BMW R1200GS Review!

The BMW R1200GS a lot is said about this bike, but whats the truth what is this bike really like! I had the GS for a couple of days and racked up the miles to find out!
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[@Techathy]

The reason you don't notice the pillion on the back is there's so much torque you don't have a pillion anymore. ;)

[@Mesonix]

Great review! It is really hard to find someone who has tested a GS does not like it. :)

[@spicy110]

+Mesonix well it Is that good!

[@andrewtofts7884]

Very good review; I had a GS and now have a GSA, both fantastic bikes. Cheers, Andy

[@traildogisla]

Would be great to hear your review of the Triumph adventure bikes, also not just big engine versions but the 800 versions of the triumph and the BMW

[@antonoat]

A great introduction for those new to the BMW GS, good job Spicy. cheers tony

[@jackmcintosh6418]

You're doing awesome Spicy, loving the review videos. I would love to see some cruiser motorbike reviews (as much as you don't like them).

[@ThatZiPpYDudeOnYoutube]

always liked these bikes :) i love the boxer engine aswell

[@dan675t6]

GS or XR? Have to say XR suited you better.

[@sofabear1508]

Any chance of a longer review style video of the XR doing what you did with the GS

[@ykb946]

Can someone tell me what stereotyping with this bike what people are saying? It seems from what im hearing all over youtube is that its a great bike.

[@desantos1234]

can you please do one of these reviews with the YZF R125? I know you don't ride learner bikes anymore, but it will really help out a lot of us....

[@andybryant9105]

Go watch ryansliferiding fpr one of those ok m8

[@desantos1234]

+Andy Bryant I do watch him. I just like Spicy's style of review's

[@andybryant9105]

Hmmmmk

[@shaneweightman]

Telellever spellig wrong sorry about that mr spicy ,,, glad you like the bmw

[@neilcole4844]

You know you want one!

[@andybryant9105]

R1200GS TE much too big for me so Im riding my lower seated Tracer 900

[@MagicAyrtonforever]

Best review 😀

[@simonj48]

It's a BMW spicy, they don't expect you to use the indicators... at least that's what it seems like for the car drivers. starecat.com/content/wp-content/uploads/ebay-bmw-indicator-stalk-barely-used.jpg

[@poerava]

What year model is this one?

[@spicy110]

This video was filmed 2016 so It will be the 2013-2016 model.

[@poerava]

@@spicy110 Awesome. Thank you 🙏

[@gakvin98]

sexi

[@vonsauerkraut]

what do bmw bikes riders and hedgehog have in common ? thay have pricks on them

[@erroly100]

theres always one!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Welcome to the dark side "old man" ;0)

[@spicy110]

+TheMissendenFlyer hey I am young ...ish

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yeah but those GS's are for old guys aren't they?

[@spicy110]

+TheMissendenFlyer no at all! Try one :-)

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

...I have owned one for the last two years - I love the thing...feel free to check out my reviews for an old guys view ;0)

[@mikebreen2890]

I just bought one of the even darker, the iconic 100. And some will laugh at me paying so much, not knowing that it cost me peanuts in Euro terms, and Euro is what paid for it. Ah, Brexit! It's an ill wind that blows no good. ;-)

[@WarMachineMotovlogs]

I love the GS. I am yet to ride one though. I am definitely leaning towards a GSA for my next bike. Touring has a certain appeal to me. Maybe an Africa Twin is another choice.

[@GrandSolarEclipse]

Have you tried the GS yet?

[@exonusgod]

"Its very well made" XD it's German spicy :P ofcourse it is

[@-Dash-]

Nice one Spicy... Looks perfect for doing long distances with no drama.

[@antonoat]

Really enjoyed your review, thanks for sharing it. I've owned older GS's but am seriously considering one of this new generation. Cheers Tony

[@joegriffin6699]

Great review mate. Your voice and personality are very engaging. You should get a job presenting. Great bike. I'm looking at buying hence my search on here. Very informative. Thanks.

[@spicy110]

Thanks, This is my job. 🙂👍

[@Motonion]

Nice review. You should do more like this. Love your vuds.

[@michaelgledhill4360]

Thats my dream bike well the adventurer version lol love it its awesome great video 👍👍👍👌👌👌👊👊👊👊

[@ProbablyBritish]

Nothing wrong with the capabilities of this bike, although I do find the switchgear feels a little bit flimsy - I think it's the material they use. The main reason they get such a bad rap is the stereotypical person riding them. These are the only bikes that I've never received a wave/nod back from, no idea why.

[@alanbstard4]

compare it to the KTM equivalent. Who cares what people say about the GS. Most have never travelled distance on a bike

[@yajnaamakusa8786]

I'm sure it's an excellent bike, but I wouldn't buy one. I don't like the looks, and don't trust all the things that could go wrong. Honda VFR1200X... :thumbsup:

[@nolivegamer1234]

this is a really good review to be honest! keep it up

[@SixmiffedyUkvlog]

Nice review man, like you said it's got a purpose to munch miles on big tours. I wouldn't like to filter everyday on it though as I know I'd end up clacking a few wing mirrors off. 👍

[@hsmith3844]

Every vid I've seen drivers in England seem to respect motorbikes better than in the States.

[@stuontwo677]

This is not the case. It actually depends on where in the UK you live. If you're in an area that has more bikers drivers i'd say are marginally more aware. However in my experience they're all out to kill us bikers and you have to ride so defensively to protect yourself.

[@jonno94]

Lots of people seem concerned with the seat hight of this bike, but bmw also do a lower frame version as well as a lower seat option and when i sat on it at the stealers, my feet were flat on the ground and my knees slightly bent and i'm only 5ft 8". So visit a dealer and try, i dont own one btw, i have a Mt09/Fj09 tracer, poor mans GS. 😆

[@bobbyfett5618]

would they not lend you a navigator v? as a sat nav its a bit poopie compared to tom-tom for iphone, but it becomes a part of the bike, lots of useful information available.

[@andybryant9105]

R1200 GS TE 125 HP BOXER TWIN 69 ft/lbs of torque but seat height is 910 mm

[@andrewmack2161]

Can you try the smaller versions some time please. I suspect they're pretty similar but notably lighter.. but I may be wrong!

[@BrumCityCyclistUK]

Someone at work has one of these bad boys but the other version. I actually took a picture of it as well and posted it to Facebook cause it's a beast lol

[@TheJoblesMagnificent]

am I the only one that actually thinks it looks incredible for the style of bike it is?

[@Hate666]

21 minute spicy videos? fuck yeah! :D

[@Professorclown]

Excellent talk-through vid! I've just got a 'Triple Black' edition and I can say that I agree with everything you commented on - 1st gear can be a bit 'jumpy', gearbox a bit 'clunky' (at times) and clutch is very smooth, but with little 'feel' or 'feedback', but my God - what a bike to put a smile on your face! Extremely smooth, nimble, torquey and also great looking. Thanks again - great review!

[@spicy110]

+professorclown that's the thing that blow me away you find your self riding it more like a sports bike it's bizzar but brilliant

[@JD-sl7fd]

Can you do a 310gs review after lockdown

[@CoyoteMTB77]

Be interesting to see if you can get a spin on a Multistrada 1200s as a comparison

[@tonybmw5785]

Try the 1200RS, they are smashing the only downside is they have swapped to a conventional front end which for me as a long time telelever front end user (numerous R1150's & 1200) is a retrograde step from BMW.

[@spicy110]

+Tony BMW I have it on ZE list!

[@johnfitzgerald4274]

Thank you.

[@BickMitchum]

nice vid spicy it looks like a crow from the side I think

[@Phil480]

This is a brilliant in depth review! It's an amazing piece of ze German engineering. Although I am surprised they didn't make the screen electronically adjustable like the new Tiger. I think I'd definitely have one if I had a deep enough wallet. Great work Spicy!

[@spicy110]

+Phil480 thanks dude, I guess with the screen once it's set you don't need to adjust it much so not need for all the electronics and cost of it.

[@Phil480]

+spicy110 A very valid point hahah

[@TheSpectre223]

Question about that keyless system. If the key gets out of range does it kill the bike? So say you drop your key out of your pocket when leaving the house, will the bike turn off at the end of the drive, or are you going to get to work, turn your bike off and find the key to start it again is at home? Equally, if you park up and don't have locks or anything, e.g. while going to pay for petrol say, what's to stop someone just walking up as soon as you turn your back, pressing start and fucking off with it?

[@spicy110]

+Spectre223 as I understand it, if the key gets out of range the bike will not die. But once you turn the bike off it will not restart. As for the security issues that's the same with any keyless system. I'm not the guy to answer those exact questions

[@TheSpectre223]

It's something that's always worried me about keyless systems generally, I always see the risks far outweighing the time saved by putting a key in an ignition. Thanks for replying though :)

[@TheSpectre223]

***** That's the worry, end up stranded because you don't realise you don't have the key until you get to your destination

[@AlexRocks24-7]

great review . top review on KZbin. many thanks. I'm sold.

[@spicy110]

+Alex Barclay thanks I'm glad you found it helpful

[@05068279]

Great down to earth and honest review of the GS!

[@captnagrom8178]

So I guess I'm buying one of these then ...

[@17hmr243]

did u try the im having coffee and close to the bike yet they try to ride off ?

[@x-flight1015]

This is what I'm wondering, it must be to easy to steal if someone knows what bike it is.

[@JimmySlacksack]

what's the mpg tho???

[@spicy110]

+Slack Man that's totally depend on how you you ride. But a quick Google search shows it to be around 40mpg

[@LennardHartman]

Awesome! Would love to own one someday. Just to go on trips around Europe

[@oddsocksgamers]

I feel like your profile picture is judging me. I haven't done anything I swear!

[@joshralsenbonus4877]

Is it have a "Anti thief system?"

[@alibaba02121996]

you mean spicy hot sausages

[@andybryant9105]

I see many of these on the M1

[@eddie9809]

is that the bike Ewan McGregor and Charlie boorman used in the long way around ????

[@1clemsta]

yes but they had an older version

[@eddie9809]

Adam Cleminson OK thanks

[@Life_a_bike]

Much much older… 😉

[@motoganove]

its not a supermoto :/

[@eraldorh]

Isnt this the bike baronvongrumble rides?

[@spicy110]

+eraldorh yes but the adventure vertion.

[@mrkiwijimmymrkiwijimmy4187]

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[@davidfalgout7304]

What Model year is that?

[@spicy110]

Going on the date of the video 2016

[@Platahpus]

How tall is le spicy?

[@sofabear1508]

6 foot 4 inches

[@Boxer1250RT]

fantastic review!

[@spicy110]

+Becker Inal thanks 😀

[@MitchMAH]

this bike is worth more then some new cars, but a cheap shitty Honda Grom will kick it's ass on those busy London streets.

[@spicy110]

+MitchMAH it's not reeeeallly made for that tho is it. Lol

[@MitchMAH]

spicy110 I know! But for the price that BMW goes for... and to have a pocket change bike, best it at anything is just sad!