We Load-up A BMW 1250 GS & Go Off-Road With "The Guy"

[@1Witcomb]

Great video. One piece of advice - when you drop these babies (I have a 1250GSA), particularly on the right side, before you lift it, it pays to FIRST put down the side stand so that it can rest on it immediately. It's easy to "over lift" them and it crashes down on the left side. The voice of experience speaking :)

[@nickc7320]

Some wisdom is divinely given. Other wisdom is earned

[@repentuklondonwatchman1373]

Yep

[@kwakithailand]

Good advice for picking up *ANY* type bike, actually 👍

[@suppersready4you]

There you have it, any doubts about off road capabilities? Great job Scott, very nice video. Fun! (This is why is I sold my RT(best sport tourer ever) like yours and got back to the GS).

[@prep4evac]

And the GS boxer is calm, it doesn’t scream at you and your neighbors at 6am when heading off on a long journey. Great video

[@chamade166]

@D. A. A loud pipe ruins the character of this bike

[@toltod]

Was nice to see the GS put thru its proper offroad paces. Too many reviews just have it flying down scenic gravel trails. Great riding skills...thanks for demonstrating what that bike is capable of.

[@NothingToProve]

Thanks 👍

[@marcemde]

Hi, I was the guy with the single Coaching on that day, when you were at the driving Area. I like your way making the videos - gratulation. cy Marc

[@NothingToProve]

Hey, good to hear from you Marc! Yea, it was fun making this video. I hope you had fun and take care. Scott

[@maxbarko8717]

Great video! A trick to pick it up: turn the handle bar all the way to the opposite side. If it’s lying on the left, turn it right. Now stand at the handle bar end that is on the ground. Grab it at the end and lift it up with your knees, don’t bend down. I mean use the legs not your back.

[@PapaDougsAdventures01]

Very entertaining. When the guy got stuck on the uphill and then got unstuck he was instantly my hero.

[@jeman022004]

The GS is a great bike, but very expensive to maintain and repair. My 1200 is in the shop right now needing 4 new CAMs. Hopefully BMW steps up and takes care of the repair since it is a known issue.

[@theinspectah3438]

Good Luck

[@awesomeagnihotrisvlog]

Repair will not be done under warranty?

[@jeman022004]

@@awesomeagnihotrisvlog The warranty expired before I purchased the bike.

[@svenhodaka9145]

What is the year of your GS? (I have a 2013.)

[@awesomeagnihotrisvlog]

@@jeman022004 Ohhh Nooo

[@rahulbhola18]

Guy is amazing…just love the enthusiasm and positivity of this channel 🔥🔥🔥

[@billcumbie2620]

Fantastic video. I absolutely loved it. Loved “The Guy” character also.

[@DJDarkrobe]

Great job showing off the GS, that must have been a blast to film; thanks for doing this!

[@reinistraidas]

The GS is the best, the most practical, the most boring and soulless bike in the world that’s owned by every guy and their mother these days. BMW please give us a nineT in a touring frame!

[@svenhodaka9145]

Don’t you mean “owned by every guys father”? I’m one of those fathers and feel it’s practical and has character. I’m really glad I got the chance to own one.👍

[@robertvonk5662]

Great video, I must say. Just completed a 2 day enduro training myself at the Hechlingen BMW park in Bayern, Germany this last week. Very recommendable, learned so much, and must go back for more! Safe ride everyone 🏍💨💨

[@NothingToProve]

I was there 2 summers ago, had a blast, learned a lot! 2 days of learning how to handle 250kg + (I was on a GSA) all day long, needless to say I was dead tired at the end of each day. 👍

[@maxflight777]

I love your channel ! So honest. So accurate.

[@FaissalArribat]

Man I love your way to introduce those beautiful machines.

[@klapphelmfahrer4148]

Great film, good idea to have the Guy act the way he did, reminded me of the Stig. I get asked quite often if my wife is german, I always answer - Ja, ich liebe sie aber trotzdem. She is never amused.

[@TheChindoboi]

That guy is an awesome rider

[@LazyJack2003]

Wow, that was fun to watch. As always, when you watch people who know what they are doing. Well done.

[@Kai-ze2rb]

Very entertaining video - thank you! It kind of shows that with the right GUY, you can even motocross a GS 😅

[@seauryakumar]

I love the GS. If I was taller and a more experienced rider, I would love to own one.

[@Bazza47]

I'm only 1.7m tall and 72kg and have had 3. Because of the boxer engine the weight is low down so easy to handle at low speed. Get the factory lowered one you won't regret it

[@markuskoob9335]

What Adrian said is absolutely true! I'm just 1,75m which is - reading into lots of comments - 10cm too small for this big lady... Went - with lots of questions - to my local dealer and he helped me to try out a whole bunch of configurations. I ended up with - just - the flat seat (which still is super comfortable) additionally lowered down via its front connection points. Didn't even had to lower the whole bike down additionally. And I should add, that I got the GSA which has 16mm more ground clearance. In short words: If you'd love to ride one, don't hesitate to ask the next dealer for help and advise. If there's any chance you fit onto one, take it! 😍

[@seauryakumar]

@@Bazza47 sat on the lowered suspension one. I was on the balls of my feet. Man, what a feeling. Now all I need is to save up for it and get the experience required to handle such a beast.

[@Bazza47]

If by the balls of your feet you're putting both feet down there is an easier and safer fix. Trying to put both feet on the floor actually makes the bike unstable as it can fall either way from vertical. A far better option is to slide your backside across the seat to the side you're going to put your foot down on just before you stop and then put just one foot down and lean the bike towards that leg. This creates a triangle which is the most stable platform there is, the bike can then only fall one way but is prevented from doing so by your straight leg and because you've moved across you'll be able to flat foot easily. The German boot manufacturer Daytona also do a great boot called the M Star which has a raised heel and insole adding 25mm to your leg length. Also when getting on and off the sidestand put the bars on full lock with the right hand bar closest to the fuel tank. That makes it far easier to get the bike back into an upright position. Good luck

[@seauryakumar]

@@Bazza47 thanks for the information. As Im a novice rider these, your advice is helpful.

[@ad78]

i cant find those bags, what model are they? i'd like to get them for my 2022 S1000XR. another great video Scott! ***found them on SW's europe website. they are the sysbag WP model.

[@NothingToProve]

sw-motech.com/en/products/luggage/SysBags/

[@louispogoreltz3490]

That video looked like a lot of fun to make. The guy was a badass on that monster!

[@Fernando90054]

Beautiful video Scott!👌🏻

[@NothingToProve]

Thank you! It was fun filming it, watching a pro off-road guy handle a heavyweight ADV loaded down. He confessed to me later that it was really hard work and he was very, very tired after 3 hours of off-road with this bike. take care, Scott

[@chrisk7693]

...owner of a GS Adventure...once GS...always GS!!!

[@LuBiBochum]

The end fit perfectly with the guy in the backgreound. :-)))))))))) Good clip, thanks. 👍👍

[@PaulUSCEE]

Nice video as always Wondering how;'s the cylinder head protector holding up after falls ?

[@tonyr.3044]

Great video. Love the humor!

[@terryrlmg1717]

I think it's awesome on this video you truly show that Dynamic of a bike including it being damaged this is a true test to show the strength of the bike. I wish the Americans would do a little more work on their bikes. Sorry I was born in Germany and I moved to America I've been here ever since but it's great to see European work

[@JKL246]

Cool to see The Guy wearing a neck brace. Wear my Leatt every ride, mainly in case I get rear ended. It’s impressive to watch someone do that with the big one. Thanks for getting dirty for this one.

[@xjrj]

Top Gear has "The Stig"......... We have "The Guy". Great video

[@AdventureGlide]

*_This is great. Just found the channel. Looking forward to more._*

[@Czechthisout24]

Cool! But let’s be honest: how many of us will do this; closest will be at a fun park like the one in the video. I became honest: switched from a GSA to a RT 😅

[@JS-nf1sn]

Awesome video. You really went for it. Great channel.

[@inspectorclouseau3880]

Hey Scott, there has been an issue with water getting in to the housing of the shaft drive, did that bike have the mod fitted? a drain plug, and did you notice any water getting in near the shaft? be nice if you could test a GS again in water to see if the modifaction works

[@NothingToProve]

Yea, I think it had it, i'll double check with the head mechanic and get back to you.

[@maxflight777]

*What bags are they? I love them*

[@kirajarm]

Very very well done. Was that the Stig? That round of tests are real world, so hat's off to you.

[@allans7281]

Good demo! From a fellow off-road adventurer, you definitely have off-road skills The SOS emergency alert is a must for a bike that big. ( I wonder if the same light comes on if u miss any payments 😉) Cheers USA

[@bobwampler3387]

The guy is tough! So is the GS. I love boxers.

[@Alex-hr2df]

1:20 so where did you sleep yesterday?

[@awesomeagnihotrisvlog]

You’ve surpassed your own standards mate …splendid video ✌️✌️🙌🙌🙌

[@oliviermonchaux1349]

Really funny Scott! I enjoyed it! Impressed you could hire the Dark Stig in your video 🤣

[@exit9874]

Did the upper crashbar take any beating at all?

[@NothingToProve]

ah, na, it never touched.

[@χχάάοοςς]

question; Is that a standard suspension and seat hight?

[@NothingToProve]

Ah, yep.

[@gmy33]

Any idea which motec side bags these where ?? .. cant dind them here ...

[@NothingToProve]

Motech SysBags, I just googled those two words and this is what google came up with: sw-motech.com/Produkte/Gepaeck/SysBags/SysBag+WP+Taschen/4052572231586.htm?gclid=Cj0KCQjwnP-ZBhDiARIsAH3FSRcw2zcikKoyjLVGod1CighpWC2YUGjRStdMWWbElhOqGoYeJWwe_WsaAm3WEALw_wcB

[@peterjones246]

Thank you guys for a good video. Please can you tell me what type of sw motech side bags you have fitted here.. very interested in them. Thank you so much, Peter 1200 gs rider uk))

[@NothingToProve]

Thank you. Sure they are the SW-Motech SysBag WP, you can use them with or without the mounts and will fit any bike. ride safe, Scott

[@monjan0017]

It's good but heavy .. . Would there be pick-up assist or stuck assist mechanism coming ?

[@NothingToProve]

LOL!!! But that would be great if it could be done!

[@zaks9919]

Is there a drain for water on the drive shaft housing ?

[@flewnvy]

Great work as always Scott! Entertaining AND informative!

[@highcountrypioneer3025]

I'm from America looking to move or partially move to Germany in Baden Wittenberg. Is it true there is nowhere to ride off road like in the states other than ohv parks? Would there be even a point of bringing a dual sport?

[@ariffinmahmud7025]

love the bags..

[@mattkalin3139]

Awesome Video! Love the Stig Vibe! Very Creative…

[@paulyflyer8154]

I bet KTM wish they hadn't chickened out of the Ewan and Charlie trip now. Delicious!

[@ramonoakenfull2406]

Add the extra weight to the bags and see how much you need to adjust weight . Rear spring etc

[@bunshoft]

Fun to see the Big Dog in it's natural element. To much work for me...

[@giovanniricci2869]

Nothing to add … apart : great video 🎉✌️. GS is not my piece of cake currently but I got to really appreciate its capabilities 😉

[@robperkins2674]

Nice job sweet bike I keep wishing for on but it’s just not working.

[@bobleblanc6653]

I've seen a couple of guys that actually had a small suv winch mounted to the rear luggage rack to winch themselves out

[@kazlee882]

won't the hot header pipes be thermal shock (crack?) with the sudden water?

[@NothingToProve]

Na, if that were true, those headers would have cracked off by the end of the video, we put that thing in the water several times but nothing happened. 👍😁

[@fallinginthed33p]

Looks like you got your own tame Stig for the day.

[@aminjan56]

what gs is capable of offroading, compared with tenere 700, what gs is doing in this video can tenere not do it? or does gs doing it in style?

[@NothingToProve]

One should not compare apples to oranges and that is what you are asking. 2 totally different bikes with different focuses and in two different weight classes. take care, Scott

[@tinmisuun]

That looked like so much fun! I want to go get some ADV training!

[@jesseonamotorcycle]

Its definitely a work out trying to maneuver these big ADV bikes around! Especially when you are on a hill of some sort. Not fun, but the adventure is always worth it!

[@girginarda]

Great video. Real test..

[@NothingToProve]

Thank you!

[@radadventure2606]

Love it! Great fun video. Makes me want a big GS! And I am already afan of SW Motech. They make great (but expensive) stuff!

[@EpicTyme]

loved the format, very funny

[@thodoris3790]

Scott,what is your bike?

[@КостяНемин]

Thank you It's really good test To much heavy

[@wandering_armadillo]

One of the best videos yet! "The Guy" might be the brother if The Stig, with a bit more personality!

[@HuntingWolf82]

is that an adventure model?

[@NothingToProve]

GS as stated in the title 😊

[@HuntingWolf82]

@@NothingToProve lol that’s fair.. in my Defense a lot of KZbin videos they call a gsa a gs for some reason. I’m a newb to the ADV world

[@olavhennemann1245]

Great Video different to your other Videos. Maybe your next bike if you do a TET or ACT😂😂

[@davereinhart9933]

I like your take on "The Stig". Fun video! I am GS fan boy and you once again showed the brilliance of this bike.

[@robp3284]

And I thought only Jesus could walk (ride) on water...Scott, you are killing me man - I never saw anyone "damaging" their bike with that much joy....BTW, congrats on Bettina's new ride, it's a beauty!!! And, I also noticed Skoda (made in the same country as yours truly) in your driveway- not what I was expecting- GTI would probably suit your spotless Autobahn much better...Thanks for all the great videos my friend! Be well! Rob

[@NothingToProve]

Thank you. I love my Yeti Adventure! A great all-rounder, does everything, I can take out the back seats and then it's a big square cargo space, perfect for hauling things. Put the back seats back in and can haul people too :) I'd never own a VW product and my German wife is in agreement with me on that one. Maybe other German cars but not VW and especially not a GTI, they are usually "wannabe" drivers that don't know how to drive and have everything to prove to everyone, it's actually kind of sad that this type of person is almost always owning a GTI. They have just enough money to own a "faster" car and they think they own the road and expect everyone to make way for them and if you don't they get pissed at you. Tail-gate you and I've even seen one cause an accident and just drive away while the other two cars stop and are responsible enough to call the police and report the GTI. Oh well, enough rant on the GTI wannabies, take care, Scott

[@glennmcgown5814]

Hilarious Scott ! Best vid l’ve seen for ages 😂 keep up the great work

[@brucekendall52]

Good riding skill throwing that big heavy BMW around.Its a remarkable bike all things considered.Thanks.

[@medler2110]

Great test and fun to watch, but I do worry there is a BMW dealership in Germany trying to sell a GS with demo mileage only on it. 😁

[@NothingToProve]

LOL! Good point!

[@caslanidis6135]

I was really looking forward to these bags, but I was very upset when I found out the weight of these bags along with the mounts!

[@toltod]

Cool, adding Bags and Crashbars makes your beard grow so you become properly outfitted for your BMW.

[@jaimeriveras]

Was that your bike?

[@999mrkhaled]

Great video u should do same with t7 plz

[@murraehaynes3182]

Nice vid👍

[@brucebrown6597]

Awesome video Scott… Really liked this video. Now YOU need to attend one of the BMW Adventure clinics… Would make for a great topic!

[@brianglendenning1632]

Parts Guy has some skills!

[@PAinVA]

That was a really enjoyable video; good content and production quality.

[@larryvanputten4048]

Nice video and nice timing, now that the GS Trophy in Albania is running! Check those video's, specially for the guy's who keep telling the GS is too heavy for offroad use.

[@NothingToProve]

Thanks Larry, the GS Trophy is one event I would like to do and film it while I do it too. I hope I get to do it before I'm too old...lol. take care, Scott

[@MindfulMotorcyclist]

I commend the effort you put into this video, great job!

[@adriansmiley3540]

Great video and unlike all the other videos I liked seeing the bike put through it’s paces. It shows Just what a skilled rider can do with this bike and is inspiring. I just started looking seriously at the GS after buying a Norden 901 this year. I just wanted a bike to ride after selling my Harley. I’ve always found the adventure market alluring but thought the bikes big. After riding the Norden for half the year, I know that the BMW would be better suited for the type of riding I mainly do which is 90/10. And get me there more comfortably. Keep up the good work.

[@lynchlynch8435]

90/10... And these 10% you will suffer because of the abnormally monstrous weight of a large GS. At the same time, the Multistrada V4 surpasses the BMW in comfort, and the KTM 1290 SA, if slightly inferior to the BMW in comfort (only due to the worst wind protection), is infinitely better than it in other aspects)

[@robato28]

Great and funny video, the beard looks quite good on you by the way

[@mrbjay5443]

The Guy can ride with great German efficiency!

[@aarontarbit1660]

Not a bad video ol mate, but nearly getting dizzy from all of the camera changes….

[@matoulaGR]

bravo. one of the best ever.videos

[@Motorcycle_Mike]

What a machine, what a video👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 🔝🎬🎥🎥🎥🎥

[@MuhammadAli-fb6nu]

I respect those who love the 1250GS, but I have a question. Why choose such a heavy machine for off-roading? To truly enjoy off-road experiences, it's best to choose a lighter bike that won't be cumbersome and allow for better handling.

[@jamesdean8951]

Great video

[@dnbanb]

The Guy = The Stig for Germans

[@kenpickett9317]

283kgs, LOL. Gotta love these BMW GS vids. The bikes spend more time on their sides or bogged in the mud/water than actually being ridden. Yeah, keep telling everyone these things are amazing when they’re just an overweight, over engineered and over priced German status symbol. Any body in the know who does any actual off road touring and who isn’t some cashed up geriatric grey beard knows this. The average Klr650, DR650 or KTM is going to leave this hog in the dust every time when the going actually gets tough.

[@NothingToProve]

Well, whenever you compare an ADV bike to an Enduro, the enduro will do better off-road and the ADV will do better on road. It's really simple. The point of this video is if you do go off road on a heavyweight ADV, this is what you should expect. Are there better bikes for off road? Oh an emphatic YES! is the answer of course. ride safe, Scott

[@JohnBorgJacob]

so good in falling over ?

[@samsara3694]

Great job Scott! SW Motech make great gear, quality and vfm. Only wish I'd had those engine crash bars on my TB, over the OEM ones - they make the bike look classier. Really like the look of those bags as well.

[@curnobullen]

Great video 👏🏻👏🏻

[@desaparecido8]

Great video!

[@sourabhojha87]

As always great work Scott !

[@AMPJ08]

This was awesome video! Nice idea. Your guy looks tall so he seems at ease moving around the GS I am small and it helps an off road GS but when moving it or lifting it OMG I'd wish for a lighter bike. I respect the skill of those moving GS on technical off road because it is NOT easy with such a bike contrary to what they say and people always hide the injury aspect too which could easily end any ride. I'd keep mine for plain forest roads even after hours of training with instructors.

[@maxflight777]

Get the proper bike for the dirt ! A 106kg KTM EXC450

[@AMPJ08]

@@maxflight777 oh yes that's my lesson learnt when it comes to off road.