trying to pierce through the marketing.

[@ruleofthespirit]

It’s a great bike. Having ridden the 1200 for years I still think the big weight of the 850, the same as the 1200, it could do with a shaft drive.

[@stayinvegas4706]

I have the 750GS with a bunch of add-ons. I’m only doing road riding, but it’s a killer too. BMW really nailed it with their smaller GSes.

[@davereinhart9933]

Great review! You have a great gift for story telling and editing. Well done, bring more content. As a 850 GSA owner, I agree 100% with you. This is a great all around motorcycle!

[@MotoTravelUSA]

Thank you, much appreciated! 👍

[@abhayvadhavkar2231]

I have put over 7,000 miles on mine just this season. It’s the best all rounder bike I’ve ever had, period. I get 53-55 mpg regularly so tank size is no issue.

[@abhayvadhavkar2231]

@@graycloud057 18000 miles and not a single issue. The engine runs strong and does burn a drop of oil between changes.

[@jasonshortphd]

Wow, what a GREAT review. Thank you so much for taking so much time to put this together. This is very high on my list for my first adventure bike. I moved to the Pacific Northwest and now I want to go off-road for the first time. “Smiled for eight hours straight” - that sounds like a great memory.

[@MotoTravelUSA]

You’re welcome. I appreciate the kind words. Yes, every time I’ve taken this off the pavement I’ve had a blast and up in the North Carolina forests it is just so much fun. I’m sure there is some amazing riding out near you. So many great options out there now, best of luck with your purchase.

[@josephsantoro2373]

As another WNC resident and hard enduro rider, I really appreciate the review on our fantastic roads. I have been riding and racing BMWs for 20 years, and these roads here are some of my favorites. You are spot on with the 850 review, and really like the simple and humble description of the capabilities. Cheers!

[@MotoTravelUSA]

Thanks, much appreciated. That area is amazing for riding this bike!

[@Mister_Ago]

Italy: It's definitely my favorite motor bike. It is complete on every aspect.

[@cecilwilson5442]

Good honest appraisal for the motorcycle and long-term ownership is a great place to get a top quality knowledge of any motorcycle,, from northern Ireland ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️ enjoyed the video

[@luisavila8350]

Thanks for the review. Good to se this model is good quality, I had a R1200R and sold it after 40.000 km due to quality issues with ABS, bolts and paint

[@robertkringel1045]

My wife has the 21 750 gs. That bike is such a sweet thing to ride that I have decided to buy a GS as well. Just need to decide between the 750 or 850. I really enjoyed your review.

[@Zinisster]

Yep. Mine is the 2019 GS and same as mentioned. After many Japanese models this thing is flawless. Just don’t like the feedback through clutch due to quick shifter.

[@dennisalon7868]

Loved this review. You said all I needed to hear about this bike and it’s segment. It is definitely on my shortlist for a touring bike.

[@antonenkof]

I am the owner of such a motorcycle ... this review is an advertisement or this man is very very very fond of things :)

[@davidanderson9550]

been looking into this bike for a bit now, im an avid BMW enthusiast but also love riding my dirt bike/atv offroad and this review has made me dead set on getting one, thank you!

[@MotoTravelUSA]

Enjoy it man, it is a great bike! Thanks for watching 👍

[@TheReelDmak]

Best review video I've seen while looking at a bunch of bikes. Look forward to picking mine up tomorrow!

[@MotoTravelUSA]

Thanks! Enjoy your new bike. ✌️

[@geraltofmordor]

I'm less than a minute into the video and I can already tell that the quality is outstanding! Great job!

[@T.Q.]

9:24 Those Honda Africa Twin bikes though 😍

[@MotoTravelUSA]

I hear ya, I love the way the AT looks too and, it's a Honda. When I purchased the new ones with the TFT weren't out yet, so these were missing some things I wanted, like tubeless tires. 👍

[@UnicornMoto]

I’ve been looking at these. Thanks for your video. Well done and informative.

[@MagahQueiroz]

Thanks for your review, this motorcycle it's exactly what I need now.

[@MrGrey-qg6pc]

Another professionally made and informative video. Great job! 🏍🇺🇸👍🏻

[@MotoTravelUSA]

Thanks for watching and the compliments, they’re both appreciated. 🤜🤛

[@fmscott2]

Great video sir! I’ve ridden in many of the locations you featured in this video, it was great to relive those adventures throughout this review. Thanks for the hard work in putting this together. Stay safe!

[@Eli4Bill]

Great video! I owned a 2016 R1200GS until a bicycle wreck and subsequent injuries in late 2018 kinda led me to 3 wheels and a Canam Spyder. I hope to possibly get a 750GS a little later. I have followed your videos for a few years, always great stuff! I live in N C and ride the BRP often. My son just moved to Cape Coral from Charlotte, N C. Looks to be about 3 hours from you. Ride safe, and keep having fun!

[@MotoTravelUSA]

Thanks, that’s very much appreciated. I’ve heard the 750gs is pretty awesome too! Have fun riding those roads up there, some of the best out there. 👍

[@johnnymoretti]

Been riding 1200GS for years. At 62, I’m thinking of doing international riding in either South America or Southeast Asia. So maybe an 850GS is in store. Hard to give up the power. But handling at my age may be what’s important. Thanks for the video!

[@davidcarroll1031]

What a great review video!!

[@kevinb5531]

This is by far the best review video I have seen yet. Thanks for this! Friggin amazing job!

[@MotoTravelUSA]

I appreciate that, thanks for watching.

[@mikegodfrey2221]

Got mine last Saturday -just figuring it out -great bike so far !

[@MotoTravelUSA]

Congrats! Thanks for stopping by. 👍

[@McCloudX13]

Thanks so much for posting this detailed review. I'm considering a f850 gs and selling or trading my KTM 790 Adventure R. It's so unreliable and spends most of the time in the shop chasing a new problem. I'm just sick of not having a reliable bike that doesn't break down every few months.

[@Kujkoja123]

Great video!

[@MotoTravelUSA]

Thanks! 🤜🤛

[@RichSQ5]

Good review - I’ve got the 2023 F850 gsa Rallye edition. It’s a great bike but my only beef is wind noise. I haven’t found a windscreen big enough to eliminate this issue. Open to suggestions. Have anice day aftermarket windscreen now Wunderlic marathon but it’s not enough.

[@maximusmiles8435]

Really nice production. The info was good, while the video was entertaining to watch. Good job!

[@MotoTravelUSA]

Thanks for watching and the great comments, much appreciated

[@Wallis-Family-ADV]

Best review I've ever see others need to follow suit 👍👍

[@MotoTravelUSA]

Hey, I appreciate that, thank you!

[@onmyphone-Fl]

I have the exact same bike and live 10 miles from you in Windermere. What a surprise to see you're in Oakland

[@MotoTravelUSA]

Howdy neighbor! 👋 you’ve got great taste in motorcycles 😂 I ride around Windermere all the time, maybe we will run in to each other sometime.

[@onmyphone-Fl]

@@MotoTravelUSA Hopefully. Great video by the way. You've inspired me to get off road more. Ive kept the Karoo 3's on the bike. Great knobby tire for on/off road.

[@wakmqqn1331]

Congratulations 👏🎉 I'm from 🇲🇾 my old skool f800gs 2010 antil now 2021 no problems..I plan change f850gs coming soon.. TQ bro 👍👍

[@pandasgarage5684]

Awesome review! I bought a F850 GS Adventure 5 or 6 months ago and couldn't be happier with it. I'm just planning to add cruise control and heated grips then it's just time to plan some longer trips. Keep up the great work!

[@MotoTravelUSA]

Thanks much appreciated 👍 have fun on adventures with your bike!

[@rickalexander3573]

Great review I'm looking at this and the adventure and I think you made my mind up. This looks much sportier than the adventure.

[@peterrick3339]

Nice review and having owned one for a while now, agree with your findings & comments. An excellent bike in general, sealed & unsealed. I have come to the 850GS after three 1200/1250 BMW adventure bikes and i find it overall better or more to my liking, especially on unsealed or off-road. Never liked the wide 19" front tyre and the 850's 21" with a Dunlop Trailmax Raid is so much better, reassuring and just safer imo. Somewhat offset by the increase in speed the confidence of the tyre brings about.

[@dvdh4937]

Great review, 😉😉 You bring it very well...👍🏻 even the negative points sound positive

[@RejeanLalancette]

Hello well said thank you for your excellent comment on this video,,,,2 thumbs up and keep going this way bud. This is the BMW I would like to have....40th Anniversary...

[@dawoudjoufcaranguian5319]

this help me out decide to get an adventure moto as my third bike. I'd like to commend your cinematography and honest no b.s review. Thenks man! Subbed from the philippines.🎉🎉❤

[@MotoTravelUSA]

You're welcome.. have a great time on your new bike 👍

[@danytheunicorn95]

what a great video, good job sir. 10/10

[@ridingdreamer]

Thanks for sharing this review. Currently looking at 21/22 850 GS. For me, I think this is the right size and power and easy to handle.

[@MotoTravelUSA]

You're welcome 👍 its a fun bike for sure and you shouldn't be disappointed. See you on the trails! 🏍️🏞️

[@ridingdreamer]

Booked a 2022 Rallye, now the waiting begins!

[@roberthambly9926]

Wow great review. Thanks

[@MotoTravelUSA]

Thank you, much appreciated 👍

[@thermalchasermil445]

Thank you for your video. It helped me. Looking forward to more

[@mike.thomas]

This was a great and entertaining review. I’m also a prior road bike owner (K1100RS) and am adventure-curious. Since you were not an experienced hand at off-road, I think a really great video topic would be what you learned in your first experiences. The best and worst experiences, and why, etc. Would be a valuable resource for many folks, I’d think. Thanks again!

[@MotoTravelUSA]

Thanks, that's very much appreciated. 👍 I really like you video idea, let me see what I can come up with.

[@shmac96]

They finally got the look right with this generation! Previous generation was just always 'off'. Yet, their last gen 650 was a looker and I see they took the same styling cues from it and improved on upon them. Great review thank you! Now I feel less apprehensive when considering this brand and this model. Cheers!

[@DontAskHowIGotIt]

great and detailed review. "Piz-gah" national forest.

[@timothydubber549]

Great video mate. I have the same colour and same year and absolutely love it. One of the best bikes I’ve ever owned.

[@irakli_chkhenkeli]

Great review!!! Thank you ❤️

[@MotoTravelUSA]

👍 I do appreciate that. Thanks for watching.

[@ckfvideo]

Great review, thanks!

[@MotoTravelUSA]

You're welcome, thanks for watching 👍

[@dazzer4220]

Nice review...only done 2000miles on mine but agree it's a great bike 👍🇬🇧

[@MotoTravelUSA]

Thanks!

[@USAMotorcycling]

Great bike, great review! Digging the display on that bike, pretty nice!

[@MotoTravelUSA]

Thanks. Yeah the display is pretty awesome.

[@toyotahonda8921]

I hope you make video when you first pick up your new bike.

[@kman2220]

Really enjoyed this review. It's obvious that you really like the bike and have ridden it a lot, but you don't come off as a BMW fanboy. I am the same as you, mostly road rider but wanting to do more off-road... Problem is where I live... I need to drive pretty far to get to the trails. Top bikes on my list are the Triumph Tiger 900 and the GS.

[@MotoTravelUSA]

Thanks. Very few gravel and dirt opportunities around me as, so much sand in FL. the tiger 900 looks awesome too and carries it's weight slightly lower. Some really great stuff on the tiger 900. I have 30k on the f850gs and still enjoying it, great do it all bike. Have a blast with whichever you choose 👍

[@kman2220]

I have a Triumph Street Twin now and I've really grown to like the Triumph brand. It's a fun bike to ride but pretty much just good for a couple hour ride, and no fun on longer highway runs. Fortunately I'm in Connecticut and we have a lot of great curvy, two lane roads with plenty of elevation changes, light traffic, and few stop lights. What we don't have is public trails. That's kind of why I'm thinking of getting a somewhat road biased adventure bike. I like the seating position, some wind protection, good handling, and ability to carry plenty of stuff with me. I want to take some longer trips, maybe some moto-camping. I've never owned a BMW, though. I think the cost will be about the same whichever way I go. I'm kind of interested in a quick shifter too... never had one of those! Thanks for the replies, and many more safe miles to you...

[@PeterW961]

Hi! Thanks for a Great review! Is it powerful enough for 2 up riding on highways with luggage? I own a V Strom 1000, but I’ve been looking at the 850 GS.

[@joeybobbie1]

Hi, New Subscriber. I’m glad I stumbled onto this. I have the 1200GS, but have been thinking about the 850. I’m just thinking something a little Lighter would be nice, but I do want to stay with BMW. I wish I could afford 2 Bikes. That would be perfect. I do Love my 1200GS and I don’t think I could ever Sell Her. I’ve put a lot into making Her my own. Aftermarket Parts, all kinds of stuff. Thanks for the Video and I’m looking forward to more.👍

[@johnpeters2788]

I'm a little jealous. Not quite able to afford a bike like this yet. But maybe in the future a used one can park in my garage. Great review! Thanks!

[@AmerSheikh]

Excellent review. Looking to purchase the 2020 F850GSA and this review has helped me so much. It's spot on and detailed. Thank-you!

[@MotoTravelUSA]

You're welcome ✌️ have a great time with the bike! Thanks for the compliment, it's appreciated.

[@payammansuri1]

I'm new in biking and F850GS 2023 is my first bike. I bought a GS because I'm man of outdoor. I like my bike but I have some issues that I am not sure those relevant to my lack of experience or the bike ! I think BMW did not a good job in matter of protection of this bike in falling . An Adventure bike should be design and should be ready for drop and sliding on the side. As I said , this is my first bike and I don't know if other bikes have the same issues ,however ,when I said drop I mean in every slow speed not an accident or crash. Please share your experiences with me if you have same problem. Here are some issues that I faced during a year or 5000 miles. Every time I drop the bike, it get functional-operational damage. Brake and shifter pedals bent backwards ,180˚ and turning them back to the right position is not easy. After a while (about 1500 miles) rear break star bothering me , get partially engaged and melted the pads and glazed the rotor and this issue is not constant , it comes and goes and makes me nerves every time I ride. The gap between the front tire and manifolds is huge ( in compare to R1200GS). It caused a rock stuck between the tire and manifold and cause a huge damage to the bike ( the engine crush bar and upper crush bar installed but the skid plate ). And other minor bent and break during dropping the bike.

[@nebletic]

Great review!

[@wildeyestudios5]

I rented this one for a weekend, w cruise control and quick shifter. First time riding something bigger than a 700cc from the driving school. It was amazing. Especially the upright seating position, wind protection on highway could be better for me at 1m89cm. But I really enjoyed it. Next one to try is the nc750x with the dct and the low center of gravity and the frunk and low fuel consumption, seems like the perfect commuter although maybe too small for me.

[@SteeleMoto]

Ok Ok, youve sold it to me... I currently have an FJR 1300A and you know what its an awesome maching, full on motorway mile muncher, its smooth and fast but its damn heavy, and i like it but i just dont love it. i live in the Lake District in the UK and have been looking for something new, initially i thought about the 1250, but i dont need anything that big. i dont think. the F850 GS seems ideal. alot of our roads are small and narrow and if the mpg is correct i can travel the width of the uk and back on a tank of fuel. as long as it can sit at 80mph i mean 70mph for an hour or 2 on the motorways jobs a good un. thanks for this review and the 30k review.

[@BoDean52]

First time to the channel and great video. I am a Harley touring guy but looking for an adventure bike. This bike work for a taller rider, 6’3” here. Ride safe

[@MotoTravelUSA]

Thank you. Yeah i think it would work very well for a taller rider. Even though it’s an 850, it’s a tall bike. I’m 5’ 11” and can’t flat foot, so 6’ 3” seems like it would be perfect. Different seats offer taller or shorter heights too. The pre 2020 Africa twin adventure sports was one I was looking at too, that is taller FYI. Have fun with whatever you get, they’re a blast! 👍

[@amitbarla9508]

How about a comparison between the Tiger 900 Rally and the BMW F850 GSA!

[@MotoTravelUSA]

I would love to, have to get my hands on one 👍

[@timeslikethese6379]

Thanks for the review. What is your experience with engine heat? Have heard that driver's legs can get pretty uncomfortable.

[@Vanity7k]

Fantastic quality, excellent video topic. Subbed

[@valentingheman3357]

Great video! On my f850gs after 16k miles I can hear an electrical buzzing noise when I switch contact on but with engine off. Quite sure I never had this before. Initially I thought was the fuel pump that doesn’t cut of after priming. Testing the pump with my GS911 realised it does a different type noise,and no error codes could be found in the bike system. This buzzing can be heard under the fuel tank and if throttle is pulled this noise fluctuate. Did you ever had this issue on your motorcycle? Thank you for your time!

[@neilvanrhyn4925]

Dose this 850 have steering damper on it. And cool video you made man . Chat soon . Neil from Cape Town South Africa

[@David-sw4xv]

Great video. Currently own one, racing red. Where did you find the cell phone adapter/lock?

[@snowcityrider4114]

Can't agree more; i got my 850 adventure this year and put 15000 km on it. regarding your fuel capacity, the Adventure variant lasts me for ~500kms , i guess 320ish freedom units :P equally this has been my first year offroading. One of the best bikes i ever owned,

[@dnb_fr]

Nice vid, thank you !

[@davidcarter6737]

Enjoyed the video, well balanced I thought. I have a 2019 model, ex demo and like yourself have been a street rider for many years before getting the bug back and wanted to do some off road as well as tour. Ironically as you have a FJR, I have a 89 FJ1200 in the garage which I just cant part with. Am enjoying the GS but there are some things i would change from stock which you,ve already mentioned; I would just add the back brake pedal sits too low for me and i only use the Shift Assist at high RPM going up the box. Just a minor point, but the black plastic dipstick, what were they thinking. Thanks again, from Ottawa, CA.

[@CCShad]

Great work on the review video! Agree with your overall assessment, great bike. I just put Dunlop Trailmax Mission tires on my F850GS as well, I’ve only tried them out briefly. They feel good so far. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

[@MotoTravelUSA]

Thanks, much appreciated!

[@abhayvadhavkar2231]

Trailmax Missions will be the tires I get next. The Michelin Anakee 3 howl like a pack of wolves at 65 mph.

[@nspinicelli]

A part of me wishes I should have bought this instead of my Bonneville T120. But, I'm SUPER excited to see if Kawasaki is going to release a successor to the KLR this year! I'd love to see the KLR sit at half the price of a GS, and be just as capable.

[@sahilsrivastava450]

40hp single with no electronics vs 85hp twin with everything. The klr isnt even close to being 'just as capable'

[@dessiemoore2069]

hi great video just about to down size from a 1250 GSA what luggage racks did you use ? and did the bolt to same points as OEM racks would ?

[@tomrowlands8153]

Absolutely love this review. I’m just about to pick my 2019 premium model up and like you, lots of road miles not next to no off-road experience. Subscribed and looking forward to watching some of your adventures inspiring my own. Also a KZbin creator. JustTomTorque

[@Howareyoudoe]

Dude, great review, I am currently in the market for one myself. Buuuut, I am more curious about how you edited this video. Is that what you do for a living? How did you get the mini bike and the lot for those transition shots?

[@MotoTravelUSA]

Much appreciated 👍 I created the transitions in a 3d program and after effects.

[@internationalsixty1819]

This is a really fair review. UK owner, 7500 miles, ride only between April to October (im old and its cold!). Ive the lowered seat and it kills me after 50 mins, have to use an Air Hawk cushion which defeats having the low seat! You've inspired me to have a go at off road. Can you share please the make of your crash bars?

[@MotoTravelUSA]

Thanks. The crash bars are SWMOTECH crash bars. Have a great time exploring off-road!

[@OcMx98]

Awesome video thanks for sharing. I just picked up one of these mate.

[@MotoTravelUSA]

Thanks 👍 enjoy the bike, it's super fun🤜🤛

[@davidaherron6793]

You have the GSA correct? I se two different winds screens. What brand is the larger one?

[@VI_Deo_Ops]

Hello , have you droped gs on side? How well crash bars are protecting the panels?

[@eruton]

I'm waiting for my F850GS 2021 rally blue, I'm going crazy now no motorcycle for 2 weeks now

[@MotoTravelUSA]

I really like that blue. Not much longer... the wait will be worth it! Ride safe 👍

[@petroosabdollahian1648]

Very useful, sensible and helpful review. , I'm a beginner motorcyclist, my first bike at age 48 end am small 166cm,, so which bike of this equation is right for me? I drive daily to work in the city and also the highway( Commuting) and sometimes during a weekend round of recreational so, which one? F750 GS or F850 GS or Adventure

[@MotoTravelUSA]

If you think you'll ever do off road a bunch, I'd say the 850. The 750 looks like an awesome bike, but will only be able to do so much off road, with the 850 you'll have it ready when you are. Both are great choices. Have fun with whichever you choose✌️

[@zakariazaroual2763]

Great video Thank you

[@brucekendall52]

Good bike for sure,thks.JHB-SA.

[@kmaia7120]

Very nice review

[@MotoTravelUSA]

Thanks for watching!

[@mrsvetly]

Moto travel, please test ride the f750gs and give opinion, thanks!

[@naddp2454]

Awesome review😍 thanks!

[@mathiasraphaelbachmann7063]

hi after the intro, starting @ 0:28 you used a beautiful melody. can you tell me the name of the artist and the track? it sounds like a song iˋm searching for a long time now. thanks and cool bike!

[@mparsons7737]

Great review. have a new 850 gsa “in the mail”. The extra weight of the GSA make it less jittery on the highway? 3 essential mods? Thinking bash plate, bark busters, crash bars

[@MotoTravelUSA]

Thanks 👍 have a blast with it! I would think the GSA would be about the same on the highway because of similar profile, but not sure. Good question- (For standard 850gs) 1- skid plate 2- crash bars 3- BMW adjustable brake pedal (if planning offroad stuff) 4- luggage rack GSA 1- skid plate 2- adjustable brake pedal 3- barkbusters Runners up- Tractive front suspension Double take mirrors Swmotech rear topcase rack The list can go on 😄

[@mparsons7737]

@@MotoTravelUSA 😎 Thanks.

[@roz6573]

Great review. How did you mount the GPS above the TFT?

[@MotoTravelUSA]

I upgraded my windscreen to a madstad touring screen which gives you a mounting surface for a ram ball between the windscreen and the tft.. it’s awesome

[@hjalmarisabelle1316]

How is the lean angle? I rode sportbikes and I would like to still be able to lean in the Twisties.

[@SteveSmith-ym4ju]

Thanks!

[@MotoTravelUSA]

You're welcome, thanks for watching. 👍

[@sloanstylec]

Great video! I've really enjoyed your channel. Would you mind putting out a list or video of your modifications? I noticed the side wind screens and also interested in your thoughts on the crash bars. Thanks!

[@MotoTravelUSA]

Thank you 🙏 absolutely, I’ll put together a video of all the upgrades.

[@davereinhart9933]

Agreed here. What modifications have you made?

[@MotoTravelUSA]

I'll do a video soon for sure, but here are some of the mods I've done- Barkbusters, adjustable shifter, adjustable brake, Givi racks, swmotech crash bars, sw motech adventure plate, sw motech skid plate, denali soundbomb, admore lighting brake light, kappa hard cases, mosko moto/BMW soft cases.

[@mrclem09]

Wonderfully made video, what kind of mileage are you getting from a tank?

[@MotoTravelUSA]

Thanks. I’ve been getting about 52 MPG.... so usually about 150-170 between refills.

[@mrclem09]

@@MotoTravelUSA I’m stuck between the standard model and the adventure model. I like that the standard model is lighter for going in the dirt, but the added tank capacity is appealing for when I hit the highway. Are you happy with the standard version, or do you think you’d get the adventure model instead.

[@gregcctrn]

Hey, I am a bit late to the video....nicely done, I have the 850GSA. In regards to Road and Dynamic, my understanding is that throttle response is the same in each, the only difference with Dynamic is a different exhaust tone. I don't notice a huge difference between all the throttle modes....yes Rain is less responsive, but not by a large margin.

[@MotoTravelUSA]

Interesting. I wonder if they have changed the programming? Because on mine there is a significant lag in response when in road vs dynamic. It's like a turtle vs rabbit from a complete stop. 🤔 Maybe I'll go test ride a newer one and see. Thanks for the info.

[@gregcctrn]

@@MotoTravelUSA When I go into the programming menu switching between Road and Dynamic has the message indicating an improved exhaust note. Which, with the cat delete, really makes the bike sound great. Lots of pops when rolling off the throttle, and a nice overall grow tone. My dealership doesn't update the software unless it is requested, and then they charge for it, so I haven't bothered getting mine updated since buying the bike in June 2019.

[@Vecihifreebird]

Where are you man? Long time no see

[@MrBahussien]

I watched many reviews on KZbin about the gs 850 and your review is the best. (Thumb up). So why the 850 not the 1250? I’m 5”3 I have been driving Honda fury for 9 years now because of my height. Do you think I can manage to drive the 850 even with the low seat?

[@MotoTravelUSA]

Thanks so much, that's appreciated! I chose the 850 over the 1250 because of the weight difference, although not a huge amount, every pound counts. I also liked how you sit on the 850 and look over everything, rather than sitting in the 1250. As far as you height, check out jocelin snow, she's 5'1" tall and handles the 1250 like a champ. In addition to the lowered seat you can get the suspension lowered too, so that may help. Good luck and have fun with whatever you choose!

[@chadkline4268]

5ft 3in is likely too short for the 850.

[@suds782]

Nice Video, which windscreen is that on the Bike? I am hunting for one for my 850 GSA

[@MotoTravelUSA]

It’s a Madstad windscreen and it’s awesome. I can still use the stock when I want to, it’s adjustable, and great for touring. Not sure if it fits GSA but check out their website to see. Madstad.com. Thanks for watching.

[@Crsf84]

great review, The only gripe I have with mine is the wind buffeting probably the worst bike i’ve owned for that but that aside it’s the best bike all round and i’m glad I took the switch.

[@MotoTravelUSA]

I hear you, that dink windscreen is good for off-road but not for highway driving. I upgraded to a touring screen from madstad and switch out screens depending on what I'm going to do. Thanks for watching 👍

[@Crsf84]

@@MotoTravelUSA yeah i am on the same page really, Upgraded to the stupidly expensive adventure adjustable set up from bmw which was not a huge improvement and now it’s sitting in my garage as i am on another screen. I have heard good reviews on the madstad I may have to invest this coming season.

[@Crsf84]

@@MotoTravelUSA how do you get on with the winglets? any noticeable difference? Man the buffeting is driving me crazy .

[@AshokVlogs]

no doubt its a very good bike ,my bad luck with in 1500 KM ,the throttle became dead and the throttle potentiometer was replaced under warranty,hope it does not repeat.i have a harley street 750 no issues till 9000 km.now after throttle dead incident afraid to take 850 gs on long ride but it is meant for that.

[@MotoTravelUSA]

Sorry to hear that, hopefully they’ve fixed it for good. Did they say what went wrong with the part?

[@AshokVlogs]

@@MotoTravelUSA Throttle control potentiometer was replaced with new one.we were told in 2018 production a few failure of throttle control potentiometer especially the bikes which came to india even R1250.Any way after seeing your video getting some confidence.