RIDING a NEW BMW R 1250 GS Adventure For The FIRST TIME! *I CRASHED*

[@inspectorclouseau3880]

you're a good rider bud, not many people take their GS's offroad like that, nice to see the bike is capable of doing it

[@LifeofSmokey]

They don't? I thought it's named "Adventure" for that reason haha. Have to say it's a bit of a workout 😅

[@dancarlin5434]

Oh, they do, most either just don't believe them or they just don't brag about it.

[@deureka2002]

Same problem with SUVs , most 4x4 V8 adventure trucks never see Africa either 👎😂😉

[@alias3009]

Most people also don’t want to risk damaging it off-road

[@needbettername8583]

​@Life of Smokey I think they've got the looks, but let's be honest a bike that heavy was never going to be an off road kind of bike.

[@scottstetson2879]

I have a 2020 1250 GSA and agree with you that your confidence is increased with this bike. It is magical how this bike does not feel like such a big bike.

[@dencelosorio3079]

Whats your thoughts on trk502x

[@LongFlowAdventures]

this is the best, most entertaining GS first ride I've ever seen. Nice!

[@andyedmond248]

Outstanding review mate. Loved the humour you inject into your videos, that's for sure. Front setup is called Tele-lever suspension and the rear is called Para-lever. Works a bloody treat as it prevents front dive when braking heavily. Beautiful bike in either the GS variant or the big GS Adventure model. Both bikes are incredible long range tourers. And yes, I am in my underwear!! 🤣🤣🤣.

[@qairulrahim]

First ever youtube premier since forever.. That’s how much i love your videos smokey.. 🥰🥰

[@LifeofSmokey]

Thank you! Appreciate that 😁👌

[@iSim0641]

KZbin recommended this video. I don't know you but as soon I saw your Brabus, I knew you are a man of culture.

[@LifeofSmokey]

😂 Well not really but I do my best

[@hazarddavid6987]

Tq for saving the bunny. I have one of this...the standard GS...2021 model....Rallye trim. Yes it is a good bike overall. Just enough power for me....monstrous torque though...making it easy to ride off road without the need to rev up high....i m not a good rider but the bike makes me feel like otherwise.

[@joeybobbie1]

Great Video. I have a R1200GS and Love it. I have a really bad back and the GS is the only Bike I can Ride, and not hurt. It’s soooo Comfortable.

[@Gus5515]

I just picked up a 2016 adventure. It's a beast. Need to get use to it. But it's comfortable. Been out of riding for 10 uears and had liter gs and rts

[@jurgenjurgen3672]

Smokey, heb 4j met Smt 990 gereden, 8j met superduke 1290R, en 1j met de superduke Gt. Nu in bezit van bmw gs1250, 2023 triple black. Moet wel zeggen dat dit wel toch de heerlijkste moto is waar ik ooit heb mee gereden, op alle vlakken. Gewoon zalig, blijf je mee rijden. Grts

[@LifeofSmokey]

Volledig mee eens , hij is enkel beetje saaier dan de LC8 motorblokken vind ik persoonlijk. Maar ik doe er enorm graag veel kilometers mee 😁

[@gianni3774]

Nice ik twijfelde tussen de ktm en bmw heb je de adventure of de normale gs?

[@dcryder9736]

Now that was a proper first ride 👍

[@darkerbest8492]

23:48 that "extra suspension" is actually the real suspension, inside the fork there is only oil. That's why the GS has softer suspensions than other bikes, it's a technology that BMW uses on this bike for 13 years now

[@g33k98]

Road setting has anti-wheelie feature built into it. Gotta switch to Dynamic ;) Based on your riding preference... Dynamic would be your friend. Dynamic Pro gives you the ability to adjust your preferences as well. Nice vid!

[@LifeofSmokey]

I had it in road setting yesterday but i could wheelie , 2-3 and up to 4th gear when doing a wheelie. So no idea how it works. Will test it out more today 😁👌

[@razvanmarianvlasceanu3719]

@@LifeofSmokey you were able to wheelie in road mode because you have disabled the traction control. Switch to dynamic pro, tune the settings and have fun :D. For me which I am not able to do big wheelies it's easier if I use Enduro Pro with wheelie suppression disabled

[@rickwhis383]

Great stuff Smokey. Got yourself a new sub. I was cracking up at your comments when you were stuck. “Why do I do the things I do… and I’m an idiot”. I’ve had those same conversations with myself out in the boonies where I really shouldn’t be. Keep it up bro!

[@RiP_FoKuS]

That's how you ride a big GS! Wicked review.

[@fjinatic9615]

i even took my GS to the race track, it was so fun overtaking sportbikes and the leave those confusing crowd into dust lol

[@turbosplat]

Awesome video! I just bought a 22 BMW R 1250 GSA. I really enjoyed the review.

[@LifeofSmokey]

Thx Alan! Congrats on the purchase and wishing you many safe miles 😎👌

[@tubie666666]

Out of the big ecosystem of you tubers reviewing this bike, this is the most entertaining

[@AntaresSQ01]

Finally someone that actually uses the GS in a way people imagine they would when they buy the GS lool Funny hearing you compliment the BMW indicator button tho lmao, it's so bloody floppy on my S1000XR (same switchgear)

[@kendrewbryden7691]

Really enjoyed watching the review. Worthy of a sub 😉

[@Fernando90054]

When i tried the BMW, went for the GS1200 and when they upgraded the engine That was pretty better I swapped to the GS1250 R. I enjoyed both bikes but couldn’t get “in love” with them. They were a very comfy ride, no doubts abou that but never had that sensation of being fulfilled owning each one of this bikes and I truly can’t say they’re not good bikes , because they are. But felt always that something was missing… Man! You’ve got an exquisite nail kit! Splendid off-road ride! It is really a pleasure and lot of fun to watch. You literally take out the shit off from the machines!🤣👏👏👏

[@LifeofSmokey]

That's 100% how i feel about the GS! It's really good but it misses character 😁

[@paulyflyer8154]

Out of interest did you swap it? If so, for what? I notice that 99% of GS Riders only use them for touring on the road.

[@LifeofSmokey]

@@paulyflyer8154 no m8! I was wondering how a GS would ride compared to my 1290 SAR. I'm just a new bmw media partner which means i can pick up all new motorcycles from BMW. Ride , review and give my honest thoughts. And offroad it haha :-)

[@philipTOMPSETT]

Cracking video. Thanks. Thoroughly entertaining and great to see a gs in different usage.

[@SW737Flyer]

You need to explore the other settings - Dynamic Pro, Enduro Pro. Also, adjust the suspension to other settings. Better wheelies to be had in Dynamic Pro. Don’t forget, the bike’s software is designed to protect you from wheelying if not in the correct setting.

[@LifeofSmokey]

Will try it out later this week 😁👌

[@hakan2812]

@@LifeofSmokey there is a thingy under the actual seat you have to switch out on a cable below to enable Dynamic Pro (can manually adjust everything in settings) and enduro pro the same but it is tuned to knobby tires though.

[@realkj6637]

Not so old man bike as they said.. 🤣🤣 its one of the best bike for long distance motorcycling 😍😍

[@LifeofSmokey]

I agree on that part :-)

[@realkj6637]

🤣🤣👍🏻👍🏻

[@stevegantner8184]

First time viewer of yours. Subscribed. Great review and you are so damn funny. Had me laughing out loud. Looking forward to checking out your other videos. P.S. I'm not Greta either.

[@LifeofSmokey]

Thx Steve! Appreciate that , i don't try to be funny. It's just who i am and the stupid decisions i make in my life 😅🙈

[@LifeofSmokey]

Couple people saying me BMW is paying me for this....😅

[@D_F_A]

@@Bikesbikesbikes500 😅

[@LifeofSmokey]

@@Bikesbikesbikes500 😂😂😂

[@argomotoriders]

IMO who cares what others think anyway, somebody is always going to call people out when they say something they dont agree with. Like, for example, if you do not care about money at all then go out and buy a brand new 1250GS with your own cash, show the PO, and remove all doubt.

[@MaxPowerFilthcrud]

Thanks for the transparency!

[@duca8005]

your statement is really clear and cool, respect!

[@jofr4]

Your reviews are another level , love it 😍

[@jasonkennedy8375]

Now this is what we call a motorcycle review

[@LuwiMartin]

Unique review 😅 Loving your energy deserves a sub!

[@LifeofSmokey]

Het thx bud! Appreciate that 😁👌

[@thatmotoapp4823]

"This is heavy, and bad." Love it! Familiar territory. ;)

[@jessejones8539]

Appreciated this video! Thank you!

[@sirtooby]

Thanx for your excellent video 👍 I am on a R9T 2016 scrambler wth 40.000 km. Looking for another bike tested some but as you said rading the 1250 is like comming home. Hope to find a black one

[@challenjourjeff8189]

Thats what i would call a good Test and Review lets be honest at the end was just unlucky sand is always a problem

[@mickhep]

Plastic fantastic, have a good lookaround the GS under the beak and see how its finished off.Check the quality plastics around the screen and the fuel tank.Go check and see how the upper bars are connected to the frame.I could go on, I've had atleast 7 GS and GSA last one a 1250 GS Exclusive.They ride really well but the prices have gone up and the quality has gone down.

[@flapjackbeans]

Yes BMW have cheapened everything me to i have had 11 on th bounce but don't think ill have another the build quality is crap.KTM 1290 s a lot better.

[@belgiumpower7337]

These bad ideas are so good 😅🤣

[@1xplorer]

Keep it up mate, nothing more enjoyable than riding on the bike

[@LifeofSmokey]

Well....when it's really hot i prefer not to be fighting a 250kg metal German on a hill 😂

[@1xplorer]

@@LifeofSmokey Definitely why I don’t go for the GS, 😅

[@LifeofSmokey]

@@1xplorer Bike is perfect , can't complain besides that it's kinda boring 😁

[@J.king87]

insane driving !

[@kinnanton]

Sorry for the offtopic but what type/brand of chin mount you have for your camera? :)

[@LifeofSmokey]

Just taped a go pro mount onto my helmet with a Go Pro media mod 😁

[@terribletrigger5502]

the king @cherryvlogs enters the chat drove all types terrains handling it easily😏

[@mabsbry1318]

Excellent presentation

[@Rocketboy-qg6ts]

Bunny saved 🤣

[@sultanwot7152]

If I will buy a GS 1250 in the future, it is because of this video! FYI, I've seen 100s of GS 1250 videos but this one has something about it! I just don't know what it is!

[@ihtishamulhaq951]

Hello everyone, I hope ya'll are doing fine and healthy. I had this masterpiece when I was 21 and in the Netherlands. Now I going to be 42 in August 2022 and I have Honda CRF450L Rally 2019. I named her Rúna(my icelandic woman's nickname. She delivers big time with almost all the possibilities for learning more better riding. 🌻🇮🇸

[@albertbrentman7706]

Smokey your my go to content baby

[@LifeofSmokey]

Thx champ 😁👌

[@Pyrrho_]

Extra buttons on the key fob control extra options your bike may not have, like an alarm, or electric luggage locks (RT only).

[@LifeofSmokey]

Electric luggage locks , that does sound epic. Thx 😊👌

[@queenslander954]

Bike called Ambulance …lol .. sorry mate bike didn’t have much confidence in you 🤣

[@TheAETHER22]

My starter bike at 16 was a varadero 1000 from 2001. Since then I've been loving big bulky bikes. Even a vstrom 1000 would feel too thin for me compared to the varadero. Do you think I'm going to love the 1250GS?

[@LifeofSmokey]

GS is perfect 😎

[@ZenAndTheArtOfMotoAdventure]

Your videos are captivating; your journeys are incredible! 🌄 How do you cope with fatigue during your adventures and ensure you're always in top shape? A video on this would be fantastic!

[@SorinVasilescu]

Yeah, you've nailed the GS spirit: "I gotta get out or I'm gonna die" while being within walking distance from a populated trailer park and the paved road, with cell coverage and all that. 🤣

[@LifeofSmokey]

😂😂😂 haha love it! I'm really sorry but when i go into these "adventure" my brain goes a bit far sometimes. Even if i ride to the most remote place in my country where there is absolutely nobody....it would take me like 1-2 hour walk max before i find a road or something 😂🙈

[@Hogdriver88]

‘My name is not Greta’ 😂😂 👍 That was a proper thrashing - even with inadequate tires, you and the beast did well on that single track. Good review 👍

[@iancharlton5530]

Best bike in the world.

[@joevitaleconstruction.704]

Man I love this guy. Makes me laugh every time!

[@oryankibandi3556]

These videos are comedy. Love them. Educative as well. Still prefer the 1290 though

[@LifeofSmokey]

Same bud 😎👌

[@pawelwis7215]

Driving into such terrain with such tires is crazy

[@LifeofSmokey]

Nah it's ok 😁

[@scottmiller4516]

That is why they are called adventure bikes🤣🤣

[@Johnycash267]

That funny intro man new sub

[@riviuphim9286]

your video is so nice! i love it :D

[@lifewithches]

A a a hit my 😂😂🔥🔥

[@peterparker219]

"The windscreen shaved me" 😂😂 I'm sure BMW will put this into the features list shortly. Great presentation 👍🏼

[@LifeofSmokey]

Haha thx Peter 😂

[@FoxtrotOscar9]

Love it. Gained another sub. Honest review and bike ridden how we would all like to ride it! Thank you

[@STOPsignforRT]

You said it yourself (several times in fact), "I'm an idiot". 🤣😂 Video - 👍🏻 LIKE !! Also, I don't know who made your Garage Intro but absolutely love it. Poor Smokey - 103. 😂!! Ride safe. Cheers 🥂

[@LifeofSmokey]

A German friend of mine , Andy Front Films. He got some more animations on his channel.

[@EricmotoG]

..hello sir new followers her from Philippines. That bike is my dream someday. Ride safe sir. GOD BLESS.

[@markgiles8527]

I like the BMW Adventure bikes. I wish it didn’t have the beak. What is it for, air duct?

[@LifeofSmokey]

It does look like a duck 😁.

[@markgiles8527]

@@LifeofSmokey That it does. Surly it’s not necessary..

[@michelvdhoven4440]

Adventure boots do the trick for the shins 😁✌️

[@HelmutGaming]

19:59 Smokey out of context lol!

[@JLSLights]

Great video. Got to say you have some balls. Going down those very narrow trails. I ride the gs and love it

[@LifeofSmokey]

Don't you ride your GS offroad? 😊

[@SHANNU8169]

Nice videos bro

[@Tani110]

I was too stuck just same as you on the up hill ...can't fall back or can go up .. just wanted to throw the bike and leave the place 😂

[@billness2635]

As a fellow KTM enthusiast (I have a 500exc, 690 Enduro and a 990 Adventure R) and my own motorcycle shop where I work on most brands, it’s good to see someone else take a big BMW Starbucks cruiser off road! I maintain a rental fleet that features BMW 750-1250’s and I took a new 1250 Rallye on a road trip and off road where I experienced much the same as you did. The boxer engine that makes that bike work well is also hazardous to your physical well-being! Even standing, the crash bars behind the cylinders dig into your shins!

[@RevsIT]

Another new Sub. That intro animation is the best.

[@LifeofSmokey]

Thx m8! 😁👌

[@Sari03.]

mooie video man !

[@ashrafulislam6568]

love you bro ❤️

[@K0nst4nt1n96]

Could you test the X-ADV offroad? I would love to see the review.

[@mabsbry1318]

Compare it to the ktm please, when you got stuck up the hill?

[@AbheejitBhagwat]

Loved it.. I am not Greta 😃

[@UKRR]

Great review. Worth the wait

[@LifeofSmokey]

Thx m8! 😎👌✊

[@nowornever1073.]

You crazy bro! 👌💥💪

[@kamilowski6295]

I will never have such a motorcycle and I will never drive a bmw r1250 gs or even 1200 or 1150 because I am from Poland and my salary(it is not lowest in our country it is llike medium medium) can only cover bills and basic expenses so i can only dream about motobike like this. But i would like to thank You, mister Smokey, that You took me to this ride today. It was pleasure for me. please enjoy Your ride and share it with People. To next ride...

[@kikoy08]

98% of GS/A Owners doesn’t even go offroad riding..

[@artb1974]

Interesting figure. What survey do you reference?

[@prolska]

@@artb1974 just trust his data bro

[@artb1974]

@@prolska I’d like to see where that “data” comes from. I did 10,118 miles on my trip last summer, including nearly 1,300 miles in the dirt (Dempster Highway to the Arctic Ocean and The Top of the World Highway into Alaska). I’m doing the WYBDR this summer and Baja off-road in the Spring. Guess I’m the other 2%.

[@joemoer357]

Your opinion dont count little man.

[@thorstenduessler6101]

Like you would know dingbat

[@djchiru9634]

you're riding skills 😍

[@Jops111]

Great video, and I see you picked up the bike from next door! Could you share any tips where to find gravel/dirt roads/paths to ride (legally) in Belgium, especially around Brussels? The TET routes don't seem to offer that many.

[@LifeofSmokey]

Download an app called Wikiloc , search for routes near you and select the filter "offroad". You gonna be amazed how many stuff is close to you. I ride everywhere i want , i do stay away from silent nature areas or places many people walk. :-)

[@Jops111]

@@LifeofSmokey Super - thanks a lot! I'll be sure to try that. Some nice trails in the Ardennes, but would be cool to find some closer to home for quick runs in the dirt. :)

[@SupermotoFlow]

Brabus sickkk

[@jjjaH0B0s]

What country is this?? A few videos in and I see pleasant scenery and some sweeeet roads both tarmac and dirt

[@LifeofSmokey]

Belgium :-)

[@jjjaH0B0s]

@@LifeofSmokey ahhhh sind sie deutsch oder französisch? :)

[@D_F_A]

For all the want of getting a big adventure bike to replace my big sport touring bike, the Norden 901 still seems like a great bike and much lighter to pick up when you drop it.

[@sgtunix]

The GS is not that hard to pick up. GSA a bit worse. But since they never fall down flat, it's rarely an issue. Take something like the old KTM 990 which was a real pain to pick up.

[@jutjub22]

The crash, was the terrain that bad or GS is not so good offroad because of the weight?

[@LifeofSmokey]

Tire issue nothing more 😌

[@jutjub22]

@@LifeofSmokey of course, tires :)

[@CAMattelaer]

Saw the thumbnail, tought 'this is gunna be guuuud' only to see i have to wait another 15 hours to wait 😭

[@LifeofSmokey]

Watching me go up a slope with desert sand , failing , going backwards and me throwing this brand new GS to the side is gonna be worth the wait 😁

[@MKlukowski]

Same. Literally....only I have 14 hours to go :)

[@eatourph]

I guess you’re having a hard time choosing which one to ride? Haha cheers! Watching from PH 👍👍

[@LifeofSmokey]

Nope , KTM all the way 😁

[@pablo.michelin5362]

Another great video smokes, SAR all the way, I have two KTM a 500 EXC and a 1290 SD GT 😁

[@Shaymangoh86]

Nyahks you make me laugh sir. horaaaa.... nice one. ride safe out there... greetings from the Summer capital of the Philippines.

[@martinnewman1967]

Recently subscribed , you crack me up 😉 lovin the channel and I want your garage ,,,, Mahoooosive !

[@deureka2002]

Thanks guys like you, I chose a BMW as the very first motorcycle in 2020 because of the revieuws. So many wrote: perfect handling, comfortable, solid, easy, ready for all use. Mine is always in eco, because it's only a 650 cc, so never enough horsepower 😂 But my next one will definitely be an Adventure 1150 , or more. I already looked up all those roads that you looked up, before I got my driver's license 🤫😁 so we have to make sure we don't crash into each other 😂 Good luck, greetings from the Goordijk, and save the bunnies, drive BMW (and Benz) 👍😄

[@feuerreiteroderso8655]

BMW R65 or F650?

[@deureka2002]

@@feuerreiteroderso8655 an old F650CS! a 2005 Scarver, but only had 12,000 km and hadn't driven for 8 years because the man has become a daddy 👍The CS is described as an ideal beginners bike. I only had experience with 125 cc so I still have a lot to learn 😄

[@feuerreiteroderso8655]

@@deureka2002 Me too, but I got an R100 GS Paris Dakar instead. You can ride these with an A2 licence. Wasn't the F650 engine developed by Aprilia?

[@deureka2002]

@@feuerreiteroderso8655 I thought, first the indestructible Rotax single cylinder👌then BMW, and then a few years BMW with Aprilia 🤔

[@lolilol780]

Hi WP for your new GS ! Now its time to put your bike full black and something we call Akrapovic :D

[@lolilol780]

and the break-in ?

[@LifeofSmokey]

No no it's a press bike from BMW , it's a new model bike. Not my new bike haha

[@lolilol780]

@@LifeofSmokey oh Its over ? Need more ! Buy it ;)

[@LifeofSmokey]

@@lolilol780 got it one more week 😁👌

[@lolilol780]

@@LifeofSmokey she have that option where you can lower it ? Here is around 210€ you see ?

[@Ne3ofash]

08:21 ohhh Scheisse, i love it haha. Greetings from germany

[@SuperCacahuete93]

Bonjour, Bravo pour le petit lapin 😊👍

[@johnfitzgerald4274]

Thank you.

[@thomasemilian]

You have to try the "standard" GS, not the adventure, with knobbies and the akrapovic exhaust. It has the same power, a bit lower, 20 kg (!!) lighter and not so wide 😁👍🏼

[@Yamaha60th]

It has the same wide as the gsa because of the engine

[@thomasemilian]

@@Yamaha60th The engine width is the same, but that’s not the widest part. The GSA is 980 mm wide and the GS is 952. Not much but noticeable. The GS is more nimble. I have a 2022 GS Rallye.

[@LifeofSmokey]

Yeah this thing was pretty wide in the mountainbike single tracks we did today 😅. Almost smashed the cilinders into some trees haha

[@thomasemilian]

@@LifeofSmokey haha, yeah I know 🤣 btw love your videos, keep up the great work 👌🏼

[@LifeofSmokey]

@@thomasemilian thx bud! The worst experience i have had is kicking the right cilinder with my shin when trying to corner like a dirtbike 😂. For all the rest it's a really good bike!

[@christophercronje9960]

Will you test drive the Honda Africa twin someday?

[@LifeofSmokey]

Maybe , pretty busy at the moment but i might in the future 😎👌✊

[@tightatours]

🤣luv this❣️You are hellacious🤣Smoking clip⁉️💯👏 🤔Your clip wants me now get a GS … I’ve got deep pockets 💰💲💵but short fingers & arms 😳 so used GS it is🙄😁⁉️

[@dancarlin5434]

I hear a lot of people saying the front shocks feel a bit vague, your thoughts?

[@LifeofSmokey]

Vague is also how i would describe it. On road it's really smooth but offroad i don't really feel what's going with my front wheel. Did some singletracks today with both the Ktm and Bmw and yeah the KTM front suspension i way better in the single track devision. But who does mountainbike singletracks anyway with these bikes 😂🙈

[@dancarlin5434]

@@LifeofSmokey who, oh I don't know, perhaps lunatics like perhaps yourself or me?...😅

[@LifeofSmokey]

@@dancarlin5434 spitting facts right there 😂🙈. Haha

[@dubbartolec549]

Vague front shock feel comes from tele lever front suspension. Not from shock. It takes to experienced rider around 2000-3000km to get used to it in off-road conditions. Skill acquired on conventional front suspension must be unlearned while on GS. It is not the same thing and feel. Once you figure out how it reacts and works in tandem with rear para lever all this vagueness you are talking about disappears. You cannot judge GS or GSA suspension trying it out off road for an hour, coming from conventional bike. It takes same learning and adjusting.

[@dancarlin5434]

@@dubbartolec549 I know, i was simply confirming if smokey was also experiencing it for the benefit of his viewers, i have been riding myself for over 20 years, so no need to go on the spiel you did.

[@ravigharti2526]

Ktm gloves looks cool on bmw...😂😂