BMW R 1300 GSA test ride

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Күн бұрын

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@Lecruque 16 күн бұрын

Completely agree about radar and riding style/safety. The ASA and electric windscreen would be high on my list though as I do lots of highway.

@motobeat6183 16 күн бұрын

Thank you, but it seems that many riders are unaware of this, even though numerous studies have confirmed its truth.

@Lecruque 16 күн бұрын

@ It’s an instinctive feeling. It feels safer to pass traffic than be passed from the rear. You can only look one way most of the time and for me that’s forward. Disclaimer: I drive a lot of busy highways.

@markshirley7639 Ай бұрын

She's a grower ! Mine arrives in two weeks 👌🏼

@motobeat6183 Ай бұрын

Congratulations on the new bike! Did you order the ASA version?

@markshirley7639 Ай бұрын

@@motobeat6183 nooooooo lol

@dirkjacobs440 Ай бұрын

A GS, and certainly a GSA was and is never meant to be 'a beautifull bike'. It's a bike that is meant to get you everywhere, through hell and high water, and as comfortable and reliable as possible. And that is what it does. I'm picking up my new GS1300 next week, the 5th GS I will ride. Without a doubt still the best bike around.

@motobeat6183 Ай бұрын

First of all, congratulations on your new bike, and I wish you countless carefree miles! As for the design, I can agree that the GS has never been particularly a beautiful bike, but there's no reason it has to be that way. The new GSA is so radically redesigned that discussions about its looks are inevitable, and I don't see why that should bother anyone. As a big GS fan, I would have preferred it to be an evolution of the design rather than a revolution. That said, I can also agree that it's currently the best bike on the market!

@thelonewolf666 Ай бұрын

hardly

@greenrush4313 20 күн бұрын

pan America I have both get a Pan

@danielwesemann4205 20 күн бұрын

To answer you first question, it is not a beautiful bike but it is not an eye sore either. Simply put it is simply epic. Period.

@fcogaitandiaz 20 күн бұрын

I love this fat GS. Love it! Triple black, high seat, ASA but I like the single akrapovic black slip on, not doble. I will to see how much I need to pay for that configuration in Miami.

@Boxer1250RT Ай бұрын

When I got my first GS or the GSA back in the day both were Love at 1st sight. They were aggressive, massive and tough! I don't know what they are now, but definitely not my cup of tea any longer.

@motobeat6183 Ай бұрын

Some of my friends think the exact same thing.

@FadyBujana Ай бұрын

When I saw the 1300 GS, I went and bought the last of the 1250s! Yet when this one came out I was smitten and felt so attracted to it that I am seriously considering to trade in my brand new GS for this GSA with ASA (I also dread that gear box!). This one attracts me the way a Mercedes G class or a Hummer would. It doesn’t look like a sports bike but then again I would never ask either of the Mercedes or the Hummer to look like a Ferrari in order to “be beautiful”.

@motobeat6183 Ай бұрын

I completely understand you, as I was in a similar situation after the release of the new GS. I wanted to buy the last 1250, but I couldn't get the black one. I just hope that the ASA works well, because if it does, the new GSA becomes almost irresistible.

@Andre-yu3qs Ай бұрын

Personally, I've never seen a good-looking GS/GSA! On the other hand, the new model is always better than the one it replaces. My GSA arrives in January.

@motobeat6183 Ай бұрын

Congratulations on the new bike! Did you order the ASA version?

@Andre-yu3qs Ай бұрын

@@motobeat6183 No, it'll be the normal one.

@Andre-yu3qs Ай бұрын

@@motobeat6183 No, it'll be the normal one.

@studiokreator8094 Ай бұрын

Nice!

@motobeat6183 Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@jcrawford068 Ай бұрын

I like the beak of the 1250 GSA better, but that's a minor thing

@motobeat6183 Ай бұрын

Thank you for comment!

@777Guitarmaster Ай бұрын

in my opinion it is an exellent bike. The ASA system is the best thing it has.

@motobeat6183 Ай бұрын

I agree, it's an excellent bike. I haven't tried the ASA yet, but if it works well, it really takes the GSA to a whole new level and opens up an entirely new dimension in riding. Honestly, I can't wait to give the ASA a try...

@michielvandepol6765 Ай бұрын

But beware. ASA is completely new technology for BMW. Honda has had it for many years and has been able to fix all the issues with it. BMW still has to gain experience with automated gearboxes on motorcycles. BMW makes great bikes but is not particularly know for its reliability. Especially when introducing new technologies. I would stay away from ASA for the first 2-3 years.

@motobeat6183 Ай бұрын

@@michielvandepol6765 I understand what you're saying, and you may be right, but we're still dealing with completely different technologies, so I hope any potential issues have been addressed from the start. Honda makes true automatic transmissions, while BMW uses a traditional gearbox with electric actuators to change gears. That's why I mentioned in the video that I don't consider it an automatic transmission, but rather a very advanced quickshifter.

@SM321-k6i Ай бұрын

I agree with many of your comments, particularly riding at a pace slightly higher than surrounding vehicles and the practically useless radar control. I have radar on my car and don’t use it unless on a quiet French autoroute. The volume of traffic these days renders it unusable, particularly on a bike. Blind spot indicator is good but again unnecessary. Having owned 1200, 1200 shift cam and 1250 I want to like the new GSA but I’m struggling. I don’t think I’ll walk away from it and turn my head thinking wow! The one thing I dearly wish they would improve is the terrible gearbox. KTM and Ducati are light years away in this department. The quick shifter on my bike is like I imagine the early prototypes may have performed. When mine is due for a change in ‘26 this has to improve with all glitches ironed out. Perhaps Auto is the way to go and I have no doubt Ducati will have developed a silky smooth auto box that will really make for a hard decision. Shame, as I’m generally a BMW fanboy.

@motobeat6183 Ай бұрын

You're absolutely right! I recently tested the new Multistrada V4 (the test will be the next video on the channel), and the gearbox and QS are much, much better than on the GS models. It's a real shame because BMW missed the opportunity to finally create a good gearbox with the new model. I somehow hope that the gearbox is designed for the ASA system, and that only then will the GSA show its true potential...