BMW R1300 GS is it worth it ?

BMW R1300 GS First Ride. Riding the brand new 2024 BMW R1300 GS for the first time. How does it compare to the outgoing GS1250 which I have owned for the past 4 years ?. Thanks to Wollaston BMW Northampton for the loan of the bike
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[@rdc3397]

I enjoyed that; got some useful info from a real-world biker, not a stage-managed vlogger or a journalist on an all expenses paid-for trip...👍

[@theflyingyetti_666]

Thanks buddy just being me which is not always good for everyone 😂🤦‍♂️

[@robb8773]

Thanks for the video! I have a 1250 that I love, so not sure if I should upgrade but you don't think so...thanks again

[@theflyingyetti_666]

Thanks for watching buddy, yea maybe in a few years if I have the money but for now my 1250 is perfectly good enough

[@iancharlton5530]

Enjoyed that forget about the negativity through a couple of comments. I’m similar in mindset to you I sat on that very bike not sure springs to mind although I’ve not ridden it yet. It’s clean looking so easier to wash but I bet my gsa next to that would make it look small.

[@theflyingyetti_666]

Thanks buddy, I don’t mind the neg comments, I am aware I repeat myself, I even say that in the video lol, the comments will help me improve so I see them as useful 👍🏻

[@timparish172]

The centre stand isn’t motorised. If you have the auto ride height option fitted then the suspension will rise from low to normal position to get the leverage on the stand back to standard, if you don’t have that option then no ‘assistance’ exists.

[@theflyingyetti_666]

I haven’t seen that yet to be honest, just seen a video of the stand, my bad 👍🏻

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

They changed it a lot. Will see how successful it is gonna be. I rode the 1150, 1200 and 1250 and filmed them. All were nice. Great video mate. Enjoyed it. Drop by, you may like my content.

[@theflyingyetti_666]

Will do that buddy thanks mate 👍🏻

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

@@theflyingyetti_666 Thanks a lot mate. Appreciate it.

[@AmbrosiasRideOuts]

For me, the 1250 is 'Peak GS' and the 1300, as lovely as it is, is a new bloodline, a GS II if you like. I'm sure it will find its buyers (younger probably 🧐) and will be a success.

[@theflyingyetti_666]

Yea I still prefer the 1250 but everyday I walk past the 1300 it grows on me. The green one is my favourite which I thought was horrible when I first saw the pics

[@carlosandleon]

GS was ruined in 2013. The air cooled ones were peak GS. At least now BMW is going back to a more streamlined design instead of the disgustingly bloated 2013- 2022 models

[@austinmatthews347]

The centerstand isnt motorised its the auto lowering shock that detects you are putting it on tje stand and automatically lifts the suspension back to the riding height if it didnt then the bike would be too low

[@theflyingyetti_666]

Yea I was told that after the video 🤦‍♂️

[@goncalom1898]

Does that small screen give you any wind protection?

[@theflyingyetti_666]

Not much

[@steveross2280]

Can you feel a difference in size between this and your 1250?

[@theflyingyetti_666]

Tank and seat are slimmer, not a great difference in riding position

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

Coming to a BMW dealer near you: "Selection of used 1250GS's. All low miles, none ever seen the rain, all FSH, most never been further than Sainsbury's..."

[@theflyingyetti_666]

Maybe but not mine lol

[@timparish172]

I live in Scotland, no chance of ‘never seen the rain’ for my 1250 🤭

[@eriklindhardsenact7596]

Is the noise from the shaft drive?

[@theflyingyetti_666]

The road noise is from the front like the 1250 but not as much

[@12masterr]

That knee bent looks more compressed!

[@theflyingyetti_666]

Yea I thought that from the footage

[@12masterr]

@theflyingyetti_666 I don't think is as rommy as the 1250,but I'm in the US and still didn't see one miself, but it lost the feel as "made by aeronautical engineers ' and it feels like a jap bike now. (Visually speaking ")

[@greger589]

Hi, how tall are you? I'm 6.2 feet must say you look big does it feel small? Thanks 👍

[@theflyingyetti_666]

Feels same as my 1250 apart from tank smaller, seat narrower. I think it’s the wide angle on the camera

[@theflyingyetti_666]

6ft 1

[@greger589]

@@theflyingyetti_666 Thanks 👍

[@stj90]

👍🏼

[@gymnutrition7794]

Top G

[@theflyingyetti_666]

Top T

[@JoeS97756]

I'm confused by 'more plusher' and 'more sporty'. Seems contradictory?

[@theflyingyetti_666]

Yea that’s me not explaining myself, one of my annoying traits. Can’t remember the plusher bit but it’s smaller, faster, lighter so I would say along with the looks makes it a bit sportier than the 1250, still very much a gs though

[@JoeS97756]

@@theflyingyetti_666 Got it, thanks. Some have described the ride as a bit more harsh, can feel bumps more. Doesn't seem like you noticed that, but the roads also looked pretty decent shape.

[@thepeakybiker]

Nice video here mukka

[@theflyingyetti_666]

Thanks mate, hope your keeping well 🙏

[@thepeakybiker]

@@theflyingyetti_666 yea mukka you need to coke on a mid week mumble of mine

[@Otto-AutoPilot]

Frustrating that you have to pay over £1,600 for a Dynamic pack just to get the quick shifter which comes as standard on bikes that cost half as much.

[@theflyingyetti_666]

The basic one I rode has quick shifter

[@Otto-AutoPilot]

@@theflyingyetti_666 Interesting as on the BMW configurator you cannot select quick shifter on it's own without it automatically adding the full dynamic pack.

[@adamglassford5753]

its standard on all models

[@Otto-AutoPilot]

@@adamglassford5753 Not in the UK it isn't, I've just double checked - optional on them all and only as part of the dynamic pack. You cannot select it as a stand alone option and it is not standard.

[@robb8773]

Oh ps...how tall are you?

[@theflyingyetti_666]

6ft 1

[@carloshenriquene77o]

Essa versão não virá ao Brasil.

[@motozest7856]

A guy that looks like this judging something else's appearance is rich😂

[@theflyingyetti_666]

Thank you 😊

[@iansian829]

Compared to triumph tiger 1200 gt explorer hahahahha

[@theflyingyetti_666]

Not rode that one

[@iansian829]

@@theflyingyetti_666 you better try my friend lets see whos the best

[@inked-96]

@@iansian829 That before or after the tiger has lost 60% of its value haha

[@iansian829]

@@inked-96 try it and you will see...bmw gs has so many problem computer diagnose everytime hahahaha

[@sweebeyh4327]

That screen looks useless. Up the Cobblers 😂

[@theflyingyetti_666]

exactly on both points 😁

[@salvaquest2123]

🤔 🤔 I ride a big GS ..NOT because I am over 40 ..but in part due to the condition of the roads & wanting the versatility.. alas uk roads are just not really favourable for 200bhp super bikes!! That said I’d be mindful of posting yourself on social media rinsing the speed limits for all to see .. no speed cameras or laser guns require …. it’s one thing telling people what you may do it’s another providing them with the demonstrable video evidence of actually doing it ..🤡

[@theflyingyetti_666]

Good point on the speed thing. Thanks for the clown, that’s me 😃

[@salvaquest2123]

@@theflyingyetti_666 😁.. ha ha well we all have the potential to go there at times bud .. it’s just supplying one’s own incriminating evidence that’s worth avoiding 🤞 🏍️ safe riding out there 👻

[@theflyingyetti_666]

YouTubing how to video as we speak on using that pixel thingy 👌👍🏻

[@eriklindhardsenact7596]

Saft drives are noisier guaranteed

[@theflyingyetti_666]

Not sure

[@GPR111]

Small, ugly, cheap looking. For me those 3 things outweigh the more gadgets, power, torque etc and I very definitely wont be rushing off to buy it. The 1250 isnt lacking anywhere but its simply too big for many people - this ugly duckling addresses the problem. To be perfectly honest I am personally very disappointed ( long term owner 5 x GS and possibly no more if this is the future especially if the adv version has been cut down and cheapened too..... )

[@theflyingyetti_666]

I found it a little better in every way except the looks. Not worth me swapping my 1250 for one as the extra payments don’t warrant the switch

[@zsguerreiro]

Well, I have to say that wasn't very informative. You kind of repeated yourself over and over and didn't established a good comparison with the former model. Maybe next time.

[@theflyingyetti_666]

Very true I have to say. Thanks for the feedback 🙏

[@bobelable]

What a boring bloke

[@paulhiggins9492]

Gone like the cars, over priced clunkers, I am a gs owner and bm mech 40yrs, I’ve watched them slowly destroy themselves for greed. Rode them all still got four, test rode the new one for four days in Berlin, new one absolutely dreadfully bland. Sorry bm go try again this is a failure.

[@theflyingyetti_666]

I didn’t think the price was that bad all things considered

[@AmusedOz]

Same thoughts and I’ll retain my Triple Black 2016 1200GSA .. plenty enough for me