GO AND BUY A BMW 1200GS NOW!! MARK SAVAGE

[@jamesgarvin2500]

A few years ago I had the BMW Adventure 1200 GS (2010). Great bike but I found the bike too tall for my 1.78m frame. A few bikes later & luckily found a 2011 1200 GS with only 19 600 km on the clock!! Rides like new & still find any excuse to go for a spin!!

[@erichfurtwangler9683]

Hello Mark, I agree with you 100%. I switched from 2005 model to 2011 model and it's a huge difference, just like you describe...a wonderful bike, comfortable, manoeuvrable, great engine. Greetings from Germany, Erich

[@skpince]

I've ridden all bikes from 125cc scooters to 1600cc giants. I'm 61 and still riding. It's been over 40 years on this adventure. My first bike was a 1987 KLR650. Kawasaki. Great bike. Since then I have been on many brands. Nothing beats a 1200GS. The low center of gravity, impeccable design. Well, the 1250 I don't know about yet. Anyone out there who has one I can mount?

[@rogerramjet5302]

Just got a low mileage 07 and am blown away. Should have got one years ago. 400 miles last weekend - loved every second.

[@marksavage]

They are good all round bikes bud Enjoy

[@RiojaRoj]

Got an 07 too..... lovd it !

[@marksavage]

@@RiojaRoj enjoy bud

[@AgentJayZ]

I just bought a 2007 K25 with 112,000 km on it. Excellent handling, and torque forever. Because of the type of owners these bikes have, it runs like new. I intend to keep up the tradition!

[@paulsire]

Had a test ride on a 2022 gs today. What a terrific bike, so easy to ride compared to my t100. 2014 T100 as basic as you'd get, the gs more gadgets that you'd ever need. Both great bikes in their own way. I'd have to sell a kidney to buy new, looking at 2015-2017. Interesting to hear your comments. Keep up the great content 👍

[@marksavage]

I had a newer one bud Check out my other gs videos

[@marksavage]

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[@sdevane75]

Yes buy one... and have countless issues with it monthly and an ecu that can't report on or log issues e.g. if running issues are caused by the tps, fpc, fuel pump, injectors, coils etc etc so you're left with no option but having to drop it off at a main dealer to swap parts to debug.

[@marksavage]

It's the same with all bikes today to be honest bud , I've had 4 and not one issue ! Yes a kawasaki that just wouldn't stop going wrong But agree they are very expensive to get things done at main dealer In fact rude !

[@Mark_B544]

Thanks mate for all your videos. Maybe see you one time when I’m down south. Ps just bought the same bike and also 2011.

[@marksavage]

Always welcome for a cuppa and chat Thanks for watching and enjoy bud

[@RiojaRoj]

I was looking and yiu convinced me. Love IT !!!

[@marksavage]

Just the price but still amazing

[@lennybee1154]

great video. Thanks. have been looking at getting one and wanting a first hand view of differences between the models. Just what I was looking for. Cheers

[@marksavage]

happy to help bud and thanks for watching

[@johnnybigood4708]

Good evening from wot I've seen I love the gs but I hate gadgets an gizmos and too many buttons, but I will be upgrading one day to a gs 2010, as long as it doesn't have a tft screen and 1 million buttons and 14 riding modes, (ie) you no wot I mean 😆 so from 2006 to 2010 model and I can't wait, I hope that day isn't too far away, and I no wot you mean about knee's yep I'm in same boat as you at 43 ecsept I refuse to go by car anywhere unless it's a short trip with misses other than, any weather it has to be a bike and I wouldn't have it any other way 👍

[@dimitriosntouzos4623]

been looking at air cooled and water cooled and ducati multi and tiger 800.bought 6 months ago a 2007 oil cooled and haven't regret it .

[@marksavage]

Good job I have videos of all of them on my channel lol Take care bud

[@mattgibson4535]

Great bike and would be perfect for a bit of touring. Great choice miss savage

[@marksavage]

Matt Gibson yes yes it was Lol Thanks for watching bud Mark

[@Metalguitarpete]

Hi I’m looking to buy a 1200gs but a bit confused - which years are the “mark 2” you talk about- it sounds exactly what I am looking for. Great vid thanks

[@WeAreInYourWall]

Legend.

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

I had a 2010 this Year too Mark, loved the way it rode, and turns in really well for a big girl, but so fxxing boring! so I sold it haha, now still looking for a bargain Multistarda 1200s over this Winter ;)

[@marksavage]

its true but you do get you to work if not still asleep lol, as for the multistrada I will be selling mine!!! and that's yummy lol

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

@@marksavage Right now I have a T120 Black and a 1050 Speedy in the back garden, so need to work out which One to keep, or sell them both and try a Multi, but the T120 is so far pretty awesome! totally different to anything I've had in the past, and feels very cool :)

[@marksavage]

ive never had a Bonneville and its not my cup of tea but I know a lot of people love them bud ,I do however like the 1050's but as yet not owned one ive had the rocket and that was amazing video on my channel so I know where your coming from with the t120 there's not many triumph's I don't like to be fair

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

@@marksavage You gotta try the 1050 Speedy mate! I've had 3 of them now, plus a 955i Speed Triple, and a 955i Sprint ST and a 1050 ST (bit of a theme here lol) But I know what you mean about the Bonneville, took me a long time to pull the trigger, but it's just so damn cool, doubt it will stay here long, as I'm like you, and change bikes like I change socks! take care :)

[@savagejabbit5929]

Is the seat height adjustable on these? 🤔

[@robertmarsh3588]

Great bike. I have a few BMWs including one like this which is my favourite. Just so easy to ride and much lighter than the LC bikes.

[@marksavage]

i agree and they are a nice ride bud ,thanks for watching i have a few other bmw videos you might also like to watch please like and sub mark

[@jamesdjesse]

R 1200 GS is an old mans bike. And this old man loves his 2017 GS

[@bigleelv]

Hi mark I have a kymco400i tryed to change the belt today but my impact wrench would not touch it And no where to hold the fins to stop them spinning any ideas thanks

[@lorencing]

Thanks for the video Mark! What advice could you give me on buying a 2011 1200GS 30th Anniversary with 118k kilometers for around 6k euros?

[@marksavage]

Hi bud , I've had a few the best one was a 2011 ! , best engine and gear box on my one , Check history and test ride is a must , check how it goes into gears so make sure they are smooth and not chunky, my 2016 from new used to chuck and was always annoyed by that lol . Abs is another thing so check any lights on dash with that as the pump fails. Otherwise they are just great bikes , easy to service with help of my video lol. Enjoy

[@markanthony6128]

I have both 2008 gsa and 2016 gsa the 2008 rides much better than the Watercooled and Watercooled right leg heat is crazy

[@marksavage]

As on my channel I had a newer one too and agree with you I had a 2005 2011 and 2016 and for me the 2011 was the best ride Many more video on bmw on my channel watch bud Thanks for watching

[@stefansahlin9476]

What exhaust do you have on this Beemer?? Sounds absolutely marvelous :)

[@marksavage]

On this one that was standard exhaust I did upgrade my 2016 one maybe give that a watch Thanks for watching bud

[@gasguzzler5551]

Lovely bike Mark .. hope you have many happy miles riding it. Are you a mechanic by trade or just like undertaking your own work.

[@marksavage]

hi bud thanks for watching ,no i have no NVQ's but been working on bike & cars for over 30 years so i know a far bit. my old dad used to say a jack of all trades and a master of none pmsl, i enjoy working in my shed and garage on my own things then if i get it wrong no one moans lol please like share and sub and i have many other helpful videos and the service video on this bike in the next few days mark

[@srhintz]

So what's the idea with that giant license plate? Is it required to be seen from space?

[@marksavage]

Ha ha it's the legal size here in the uk 9" by 7" Slows the moped down lol

[@basmatikartoffenadventuret6131]

nice one!

[@domlee5081]

beautiful bike

[@marksavage]

Yes it is bud and a great bike to ride, thanks for watching and maybe check out my other bmw videos please like share and sub mark

[@TheDervMan]

I just PX’d my GS 😱 I will get another one day......

[@TheDervMan]

Forgot to add that it was a dream bike to service, mine even had screw and locknut valve adjustment. A home mechanic’s dream.

[@marksavage]

that what i did and look at me on my 3rd GS jusat keep coming back to them lol thanks for watching mark

[@31acruz]

Did you ever find out why the 2016 rattled more and was clunkier, the opposite should have been true. Also when you put weight on the rear such as a passenger plus luggage the weight will lower the suspension, you are supposed to re-adjust the sag (compression and rebound) if you don't you are endangering yourself and your passenger. Most bikes come with a key to make the adjustment in minutes, the 2016 you had did it automatically from the cockpit.

[@marksavage]

the BMW dealer said the gears were just like that as water cooled and just seemed in fazed by it as for the height yes is is controlled by the computer adjustment but it just seemed to go higher or higher ! even with luggage and the wife it was better on one helmet, the 2011 older suspension again was better as I said the 2016 bmw gs was a great bike and I guess it was down to being a short ass but I did so much more like the 2011 gs for riding and smoothness

[@31acruz]

@@marksavage good to know the difference, thank for posting.

[@wewouldneversellourclubfor3166]

I will not go and buy a BMW gs Instead I will go and buy a brilliant suzuki vstrom 1000 the smart choice.

[@marksavage]

For some who like twins Like the multistarda , that was an amazing bike The GS are great bikes all but the cost of buying and servicing but you can't just knock them with a suzuki and there's many more to choice from Loads of other big bikes to watch on my channel Pan, fjr, trophy , multi , etc

[@marksavage]

Plus if you'd watched more of my GS videos you would see I sold the newer one which I didn't think was as good as this older one

[@MtbPoland]

And you will have A lot if issues

[@marksavage]

Like what bud? , owned 6 of these now , issues ,like all bikes really and cars

[@braikka]

Nope. Thanx, but nope

[@marksavage]

as in you dont want a GS , so many other bikes on my channel bud triumph kawasaki yamaha honda etc

[@braikka]

@@marksavage I was just responding to the title😁 I have two Triumphs at the mo. Thinking about trading them in for a honda.

[@marksavage]

@@braikka I'm back on a tiger 1050 and just sorting it out , video just released bud Which honda ?

[@braikka]

@@marksavage I have two completely different bikes in mind. An old school cruiser as in Valkyrie 1500 or because of all the environmental Bollox and the fact where I live the fuel prices are sky rocketing. An NC750?

[@marksavage]

@@braikka Steve had a 750 video on here They are OK for an auto Had a vn1500 and that was a great bike again on here pmsl But wife didn't like being on it But she did like the xvs1300 Both you can get without too much So agree very different One is just a commute really and the other a sunny day out and clean again lol What do you want the bike for Which triumphs do you have bud