2017 BMW R1200GS Review | Old vs. New | Off-Road Test in the Rain

BMW R1200GS got an update for 2017. It’s not completely new, but it comes with some design and electronics tweaks. And a smoother transmission.
We took both the old and the new R1200GS versions for a ride to see what’s new. It wasn’t the best day to make a review, but we had fun. We equipped both bike with off-road tires: 2017 R1200GS had the optional Continental TKC 80, while the 2015 R1200GS was equipped with Heidenau K60 Scout.
Special Guest: Matei Albulescu - BMW Motorrad Certified Instructor
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[@motoridersglobe266]

This video is very balanced as explaining the differences and updates of the R1200GS, in my opinion. good job.

[@sergioandre8759]

Without a doubt, the best video about the BMW GS 2017 !!!

[@DriveMagRiders]

Thanks, mate. :)

[@SwabianBiker]

Thank you for the great video and the explanations of your Interview guy.

[@guidominikus5012]

..thanks for the Info...glad to hear the gearbox is finally acceptable :)

[@MrTemjin]

When looking at that moment at 0:49 I can only imagine me on my Hornet doing that and breaking my frame.

[@joedoe7506]

wow, what a great review and comparison, big like!

[@DriveMagRiders]

Joe Doe Thank you very much!

[@ivodassen87]

Great video, well informed! Love the Rallye paint job

[@AlteredBaron]

This is the crappiest weather I have ever seen in someone doing a GS review. :D

[@DriveMagRiders]

We're not gonna lie, it was challenging. But we also had a lot of fun. :)

[@reinistraidas]

I bought the 2017 GS, but the gearbox feels very much the same. It is not true that it doesn't do the CLUNK going into first gear. It still actually does that.

[@DriveMagRiders]

That's strange. I also discussed the gearbox thing with a friend of mine today, who just bought a new R1200GS. He's in the motorcycle tourism business and he owned many R1200GS. He said that the 2017 gearbox is completely different.

[@reinistraidas]

It's hard for me to compare the transmission as the 2017 is my first GS, but the gearbox is loud and very tractor-like still. Sometimes there is a quiet shift into 1st, other times it does that same clunk and jolt that I've heard on older GS's. Going up from 1st is quiet and smooth.

[@DriveMagRiders]

We're not sure about your unit, but we think that it should be very smooth compared to a 2013-2016 one. Anyway, enjoy it!

[@MagicAyrtonforever]

I agree, I road tested the Rallye in France and the gearbox was even worse, can feel the cogs from second to third..

[@John-td2rz]

Exactly ,i bought a new GS 2018 same experience! Same experience.

[@HeikoDobrikow]

I many of your previous reviews you always pointed out that other brands had a better seat. Did you feel that the seat was improved?

[@bagariddim942]

A very valuable review thanks for posting,

[@SanFranciscoRiderr]

great video, what music did you use at the 4 minute mark ?

[@Yield-om6ft]

GREAT VIDEO, EXCELLENT OFF ROAD DRIVING SKILLS!. YOU ARE ALWAYS RIGHT ABOUT YOUR REVIEWS... KEEP DOING YOUR GOOD WORK ABOUT BIKES GREETINGS FROM GREECE

[@DriveMagRiders]

Greetings from Romania! Thank you very much! We'll come to Greece soon for a review. You have a superb country

[@Yield-om6ft]

Thanks mate. You are always welcome here in Greece. I would like to see your motorcycle review in my country. Ride safety. God bless you!

[@GenproEnterprises]

Great review and thanks for speaking English.

[@kevin-scot-7079]

Lot of useful info here that explained everything I was wondering about.

[@bsebesty]

Indeed, very good review. Greetings from Hungary! BTW, I'd love to hear your opinion go the 2018 GSA (with the TFT :-)) vs the KTM 1290S ...

[@Youtuberngajelas]

How about the comfort when going into bumps and rough roads compared to the ktm?

[@MrPaulo1400]

it seems also that BMW is thinking in adding extra horse power in the future GS models, this is the rumor right now in order to compete against KTM and Ducati which wouldn't be bad. I got it from several BMW dealers. Maybe not necessary but enjoyable. I had had a K1300R before my GSA and it was a blast, imagine 160HP with 140Nm with shaft drive...a dream Salutàri din Elvetia

[@DriveMagRiders]

MrPaulo1400 Salutari. We hope so. Yeah, you don't need more power, but... :)

[@John-td2rz]

I think 125HP is more than enough power. The torque is quite powerful on the GS. I had a BMW K1300S last year, more top end power offcoarse, but the GS allows you to drive compfortably and enjoyable on nice country roads and passes. For me the GS is the bike to own.

[@CVsnaredevil]

I bought a 2017 GS and it has been a frustrating experience. My bike has some kind of an alignment issue and I can't seem to figure out what it is. To hold a straight line at highway speeds, the bike leans to the left. When completely upright, it starts to veer to the right. The torque effect from the engine makes it lean left even more. Worse yet, the BMW service people say they can't feel it and say "They all do that". I've been on other GS and they do NOT all do that. This could end up being the most expensive mistake I ever made.

[@joem5639]

Alexis Robles I would look at the rear and front wheel alignment. If one wheel is out of alignment it will cause this.

[@offroadtales]

Weird. If its a second hand bike, I would start with changing the tires

[@epvb6361]

Great video! Thank you!

[@damytzeus]

please compare to the rallye version. thank you.

[@DriveMagRiders]

As soon as we'll get our hands on it

[@jo_han]

Is the new bikes suspension serviceable?

[@DriveMagRiders]

Tomáš Prítrský what do you mean? It should be...

[@awdxs123654]

yo is that shark explore-r? i have the very same helmet too lol.

[@DriveMagRiders]

Yeah. Shark Explore-R

[@robertfrostl]

i wonder why there are dislikes on this video?

[@tooresttrikie6744]

KTM owners! Jealous of GS riders because most journalists favour the beemers over the KTM offerings lol

[@MrRodwatson]

The painted frame being reminiscent of the 1980 GS…? Really..?? ….So nothing at all to do with KTM then..? OK.

[@jigrodrigues]

Rod Watson yes and no.

[@CorrupteddSanity]

this wasn't really a review. more like a paid promotion of the bike.... every other word is 'yes, it's the best bike on earth, buy it now'

[@MagicAyrtonforever]

That's because it is! duh

[@Blechbox90]

as soon as i saw your touratech helmet, i had to hit like! instagram.com/froudshi

[@BFD15i]

Well... Put an owner of a 2015 GS and a BMW-riding-instructor in a video to do a review of the new GS. What might be the outcome? Sorry guys, but it's obvious that this review is biased. I like the GS, I own a 2016 GSA myself, but this video is pretty useless.

[@DriveMagRiders]

How could it be biased? It would be biased if talking about a BMW vs. other brand comparison. Otherwise, it s the same thing

[@BFD15i]

No. It's biased because obviously the both of you are somewhat 'emotionally bound' to BMW / the GS. That means that you will most likely be less objective when it comes to finding flaws of the GS. Maybe I am wrong, and the two of you were completely objective. In my experience, however, that's usually not the case when an owner of the product and an employee of the manufacturer are talking about the product.

[@jtwu8931]

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