BMW R1300GS owners real ride review

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6 ай бұрын

Hi there welcome to my Channel Caledonian Biker.
l want to share with you my recent motorcycling buying experience on this video, the onboard video footage was taken by myself whilst l was riding the demonstrator R1300GS from my local BMW Motorrad dealership Douglas Park Motorrad, Glasgow.
In my commentary on this video I give you my reasons and thoughts whilst I was processing my purchase of the all new much awaited BMW R1300GS.
This is a vast information gathering exercise to say the least that I had to process, with the 4 different colour options to choose from to begin with.
Then the bikes have over 100 options that can be purchased to accessorise your new shinny motorcycle.
I agreed a fair part exchange for my outgoing R1250GS 40th Anniversary and my new bike order was duly processed for it's forthcoming arrival.
In the interim as the dealership had now put a R1300GS Triple Black TE on as their Demo bike it was the obvious to take a test ride of this standard Triple Black version.
(Always TRY before You BUY)
After my exhilarating wet squally test which I hope you enjoy part of it with me in this video footage displayed.
My riding experience of this all new much anticipated motorcycle even whilst riding in the wet to say the least was just simply incredible, it's a mean lean confidence inspiring bike.
With it's multi modes, multi suspension settings and throttle settings this machine is on a different planet especially now with a class leading torque figure and the lightest ever big GS with it's amazing weight loss.
I must be honest and confess I found the standard test bike a bit cramped for my 6' 4" frame so with the experience and assistance of the Douglas Park BMW Motorrad Sales Team I was paired up with in my opinion the ideal bike in every way for myself for my size and my type of riding.
So finally I got my all new, all singing, all dancing, BMW R1300GS Trophy Enduro version.
I accessorised my bike with several options to suit my height and riding style
Viz:-
(i) Sports Suspension -
which includes Dynamic Suspension Adjustment. This gives a further 30mm of travel to the suspension with a longer spring travel to optimise traction both on sealed and unsealed roads.
(ii) Forged Enduro Wheels -
these are almost 2kg lighter than the standard wheels and give a much more sporty appearance. The wheels are first cast and then forged for added strength with a high-quality surface adorned with the various BMW branding thereon.
(iii) Enduro Pack -
which includes handlebar risers, adjustable gear and brake pedals, shorter sportier hand levers, lowered foot pegs (if desired) and an extended heavier duty bash plate.
With these particular addon's to suit myself I felt the bike was right for me, I also increased the inner padding seat height on the riders seat to give me more height and as l stated earlier the Enduro pack foot pegs can be adjusted lower which I did,
l hope you enjoyed my journey of making my purchase and the things that l found out along the way, which l have shared with you.
Thanks for watching this video footage if you have enjoyed it please Subscribe to my Channel.
Hope to see you again soon.
Caledonian Biker.

Пікірлер: 22

@jcrawford068 6 ай бұрын

thanks so much for your review. I have to wait until March to get mine. Great video!

@caledonianbiker 6 ай бұрын

Hi there thanks for watching the video and leaving your comment. Not long now til u get your R1300GS l wish you many happy miles. Which model did you get and what options. Thanks C.B.

@jcrawford068 6 ай бұрын

@@caledonianbiker I got the Option 719 fully loaded except for the cases.

@headchancer 6 ай бұрын

Very professional assessment and plenty of useful information

@caledonianbiker 6 ай бұрын

Hi there thanks for watching the video and leaving your comment. I'm glad you liked it and found it interesting and informative. C.B.

@TechStories79 3 ай бұрын

How do you get past the worry of slipping on the wet roads when leaning on corners? I have this fear and I just slow right down

@caledonianbiker 3 ай бұрын

Hi thanks for watching the video and leaving your comment. To answer your question with living and riding all year round in Scotland where it's known to be wet a lot of the time it becomes second nature. Thanks again for watching. C.B.

@red-squirrel-man 6 ай бұрын

Great video John. I agree with your appraisal of the new 1300, it’s a great bike 👍

@caledonianbiker 6 ай бұрын

Hi George thanks for your comment and the fact you have a new R1300GS yourself l appreciate your feedback.

@Mo7oAdv 6 ай бұрын

Good video, very informative 👍

@caledonianbiker 6 ай бұрын

Hi there thanks for watching the video and leaving your comment. I'm glad you liked it. C.B

@jamessteel9287 6 ай бұрын

Really entertaining video. I want one 😅

@caledonianbiker 6 ай бұрын

Hi Jim thanks for watching the video and leaving your comment. I'm glad you liked it. C.B.

@jimthompson717 3 ай бұрын

Is this baby talk?

@caledonianbiker 3 ай бұрын

Explain "baby talk" !!

@GPR111 6 ай бұрын

Cheap looking and quite ugly in areas for me sorry. Its not enough that it goes well, so does anything these days... On my 5th GS and very likely the last as this is apparently the future unless the adv hasnt been slaughtered too (?). Just cant get past that slab of cheapo Taiwan plastic above the ridiculous headlight, awful

@caledonianbiker 6 ай бұрын

Hi there thanks for watching the video and leaving your comment. If you have a look through my description you'll find more info on details why l prefer it for what l need. The suspension settings and throttle system now is dare l say like having your own moto gp tech with you. The previous GS's were all excellent too look at their sales figures. But as you say this is the future for the GS. Personally I'm happy at that but it's going to take time to win everyone over. Thanks again for your time. C.B.

@carsyoungtimerfreak1149 6 ай бұрын

I agree. But then all GSes are no beauties. But that holds true for all adventure bikes. To me the last really beautiful bike BMW made was the R90S. I appreciate my RT as a very good workhorse, a very worthy daily driver. To me my 4th gen VFR is much more a thing of beauty. But then taste is personal...

@AldredsquashUk 6 ай бұрын

Totally agree, I won't be trading in my 1250GSA for one of these disgusting looking replacements, doesn't do anything for me, but then again I can't fault what I have

@valdemar7986 2 ай бұрын

@@AldredsquashUkohhh, go and jerk off a little bit of that tension. it is so far the best looking GS and if you haven’t ridden one you have no clue what you are talking about.