RIDING a NEW BMW R1250GS Adventure *Top Speed Test & BRABUS Visit*

[@LifeofSmokey]

Tomorrow i'm going to do a midnight harbor ride and pitch black darkness midnight mountainbike single tracks with the GS...stay tuned 😅🙈

[@TaintedAngel692]

Can't wait 😏

[@brandonabbott7574]

I don’t usually have issues getting notified when any subscribed videos come out. But the last 4 of your videos aren’t popping up. I have to constantly search your Channel. There are times when I do get one of your shorts as I’m scrolling but never in my notification area. Not sure if you need to know this so you can have YT recalibrate.

[@LifeofSmokey]

@@brandonabbott7574 haha no , i have been a "KZbinr" for 10 years. They changed it many times over the years. Back in the day if you had 1 million subs youtube would send 1 million emails to your subscribers 😂. Now you can ring the bell so you do get notified....but even when ringing the bell it's not 100% guaranteed you get notified. If you have been searching cute kitten videos all week , youtube will not send you a notification. Because you might not watch my video for a long time. 😁 If my video really sucks and first 100 people don't click the video , watch for 10 seconds or so the video will die at the spot and you will receive nothing as well 😁

[@maksboss6782]

Bro, please help me with the money, I want to buy my mom a gift, there is no money, I beg you, please help.

[@ChristopherOcran-yg1pk]

Bro😢can I have ur GS😮‍💨I really need a bike to visit my family 😞

[@dimosk7389]

that Dave and Tom comparison was SPOT ON. exactly how the 2 bikes would be if they were real characters

[@strickie1971]

Good fair review. I replaced my GSA1250 with a new 1290 SAS, but changed back to a GSA 1250 again. Looks like I prefer chilled out evenings with no shots.

[@LifeofSmokey]

You have a good friend named Tom than 😁👌.

[@RiseRyder]

Of all the motorcycle channels I follow(a lot), yours is so good and hilarious. cheers from the US.

[@LifeofSmokey]

Cheers Chris! I will ride all the crappy roads in Europe and show you that there is absolutely nothing to see here 😂👌

[@MandrilSolo]

Smokeyyyy… from Tennessee, you have earned my subscription! Funny funny . Cheers brother and keep’em coming.

[@LifeofSmokey]

Thanks m8! Appreciate the feedback 😁👌❤️

[@twobikesandadrone]

I must be one of the last people to have never heard of Brabus!!! I think I'll learn a lot about them though on your other channel....and I'm looking forward to that. About the GS though. I've been a longtime GoldWing owner, and I think the GS has been a perfect second bike for me, because of that. I still get the comfort and smoothness I'm use to, but now I can go offroad as well!! Most offroad riders think the GS is too big, but it's not the bike that will let someone down, just the skills of the rider. I haven't heard you say it yet, but if you could only have ONE bike.......would it be the GS or the KTM?

[@SteelHorse1015]

Thanks for the video Smokey and greetings from Canada. That dealership is great evidence that "global warming" is bull$&*% and doesn't apply to the rich and politicians with their V12s, private jet and yachts. Let the good times roll. Safe Riding!

[@LifeofSmokey]

All Europeans must go full electric , only supercar brands don't have to if they build less than 5000 cars a year or something 😂. Again the poor will need to pay! 😅🙈

[@MrDieselfitter]

The twist when revving is due to the crankshaft/crankshaft weight being longitudinal not how the cylinders fire.

[@billness2635]

I like your commentary style! Your channel was recommended to me by a friend of mine who says you’re a whoot to watch. She’s right!

[@LifeofSmokey]

Thx Bill , just trying to be me 🙂

[@needbettername8583]

I tried the GS and I could never get.on with it. Its a good road bike, but awful off road. The 850 will run rings around it off road, plus the weight makes it a pain. We did a mountain pass with several big adventure bikes and I've got to be honest, the best thing their was the africa twin. It was flying over rocks and logs that you wouldn't dare try on a GS.

[@LifeofSmokey]

I really need to take out that Africa twin some time. I have seen good stuff about that bike. 👌

[@thilo7136]

Thanks for the video... Once again great job! Regarding Navi: Connect your phone to the BMW (GS or S1000R 😉). BMW Connected App load. Enter destination. Navigation instructions come via the headset and via the TFT. A great solution if you do not have a real navigator with you...

[@vinith2320]

You know what 🤭 I love korg ( Marvel character appeared on Thor Ragnarok) Your voice reminds me of him 🤭 Love your voice and humor

[@vanschr]

Great content Smokey..Love the humor and appreciate all the effort going into your videos. As pointed out, you should actually have put the bike in Dynamic ride mode, which makes the throttle response much snappier.

[@AndyGSATractor]

For 2 up tour the BMW R1250 was a better choice for me over its competitors..Nice video buddy

[@michaelwhite3913]

Lol. Love the comparison with Tom and Dave! I had a friend named "Crazy Dave" who got me into skydiving...and my '22 KTM 1290 s/a S ...IS "Crazy Dave". I also like that you threw in the crappy gas station food. LMAO Love your videos man. Thanks.

[@pistolpete6114]

I miss the EU. We just moved to Florida from Germany. I have to wait until my Multistrada, that I couldn't bring into the US, is sold before I buy my GS 1250. My wife says I must sell it first! I am more into comfort at this stage in my life. I still have my Ducati D16RR for more spirited rides. Great video.

[@LifeofSmokey]

Is a Multistrada so much worse as a BMW GS when it comes to comfort? 😲

[@rampage3337]

yes the pistons go opposite to each other. 0:44 is right :) it's good because the forces balance each other out which is extreamly good for ADV bikes

[@luisaguilar5835]

A lot of fun, thats happyness!! Very nice explanation for compare your two bikes

[@fredensminde]

9:45...the free "Connected" app would have kept you right on track and given you clear directions on the beautiful TFT🙂 Really enjoy your videos, Sir👍

[@brucekendall52]

Thanks.

[@basswithchristianlgaard269]

why havent i seen this channel before youre awsome

[@martiner4051]

7:24 LOL! HAHA A couple years back that article was a big meme here in Latin America. Cheers from Argentina (:

[@Yo-Ken]

Cool video and channel, very entertaining... GS owner here, and man you got me thinking KTM.

[@LifeofSmokey]

If you feel your GS is boring you need to try the 1290 SAR. 😁

[@leopoldorex5790]

hello, i am Uruguayan,, living in Uruguay, waiting for the kangaroo invasion. Great video, thank you

[@LifeofSmokey]

hahaha love it!

[@r-max4156]

nice funny video, watched all of your BMWs videos and subscribed.🙃🙂

[@LifeofSmokey]

Thx bud! :-)

[@ruicosta4247]

Nice comparison between motorcycles, hugs from Portugal ( 1290 adv s power )

[@erdsza89]

Nokia 3310 had me dying!

[@LifeofSmokey]

I knew i had to keep it for 20 years and it would be cool now 😂. I used it when i was 16 and now i'm 37 haha

[@erdsza89]

@@LifeofSmokey that’s an epic commitment for a joke!🤣🤣🤣

[@LifeofSmokey]

@@erdsza89 i also buried some stuff in the ground when i was 12 , that's 25 years ago and know exactly where it is. I just can't remember what i put in the box 😂. Also got a picture of my first dog that died 16 years ago in my wallet. I'm a weirdo sometimes 😅❤️

[@Richard1976]

The fun fact my 2009 did same thing when throttle the gas. Probably because its a boxer

[@stevendegoodmojosmet4034]

Normaal kussen we elkaar, als GS rijders, de eerste keer nog zonder tong aub. Wuiven mag ook, ook zonder tong de eerste keer. Good mojo, ferme machien hé Smokey :)

[@ridhadababi5858]

Nice video. Thanks for sharing.

[@BustaPhoto22]

Smokey, if you wanna hear some crazy wildlife stories about Australia, look into The Great Emu War 😅 We (Aussies) literally went to war against Emu's, and lost 🤣😅

[@LifeofSmokey]

Bahahaha 😂😂😂🙈

[@D_F_A]

Great summary

[@danilkim9727]

Actually, if you give a gas at the standing - the motorcycle (boxer) will tilt to the side where it has cardan.

[@XtremeCoke]

Hey Smokey, lovely video! Can you tell us if you have a separate mic to the camera, I love how the wind noise been tuned down. Thanks

[@BustaPhoto22]

GoPro Media Mod adds a 3.5mm mic input, then just run a Lav mic inside and you gets goo quality audio 😁 Nice clean vocals, still hear the bike etc but get a lot less wind noise 😁👌

[@LifeofSmokey]

Go pro 9 with media mod , mic is a Rode lavarier Go 😉👌.

[@1xplorer]

The GS is more of calm and relaxing engine especially meant for elderly people who just want comfort and long rides utilitarian motorcycles, KTM is more of motocross feeling whenever you ride, exciting and having a bloody good time

[@LifeofSmokey]

That's accurate 😎

[@Dirtpoorhomesteader]

Calm and relaxing? 125 hp is plenty exciting. The throttle mapping and response is very smooth and it has great torque. It’s not a 1290 but it’s no slouch either.

[@MKA63]

@@Dirtpoorhomesteader My R 1250 GS has 134HP (2023 model)

[@dennismutie5680]

Hey yoh! GS day today uh!

[@catharticrides]

Great unbiased review!!

[@aleksandarbotic979]

dude watching your videos for a long time, did you buy a GS or you were just testing it?

[@LifeofSmokey]

BMW gave me one for a week or 2 :-)

[@crionic8356]

Hi smokey! Now that you mentioned Ducati. Is it possible to get videos of it? Like Multistrada or new Desertx. Would fit well in this series of Adventure bike tests

[@LifeofSmokey]

I contacted Ducati Belux no answer , contacted their media manager no answer....pretty hard to get a reach off i guess. But mommy didn't raise no quitter so i'm just gonna go into their headquarters and knock on some doors 😁

[@crionic8356]

@@LifeofSmokey Oh man. That's sad to hear. Let’s hope they would lend a bike for you when you visit the there! 😂

[@LifeofSmokey]

@@crionic8356 just got an email back , turns out it was World Ducati Week in Italie or something so everyone was there. Maxxmoto also a motorcycle reviewer and friend with Ducati talked to them this weekend....should have some Ducati's coming soon if all goes well 😁

[@Lampecap]

@@LifeofSmokey you should contact the guys in Ducati Zaltbommel, there pretty cool.

[@LifeofSmokey]

@@Lampecap i only go for headquarters and the marketing manager of the country. Never local dealers. I need to have motorcycles really fast when they come out. Else KZbin can't pay my bills 🙈

[@robperkins2674]

That’s only like 120 mph here my sons moped does that lol

[@Lampecap]

Nice to see a local make yt vlogs! At least from the footage I guess you live somewhere near Eersel right?

[@LifeofSmokey]

Yep not to far away. But kinda keeping my locations "secret" haha 😁👌

[@Lampecap]

@@LifeofSmokey of course I understand. Next time you see a red Multistrada around there that's probably me lol

[@LifeofSmokey]

@@Lampecap or me , talking to Ducati for some bikes 😁👌

[@mauriceborsboom40]

gekocht ... woohoooo .. leuke page heb je ... :)

[@LifeofSmokey]

Thx bud I do my best 😅

[@spriario]

We Uruguayans can easily take 14 Kangaroos! bring them on!!! :-)

[@LifeofSmokey]

Have you seen those very muscular kangaroos??? They will fock you up haha

[@martyn_g]

Good luck with that😂 one big red will beat the shit out of you. And if you win that round, go up to northern Queensland, meet a Cassowary bird. He’ll gut you with his claws before you stop squealing🤣

[@versemelk6980]

Does the brabus company has a cleaning crew ?

[@silv3rArrow]

Random question. Bike luggage says max speed is 180kph. Can I take it farther before I worry about loosing them? 😅

[@LifeofSmokey]

Yep no problem 😁

[@mauriceborsboom40]

morgen ga ik m kopen whooohooo

[@Nospeedlimitongermanautobahn]

Greetings from Germany. 😁✌

[@JoakimGulbrandsen]

Yeah yeah, cool cars and whatever, but why are nobody talking about that sweet ass Nokia 3310 on the seat at 1:45 ? What a banger

[@tomakky1]

hey smokey! new subscriber.. loving the content atm keep it up! just wanted to know what your camera and mic set up was? im assuming you use go pro for the main cam?

[@mweskamppp]

I dont know why you kick your shins on the cylinders but you might add some shin guards from soccer playing equipment...

[@paullygb]

Did you ride it in dynamic engine mode more responsive? Love the video’s

[@LifeofSmokey]

Isn't dynamic only suspension? I just set the ride mode to ROAD and Enduro :-)

[@paullygb]

Dynamic" mode allows the BMW R 1200 GS to demonstrate its on-road sporting temperament. Even more spontaneous and direct throttle response, restrained ASC intervention and rigid damping action in case of the Dynamic ESA optional accessory enable the bike's full potential to be exploited.

[@hikkks]

@@LifeofSmokey of course it is a different ENGINE map + modified ASC and ABS. Maybe more, I have original LC, not 1250.

[@StuHNomadBiker]

Agreed, if you didn't ride it in dynamic mode you've probably missed a bit of its character, it's still not KTM aggressive, but the throttle response and pick up is much snappier ...

[@tcat0211]

Take the side bags off and it's even more stable at 210+

[@senshi_ichigo]

the BMW suspension in high speed is amazing and by the way ! do you play mario kart and super mario Bros 😁

[@laundaonfire5025]

Love from India 💖

[@By.ozalsa]

Big respect for that ancient nokia phone 🤣

[@elpattounaaventuraenmoto736]

HAHAHA you were showing off your unbreakable mobilephone.

[@Notchpedro]

Crazy Dave and tequila 🤘

[@rubendelcroix5934]

Die houdoe bij het tankstation 😂

[@dzulk4117]

he still using that nokia phone !

[@MultiANTI]

Why does the bike go to one side when accelerating, is a problem ?

[@LifeofSmokey]

That boxer engine for ya 😁. Don't notice it when riding , only when at a standstill 🙂

[@LifeofSmokey]

That boxer engine for ya 😁. Don't notice it when riding , only when at a standstill 🙂

[@AlucardVXPL]

It goes to the left because od the drive shaft.

[@GeorgeNikolaidis]

Complaining for car drivers that the use their phone while driving but at the same time driving a motorbike with only one hand the most of the time, even with speeds above 100km/h, not having at least 1 finger on the brake - lever and speeding with 200... Sometimes, instead of critisizing the others maybe it's better for a self assessment...

[@LifeofSmokey]

Have you ever seen an article saying "motorcyclist kills 4 people"? Or "motorcycle crashes into 3 cars , 5 people dead"? We are not the danger , we are in danger 😁

[@GeorgeNikolaidis]

@@LifeofSmokey Again... Self-assessment! Since I have not read an article, continue riding with one hand, not touching the break, speading with 200km/h and waiting to become "an article". My apologies for disturbing you...

[@LifeofSmokey]

@@GeorgeNikolaidis it's not speading at 200km/u , that's 100% legal. I could even do 300 on that road flying next to some cops and they wouldn't even care 🙃

[@GeorgeNikolaidis]

@@LifeofSmokey Do I really have to explain that whatever is legal does not mean that it is also safe? Do I really have to explain you that speeding with 200km/h it is not safe? Do you really believe that you? Me? Any avarage rider has the skills to drive with 200km/h? Do you really believe, even if you have the skills (which you don't, cause if you had you would drive with both hands, having always your fingers on the brake), that speeding with 200 in a open environment like Autobahn, is isolated from dangers? Do you really believe that you will have sufficient time to react on unpredicted events?

[@LifeofSmokey]

@@GeorgeNikolaidis i raced 1000cc race bikes at over 300km/u for many years. I could ride 200 backwards and be safe 😊

[@mohammedsaimon2633]

Subscribed

[@Sim0es]

OMG! Nokia 3310? ^^

[@jeancpt]

Instead of a GPS have you considered the BMW ConnectedRide phone craddle?

[@LifeofSmokey]

That sounds expensive 😅

[@mbal4052]

@@LifeofSmokey mine was £175 but you can get one from China for about £20 that will do the same thing.

[@stephenfricke9298]

Had a 2007 1200GS. GOT IT TO 90 in Montana. Afraid to go faster. Thing could easily had gone 110!

[@williamfisk4841]

I ride my 07 90 plus all the time. Cali to Idaho in 12 hrs....rocking 90 plus across Nevada.

[@stephenfricke9298]

@@williamfisk4841 I am now 66+. I just got what will more than likely be my last motorcycle. Bought a Royal Enfield meteor 350 on July 5. Nice, comfortable slow GREAT gas mileage bike. Shinny side up.

[@williamfisk4841]

@@stephenfricke9298 You must be watching Itchy Boots vlog? 67 in Sept here. Sunny side up.

[@stephenfricke9298]

@@williamfisk4841 just got a 2022 Royal Enfield Meteor 350. Incredible fun, comfortable, after initial value adjustment about 84 to 100 mpg. Really I am over the speed thing. Lets ride. I know which will happen first 3 years or 36000 miles

[@williamfisk4841]

@@stephenfricke9298 What state do you live in?

[@jonassouza3438]

Qual a velocidade maxima com os baus?

[@LifeofSmokey]

No idea , did 200 no problem 😊

[@Fernando90054]

Dear friend, I get always a lot of laughing with your video spirits. You’re truly a funny biker and often, your videos are like being watching a comedy show. But at the same time you say in the middle some serious opinions and when you recognize that the BMW is a smoother bike than a KTM 1290 super adventure I feel that you’re not joking there. I tend to agree and that’s one of several reasons why motorcyclists choose it as their only bike. In my personal opinion, I had two GS,s and they were really fine…but when I tested the KTM LC8 engine, I immediately switched. I still respect the GS as a great all around bike, with luggage and two people you can travel a lot of distance without any complaints. By another angle The KTM as the bad habit of pop warning big messages , like “GENERAL FAILURE “, or “SUSPENSION “ in red background…it’s nasty! Never had nothing similar to that with both my GS,s…sometimes I feel regrets about letting them go. It was a calm and steady ride all day long😚 But the rush I can feel riding the KTM, simply is not there, And I know it as a matter of fact.🤙🤙

[@jgm784]

Nice video! what mic are you using?

[@LifeofSmokey]

Go pro 9 + media mod + Rode lavalier Mic

[@RideHarder]

Hello man! Wish you all the best, I have a question, how you feel the bike when you ride in traffic?(im asking because I’m 178cm tall, and you said u are 175 right? Any issues? Thanks

[@LifeofSmokey]

I'm 176cm with short legs. Traffic is no problem , even at low speeds. A GS is very stable and balanced to ride. With the cilinders very low the bike has a low center point of gravity making it very stable at low speeds 😌

[@owenernst7768]

I am 186, this is a very nice bike in traffic. You only have to get used to the huge cilinders sticking out

[@RideHarder]

@@owenernst7768 I used to own an R90t kinda know the feeling 🤪just the bike it’s so tall, I don’t gonna have a lot of confidence… 🙈

[@stephan4ever64]

What did you eat to brakfast, Belgium specialty?

[@LifeofSmokey]

It's a sausage rolls with ketchup in it. Normally they are the best!!! But depends when they got baked 😂. Sometimes they a fresh , sometimes they have been there all day. I got a bad one 🙈

[@marci.3424]

Tastes good buddy thanks a lot 🍺😘

[@jxdreves]

I love that you are wearing the team Redbull KTM jacket on the BMW... That is not very BMW of you...

[@deureka2002]

I would have liked to see which beers you had for the Germans 😁 And one more thing, what's under that canvas in the garage? Doesn't look like a Lada niva 😂

[@alfonsocatarino1496]

U have to put it on dynamic pro

[@simplengsemplang5022]

Love the gloves though...

[@AmericanAbroad1]

Dude how is your audio so clean?

[@alv8590]

thats an r6 in each cylinder bro

[@TaintedAngel692]

You should do a wheelie tutorial next 😏 Just sayin' 🤣

[@LifeofSmokey]

I have one , stand up wheelie tutorial on my Superduke GT. somewhere on the channel haha. Stand up wheelies are easier to learn imo 😁

[@TaintedAngel692]

@@LifeofSmokey have to check. Only wheelies i did are accidental. 😅 And not just want to jank my GT and flip it 😂😂😂

[@LifeofSmokey]

@@TaintedAngel692 GT is not made for 1st gear wheelies , never do that or you will flip it. Keep doing power wheelies 2nd gear. After a stoplight always do small 2nd gear wheelies. And when the wheel goes up , close the throttle shift it up to 3rd gear and back on the throttle smoothly. Keep doing that and it will get better and better. Keep foot on rear brake just in case 😂

[@TaintedAngel692]

@@LifeofSmokey will do tnx. Going in 3th Gear with quickshifter?

[@LifeofSmokey]

@@TaintedAngel692 yep , everytime you stop and pull up again try doing easy powerwheelies. Keep doing them as much as possible and where it's safe ofcourse. It's will become easier and easier 😎

[@jimoneill5805]

Hi Smokey, I've just order a new R1250 GSA TE triple black for delivery in Jan 2023. My only concern is, that it may be replaced with a better model shortly afterwards (all the rumours of a GS 1300)... What are your thoughts?

[@THE-APEX]

Eventually, we will all be replaced with a better model. I owned three GS and all of them were a blast. Enjoy your new bike

[@mayhempilot6158]

The language does nothing to enhance the video.

[@mauricewillems9045]

Maasmechelen via Heerlen naar Aken en dan door?

[@masirian06]

i need a GS. in Kenya

[@adventurejunkie79]

I did 225km top speed on my 1250gsa I’m from India 🇮🇳

[@michaelrath6921]

Why do you always drive in Road and not in Dynamic mode? If the mode is not displayed when pressing the mode button, it is not preselected and is therefore not displayed. Read the damn manual ;-) Greetings from Germany

[@LifeofSmokey]

I tried dynamic mode today. Feels harder am i right? And had no time to read everything , i wanna ride 😅👌

[@andymadera1900]

Not the Nokia 😭

[@robdlc438]

I think it is bad luck to ride a BMW while wearing KTM stuff.

[@mikepotter4109]

hate the glass

[@rippinaroundeverywhere9249]

Damn i wish I lived in Europe

[@DallasBros]

ελα βρο

[@SurRonJeremy]

No way was that a febo in the garage?

[@patrickmeylemans9627]

What would happen if you drink reddbull?

[@LifeofSmokey]

It's bad....like really bad!

[@Crsf84]

i’ve practised breastfeeding plenty times . We’ve all been there 😂😂😂😂

[@drainer_winkler]

Ich wissen das 😏

[@romythedog2009]

😂😂

[@hakimi11000]

nokia 3310

[@andrewolson248]

First

[@racingtag1237]

Such a waist of time watching that was. 👎

[@LifeofSmokey]

I wish I could give you back your time 😌. Have a nice evening.

[@remon8951]

You drive to fast.

[@LifeofSmokey]

It's autobahn...i can do 300 legally...i think 😁

[@herrparadeiser9182]

Was, was ist dein Problem?... eee, just open the gate... hahahahha :D