The Best Bike In The World? BMW GS Adventure | 40 Years

Old or new? That is the question. As the BMW GS celebrates its 40th anniversary, we grabbed the latest R 1250 GS Adventure and wheeled out Chris's trusty steed, which costs half the price - the R 1200 GSA - to see if it's worth saving £10k...
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[@BeardOn2Wheels]

Gents, as a long term viewer of 44 Teeth it’s been great to see the content get greater and greater but there’s nothing like having Perkins and Statham back on a couple of bikes cocking about. Wonderful way to spend half an hour

[@LambChopRides]

I'm 50 this year and I'm still too young for a GS!

[@glenntoulouse5710]

Yea but you like pain, as proved when you did that tour with womble on your duke and couldn't get on or off the bike without crying.

[@aukanmeister]

This is correct.

[@johnwust9230]

Bollocks are you, you got no mirrors in your house🤣🤣

[@RedlineRossi]

I'm 50 next week, and I have a GS on my shortlist of bikes. Suree looks comfy.

[@franklinwilkerson2061]

I'm 52 and my only bike is the rsv4.

[@Uteone]

I’m 31 and have a 1250 GSA. Yes they get a lot of criticism about supposedly being an old mans bike, but, I’m happy with mine. It’s far more capable and practical than other bikes I’ve owned, but still plenty of fun to ride. The 40th anniversary model isn’t for me though - although I don’t think a GS is a good looking bike anyway, I think that yellow style on the 40th anniversary model is a bit too much... For all the critics out there - try riding a GS then make up your mind!

[@chonkbadonk]

I'm 29 and am awaiting delivery of my GSA!

[@I-am-not-a-number]

I deleted the yellow hand guards, just too yellow.

[@Dirtpoorhomesteader]

Years ago I sold my whole stable and bought a gsa 2018 new at age 27. The payments sucked but I have zero regrets. Best bike I have ever owned. I paid it off a few months ago. It’s just sublime!

[@Nexus-6]

Ah, Perkins and Statham back together again. 44Teeth gives me hope for the future. Love from the Colonies. 🇨🇦❤️🇬🇧

[@veeken777]

Yes . With all the obvious global police state take over and all esp in Canada

[@harpersneil]

Love from all the Colonies! 🇦🇺 ♥ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@ninoroldan2448]

Didnt know who "Perkins" was and did a quick google, coffee almost came out of my nose, #goodone

[@anjo1405]

Who is Perkins?

[@norbert_engel]

Yes! Do the 24-hr challenge again!💯

[@stevebryant5299]

Hopefully they don't crash into each other - with the Panniers LOL... Hey if you you guys do ? Maybe add a Country or 2?

[@Tarfawn]

A few years ago at a track day I saw a guy who was on a GS, not slow at all and was soundly passing a lot of guys on more "sporting" bikes. I stayed with him for a while, right up until he starting getting brave and was touching the head guards down and trying to toss the beast into the kitty litter. He never did but I gave him lots of space after that, It was definitely different to see at the track but the bike did just fine.

[@harpersneil]

My 93 year old Grandfather loves his GS, though he says he still feels a bit too young for it.

[@stevebryant5299]

I hope I live to 93 and still Ride - My Hat's off to him!!

[@harpersneil]

@@stevebryant5299 Not sure if you realise I'm being sarcastic or not...

[@stevebryant5299]

@@harpersneil LOL - Sorry I wasn't.

[@harpersneil]

@@stevebryant5299 Lol!! We all have those moments!

[@beardmister]

My old mans 83, and still rides his bmw r1100s.

[@SBKPete]

Who needs self cancelling indicators? 2 mins later ‘You’ve left your indicator on mate’ 😁

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

As a fellow GS fan boy - I couldn't agree with you guys more....great work as ever chaps (and entirely coincidentally have a video reviewing my own my 2013 GS going up tomorrow morning and draw pretty much exactly the same conclusions.....although much more sensibly of course.....but then I admit I am old, and bald enough, to have a GS).....

[@johnwust9230]

Just like Chops!😉

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

@@johnwust9230 ...nah, he's only a youngster, you need to be in your 50's to get a GS legitimately...

[@Martin3869]

Looking forward to it Mr Flyer

[@TheBamcrab]

As a fellow GS fan boy... gone GS salesman... due in large part to you and his videos: First, thank you both. Second, while I mostly agree that the 2018 and older R1200GS accomplishes 90% of what the current 1250s do, it's the connectivity package with the TFT screen that helped really push me into buying a 1250. As a machine, they're very close. As a comfort, the new bikes are far better.

[@TheBamcrab]

Also I'm 30 and still bought a GS but I've always been old in spirit.

[@KW47444]

I got met 2015 GS when I was 29, just a couple of years ago. I'm still in love with it :D

[@jamesdean8951]

I’ve done a few track days on mine - the brake system gets very, very stroppy - never sure which will go first, lever to bar or set fire to pads, hilarious brown pants roulette. An absolute hoot whilst it all works though.

[@FortyFourTeeth]

😂

[@bearcatracing007]

Turning beige pants brown 😂😂

[@Silva511.]

'Inappropriate Trackday' what an idea guys!!!! Get it done. Great vid to watch while washing up the dishes

[@jaapbruijn1300]

I ride a GS Adv. from 2008. That‘s the aircooled one. I love it. It does everything so well. Ok, it‘s a tractor compared to the new 1250, but it has Caracter! Here in the Swiss mountains nobody gets away from me. I‘m faster than most riders wenn it gets twisty. When you know what it can do and you are able to ride it well, it is a hell of a bike! No old mans bike!

[@Spyro811]

Sounds familiar, have a 2008 standard 1. But here in the netherlands there aint much thats pulling away on b roads and twisties❤️

[@jaapbruijn1300]

@@Spyro811 yes👍💪

[@Ryan_E46]

Can't believe you didn't stop at 26:02 for a picture outside Nigel's 😂

[@FortyFourTeeth]

Ahhhh what?! Missed that

[@MisterAki43]

I thought the exact same thing. Perfect photo op right there!

[@BaronVonGrumble]

I get my haircut there! Well, I did... until the government stopped us looking pretty..

[@k_plax]

“Is there a point to this video. Probably not...” Doesnt matter. Its a 44teeth video so gets a watch and a thumbs up for sheer entertainment vaule 👍🏽

[@atomic8468]

My missus said I looked ‘too German, and too angry’ when I test rode a 1250 last year. Must’ve been my blonde hair.

[@francisnorthwood7862]

Its mostly the shitty design of the bike

[@nobodyinparticular709]

Were you rocking a sidecar with mounted mg42?

[@CharlesA_337]

Best motorcycle content in the industry, hands down. Despite all the weird 2020 (and ongoing) challenges you guys are still knocking it out of the park. Well done!

[@georgewatt354]

I have only been on bikes for 4 years now and I am always stunned at how some bikers (inverted snobbery) look down their nose at GS riders, I don’t have one myself but wish I had or could afford one. Great vid guys 👍👍proper bikers

[@timmason7430]

I have never had the nod from a GS rider, I have 3 Different Bikes.

[@kugangles9860]

@Tyler Braden That's not a GS thing, it's a BMW thing.

[@Maggieismydog]

After riding for 24 years, I believe I understand what I love and hate about riding (excluding track riding) every day and touring. The journey has been full of fun, regrets and lots of money. Finally riding the R1250GS I understand why they are so very popular, for me, it is the best bike I have ever ridden. I will be ordering one this year, if you are passionate about riding and adventure this needs to be on your list to experience. Excellent review lads, thank you and thank you BMW. Safe roads for you all.

[@yoorukhunt947]

I have a 2015 model and I’m with you on the upgrade. There’s absolutely no point.

[@glennstreeter3404]

You guys are genuinely ludicrously funny. I now have 2 new names for my band. As an owner of a 2007 GS 1200 with seat time on 1985 to 2019 GS's, I concur with your observations. My dream is a new 1300 but with the same electronics as the 07.

[@ianchambers2731]

Bought my first GS at 33....raised a few eyebrows. Sold it four years later and immediately regretted it. So bought another and now I know I’ll always have one in the garage. Nothing else like it for commuting year-round and touring.

[@martinfisker7438]

I will just keep laughing at your old mans bike with a heated seat while i freeze my ass off

[@michaelhoward142]

Back in the 80's, when I owned a new K100RS, I used to say BMW stood for "Best Motorcycle in the World". ;) Love these "joint" rides where we hear the banter between you two. Excellent content, mates.

[@muddyharbourrider7340]

I’m too young for a GS but I still ride one and I’m only 69! As a GS fan boy I’ve watched your video about 5 times now. It’s a good entertaining, informative and comical vid that reinforces my love of the GS/A. Good work lads 👍

[@manedwolfwithagmailaccount1478]

I'm 27 and I've been riding my GSA almost daily for three years now. From all these comments I'm starting to think I might just qualify as too young for one. lol

[@alvaromurillo9576]

@@manedwolfwithagmailaccount1478 and then is me 29yo and thinking on getting a GS because is an all around bike is just great. I want something in between 2005 and 2015 any recommendations

[@DennisMerwood-xk8wp]

6-months ago I rode with a tour group from Pretoria South Africa to Dar Es Salaam in Tanzania. 13-days. 7- of us. 2,200 miles. I rode a brand new BMW R1250GS - a rental. My cohorts all rode Suzuki V-Strom 650's. We are all older expert dirt riders with many years experience riding dirt in the Pacific Northwest of WA, USA. This was our fourth year riding Africa. I can tell you that at the end of each long day I was so glad to get off that ungainly, porky, top heavy understeering monster. My colleagues on their Suzuki's had much more pleasurable days. Swapping bikes they were all glad to be able to get back onto their smaller Suzuki's. I dumped the bike 4-times in really rough going. Really rough. In turning in our bikes, 2-weeks later I was billed US$1,100 to repair the damage I had done to the bike. The best bike in the world - not in my books. Sorry.

[@the3rddecline]

It came to my mind one hour ago, that it would be so cool if there was a new 44teeth video released today. Totally made my day! Thank you lads!

[@Seb0046]

Man I am even happy with the older oil cooled GSA. The only thing I really envy from newer models is the smoother gear box. Mine does not have any traction control mode just the ESA which for me is the real magic. Adjusting the suspension from street to dirt is what makes the GS so cool and verstile. Not having electronics aids , wiz wheel, even cruise control can all be solved with little effort and learning the bike. Still for me the best bike I have ever owned.

[@TheTripleDubya]

Ah how I love to listen and watch and ruminate along with you. Love my 2020 GSA.

[@timrodierides]

I sort of wish I didn't like GSes… but once you ride one you realise what a brilliant tool it is

[@FortyFourTeeth]

Exactly Timothy

[@mornadu]

The challenge where you started in Bosnia and went all those countrys in 24 hours is one of my favorite videos of all time

[@mortengammelgaard929]

I had a 2008 R1200gsa….. best bike I ever had. After the beemer, I had a KTM 1290 SAT… lots of power, but thats it… not a beemer ! Today I have e Husqvarna 701 Enduro with a rally kit on it…. Hmm…. I wouldnt ride far on it….. So I have decided to find a GSA again 😊

[@genuinecomments4008]

I am 67 and been riding the 1250Gs for over 2 years now. I know I sound like an old fart but my past bikes have been Zx900R a R1 and don’t ask why a Road King. To me it’s the best of these 3 bikes in one 😁

[@iamtherealzombie]

Chris: We can shut off our own indicators Also Chris: Your indicator is on...

[@MattSwain1]

I had GS in my mid-30s and it was a good bike (mostly) but not right for me (nothing to do with age). It was great to ride but was physically too big for me which I could sorta deal with but it also had an intermittent stalling issue that the dealer couldn’t resolve so I swapped it for a Triumph Street Triple (maybe not the most obvious transition) and never looked back. I don’t buy into all of the stereotype nonsense, ride what makes you happy and let others do the same

[@booshallmighty]

Bikers have certainly changed over the years along with the machines they ride. Today's biker shops at Waitroes and seeks out salad bars. I'm coming back into biking, I'm just not sure I will fit in 🍻

[@theravengeo]

Cervical ricochet! OMG.............so funny!

[@chrisgleeson662]

“Is there a point to this video?... Probably not!” 😂😂😂

[@ttrguy9952]

I road both of these bikes extensively. Both are great bikes and if I was doing trans continental type trips, I would have bought one. Instead I have the Triumph Tiger 1200 XCX with all the bells and whistles. For me the Triumph is smoother and way more refined with the quick shifter and suspension control on the fly. The 1200cc Triple is light years ahead of the GS1250 design. To each their own. I choose Triumph....

[@peak1416]

you guys are breath of fresh air. Kept me engaged from start till end. I laughed and smiled, great sense of humor. Reward was that I made my decision to buy 17plate R1200GSA, 6 k on the clock and saved £9K. Thank you, keep riding safe. If you ever near North Wales, give me a shout and you will have the best curry ever cooked by me to say thank you to both of you in person.

[@miege90]

just bought a 2012 GSA today at 29yo and I bloody love it.

[@SMBBM92]

I worked for BMWFS back in 2013-2017 and my company bike of choice was the GS12 most of the time. I went through the range for sure but always came back to it! I never understood the _'old man bike'_ comments. I was having just as much fun on it as any other bike, sometimes more and I was only 22 when I started at the company. Never felt too young for it.

[@nathancjenkins]

my new 2019 1250 GS blew clutch out at 2000 miles after 2 (yes TWO) wheelies. Went back to KTM, i needed better reliability. True story.

[@joebentham2255]

Two sorts of GS rider. 5k miles in almost 7 years, and 100,000 miles in 3 years and just run in. Both called Colin or occasionally, Graham.

[@DriveLikeShana]

SCREW THE BIKEE, I CAME FOR THE BANTER 😂 I'm a gal & I was passing myself 😂😂😂😂 Great stuff!

[@thevtadventure1062]

Love how real you guys are and don’t censor yourselves, hats of to you lads in these times of snowflakery. 👊🏼✊🏼🍻

[@markballance6653]

That was a good video I enjoyed that one. It reminded me of the baron days. This should be a subcategory on 44 teeth Baron and Al chat about bikes.

[@timmason7430]

No need for a sub category, just more of the same, like it _used to be_ .

[@josephedmundreynolds4244]

Great comparison made between the two of the them. Purchased an olive green GSA three years ago on the strength of BVG ravings. Makes me smile every time I ride it. Best bike I've ever owned.👌👍

[@timhigginson5722]

40 years of the dad bike 👍

[@aukanmeister]

I'm a dad. But I still like to make love to my wife. That's why I'm not old enough to get a GS yet. 😄

[@jonpram1737]

Crazily it’s only been a bit over 15! - they didn’t really get their modern popularity and rep until a recovering heroine addicted space wizard took one around the world with his mate! Heck 25 years ago they were a very different class of bike really. Although I guess you could argue that cost alone typically leans most BMW’s, triumphs etc toward dad bike status lol. I think really though long way round just sped up adoption and the shift away fro. Sports tourers - I recall there was an insurers report last year or the year before that showed big adventure bikes on the road had doubled in the last 10 years, was after the long way round. Ultimately they’re the SUV of the 2 wheeled world and people have shifted to them for the same reasons they shifted from sedans, and it’s got nothing to do with riding on dirt lol

[@stuartmcgifford3286]

Great video. Bought my 1st gsa last Sept. I hated the self cancel indicators too, had dealer cancel it so totally manual now.

[@gsman54]

I bought a 2010 1200 GS in 2011 and had it for 5 years before I stupidly sold it. Since then nothing comes close, so I'm getting another one!!

[@stephenpbuchanan]

Great video as per usual - I purchased a 1250GS in March 2020 after watching a video review by Mr Fagan who had posted a review video of a test ride with a group on a GS he was doing overseas in some exotic location. He said, and I paraphrase, '...everyone should have a GS at some stage of their lives...' or something like that. On the strength of that I went for a test ride. After that I traded in my two bikes for the GS. Best bike I have ever owned.

[@AlexKovshovik]

To police van: "Get a propah johb... fook off" - brilliant!

[@ShezzerNator175]

Gents, this is 44 teeth. You two riding bikes and having good banter. Makes me miss BBB, and hopefully, we'll see boothy come with you!

[@dimitriskatsoulis4986]

10:21 pure motorcyclist moment, thank you and love you man!😂

[@Inked_CR]

I'm 27 and just bought a 2019 1200GSA. Whilst the KTM 1290 SAS is quick, i don't feel it's as refined and comfortable as the GSA. GSA will now be my new work horse. Come summer, I'll be buying a tuono 1100 or 1290R.

[@occyman]

GS - the thinking mans motorcycle

[@BikerEddd]

Ah new high-tech VTEC technology. Sorry shift cam! Not VTEC. Not sure why I said VTEC. VTEC is from the 90s. Shift cam is very different. Very high tech. Top of the range new fantastic German engineered technology. Not Japanese technology from the 90s. That would be crazy to suggest!

[@edwardwilliams9185]

Old school 44Teeth is what I needed today, and you guys have delivered! Laughing at the weather though, I left the UK for Australia four years ago.

[@Timmayytoo]

Nice to have a visit with the Baron, whinging about auto-cancel turn signals. But seriously... good to have Sue and Jason riding together again.

[@timwhite3250]

Absolutely spot on with the 1250 nagging you all the time. I have a 1250gs, absolutely brilliant bike to ride and the monster torque is addictive, but, it’s not happy unless it’s shouting at you and that makes it a right pain. I’m actually half considering going back to a 1200gsa coz I’m sick of the 1250 nagging me all the time. See how it goes over the next year, brilliant nagging bike vs really good easy to live with bike 🤔

[@Levent_Ergun]

I feel like I am old enough to be a GS rider after realising 24 hour challenge was almost 7 years ago.

[@brianmcgonagle9573]

I started with GSA's when I was way to young by all accounts, have had seven of them now and well and truly qualify age wise to own one at this stage. Currently have a 2020 which cost me way too much to trade up to but I think well worth it in the end as so the extra oomph puts a smile on my face every time I ride it. Would slightly amend the strap line to say the GSA is "The Best All Round Bike in The World, not the best at individual or particular things but where it only one bike that has to do everything, the GSA is the one. I have all sorts of bikes, been riding for way more years than I can remember and have other bikes including sports bikes and some classics. By far the best all rounder is the GS. BTW what tyres were on the 40th Anniversary.

[@IanTed]

A very young 61 on my third GS, a 2019 1250 GSA Exclusive, it’s by far the best package on the road. Unfortunately though had a new left cylinder this year after the valves ate themselves, thank goodness it was under warranty.

[@Czechthisout24]

Its not that we’re too young for a GS; but that we’re too old / mature for the likes of KTM, Ducati and anything approaching 200bhp

[@BN1960]

BMW GS's are brilliant; I've had about 7 They handle well, are comfy, stop well and will go across continents. But I have an S1000XR now and prefer it. Why? The XR makes me go WOOHOOO every time I ride it. No GS ever did.

[@RandomGRK]

When my kids are grown, I’ll be getting a GS. I don’t have time to enjoy it’s capabilities right now so I’ll keep my Triumph Street Scrambler for short rides. I look forward to touring again one day and there’s nothing better than a GS for that.

[@PedroTF]

2021GSA vs 2014GSA rake and trail: 25,5º vs 24,5º / 100mm vs 93mm Wonder if this is what you feel different in the steering and handling.

[@jammies6228]

Running strong on my 05 gs1200

[@callingoutbravo-7359]

So the 1250 isn't worth a 10k leap if choosing between a £10k used 1200 and a £20k new 1250, but what about if deciding between a £10k used 1200gsa and a £14k used 1250GSA? Still not worth the extra £££?

[@scottedmunds4960]

Some people may give you grief for shooting your load over a bmw again but if you truly think it’s a great machine we need to know. Apart from watching 44 Teeth because I like your style I also value the honest opinion. Keep it up guys, nice work.

[@eddielmoss10]

I own a 2015 GSA in exactly the same livery as yours. Best bike I have owned. No desire to upgrade to 1250. Great comparative video. Thanks!

[@albertol1529]

As a biker who has been bikeless for the last 8 years (familial sacrifice) I will be buying the new GSA. Bikes have come a long way since I sold my 2006 K1200S which I had from new and absolutely loved. Anything remotely sporty is a total waste of time since you’re risking your life with the state of British roads and your licence with the state of speed traps. I test rode a GSA 1250, but it was last year’s spec and I thoroughly enjoyed the relaxed riding and the supreme comfort on potholed and badly broken surfaces. Adventure bikes are the only sensible option for our UK roads. I actually enjoyed the GSA, riding slowly and taking in our great British countryside. I don’t think it’s a question of age, more of mentality. If BMW updated the K1600, I’d be really tempted, but the sensible choice is the GSA.

[@nobodyinparticular709]

The "best" bike in the world is the one you like riding at the time of ownership.

[@mototakahe836]

Having just ironed out the known kinks in my 2013 delighted to hear that in 2021 little has changed except speed etc! Loved that top box cooperation teamwork job.

[@KD-jd9jw]

I absolutely loved this video, it felt like the older videos of you two just riding and having a chin wag. Hope to see more of these ones in the future!

[@Mrninjarida]

Legendary bike! I would love an original 80GS! 👌👊✊🔥

[@nobodyinparticular709]

Easier to milk a unicorn than finding one on the open market.

[@Mapother78]

Thanks for this, chaps. Helped me decide to plump for an older GSA and save some cash (and avoid the nagging dash).

[@jasondick4756]

I'm 23 and have a R1200 GSA. If you think it's an old man's bike you don't know bikes, you don't know suspension, and you don't know shit lol hahahaha

[@Benniee1]

Two hilarious moments in this video: first of all Statham blaming Clooney for purposefully sending a massive rock at him. But especially when you both pretend Wholefoods salads are the solution for this day of riding 😂😂

[@pneumaroofingltd9468]

About to get one, as soon as this nightmare that is COVID ends. Great video again, love the no nonsense reviews.

[@boo_]

It will never end in the same way the flu will never end. So might as well go for the bike now, since it's out of season and you might get a better deal.

[@kugangles9860]

Why wait, tomorrow might not come. Dooooo it.

[@pneumaroofingltd9468]

@@kugangles9860 lol don’t worry it’s happening 😃

[@dashford06]

Hmmm... unless I’m missing something (please tell me if I am), you cannot turn off wheelie control in Dynamic Pro without turning off all of the other TC settings. In Enduro Pro, however, you CAN wheelie liberally and also lock up the rear brake. Perhaps that’s what you meant.

[@Perkelenaattori]

I'm 43 and I own a GS. You'll soon be there Statham. I love my GS.

[@grayman999]

I did exactly that bought a low miles bike instead of the latest edition saved loads of money .

[@themorganator]

I can't believe I sat through 30 mins of video about a GS.... This is how much I love you muppets

[@michaelhayward7572]

Ryan at F9, who knows what he's talking about, reckons, nah, stick with the old pre vvt 1200. Done a video on it.

[@GSMicrobe]

I think the 1250 is an awesome bike, whatever people say

[@danghita4386]

You do know that all these ridiculous "safety" warnings were a MUST because of people suing everything and anything in the hope to squeeze some money out.. and because of the media attention and thirsts for sensational, they really succeeded! So now there's a sign even on pizza boxes explaining to open the box first before start eating! 🙂

[@sickunit2096]

This takes me back to the ol BVG videos. Such classics.

[@kevinroberts2395]

Best entertainment from a motorcycle review I've seen in a long while. Well done boys. Watching in Australia.

[@richvincent6282]

Hilarious! First time I've come across this channel. Chris sounds like Jimmy Carr, which makes it even funnier!!

[@Airtouch67]

I always wanted a GS and finally bit the bullet and purchased one. Unfortunately I had nothing but problems with it - the maintenance and parts for it were outrageous. Dealer availability is poor in my area as well. After 3 repairs on a brand new bike I had to get rid of it. I went with a Triumph Tiger 1200 and have not had even 1 issue in the last 3 years. I heard the new BMW "shift cams" are already having issues (around my area anyway).

[@davesnowpros6785]

I see à GS in my life in about 10 years. Love the old school content lads, keep it up.

[@vanhopeoriginal.1555]

The Bird World sign is legendary, I used to follow it when on route to my Army barracks in Bordon ! Party time , excellent . 👍🏻

[@kevinneal117]

“Whole Foods”= code for McD’s 😂

[@cv5645]

'So, if you crash into a bush, a nice lady will cum' Legends. This channels makes lockdown less locky, and less down. Thank you so much for the content and making me (likely everyone else smile). Top guys.

[@grizzlystr3445]

As a Gs owner I agree they are a cracking bike, but the latest ones aren’t getting any lighter which to me is their only downside. Top entertainment again by Perkins & Statham 👍

[@Bornie205]

Al “erm whack what on the table”. Ffs. Great vid again lads

[@ScootsieDoubleDayo]

Here in Oz we put off road tyres on them and cover 100s of miles off road in a day.Testing a GS on the tarmac is kind of missing the point. Also get a Hilltop tune on a 1200 and you won’t need to splash the extra cash for the 1250. Stock fueling on a 1200 is dreadful, I bet BMW knew that and left it weak knowing the 1250 was coming.

[@muzzman]

My bike instructor took his GS on track and was trouncing some thousands on it. Ironically his name is Nigel

[@marcus577]

It’s illegal to wave down passing motorists that there is a speed trap further down the road. (I’m in the outskirts of London covered by the Metropolitan Police). This was in an article in the Ilford Recorder many years ago.