WHY I CHOSE ADVENTURE VS TOURING

[@samuroadventure1227]

One thing that made me trade my 2022 DCT Goldwing for a 2024 Option 719 Tramuntana was the Honda's terrible suspension. This BMW bike is phenomenal! I love it!

[@GBeWinginIt]

It’s amazing what you get straight from the factory.

[@motoexploration4169]

Do you think the factory-installed Low Suspensions will adversely alter the geometry too much?

[@GBeWinginIt]

Great question! I would venture to say not. I believe the geometry of the suspension stays the same. Just lower to the pavement.

[@dpinedoblog]

This is a great, timely video. Just got back yesterday from an 8.5 hour over 2 day ride from Dallas around Houston and back on my KTM 1290 super adventure S and I am hurting!… made me think to consider a new goldwing. I had the previous model to ride two-up and hated it! It was so heavy. But the new lighter DCT ones sound interesting. I need comfort… I have owned a 1200 GSA and 1250 GSA and 1200 RT… question for you: after the goldwing DCT, did you consider an africa twin DCT? My body is messed up from the military. In my mind the GSA was ok comfort, RT a lot better. I hear the africa twin is not as great comfort as GSA. But to your point, I like ADVs. thanks for your thoughts!

[@GBeWinginIt]

I strongly considered the ATAS DCT AND THEN MADE THE VIDEO BELOW. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5fUoIl8i658lc0si=lHvdFZVYwKUmyPaH

[@dpinedoblog]

@@GBeWinginIt thanks for the response and the video. Interesting that with the additions to the ATAS, it would still be about $6k less cost than the GSA. I do see the value in the tank, shaft drive, and comfort package.

[@GBeWinginIt]

@@dpinedoblog Absolutely! It's a premium riding experience and while the shaft drive, tank and overall comfort trump the ATAS by a long shot, it's the cleaner controls and TFT interface that puts it way over the top for me. The stock suspension alone covers the difference and if you consider the long haul, two up power difference well it's in a different league.

[@KuKoKaNuKo]

The R1250GS is my dream bike. I envy you.

[@GBeWinginIt]

Thanks for riding with me.

[@tim_g3478]

Always a good day to ride Gil!

[@GBeWinginIt]

Life on two wheels. What a way to go.

[@johnkevinsmith3718]

Thanks GB!

[@GBeWinginIt]

You bet!

[@ronwigginton3880]

Thanks for the video Gil. I’ve been waiting for this one from you. I’ve been experiencing that itch too!

[@GBeWinginIt]

We are similarly afflicted. That itch needs tending too.

[@christophersmith5116]

"G" You and that "Jump Off"!!! I love the stance of that bike. With that 8 Gallon tank and 600lbs that's perfect for Touring, it's lighter but not to lite where it won't get pushed around on Interstates. While I am still keeping my Honda F6B, in the near Feature I will be getting a Suzuki V-Strom 1050 Road Edition. Hey man I enjoyed the Ride and always your Thoughts! Be Well My Brother.

[@GBeWinginIt]

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it. That 1050 in the orange color way looks sweet. Great choice.

[@RoadReality]

Gee, if I picked a bike that fits my riding style... I'd just take my truck :D Seriously, I love my touring bike. I think that extra weight helps on the highway, and it's got almost enough storage :D Great vid, Gil - glad to see you back making content again!

[@GBeWinginIt]

Had fun with this one. Love making informative content. Win win.

[@RoadReality]

@@GBeWinginIt There you go, being all INFORMATIVE, ugh... ;) I can try, but it always devolves into whatever pop culture reference that's rollin' around in my head.

[@johnanderson9735]

I agree. I have a Wing but a couple of ADV bikes along the way and I have like the riding position over the Wing. I’m currently looking at an F 750 GS since it is more inline with my short inseam. I have had both an Africa Twin and VStrom and the height of both wasn’t really for me. You are definitely right about the luggage options, so much more capacity for touring on an ADV bike with good luggage.

[@GBeWinginIt]

It's the comfortable and open riding position that does it for me. You can be relaxed one minute and active the next. So flexible.

[@moedavis1]

I’m curious did you consider the r1250rt??

[@2Wheel4Fun]

Let's nip this in the bud because it's an easy choice... just get another bike lol.

[@GBeWinginIt]

Damn! I like your thinking.

[@2Wheel4Fun]

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