Collecting my new BMW R1300 GSA. FIRST IMPRESSIONS!!!

[@WheelieGoodTV]

Folks I’m overwhelmed by your well wishes for me and my new wheels. Unfortunately I can’t respond to all your messages but rest assured I read them all. Thanks so much 🙏

[@MRGS48]

You did it !!! Congrats my friend !! Many safe miles. Cheers from Arizona🫡🇺🇸🌵

[@johnlenart597]

My local U S BMW dealer just had a seminar hosting 2 (a man and a woman) world travelers and their new GSA's. Very impressive 👏 bikes and riders. Demonstrated laying them on their sides with the very impressive crash guards and also the addaptive suspension. The women was short and demonstrated how the suspension works making it work for her. I'm sure you'll love your new bike 🏍 and will be watching your videos when spring "actually " gets here. 👍👍

[@MikeTheBike01]

What a wonderful addition to the family! As an ex-GSA owner and someone who has a DCT Gold Wing, you’ll love the auto function. Yes, your left hand will go for the non-existent clutch, but that just makes you chuckle more. Enjoy!! Mike.

[@PDCRed]

Lovely stuff. My wife picked up her brand new Honda CL500 today. Couldn’t be more happy with it. Enjoy your bike Dave!

[@mhoppy6639]

Ahh Dave I’m fairly new to your channel but it’s obvious you’re thrilled with this whole experience. There’s nothing quite like picking up something new, and I hope this bike gives you many many KMs of joy. Maxy, Beverley, republic of Yorkshire. Love the channel. 🎉

[@tricky.pixels]

Oh Dave, I am so delighted for you!!! That bike is beyond magnificent. The colour scheme is stunning & those Gold wheels are the icing on the cake. May I wish you many years of glorious travels & adventures. Am super excited to see what videos you make with this beast.

[@kevsbiketours]

Best wishes with the new bike Dave. It looks fantastic. Safe biking and enjoy👍🏻

[@MrAlanhiacevan]

Great team of lads at Kearys. Best of luck with the new machine.Looking forward to watching your review on it

[@philmccabe6196]

A great bike. I’ll be ordering the exact same (sans ASA, gold wheels and Akra) next month. I’ve already looked in to changing the colour on the tank plates and luggage mounts. I’ll be getting them wrapped as it's not then permanent for the next buyer. Enjoy and keep us posted on the running in and riding. Thanks for a great vid.

[@dalewintle9969]

Looks mega Dave 👌🏼 don't stress about the auto box , I got use to my DCT very quickly and now I absolutely love it , safe travels mate 👍🏼

[@michaelmclarney1994]

Nice bike Dave, may you enjoy many wonderful miles on your new bike 😀👍

[@mikewright2041]

I love the bike. It's like Tonka and BMW have collaborated. Fantastic. Can't wait to hear your thoughts.

[@kendoonan2484]

Wow! An impressive machine Dave. It looks enormous. Haven't seen 1 up close yet. Looking forward to the 1st ride video

[@myleswalshe3451]

Fantastic Dave! Can feel your excitement through your video. So happy for you. Looking forward to seeing some road trips around the motherland ☘️ Enjoy getting to know her.

[@patrickdaly5054]

Beautiful bike dave . Enjoy it and safe riding. Looking forward to the videos.

[@Mototherapy_online]

Congrats Dave 🎉 Love that kid smile unwrapping his present 😉👍✌️ Enjoy and looking forward to watching your journey with the GSA (not just the Instagram pics that are just a nice teaser 😉)

[@hipo4eyes1]

Man I can't wait to see this baby out and about. So happy for you congrats on your new baby! Greetings from the Blue Ridge Parkway!

[@patrickbutler1959]

Good luck with the new bike 🏍 👍

[@superbike_steve]

Absolutely beautiful bike, Dave. Massively deserved! Congratulations 🥂

[@mphigham1963]

Simply beautiful bike Dave, I`m glad you went for that model. Can`t wait for the first video with you riding ! Nice one Pal 😄

[@milesdavis8665]

I knew you would get a GSA in due time LOL!!!! Congrats on the new ride. And may you have many enjoyable days riding the big beast

[@anthonyfox2836]

Awesome machine, Dave. Congratulations. Can’t wait to see in-depth review. These bikes are just revolutionary. League of their own. 💪🏍️🙏

[@frankprior3713]

When the r1300 GSA arrived on the scene I did not warm to the looks at all. A few months later and having seen a couple in the flesh I absolutely love the look of it. BMW designers are super smart and have a better idea of what customers want than they do themselves LOL. Personally, I have just traded my KTM 1290 super adventure for a multi-StradaV4S and absolutely love it, but I know that inevitably I will be coming back to a GS. They really are top of their game. Enjoy the roads of Cavan and don't lose it at Beffni bend ;-)

[@AmbrosiasRideOuts]

CONGRATS 😆 Lovely bike and you'll not regret it (may be the dealer bills but not the bike). I have the 1250 GSA Triple Black and glad to see you've gone for the same - the best one I think. Looking forward to the vids exploring and learning with you about this new bike. 👍😎

[@camojak]

I knew you would trade up for the 1300 Dave :) Very nice motorcycle and to see your face when you picked her up...priceless

[@Travellingcomic]

Absolutely delighted for you. Having seen a triple black GSA in the flesh I know how stunning they are. No pic or video does the look justice. HTR

[@Kalimero-h3p]

Congratulations! Look’s great!

[@timparsons8515]

Congratulations Dave! Relish and wallow in that new bike feeling! ❤❤🎉

[@OliverAFrey]

What a lovely ride! I collected mine just before Christmas and have almost the same one. Went for the black wheels and did have to have all the „silver“ bits powdercoated in black. Now, with the LoneRider MotoCase (large) and all black „BläckBetty“ looks a propper stunner. Looking forward to the upgrades on yours.

[@StuartHep]

Nice bike Dave hope you have smiles of fun 👍🏍️

[@Beanz001]

Congrats Dave. Lovely bike. Looking forward to hearing all about it in your upcoming vids.

[@samsmyth383]

Beautiful bike Dave, hope you have many happy miles, keep us updated 🎉

[@tonyflavin6958]

Congrats Dave, beautiful bike. Best of luck with it

[@roncoleman8351]

Congrats Dave! 1250 rider here with factory low suspension. I sat on a 1300GSA at my US dealer last week. It leans too far over on the kickstand, I couldn’t even stand it upright on the showroom floor and too tall for my 29 inch inseam. I’m hoping a comfort low seat and ride height option will fix that for me. AltRider is coming out with an adjustable kickstand that the height can be adjusted incrementally out to 5cm/2 inches, which should help with the lean for easier stand up.

[@ColmsBikes]

Looks amazing Dave, hope it brings you miles of smiles 🙂

[@rytface]

Beautiful Bike Dave well wear 👍 still not completely sold on them called into little island to see it in the flesh and there actually not a bit as i taught , can’t wait to see what you think and hear your honest thoughts 👌

[@jamesmclaughlin2204]

Absolutely beautiful bike, Dave, health to enjoy!! still have 10 months warranty on my 1250 gsa, wasn't so sure when first released, when i seen it in the triple black at my local dealer it's impressive!!

[@grahamclark7219]

Congrats! .... Enjoy

[@TSH2020]

Well done Dave! Looking forward to the review, warts and all. Enjoy.

[@BugManRides]

The 2024 GSA is actually a bit bigger, at least in the eye test. Picked up a 2024 GSA in November 2024, opted for it over the R1300GSA. But love the gold wheels on your machine. Also, just added the Loan Rider Semi-Rigid side cases and the small Top Box for the bike, they arrived from Europe, I guess after a 7 week wait, and then sat in the garage for another 2 weeks.

[@raymondmcdowell6234]

Congratulations Dave and health to ride, looking forward to watching your video adventures on it 👍

[@Nordkapp65]

Congrats Dave, enjoy

[@chrisdagnall8666]

Congratulations on the new bike, I do like these and also the GS version too. I have a bike with DCT and got used to it in very little time. Here's to better weather and plenty of riding, maybe get yourself down to spain with TMF 😂. BTW I didnt li,e the look of that sticker either.

[@Themotograndpa]

Wow Dave stunning looking bike from the reviews people say that the adventure is better than the standard GS !! Look forward to your thoughts over the next few vids keep up the great channel 👍

[@ktookey]

Happy for you pal Same as mine done about 1000 miles so far and it’s a cracking machine And I personally love the looks

[@GSAirTherapy]

Congratulations! Looking forward to your experiences on the 1300 GSA.

[@garretmurtagh748]

Congrats on the new bike Dave..beautiful machine! Enjoy👌....exactly what I thought you would get! If you're working in RTE anytime soon, bring it down and I'll take care of it for a few hours 😉...I promise I won't wheelie it through Donnybrook!!!....look forward to the review...

[@WheelieGoodTV]

Good man Garret! 🤣👌

[@MWS1960]

Love the black with gold wheels…I thought the gold wheels were only available on the green bike ? I sat on the GSA the other day at the dealership and that bike leans really far over…tough time pulling it up off the floor. I ride an RT right now and have no issues pulling it up off the side stand. Lovely bike and can’t wait for more vids 👍👍

[@freddielyttle647]

Congratulations Dave on the new bike it looks stunning. I had a dct crosstourer a while back it was strange at first but i loved it once i got used to it. Well health to ride it and i cant wait for your first thoughts.

[@barryrose4850]

Congratulations Dave you deserve it. It’s not a bike that would suit me but I will get enjoyment watching you tell us about 🍻

[@MotoTourIreland]

Enjoy. Congratulations.

[@seankantorow2910]

Congrats on the new bike Dave. Gold wheels look great. Will be interested in your impressions of the new clutchless transmission... would appreciate an episode where you focus on that and compare to your old R1200GS.

[@JBond73]

So chuffed for you Dave. Wow wow wow. It’s stunning. Love the black and gold combo. Can’t wait to see the rides out on this. 👍👍👍 I have the DCT Africa twin AS. I have arthritis and I love the DCT it’s made a world of difference for me on long rides. It took a bit of getting used to over a few ride but I love it. 👍

[@cliffordbiggane]

Absolutely stunning bike Dave, well wear and the very best of luck with it.. I am a bit surprised you didn't go for a Harley tho... 🤣🤣👍👍👌👌

[@stalbansbiker]

You can programe the burger button so a long press will give you a second option on the rocker switch then when you touch just the rocker switch I have the heated front seat and grips but if I do a long press on the burger button the rocker switch will then do the screen up and down The scren will automatically lower when you switch off and if you had it raised when you switched of will rise again when you ride off The bike will also lift when the main stand touches the ground to assist you getting onto the stand

[@Trevor_J_Neville]

Once again very nice and wishing you good health to enjoy many many happy miles upon it 🏍

[@waynegibbons693]

Stay safe and enjoy.

[@chrissydenham6668]

A beast Dave…. Congratulations, super Saturdays incoming!

[@fin9903]

Stunning bike, congratulations and enjoy it

[@marcheighton6436]

Hi Dave happy new bike I do hope you like it and enjoy👍👍👍 but for me sorry too big too bulky and that gearbox from reviews I have seen leaves a lot to be desired. But hey what do I know. It's your bike I hope you love and enjoy it. Look forward to your review and full road test. All the best buddy 👍👍👍

[@norriemasson4080]

Health to enjoy Dave with many miles n smiles.

[@namledom]

Health to enjoy the new bike Dave!

[@TheGrandTourer24]

Stunning bike, suppressed you went with the ASA. I did try it on the GS. Got use to it fairly quickly. Enjoy looking forward to hearing your feedback on driving this machine

[@andrewdyson4255]

Enjoy the new bike, it looks great 👍

[@Shaneokeeffe91]

Gorgeous bike, best of luck with it . 🎉

[@johnhutchinson2500]

Fab machine Dave. Very well wear and many happy safe miles ahead for you.

[@christianwood8772]

What a beast, and so is the BMW, wel done for taking the plunge, Dave😅

[@lynnkanable7023]

Beautiful bike, congratulations!!

[@stalbansbiker]

I had an an R1300GSA ASA for a day while my R1300GS was atthe dealers I absolutely love the ASA and yes the gear lever is plastic on my GS I have the Givi plate on my rear rack it goes on with the original rack and the heated seats are fantastic

[@TommyMc88IE]

It looks great, my big gripe on the new GSA isn't the headlight it's the silver things on the side of the tank. On the Black GSA model, they look really well in my opinion. Best of luck with the Bike!

[@russie2010]

Fab bike Dave, many happy miles. They only thing and personal choice is the gold wheels, I personally would have stuck with the black wheels but still looks fab.

[@nialltuohy8923]

Congrats Dave, enjoy it

[@gsd32i]

Mate, nice bike 👍

[@bobtaylor5263]

love it Dave congratulations

[@stalbansbiker]

I love new bike day Enjoy the bike

[@HippoDrones]

Happy New Bike Day Dave 🙂

[@drleon-vc7df]

An impressive motorcycle.

[@WWADV]

The prices for the 1250s have dropped like a rock in the USA with the release of the 1300, so it's a bit hard to justify 1300 GSA pricing when there is so many excellent 1250s GS(A)s out in the wild being sold with low mileage. I currently have a 22 GS and ride with a few buddies that also have GSs. 2 are on the 1300, the rest of us on 1250s. They sure do look the part, these new GSAs. Congrats! Looking forward to real world content on the ASA.

[@gadget02]

Very nice you will enjoy it I’m sure.

[@herrdirektor1969]

Congrats, enjoy! 🎉

[@loneridar]

Some machine alright. Best of luck 🍀 enjoy. 👏

[@mototakahe836]

I'll just stay with my new to me VFR800 , not as shiny as yours but .. Sold my 1200 GS 2 years ago. Beautiful bike but... That is an amazing bike to look at can't wait to hear it and of course your first impressions. I am nervous for you in terms of the height of the bike and your long inseam. All the best .

[@martinrue7541]

Haha well done! That is fully loaded! Sure will love it! I am enjoying my triple black GS1300 I bought last year, and yes luggage had to go back for full refund… I have GIVI black box on back plate went over the BMW plate … off on first big trip in May…. Cheers Martin

[@jamieclarke7]

Congrats Dave! Lovely bike. Doesn’t seem very black for a “triple black” 😂 Looking forward to some vids when you manage to ride it 👌🏻

[@timgibson2540]

Hi Dave good to see your new bike day, got to agree though a triple black should have more black on it as you stated. I don’t think I would select the automatic but time moves on & maybe you will convince me with your impressions on the bike. All the best to a fruitful biking 2025

[@Trystan46]

Well done !!!! Congratulations!!!! 16 weeks to go for me 😂

[@FenTour]

Looking good Dave. My one is here too, though won’t collect till the 1st March. I am hoping the BMW panniers arrive but if not may have to make do for a while. The smoked side screens look good, maybe I should have optioned these too. Anyway hope to compare notes once March arrives. Cheers.

[@Getting-On]

Hi Dave, i was there a few days before you and seen the bike, she is a beauty, looking forward to many videos.

[@michaelwoods9956]

Some Machine! It's a beast,best of Luck with it 🫡

[@Coatsey007]

In case you don't know, apologies if you do, I saw a video or two that explained that you should ride it in manual mode as the bike learns riding style, apparently, and translate this to the full automatic mode.

[@chrishill5246]

Well wear Dave congratulations on your “big” purchase quite the machine. Have to say though surprised that Keary’s didn’t remove the Sold sticker and polish underneath before letting the bike out of showroom 🤔 Hopefully by now you have you’re power back as you’ve released the video 🤞

[@pgVeritas]

Hey Dave, congrats on getting a new GSA ASA. It's what I'm considering next after my 1250RT, though I'll have the same dilemma as I had before GSA or RT. Apparently the 1300RT is on the way. It's funny you mentioned the Daytonas. These are the best boots ever made. I bought a new pair in 2022 when I got my RT, but instead of the Evo Sports GTX, I bought the Voltex which in my opinion aren't as good as the Evo Sport GTX. I put 80k miles on my Evos, with one resole, which back in the day was only £75 (I didn't have a bike between 2013-2022). Anyway, to refurbish and resole my Evos was about £300 and the Voltex I managed to get get for £450. The problem as you stated is the size of the bloody things. I have arthritis in my ankles and that combined with the boots means the gear selector has to be on maximum space. My local dealer cut the thread down on the lever so I could get maximum clearance. At the back, as you said, your feet constantly hit the centre stand. It's a small price, but annoying, to pay for the safety of the Daytonas though. Enjoy your bike, ride safely and remember....Toon, Toon, Black and White Army! Oh I meant to say, I tried an GS with ASA and it was phenomenal. I like the idea of it for very slow speed manoeuvring, like filtering in narrow lanes on the M1. It's one less thing to worry about when you need your wits about you. It also means the embarrassing pull away drops are a thing of the past.

[@stepheneldridge6998]

Enjoy your new steed Dave!! Cheers Steve

[@49googie]

Greetings from N.I. Health to ride your new steed ... and boy what a storm we had worst in my 62 years !!.

[@AuldhannRua]

She's a beauty Dave. You'll be like myself, reading the manual for all the new tech for a while. You'll adapt to the ASA quick enough. I didn't initially want a DCT until I rode one, and now I love it. Though im jealous of your gear pedal 😅 Well deserved mate.

[@stevenyoung2420]

Glad u love it but I had hoped it would grow on me but it's a big ugly lump so I'll have to get the GS instead of the gsa, shame as I love my 1250 gsa

[@peterdane9138]

Now Dave you know you should have bought the Stelvio!! Enjoy your new bike

[@Jolo-28]

Seeing that bike, the weight, and money, all resting on a pencil sidestand is madness lol. Awesome bike though, enjoy 😊🎉

[@the_mad_leprechaun]

Good morning Dave. Your new bike looks amazing well done. I hope you have many happy miles together. I have to admit the SOLD sign was getting on my nerves too!! Well done hope to ride along side you one day. Murt

[@johnsteel4719]

There’s nothing like getting a new bike and especially if it’s brand new (bought my first brand new one recently) but blimey thats a lot of bike and it looks massive. I have an XR with a raised seat and when I hop on the MT10 it feels like a toy 😂