Upgrade To The Future: Why The 2024 BMW R1300 GS Leaves My 1250 GS In The Dust

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[@MotoJitsu]

Whatcha think?

[@charlesm.8807]

I like it. Get it!

[@ArtemKudymovsky]

No brainer! I asked you what you thought of the 1300 a few months ago and you didn’t like it. It’s ironic how things change in person, huh? I’m pretty sure you will end up getting it!

[@knnthbiard1853]

I've riden the gs1300 last sunday, was pleasant suprised, damn light, fun bike!

[@motobro3870]

not bad...but my kawasaki ninja is faster 😎

[@silotx]

It's definitely an all round improvement over the 1250 except the buttons and the menu, looks are subjective and people compare it to the gsa version which is wrong but it's very expensive , the resell value of the 1250gsa is going to drop when the new gsa is going to release so need to keep that in mind too.

[@steviepaynter7456]

Took it for a test ride took it straight back and got a 1250 gsa Trophy... the engine sound like a wedding car towing tin cans shocking ... each to there own I guess. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder blagh

[@bennyosterbye8677]

Exactly, the engine sounds terrible.

[@skippynj1979]

I have a 23 GSA.. love it . Rode the 1300 yesterday loved it.. getting rid of my two non bmw bikes to set this bike up as sport touring bike . It ripped..

[@hawkslayers1]

i bought a new r1250gsa today one of the last new ones in the u.k i test rode the 1300 and its to small for me and i dont like the finish on the new 1300 but ofc thats only my opinion

[@Trinity636]

​@@bennyosterbye8677Yeah, I rented one for a long weekend in Italy. Some improvements, but immediately upon getting on the bike I noticed how it sounded pretty weak compared to my GSA - even my wife was like... "this one doesn't sound like yours!"

[@RaAlby]

IMO r1250gs looks better. I dont like the headlights on 1300, and 1250 (especially gsa) bulkiness was somewhat of a signature for the bike, the big dominating appearance. But that's just my taste, right 😄

[@BeginnerMoto]

Have you seen it in person yet? I thought the new bike hooked bad because of the headlight. I saw it at a dealer last year during a demo day and I didn’t hate it. I don’t why but it just doesn’t look as good in the pictures compared to the old model I think. In person though, I could see myself owning one someday 😄.

[@RaAlby]

@@BeginnerMoto yeah, had a whole presentation on it in the local dealership. I didn't hate it, it's a pretty bike, feels compact and light. Just like 1250 more, I'm a big guy (198cm 105kg) so it felt better to be on something more rugged 😄. Maybe the adventure version is gonna cover that tho, we'll see.

[@stabilozz]

And I think the tast of many others. The front of the 1300 is soo ugly 😅😅. If I had the money, I bought the 1250 100%

[@RaAlby]

@@stabilozz yeah, for the looks for sure. Altho I'd like this blind spot detection and adaptive cruise control 😅

[@DeFausti]

Rather have a Tiger 900 or something. Guy I was riding with had a new 1300GS and couldn't fuel up because the fuel tank is keyless lmao. I work in IT and love electronics but keep that shit off my bike/car as much as possible

[@XcelentTom.]

Next video:"Why I sold my R1250GS for a R1300GS" 😅 Can't blame ya Greg. It's a beauty.

[@deansigman6099]

Then why I sold my R1300GS for XXXX

[@Magicinstalls]

@@deansigman6099 I don't hear anybody complaining about a lack of content

[@deansigman6099]

@@Magicinstalls nope. Your exactly right. He does it to get a lot of content. How boring would it be if he talked about the same bike over and over.

[@Cartsp70]

@@deansigman6099 exactly and anyone doesn’t like it doesn’t have to watch it so it’s win win 👍🏾

[@pcprincipal2896]

@@Cartsp70 I don't like it and I'm going to watch it. Come at me

[@Mateusz-jl1sv]

I love overall look of both generations of gs HOWEVER I don’t like them removing separate stop light, which can affect safety of the rider in many situations

[@hangpilot1200]

Agree. I added a Denali D6 stoplight to the back. That sucker is BRIGHT! ;-)

[@twowheelin7361]

Rear brake light set up is confusing for vehicles behind.

[@skippynj1979]

I'm sure there will be an aftermarket solution quickly.

[@joaosoares3719]

I have no idea what people are complaining about... The previous GSs all looked so goofy with those asymmetric headlights. This new one is spot on.

[@MK-bk6nt]

Lol , I don’t think that old gs was the best looking bike but man.. the newest looks like a china bike, especially in front.

[@Fonzie2612]

The bike looks great for a gs. It's just the headlight. I have no idea what they were thinking installing such an ugly headlight...

[@MK-bk6nt]

@@Fonzie2612 In my opinion they had a problem with radar location. Now we have ugly black box

[@ianross225]

A GS hallmark was the odd lights and I am one of many to loved it. The new one is odd plus that bland plastic radar sensor is out of place.

[@valuemastery]

@@ianross225I think having odd lights on the 1250 was BMWs trick to make it stand out on the street. You immediately identify it as a GS, and over time people got used to its odd shape. Same will be happening with the new odd light design of the 1300. It already starts to grow on me. In a year or so, it will be the new hallmark of the GS.

[@Alex-hr2df]

I'm a 1250 GSA rider since a few years. I just tested the the 1300 GS last month and spoiler alert... it was more fizzle than sizzle. Sure, it's got a bunch of upgrades but they are barely worth the hype. The quick shifter? A tad better but a minor improvement. Lighter handling? Sure, but you'd need a microscope to notice the difference. Better design? Absolutely not! If it weren't for the BMW logo it would be another Triumph (no offense, Triumphers!). Besides, the 1300 GS felt too small for me (I'm tall). Even if the 1300 GSA solves the size issue in the future, the look will still be dam boring to me. Long story short, it's about time for riding season and I'm sticking to my 1250 GSA.

[@valuemastery]

I had the 1250 as well for the last couple years. However, after test riding the new 1300 I felt very different than you. Massive improvements in handling, ride quality and quickshifter. Loved it. Radar is great too. When returning to my trusted 1250, the 1250 immediately looked old design-wise as well. The only thing I liked more on the 1250 was the sound. Have now swapped out the 1250 for a 1300 and see no reason to go back. That said, the 1250 is still a very good bike, and if you love it you make no mistake keeping it of course.

[@skippynj1979]

I'm sticking with my GSA.. but I just got the r1300gs to . Going to set up the gs for sport touring.. it was that flickable and wow.. reminderd me if a flickable r1200rt..

[@71ojn]

I think you will upgrade, the 1300GS suits your style more.

[@brianlekei8920]

Thanks Greg. Your insight from having owned an XR is valuable to your audience. From watching other reviews I am sticking with my 2021GS mostly because of the tech things and switching that are changed in the new one, but in my opinion are not better, like ignition, heating, lighting. Also mine is paid for as well as all of my accessories, which with a new one you have to start all over. You know you can lower the bike at stops but it isn’t that convenient going into a menu with the suspension button to drop preload to min then switch it back to auto when you get rolling. That is a really cool upgrade of the new one. Cheers pal.

[@SudeepC1973]

RnineT is my dream bike. I love that boxer engine and shaft drive. Mind you. I will hard pressed to part with my 2023 CB1000R. I am getting old. Bikes and cars are a bit like musical chairs. Keep getting up you find yourself without one.

[@Fernando90054]

I’m coming from a 2022 GSA which is a phenomenal bike. But I got the New GS 1300 about two months ago and it had the first Service about two weeks prior to the atual moment. I’m loving the change. The evo suspension, the new engine and the new chassis are in the global differences, three novelties that make the maxi trail GS , an even better bike to ride. This bike can be ridden and can behave seemingly to a supermotard bike. That’s something that I never could expect from the 1250 GS. The predecessor model is more comfortable but the new bike is much more sportier, on the streets or on off road terrains. This is a spectacular up grade in almost every sense. It’s not like KTM Super Adventure S, is smoother in every way you handle it, but the bike has a supreme torque that gets over everything you ask from its capabilities, It’s a true Jack of all trades! And the icing on the cake, aesthetically the bike is, in my own perspective simply delightful to ride on a multi purpose manner. That’s in sum what we all pretend from these marvelous machines of two wheels. 👍

[@bauzingher]

you summarize just the essence of it. Awesome

[@manfredoesterwinter7902]

I ride mine for about 1000km now, and after recognising all those little positive changes, the agility, the plus of torque from deep below, the lightness in curves, I would never change it back for my old 1250, which was the best bike I rode before - but the better is the enemy of the good

[@skippynj1979]

I agree after my short ride... I was very very impressed

[@Fernando90054]

@@skippynj1979 Just to enlighten a simple spec:- The engine break! It was excellent on the previous model, but it got stronger and possible to regulate. This and all I referred above in my main comment shows the significant step up of the bike. It’s a lot of money? Yes agreed, it is. But is also a lot of bike for our money! I have other bikes and watch my self taking out much more the GS 1300 and it’s not only because it’s my most recent acquisition, it’s because of its general capabilities . That’s why 👌🏻

[@rogermeyer860]

great video...I've owned 4 GS's and each gen gets better. I love my R1200GSA but it's too big, heavy and tall. I'm hoping for a new R1300GS in the near future. Most of my riding is sport touring so i don't need the bigger tank/extra weight or taller suspension. I prefer the integrated turn signals and would go with the cast wheels since they are near as strong as spokes and easier to clean:) #goals

[@BlackhartFilms]

What I really love with this 1300GS is that is looks like BMW starting the trend for Adv bikes to start looking a little sleeker, a little sportier again. We've had this style with the massive beak on Adv bikes for a while, and personally I think they look ridiculous. The Ducati Multistrada in particular with its giant flaring nose holes just looks grotesque. It's not impressive or imposing... it looks like Sam The Eagle got punched in the face. That new frontend on the 1300GS with its X light, that looks pretty good. I hope they push that design further next year. Reduce the beak more, blend the lines into the rest of the bike, make it feel a little sportier and more scifi and modern. Set the trend for Adv bikes to look more sleek and streamlined.

[@hangpilot1200]

You summed it up perfectly! I thought the 2023 S1000XR was the bike for me, but it was just too buzzy and too high-strung for the way I ride now at 55. I test-rode the 2024 R1300GS Option719 and knew this was the bike that I was really looking for! It's sticker shock going from a $21,000 bike to a $29,000 bike, but that's about the only drawback for me. Can't believe how smooth it is at speed. I always thought the BMW boxer look was ugly, but you don't notice or care when you're riding it! 🤣

[@lyndonohue3350]

Great and objective review. I've test ridden the 1300 also, and agree it's noticeably better in every area. I really like the way it looks as well.

[@BP-id4cq]

Looks like a great Sport Touring (with a little bit of off road) with all the electronics and comfort.

[@yasserbs]

@Motojitsu, have you ever considered buying an R1250RS? It’d be cool if you made a test ride video of it!

[@johnasbury9915]

On my 2nd R1200GS(‘10 GS & now a ‘18 GSA). Love these bikes. I’ve only had my GSA for a year but she’s closing in on an all time favorite like my ‘10GS was… just great bikes.

[@vy2behappy]

@MotoJitsu Thanks for your take on the 1300. I’ve owned a 2009 GS, 2016 GSA and was ready to upgrade to the GSA1250 but heard that the 1300 was in R&R and that was 2yrs ago so I went with the 2023 HD PanAm, road it for over 10k miles got rid of it and now on a 2017 S1000XR. Love the XR way better than the 2016 DUC 1260S Multi I had! I’ll be waiting for the 2nd gen of the 1300 to let the bugs get worked out and will be getting a 2024 Honda TransAlp and hold onto my XR this way I’ll have the best of both worlds, only bummer is I’d have to get off one’n jump on the other. Keep up the good vids and ride safe👍🏼

[@mojo4376]

Keep in mind you are riding the more street focused model. The trophy has more offroad chops.

[@AdventureRockNRoller]

My current bike is a 1250 GSA. I’ll wait for the next generation of GSA to appear before any test ride. Great review though dude. I appreciate your honest appraisal

[@S682]

Great review / road test. Thank you.

[@patland73]

Thanks for the awesome review Greg, that was exactly what I thought. Sportier, but less comfy. For sure has new tech and all, but you know, you go and buy a computer and it's already outdated, so there will ALWAYS be newer and better. I ask myself, do i really need that new tech? Nah, mine is paid for...Have a beautiful day!😉👌✌

[@davidherringgo]

Thanks for the review. I'm going to demo one Fri. This will help me on understanding the bike more.

[@Ray-ck3tj]

I cant remember my testride 😂it was end of oktober 2023.Ow yeah i remember this bike feels like a 800cc orso its realy nimble to ride this GS.Many GS1250 riders saying the suspension is also better then the 1250.I ordered the triple black with premium package and enduro package.With the enduro package you wil get the signals by the headlight not on the handle bars,and you will get the steer risers and engine plate cover and crashbars for about 600 euro extra.I got also these nice BMW wheels what the trophy version have at your store.I ordered end nov 2023,i hope i will get it next month 🤩 ,damm these 5 months going slowly,cant wait the ride this beast/train/tank again 🏍😂.

[@nunobarrote5322]

Last Saturday i just had the test drive on the trophy, and what a beauty, fell in love with it

[@tjey379]

Interesting, the new one is almost a transformer but with better performance I always thoght that the older GS was at a peak but now am surprised. Excellent review 👌👌👌👌👌

[@_JP18]

Great to see someone we know and trust check it out for the first time (thank you) but honestly the only two features I really liked were that it comes with stock bar riser adjustment (very nice) and I thought the new brake pedal adjustment was a cool design although I have no issues with the previous gen version. Afraid of all the electronics on the bike (being a little hypocritical here as I own a 2023) and I REALLY don’t like the new front headlight, especially with the plastic piece just going over where the old headlight assembly was. 2023 and prior look soo much better. If I didn’t have to worry about maintenance or getting stranded I would be very interested. Great overview though! Also, with the intent of not turning this into a further rant, when is BMW going to let us work on our own bikes again? I’m not buying another one until I can purchase my own service manual.

[@Cartsp70]

You’ll be waiting a long time then !😂

[@Cartsp70]

So you work on your own bike that’s got warranty and the engine fails guess what? You’ll be paying for a new engine because you’ve voided your warranty, yeah smart move 👌🏽

[@_JP18]

lol… yeah no shit bud. I’m talking about after 3 years, when I don’t want anyone working on the bike but myself. Or just wanting to learn and know about how anything on the bike functions, so you’re not stranded when something goes wrong.

[@mats3188]

Great review as usual.I also think that some of the details on the 1300 i would like to put on my 1250 and vice verse. I still love the comfort on the 1250.

[@ZH2.]

Great review, thanks

[@rudedog3529]

Rode the same bike, today, but went east on 52 instead. of west. Very plush ride. Seat low enough for my 32 inch inseam /cheater boot combo. Back part of the seat lower, so easier to swing a leg over. Was surprised to feel just a bit tight in the knees, but I can make lower footpegs.

[@nogerboher5266]

bro im in a BMW facebook group and literally 70% of people who bought the new 1300 GS are posting about mechanical/tech issues with the bike. meanwhile my brother still has his old 2008 1200 GS and he was never even at the mechanic with it still to this day.

[@MotoJitsu]

Really?! Damn

[@brucebrown6597]

The ‘22 R1250GS has the capability of a Sport Screen. Did it on mine…

[@sunnycloudy1337]

doesnt have the shift light though.

[@brucebrown6597]

@@sunnycloudy1337 don’t need a “light” to know when to shift! 🤣

[@sigis72]

I still prefer the R1250GS

[@AlexKovshovik]

"You see what I'm sayin'?" - love it when you say that! :)

[@namcojr]

I would never trade my 1250 for this thing. Yes, it is a better bike mechanically speaking, but all the rest just fails from the looks which are hideous, to the size (looks like a mini bike now), when riding it feels immediately like something's missing at the front (you feel unprotected) and even the TFT functionality is worse. This would be a major downgrade, if i had to trade my GS for some other BMW bike, the only choice because i ride on road way more than offroad, it would be the stunning S1000XR. This 1300 just needs to go away for a proper GS replacement to take place.

[@glenns001]

you can get the sport screens on your older GS, either do yourself with the GS-911 tool or get BEMRR wizard to do it it remotely

[@olivierdefaux8651]

I own a S1000XR and a R1200R. I tried the 1300 GS a few days ago. Some really impressive aspects. The tech. Heated seat. Etc. many of the things Greg mentioned I agree with. But overall I am not a big fan of it. The engine isn’t very flexible - it’s a boxer. I much prefer the 4 cylinder in my XR also because it launches like a rocket when I reach 6k. True there is a lot of low end torque which is nice but it felt like it topped out pretty quickly. The other main gripe I have is the steering. It feels loose. My XR steering is tight - the bike feels like it’s on rails. Definitely more sporty.

[@CLLUK]

Thanks for another excellent video. Great comparison between both rides. I personally prefer the 1250. I'm 6'2 so the height adjustment benefit wouldn't offer me anything. I do, however, like the main stand assist mechanism. The 1250 has enough power and torque for me. As with the added tech, I'm quite old school and don't even use the hill hold on on my 1250. I guess motorrad are quite near the limit of squeezing every bit of performance from a Boxer engine. Next stop will be the Electric Boxer? Heard, probably not reliable, information that they may use the pots as battery liquid cooling. Anyway, thanks again. 10/10

[@paulchambers2296]

Seems like there is a lot of the 1300 you want to put on your 1250, maybe you ought to swap 😉. For me the electronic suspension allowing you to flat foot is a major safety feature, having dropped a bike at a stop on a steep road camber! The weight drop too also helps,

[@TimRHillard]

Man, I love San Diego BMW, good people.

[@thernningmn7031]

My favorite dealership!!! Thanks for the video.. So tempting, waiting on the GSA to come out if it does..

[@MotoJitsu]

I know mannnnny people who are waiting for the 1300 GSA instagram.com/motojitsuclub/

[@NEINLIVES999]

The GS is growing on me. Although, I’ll keep my 2023 R 1250 RS!

[@johnmacdonald1878]

I think I ride a paid for 1200GS. The 1300 is really nice. Its also really expensive. There might be a Used 1250 in my future before I get to round to the 1300 in a few years. I like my comfy seat.

[@elkruno]

Just bought the GSA 2024 Trophy, i have made so far 2500 km in Spain until now, i drove the 1300 GS, great one, but i decided finally for the 1250 GSA, for my taste much more “proved bike so far” at least here in EU, regards!

[@goldilocks913]

So many things to play with! Not for me but I love that it exists 👍🇬🇧

[@chrisobrien1094]

I'm waiting on my tremuntana, hopefully it wasn't on the cargo ship in Baltimore....

[@MiamiJato]

yeah right........

[@gerdmueller4095]

Thank you very much for this great video! I'm just missing a few technical features on the 1300... for example, flight mode and invisible mode, in case the authorities keep an eye on you ;-)... All joking aside: I'm now in my 5th year of driving a 1250 GSA from Touratech/ “World Travel Edition”. My first bike after 30 years of abstinence. Great motorcycle, 35,000km so far and is simply the perfect travel Rhino...but it has too much electronic nonsense for me. I got stranded two weeks ago with the error message "fall sensor and traction control defective".... after half an hour it was running again. actually completely insane and it's a "no-go".... also for that It's too heavy for me and, to be honest, too valuable. When I'm out and about with the big one, in addition to a few on-board tools, I definitely have the diagnostic device and the battery booster with me... for real off-road tours I take my 701 or the Tenere700 because they are simply lighter and have simpler technology. I will definitely test drive the 1300, but also the GS900, which I will test extensively during off-road training in June. The 900 makes a very interesting impression to me, but it also has a lot of electronics... Will you also test the GS900? Wish you always happy and safe riding! Cheers from Germany Gerd.

[@martin_krasevec]

Had R 1300 GS Trophy for 3 days last week, which they gave me as replacement motorbike at my humble request, at BMW center, while they were doing maintenance on my F 750 GS and wow! Was actually first driver on it since bike had 0km that far and first thing that i can tell is it really really looks awesome! Super comfortable, drove it for some 450km on my favorite roads, which includes very twisty local ones where i ride my F 750 GS and i never had any feeling that it might be too heavy at stopping up the hill, down the hill etc. It had active height control which helped a lot since i am a shorty. Also got caught in storm with pouring rain and bike was so super stable the whole time that i was in awe! R 1300 GS will be definitely my next motorbike, but i will miss some of the offroading :) It is still a heavy motorbike tho, so when i got back to riding my F 750 GS, my bike felt like a feather hehe

[@tab6095]

Good Review! Congrats on the MT10. Good choice of cycles in the garage.

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks!

[@trishschofield7808]

Great information video, thanks 😊 Question, can you give your opinion and thoughts on riding pants versus gear pants. I ride with full gear head to toe but I’m considering just the jean pants with the padded inserts. Which provides better protection? ❤

[@kevinking1417]

Nice review thx. Did I miss? Are there four things would you like to take from old bike and add to the new model? 1. Seat 2.

[@johnanthony6141]

I did the mistake by test driving one. Saving for a new bike. Haha

[@baldrgunnarson]

Nice, but still needs to mature a bit. There have already been recalls for stuff to get fixed. "Fiery starter relay" as one article puts it, piston fixation tightened with the wrong torque, I bet that's not even the end of it. Maybe in the 2nd or 3rd revision of the bike.

[@joshw5515]

I'm 52 years old and I just traded in my S1000R for a R1300GS. No more track days for me, but I feel l upgraded. What a plush ride...

[@rrydinhigh2452]

🤔Well, entertaining the "swapping" parts from one bike to another "concept", the #1 feature I personally 🙋‍♂ would TAKE from the 1300 and put onto my '23 XR is without a doubt, the "ACC"🥰. That technology has always been fascinating & valuable to me. Car, bike, truck, RV or SUV, I want it!! -🥳👍💯💙

[@Magicinstalls]

That's the reason for my impulse purchase on my Ducati Pikes Peak. Active cruise control...

[@rrydinhigh2452]

@@Magicinstalls I hear ya'. Enjoy that bike, brother. 👍🏾

[@carloalbertoranzani8041]

Yep but only if the automatic braking can be disabled, otherwise it would be a problem when filtering or lane splitting, a staple of mc riding here

[@tcat0211]

As a big & taller guy, i much prefer and fit the R1250GSA better than the 1300. Wish i had the ACC for long hauls but I've managed without any electronic aides for a long time so i will just have to manage😅

[@laceyunderall68]

Waiting to buy the GSA version hopefully later this year

[@craigabrahamsen9932]

You can get that screen with THE HEX GS-911

[@relbik66]

Funny - I asked you a couple of months ago, why not the 1300, and you answered "don't like it at all". Change of mind 👍. I will test ride it for 2 weeks in Portugal and then decide if I want to trade in my 1250. 😊

[@luisdetomaso867]

He was saying that because he needed to justify buying another 1250

[@SP-xd8gs]

I dont care what anyone says the headlight on the new GS is pure sex when lit up, wayyyyyyy nicer than the 1250, looks mean and futuristic, what a great bie

[@GPz84]

Not a BMW guy, but i'd own one in a heartbeat. My buddy just bought a '24 V-Strom 1050 and I must say the GS looks far better and as far as tech...no comparaison. BMW miles ahead. Miles ahead in price as well.....

[@adrianwood3659]

Miles ahead in price??, yeah if you like paying more for you bikes. Get real!

[@olmanzomby7718]

Now I'm seriously considering this bike to buy rather than the XR!!! Man, you have really given me a lot to consider now. 🤔

[@MotoJitsu]

it was pretty cool

[@christofonobrown3659]

At some point it would be cool to compare the 3 different suspensions available on it. Just switched from a ‘23 GSA to a 1300 with sport suspension.

[@Matthew-wn8oq]

I hear so many people shit on KTM and BMW reliability. Its frustrating because you know those people have never ridden them nevermind owned one.

[@RickCummings]

You can use a GS-911 diagnostic tool to enable the Sport screen on your 2022 GS!

[@CurtisBrandt]

These GSs look amazing, past and present. I need to ride one and see what the fuss is about.

[@markkenyon22]

Get a GS-911 and you can add that sport dash to your 1250.

[@SkankHunt42O]

Maybe if I hit the powerball I can afford to maintain one of these 🤔

[@ChowDaah]

To much electronics for me. But I’d still buy one.

[@jiajianhou426]

surprised you kept the 1250 GS this long lol. Over 3 months! must be a record.

[@ChuckMahon]

Love the black GS graphics on your 1250. Where did you get those?

[@Gazooka]

Currently ride a 2023 r1250rs and I’m thinking of going with the k1600b, did rewatch your review on the gt version yesterday and I’m still completely sold on it. Kinda hoping they might add radar when I come to buy one

[@MotoJitsu]

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[@Pumpelche]

My gag reflex is here, but at least not as strong as the ones I had when I saw the new V4 Multi and Duc.

[@tjey379]

I really hope that you get to do the 310 version of the GS one days

[@thierryfaquet7405]

I kinda like the "big bike" style of the old one. Not that the 1300 looks bad per say, but I find the old design a bit more exciting, more rugged.

[@ChedderWeasel]

Really like the bike, my only gripe is the cruize control sensor... Kinda outta place a bit...

[@transport787]

Old fart comment; Good cadence, excellent knowledge of subject and spoken with a positive sounding attitude,,in short " a well done review in my opinion .!" I've been riding for over 50 years, licensed for 41 or so..been riding BMW horizontally opposed engines in one iteration or another , for those 41 years...interspersed with some other manufacturers for sure...but always came back to the Boxer configuration. My current ride I bought new in '14-R1200 GSA. Some reports have mentioned a soullessness in the 1300..>>? What say you? I have not ridden a 1250 or a 1300.? Thanks!

[@MotoJitsu]

thanks instagram.com/motojitsuclub/

[@DM-ve8vb]

Awesome bike!

[@MacawAviculture]

I would never buy this, or any new bike. Too many complicated and unnecessary electronics. After nearly 60 years of riding, my 2017 KTM 1090R and 2023 KTM 350 EXC-F give me simple and full spectrum riding for any terrain, from pavement to technical off-road adventures. Thank you for your great channel and all the very well produced videos!

[@FadyBujana]

It seems you can activate the sport screen on your 1250 using the Hex GS-911 module.

[@dereklees5508]

Yes you can upgrade the screen with the GS-911. Did it to my 2019 1250GSA.

[@CharlieBennici]

I don't get why people get so huffy about a DCT on a bike. Whenever bikes come out with quickshifter up and down, or people upgrade to it, it seems like you might as well just have a DCT. I can understand that being able to control the clutch is important especially at low speeds... But why go through all the effort of the quickshifters when you can just have a DCT? Maybe a compromise would be a DCT with a clutch lever to override the computer?

[@rustypotatos]

Truth!

[@bcuzicancuellar5478]

The DCT has an OEM footshifter available and the brilliance of the DCT, is that you can control shifting while in auto or manual using paddle shifters or the foot shifter. I’m on my 5th DCT bike (all generations) and it’s really an incredible invention. If BMW came up with a DCT for their bikes, I’d get one in a heartbeat. Ride safe…

[@expatbiker6598]

I'm sure you're trying to convince someone like me. Unless I lose limbs. I will never get an automatic motorcycle. Call it DCT all you like.

[@MrDeepseadweller]

“All the effort of the quickshifters”? If you find changing gears, either with qs or clutch, is an effort, then maybe motorcycling is not for you. Perhaps a scooter would be more suitable.

[@maxflight777]

I have my R1300GS… I have concluded that it’s amazing and I’m delighted I changed. However, for “bumbling around” , perhaps under 50mph I prefer the 1250! Why ? (i) The riding position on the 1250 was a little more spacious (ii) The straight cut gears on the 1300 are noticeably noisy al slow speeds (iii) The 1250 gearbox had a nicer feel for 1-2-3 and 3-2-1 changes! . I will admit that it’s easier to find neutral on the 1300, and the 1300 has a batter box for the top three gears !

[@henryvaneyk3769]

Too expensive. The rear light missing will affect rider safety. The 2 indicators are just not good enough, and can easily be ripped off in the event of a crash, leaving you with at best one indicator or at worst nothing. And still no backlight buttons on one of the most expensive sports touring (it is not an adventure bike, not be a mile) bikes.

[@The1910studios]

Perfect motorcycle EXCEPT, for that tail light.

[@EdelburgaCayanong]

Super amazing ❤🎉💯👍💖💓💞🙏🙏🙏 happy holly week 💓💖❤ to all of you my friend 💖❤️💖❤💓🙏🙏🙏

[@mollyfilms]

I’m sure the new GS has a lot going for it, but it doesn’t have that Xfactor my 1250 has. I have the option to upgrade anytime I want to the 1300, but I can’t do it as I don’t have the love for it.

[@user-dv7hb2sc9m]

LQQK's great but I'm going against the grain nowadays.....lol, one little problem in the electronics & I'm afraid you'd be down -n- out. I'm impressed w/ all the gadgetry of these bikes but I wouldn't pay to own one. That's good for someone else b/c it means there'll be a bike for them? I don't mind some stuff but I long for the simple days of starting it & riding off...... peace

[@leberkas_adv]

indicators integrated into the handguards, what a silly idea 😂!

[@IanTed]

Can be moved to the frame🤨

[@leberkas_adv]

@@IanTed which shows that they weren't really confident with their idea themselves 🤣.

[@raddboy41]

I've yet to see a motorcycle that gracefully integrates the Adaptive Cruise sensor into the styling of the motorcycle. Maybe the Multistrada does it best.

[@MotoJitsu]

The RT does very well I just test rode

[@nikhayes3396]

BMW really knows how to make someone Dream.

[@JinanNLipdo]

That tach wasn't happy with you going above 5k.. remember it's a new bike with less that 1k miles so take it easy breaking it in when you get yours haha

[@SWTrailsAndWheels]

It's nice you recommend test rides but not even BMW dealers allow test rides in West TX.

[@graham6853]

I'd only buy one of these if I had a BMW dealer nearby. All the hydraulics and gadgets are just things that can fail.

[@tunctoker856]

what's the definition of strong braking? Are we talking about initial bite or overall stopping capability. I'd understand the former but I doubt the two bikes differ much in overall stopping capability.

[@shaggybx]

Hi what brand crash guards do you have on your GS? Thanks for the review ride safe 👍

[@MotoJitsu]

BMW crash bars

[@shaggybx]

@@MotoJitsu ah you just put the covers Thanks

[@MotoJitsu]

they're Ricochet covers ricochetoffroad.com/products/aluminum-crash-bar-engine-guards-for-bmw-r-1250-gs-adventure?_vsrefdom=adwords&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2uiwBhCXARIsACMvIU1dfY12fj84nctRuKhqxL5lC2dbc2X3IhzM1kZ9VjmgxjapkJ1Q754aAurNEALw_wcB

[@KaelanRios]

Slowly going to make more and more cameos 😂😂

[@dogrange]

How would you compare the riding experience to the Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak you rode a few months ago, especially now that the GS is more sporty?

[@Magicinstalls]

Oh I know this one! I thought I was going to buy the multi shot of pikes Peak for "touring" it is just a little too sporty for that. My crew likes to go on really long rides and it's just a bit too choppy. Now I have both spectrums covered as I also have a Gold Wing. I'm going to trade them both in for this bike And just have one bike because it's so comfortable and so sporty but not too sporty

[@billreynolds2221]

I also own a 2022 r1250 vs and had the chance to test drive the 1300. The extra power is fine for those that access it. I pretty much never do so that upgrade is irrelevant. I much prefer the softer ride and slight overall comfort of the older version. Again if you're like me and you're not straffing corners, the sportier nature of the new gs is irrelevant. I can see who might be interested in this new version but I'm not their target market. I'm a 67 year old retired person. I think they're more interested in younger folks who are still chasing the latest and greatest thing. Again not me.