BMW R80 G/S vs. BMW 1250 GS | The Bike That Started Adventure

[@stephenchapman8344]

Amazing how a forty year old bike can still put a smile on your face. No Imu, no abs, no traction control. 😀👍

[@NothingToProve]

My thoughts exactly

[@larryvanputten4048]

True German sheer mechanical engineering! (and I’m not a German ;-))

[@garyhoward4064]

I have the old one and unlike most newer bikes it always puts a big smile on my face when riding it. Besides, handling is amazing and it’s light weight makes life so much easier, especially as you get older..

[@brucekendall52]

Collectors bike of note.They transformed the biking market together with the Yamaha XT 500.Thks.

[@bottomlinebassin2001]

Don't forget the Kawasaki KL

[@Dan-56]

The first motorcycle I purchased new was a 1978 R80/7. As much as it was a wonderful bike in its day, I really have no desire to go back in time. I’m spoiled by all the modern electronics, safety, and power that’s available to motorcyclists today 😃🏍👍. Thanks for bringing us a “Blast from the past” !!! 🤪

[@hawkwood6405]

Very entertaining. Beautiful example of a lovingly restored classic. Christian seems to be a true gentleman. I love my boxer powered R1200s which basically is the ultimate hot rod version of the "hex head". It will actually lift the front wheel off of the ground without slipping the clutch. Once you have owned a boxer it gets into your blood. This video made my day!

[@larryvanputten4048]

Agree!

[@NotNowCato1254]

Exactly! It's like an insidious disease. I'm a late starter - bitten in 2010. On my 3rd boxer now. R1100S to start - what a great machine. Then an R1200S - more power, less weight, with sublime handling and that rarity factor - only around 200 of these still registered in the UK. Horrendous pillion provision though. Now have the closest successor to the 12S - the 1250RS. Still miss the 12S but now I get to take my wife with me sometimes 👍

[@vriendelijkegroet]

The one thing that really really really improved throughout the years on modern bikes, the brakes.

[@a.fischer7992]

Ich fahre eigentlich aktuelle (Super)sportler, mit BMW GS kann ich nichts anfangen, aber diese alte R80 "Gummikuh" ist ein Traum, die würde ich sofort nehmen. Ich habe vor Kurzem eine in meiner Stadt gesehen und war sofort verliebt. Leider ist meine Garage schon voll ;-). Tolles Video, wie immer!

[@markb3180]

Great to see how the GS as evolved over the last 40 years!

[@YangCalgary]

This bike came out when I got interested in biking. It’s the reason I have a R NineT UGS now.

[@alexn.5817]

thank's for sharing your trip with this very nice bike which is almost a part of history

[@brianbushey1346]

I have to admit I smiled my way through the whole video. It’s a 40 year old boxer, but still SOUNDS like a boxer! Love your videos!

[@didiermarchant2807]

Such a good idea Scott. You can tell how excellent first model already was. Amazing.

[@AnotherHipster]

Amazing! I've been trying to get hold of the 1980 R/80 GS and put it alongside my R9T Urban GS for a very similar video as they are incredibly alike as we know. Thanks for making this video, really enjoyed it and well done for getting hold of one :)

[@larryvanputten4048]

OMG, Scott, this is an awesome episode! Nothing gives you peace of mind like the bass sound of a BMW boxer engine! My first bike was a R50 in 1969 and after that (between 14 other bikes) I had a R75/5, a R100R Mystic and nowadays a R1200RS. This GS is a true masterpiece. You can call me a fanboy but I had enough other bikes and brands to know there’s more at the door. Anyway I know I will end up with a boxer, it feels and sounds like heaven! Thanks for this video!

[@davereinhart9933]

I love this. It is very interesting to see how the GS has evolved. I still find the original absolutely beautiful.

[@robpinter5431]

Nice I have a 08/1980 R80 G/S which I also have road restored with the power 1000cc upgrade kit, quite an amazing 40 year old bike, great for riding loaded with camping gear and still feels light. Amazing that all parts are still available (apart from the speedo) which is fantastic.

[@asturiancetorix2552]

Very nice bike, a rolling piece of history.

[@pistolpete6321]

What a great idea for a video, fantastic!

[@tango165]

Great video Scott!!! The 1980 GS is soooooo cool!!! I would love to park one next to my GSA1250 in the garage.

[@steamixion]

Had one in the eighties when they were deeply unfashionable in a land of race reps. Had dinky little wobbly pods either side of the speedo for revs and clock. Loved it, particularly the casual lazy prod on the kickstarter that brought it to life.

[@fernandomagalhaes2957]

I owned a brand new 90's model with blue seat. The best bike I ever had. 700 km a day with cases and passenger; a 24 L tank ; a good seat for two; a Paralever for improved handling. That's why I ride today a Royal Enfield Classic 500. Not the same sensations, but ...an easy and multi use machine to ride far too.

[@plwn6468]

Had a nice time, even though not a big fan of the flat twin. A refreshing show.

[@simonlutt9849]

Scott, usually I only envy you for riding all those bikes. At least since my BB got wrecked. This time I am actually jealous! You got to ride one of my icons! But whenever you get really excited about a bike I can imagine what it must have felt like. Thank you so much for this video! 👍😎👍😎 Take care and ride safe👍

[@NothingToProve]

LOL! And I hope I can keep making you more jealous! LOL! take care, Scott

[@simonlutt9849]

@@NothingToProve Sadly that's possible 😁😁😁 I've got a few more dream bikes 😎

[@florislok]

Actually I came from a XT500 when I bought my R100GS in 1991. Both excellent bikes although I bought a R100R in 1995. I still ride that one. 26 years through rain, snow and sunshine without a problem!

[@NothingToProve]

Yea, there is just something about the old bikes, no tech, no electronics, just man a machine, simple 👍😁

[@stevesane800]

Fantastic classic motorcycle! Congratulations to the gentleman! I’d have that over the expensive new BMW!

[@NothingToProve]

Yea, when Christian first approached me with this idea, I immediately said "YES let's do it!!!" It really was fun to ride! Loved it!

[@stevesane800]

@@NothingToProve thanks Scott! Above & beyond! Stay safe & enjoy your rides!

[@_Makanko_]

Awesome !

[@PMitchell106]

Things have changed so much over the years, it's interesting to think about when the best and worst times for the GS would have been.

[@MarcS4R]

Love the old one, it looks so much cleaner and better to my eyes. I am also thinking about ditching the pre silencer on my R80 Paris Dakar, I also have the Siebenrock Kit. does the bike really have less Torque then ?

[@jrgjurgenson3540]

Yes it has. But a bit better with a Y-Pipe instead ugly and heavy pre-silencer.

[@MarcS4R]

@@jrgjurgenson3540 so more power with the Y Pipe ?

[@antoniomarzoanotlevsen5343]

Nice Video (as always!) about one of my dream motorrad!!. Thanks!

[@erwinballings9155]

Love it, thanks NTP. 😃👍❤

[@rossmunro277]

Really enjoyed this video. 👍

[@danielmcroberts9092]

Great video! I have a G/S in light blue. Love it to death!

[@tonnynijholt7090]

Woa haha suprised how well the G/S kept up in first gear with the acceleration test 😅

[@tonnynijholt7090]

Aaah, Siebenrock

[@ttrguy9952]

Awesome History lesson video! Well done Sir!! 👏👏👏🙌👌👍✌🖖🤙🙂

[@ThePalmatron]

What a cool bike (R80!!)!!

[@marcelcoenen1437]

Well made reminiscense video, gentlemen! I‘m looking forward to the off road experience with these bikes, if you need a third driver for the Urban GS - let me know, haha!

[@NothingToProve]

Next time we need a third, you'll be the first we ask!!!!!

[@1990-t1j]

I'd rather have the old one.

[@johnvaleriewelbers2995]

Very cool video 🤓😎🏍💨💨💨💨💨💨👍🏻🇨🇦 thanks for sharing.

[@xargayo]

Scott, are you thinking about reviewing the new Triumph Tiger 850 Sport?

[@NothingToProve]

Yep, as soon as it gets to Germany, I'll be on it. BTW, it was supposed to be here in April...so who knows when it will get here :(

[@xargayo]

@@NothingToProve cool, thanks! I'm in Switzerland and it's already here. Have to decide between it and the f750gs. Was really hoping to see your review on it as I love your channel. I'll have to decide on my own like a grown up! ;) PS. I tested your beloved f900xr, really fun!

[@jrgjurgenson3540]

"This bike is soooo lieght!" :-) :-) :-) Made my day :-)

[@NothingToProve]

Todays bikes have so many things on them and are hence heavier. It was refreshing to ride a "big" ADV bike that's actually right around 200kg. 👍😁 But back in 1980, this was heavy for a class of bikes that didn't exist yet. take care, Scott

[@jammies6228]

Still running strong on my 05 gs 1200

[@NothingToProve]

Yea, as long as you maintain them, they will run forever!

[@MrAndrew1953]

I had a R80GS Paris Dakar with a 32 litre tank and an R100GS. The R80 was the better overall bike which I should have stuck with.

[@Fee.1]

Damn these new auto subtitles that take forever to show up now

[@DR-lg6xr]

i know its a completely different bike/ concept, but from the same era you should ride a yamaha rd350lc 4lo..... that bike stops and goes just like a modern motorcycle, with the added 2 stroke fun...... they totally feel ahead of their time, and at less than 150kg thats light weight...... and its faster as well

[@NotNowCato1254]

Hey D R, I agree that the 4L0 350LC is an icon of the 80s - blew me away at the time, but it's a stretch to suggest they go and stop like a modern bike. Nowt wrong with that pokey sublime sounding engine but the willowy chassis, spindly forks and frankly appalling brakes were a nasty surprise when I tried one 30 years later! With hindsight it's only really the engine that was ahead of it's time. Always great fun though regardless.

[@hankgs]

I recently picked up a 2016 W/C GSA... I hate it- I want my old 1150 GSA back!!!

[@hawkwood6405]

Why do you hate it?

[@hankgs]

@@hawkwood6405 I don't have a "Connection" to the bike like I did on my r1100gs' and the three 1150's... I doesn't sound like a "Boxer", there is too much "tech"- As an example- My TPS sensors need new batteries- so I ride with the idiot light flashing that there are issues with my tires... I prefer a real motorcycle experience like the oil/air cooled R-Boxers over the WC...

[@hawkwood6405]

@@hankgs Fair enough. If I were you I'd replace my TPMS sensors (I know they don't give them away). The TPMS on my K1300s has saved my butt twice. It gives you warning, you can actually determine the rate of air loss and then plan your strategy accordingly. That is one of the new fangled features, along with ABS that I actually like. Having said that adventure bike tires are pretty puncture resistant compared to sport bike tires and rarely puncture if you are riding on the road.

[@pedropeixoto3539]

aceleration with quickshift is not fair hehe

[@HuskyRides]

Should've taken the Urban GS against the R80G/S ;)

[@1990-t1j]

Yes.

[@NothingToProve]

Yea, gave that some thought too. Edit: we actually had one for this test but not a third rider.

[@whrog442]

Luckily I can speak German "Vot is your name" 😄

[@hamerplayer1229]

Same weight as a Tenere 700 is now. In the woods those cylinder heads would be pummled

[@SD_Alias]

Less is more. the G/S looks much much better is much lighter and would be my choice… The new ones looks just ugly

[@NothingToProve]

Agreed, I was so surprised as to how much fun I had riding a bike that is over 40 years old! Christian, the owner of that bike, said he will never, never sell it and I understand why. take care, Scott