BMW R 1250 GS: First Ride MotoVlog

[@colfaulkner1]

I bought the RS version brand new a year ago. These bikes are beyond incredible. The GS is in my future. Ride on Motorrad.

[@francsharma7276]

I watched the whole video coz of the beauty of Germany ❤️

[@yacinealg152]

Franc Sharma lucky country

[@Harleyguy03]

" friction zone" Many people don't know what that is. Learning that technique did wonders for me on my big Harley when doing slow speed maneuvers.

[@cschueren]

Excellent and wonderful explanation from Shawn. Really enjoy him talking and the good explanation

[@TomSkulander]

Nice one Shawn, the bar is getting higher and higher. I'll still hang onto my R1100RS however. 200,000kms and still happy.

[@jamessuttie1261]

Great video, Shawn. Really enjoyed it. You really brought out the value of the new valve engine. Can’t wait to check it out. When does it come to Canada?

[@bmwmotorrad]

Hi James, please sign up here to stay up to date about availabilities in your area: bmw-motorrad.com/contact And don't forget to tell us how you liked it once you did your test ride! - Anna, BMW Motorrad Team

[@rleon8339]

I definitely want this motor but in the RS! I'm hoping they're for sale in the US by summer. Please!

[@hfranke07]

Wow, what a bike.... I realy love this new one. And a funny thing is, I right away recogniced the startingpoint to be Hüssingen, since I has been driving my Scania R460 truck through there a couple of times. Nice video.

[@maxflight777]

I completed a 560 mile ride on mine with no pain whatsoever. How many bikes could you say that about ?

[@foolspeedahead]

Max Flight my V4R, if I’m loaded up with pain meds and cream all over. Lol!

[@jakeizlove]

That looks freaking awesome!!!!!!!!

[@rohansingh9040]

Does this come with low sear option and low suspension.

[@highdefp-rm7zg]

On a motorrad channel you wouldn’t expect any negative comment .. I’ll do my own independent take ... the mcn test is far more unbiased..

[@rockardbiker]

Wow, you are a great rider, thanks for the video.

[@tmark1301cc]

My 2nd choice to the big KTM's. BMW may catch up some day.

[@lordrider9370]

Nice curvings with that offroad tires...

[@jalex19100]

I appreciate these long videos!

[@a9904102]

that's a normal adventure or HP version? can anyone tell?

[@bmwmotorrad]

Hi there, it is the HP-Version of the R 1250 GS. :) All the best, Jakob of the BMW Motorrad Team

[@ironhorsegladiator5034]

Good video and explanation of what each mode does, I own the 1250 GSA and it has taken me awhile to really figure out what each different mode does. By the way at 8:20, where you entered the BMW Training Grounds, why did you kept staying on 1st and 2nd gear? That's way too much torque for gravel, you could have easily stayed on 3rd and 4th gear, unless I am missing something. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@ილიაზაქარაია]

Good day . can somone answer me - did bmw r1250 gs adventure run without Dash Board ( tft monitore ) ?

[@8Jacob2]

Great, do something with the sound and bring more motovlogs.. Cheers..

[@bongyakwui]

Damn Shawn, you are so good at handling the beast...

[@JDoubleOP]

Some Super Duke torque feeling on the GS ?? Imagine the SD has only 189kg dry

[@aayushroy773]

When it will be available in India? I want to buy it.

[@gwadaflat]

A GS or NOTHING ! 😍👍🏽✌🏽

[@johnfloan]

I think you tested the rally version with the Sport suspension. Any different running with sport vs normal suspension on long tours or steets tours?

[@garylevers3]

How come it has key start?

[@RumorHazi]

Looked like a FOB to me. Same push button as previous models

[@garylevers3]

Looks like he definitely turns something.

[@RumorHazi]

Looking at it again you are right! I wonder if they came back to an actual key? Would be wise choice in my opinion.

[@El-matador787]

Great review Shawn, you tested all aspects of the bike... Keep up the good work... I"m military and just moved from Stuttgart... Enjoy the Bavarian roads...

[@jackolbean4765]

fun review. i should probably buy this bike.

[@jalex19100]

So the windscreen adjustment is on the right...but you will likely use your left hand (to keep your hand near the brake/throttle)...umm

[@MarcusFranks]

The Germans are cleverer than you think. They worked out best approach is on right side because you simply put your bike on to cruise control at your chosen speed and casually adjust the windscreen with your right hand. Foot ready on foot brake if needed for safety.. Then off cruise control at your leisure. Left hand not required.

[@Kalsino]

Were are you in Germany?

[@dearelbulli]

Stunning

[@saltlake6577]

Enduropark Hechlingen here we go again

[@jorgemartbeck7617]

Wich tires do you have ?

[@davidgreve1081]

Qwitcherbelyakin!! BMW makes a wonderful Bike! All of them are so well designed and quality built!! For me it would be water cooled GSA HP. with the big panniers 3 boxes. That's how you ride long distance and in Style!! I have a 30" inseam so I probably need the lower seat, but these are Really Incredible bikes! (And, I might add, there are aftermarket exhaust mufflers out there if you want more performance and sound)

[@theflyinggauntlet]

OK video, but won't sell many GS1250s. For that search for BMW R1250 GS sound. Boxer Sound Only.

[@paulplus3830]

Yes, I do notice the sound. It sucks.

[@nickandcaron]

If it has sooo much low end power, why is his gear indicator showing 1st gear so much when off road?? or has it broke already?

[@bigred8438]

I was a bit surprised to see no-one walking around that town. Was it Sunday and they were all in church, or had there been a bombing raid siren go off and everyone was the bunkers?

[@Dowdyguy]

Cool bike! Great demo!

[@juliuswaynealoro901]

Mg dream bike! Hopefully someday I will also be able to get one for myself! :)

[@jorgemartbeck7617]

EXCELLENT VIDEO !!!

[@GrumpyMan]

You just changed the throttle mode, that doesn't affect the suspension.. that's a seperate button left controls

[@InuitWolf]

Not to mention the vlogging cable swinging in front of the camera.

[@Birb_of_Judge]

A motovlog on the official BMW Motorrad Channel? But the sound quality is quite bad. PS: Where exactly is that BMW off-road school?

[@NomadOnGS]

Julian Kern in Germany, Enduro Park Hechlingen

[@jalex19100]

It's not too bad...not too much wind noise or static.

[@Setho666]

I have the same miscoloring on my left enduroguard glove, lol 00:28

[@Tibbon]

Ugh, why do they include that overpriced GPS mount still? I hated paying for it on the "premium package" on my 2014 model, as it wasn't something I could option out and still get the other premium options. I'm not going to buy that GPS, probably ever as it's too expensive and not that great compared to an iPhone even.

[@jumpinjee]

Take if off if you don't like it.. geez..

[@GreatExodus]

The GPS true is overpriced but my NAV5 went into the lake along with the GSA and stayed submerged there for 24 hours. After getting it back and charging it up, NAV came back to life immediately. Try that w/ the Iphone lol. What helped me swallow the cost of the GPS ? Trying to get it when there's a special where they include it with sale of the bike.. or use it between multiple bikes? I rigged it to work on my F800GS so use it across 3 bikes.. problem solved :P

[@maxflight777]

David Fisher David, you are missing out if you think an iPhone compares ! Why do you think BMW put a control wheel on the bars ? The integration is incredible.

[@davidcarroll1152]

David Fisher bloody hell...talk about a moaner,get a life...I'm on my 3rd water cooled boxer with the Sat Nav Prep...and would miss it if not fitted

[@rleon8339]

Really, Nancy? comparing an iPhone to the Nav 5 or 6 is fucking laughable.

[@AgentZero1728]

No more keyless?

[@bmwmotorrad]

Hi there, there will again be the keyless ride option in the touring package. Greetings, Jakob of the BMW Motorrad Team

[@texnorthman]

I'm surprised BMW launched a new engine in basically the same bike as the old version. Seems like a missed opportunity for a whole new generation of GS? Ah well, I can't complain, it means the value of my 2017 Rallye won't drop as much ;)

[@Fab24hdumans]

Doesn’t need more power, already very smooth and the torque is more than enough... what about a new design coming with a new engine?? A new design with Corner lighting, illuminated night control, heated seat, electric windshield ( not really my thing)... Seriously?? How long more do we have to wait? Oh well I keep my rally then.... There is nothing WoW about it.

[@J0J0McM0M0]

what about reducing the weight by 20kg? that's more important than an electric windshield or an optional heated seat, which you could replace by an aftermarket one...

[@Fab24hdumans]

I don’t think heated seats nor electric windshield will add weight but 20 kg lighter seams to be pretty challenging... Maybe helium in the tires...lol

[@bangonthedoortwice]

Sounding a wee bit jealous... it'll grab you eventually ;)

[@NotesofNate]

AWESOME THANKS !

[@pin1978]

Best job !!

[@jorisvanvinckenroye1332]

@KTM GPS is included in the TFT screen by an APP... I fully agree: this guy can't drive a motorcycle at ALL. This BMW just looks great...almost an Africa Twin look with BMW easy of use...

[@eveydetta2914]

Gibts das auch auf Deutsch?

[@bmwmotorrad]

Hi Evey, dieses Video im Speziellen nicht. Für mehr deutsche Inhalte kannst du gerne bei BMW Motorrad Deutschland vorbeischauen: facebook.com/BMW.Motorrad.Deutschland/ - Anna, BMW Motorrad Team

[@eveydetta2914]

ich kann facebook nicht leiden und fühle mich als deutsche benachteiligt, wenn sie videos nur auf englisch machen

[@zachdeguzman7230]

Keep your hands on wheel. Tip#1

[@geten78]

Maby my next bike. Only rise Harley. Bit i miss a bike to ride in all roads.

[@gmajo93]

If you're gonna do an official motovlog, at least get a deacent mic for the rider, Jeez. That's like step two on how to motovlog. Otherwise, I like the idea and the video 👍🏻

[@PhilTonic]

Sounds like a Sena Bluebooth backpack setup in standard recording mode instead of UHD.

[@jumpinjee]

Sounds fine to me... there's always negative nancy in every bunch. :/

[@Gazza3501]

Gabor Majoros sounds good enough to me. Why complain. We're lucky to have access to all these videos.

[@cgross5613]

@@Gazza3501 We're lucky to have access to this? Dude, it's a commercial. His mic sucks. It was one of the first things I noticed. That, and he's a complete tool.

[@allanmccullough8550]

Mic placement too close to lips, bad case of the puffys.

[@shiftupadventure]

Wow, motovlog, cool ❤ we want more 👍

[@RyEvns]

Who honestly clicks the thumbs down buton? I'm sold...

[@MagicAyrtonforever]

Ride one and make your own mind up. Jeez, people are such blinded robots today.

[@RyEvns]

@@MagicAyrtonforever I rode the old one... Not going to be a step back from that? So yeah I'm sold. Get a grip you keyboard worrior 👍🏻

[@Gazza3501]

Ticky Tocky I've owned two also, they're great! Shift cam next.....

[@RyEvns]

@Ticky Tocky why did you own two if you didn't like them? Doesn't make sense mate.

[@saviour514]

All your points are valid Ticky Tocky…………..unfortunately. :(

[@ocr5884]

motovlog is good!

[@DIEGOGONZALEZ-np9ed]

not a keyless?? all that tech and no keyless?

[@mekajikato8286]

Bu adam virajları çok seviyor kesin bu motoru reelde kullanmaz alternatifi vardır :)

[@vanomaden]

The shift cam does not add much power. It´s the 70 cubic more. Anyway, lets give it at least two years until most of the failures they made are ironed out. As as someone else said. How about adding useful things to the bike like a blink light which goes off automatically? I see no reason to switch from the older model to this. The price is too high compared to the reliable brands like Honda for example. BMW seems to be loosing it.

[@mazzanerichardson9855]

Beginning

[@SickBikeDude]

I thought they were keyless 🤔

[@chris003LP]

u can order it for the GS

[@punchthedog]

The people in that village must think you are nuts. "Why is he doing that stuff with his hands????"

[@wennathegim6729]

Hey sounds like buskar

[@miglioverde303]

😍😍😍

[@JohnDoe-bf1fw]

Absolutely no need to have an engine bigger than 1100 CC. Also there is no need to have more than 5 gears. More gears only results in more shifting which put more wear and tear on clutch and drive train. This is why I still ride my R1100R.

[@bangonthedoortwice]

You do need more than 5, possibly seven would be nice when doing long tours like my last 20k miles from the UK via Europe to Africa, even a 7th cruise gear would be welcome.

[@JohnDoe-bf1fw]

I believe your cruise gear is equivalent to my 5th gear. Having more gears just means that you have to shift more times to get to the last gear. BTW: Is it still safe to travel through Africa?

[@bangonthedoortwice]

@@JohnDoe-bf1fw no I don't think so, you want low rpm like 3k whilst doing 100, 5th at 100 on your bike would be 5/6k?

[@JohnDoe-bf1fw]

Are you saying 3,000 RPM at 100 km per hour? Yes, my R1100R will do this in 5th gear.

[@binggobravo2089]

I like bmw gs, this bike strong line, but i short man😔😔😔😔

[@HomarFreitas]

ok vou comprar uma

[@robociock]

What do you expect from a bmw review made by bmw factory? 😂😂😂

[@osamabinladen824]

0:42 WAH

[@MagicAyrtonforever]

"knobbies mean" You need to be offroad! LOL And a bigger screen gives you a little more wind protection LOL! First time on a bike? Or just a glorified advert? I can't decide.

[@yacinealg152]

You can’t get a bike like this until you just imagine it or dream it Pfffff life sucks

[@m.f.m.67]

Every time I see the shot of those Hayes brake calipers, I throw up a little bit!

[@ken.snyd22]

Twist some throttle already so I can hear the motor...ya put me to sleep :)

[@jtwu8931]

Sounds like a sewing machine

[@rifkimulyadi6798]

I am from indonesia. Apa gw doang yg dari indonesia ??

[@andrewang17]

2nd gear, i dont do that, haha

[@kevin.rootinck7763]

I am gurmenie (Holland)

[@islamalalawneh5108]

👑👑👑👑👑👍👍👍👍👍

[@amilakasun7799]

🇩🇪🇱🇰💖💖💖

[@kakashikakashi-]

soo much power!... Have you been on a 1290sar? a more capable bike in every single way - Just saying. This iteration oft the gs is trying to make it more off road worthy and jamming this much electronics into it with vvt for a offroad purpose will never compete with the lc8. Good review either way! It just really sucks that they try and make a bike like the gs so confused... That's like jeep bringing out the fully electric Jeep wrangler next year which will be a complete disaster. The 1200gs is not offroad worthy with its boxer... Its too heavy and bulky :( you need a crew with spare parts and a truck to follow you if you want to take it off road. If they changed the engine and centralize the mass more like the 800 series then it should be called the 1250 gs rallye all this is IMHO of course... 10 years of riding and 2 years of track. I know my bikes

[@ShawnThomasRockOn]

Ha! Good stuff ;)

[@GreatExodus]

You're missing a really big point here.. that many folks just don't like the way KTMs look or feel. Once you start riding 1000cc big bore bikes, they are ALL too heavy / bulky for true single tracks. Boils down to personal choice, nothing more..

[@phattdaddy2974]

And yet It's the Number One Seller of this type of bike on the market, wow sooo many millions of people don't know what they are doing, right?

[@mazzanerichardson9855]

At the Besinnung, he nearly slipped and then lost quickly his faith and courage to ride the bike due to its possibilities. Pitty.

[@miteor]

The quality of the microphone used in this video is appalling...

[@maxflight777]

Sean , I own an identical bike. I love it. Its accomplished, and beats the KTM as an all-rounder. You sound like a good guy....BUT ! However you are a crook and a cheat ! ( Kinda rude? ) Why do I say that ? You have deliberately misled us with the video speeds to make your point at around 6:12. The bike in the film goes from 80 km/h to 120 kmh in 0,95 seconds. There is no need to try and cheat viewers. ( you show 82kmh at 6:12 and 120kmh at 6:13) Its got more torque than the stupendous 160 HP. KTM 1290! (BMW 143 nm compared to the KTM's 140nm.) There is no need to speed up your film and try and exaggerate ! (Schoolboy error )

[@rapoport72]

Нн

[@dalibortrkulja9582]

i would say, worst engine sound i ever heard in my life.........