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It doesn't even hover!! That had me in stitches. Thank you for the most enjoyable review.

My '74 400's exhaust pipes were rusted out, and I found company here in USA that makes stainless pipes which I bought and they went on no problem. And they are QUIET !

Is 'Sport Cruiser' a class? That's what I call my 1300GS. Here in the States, it seems like anyone over 50 must purchase a Harley or Indian. The GS puts those to shame. Lighter, faster, so much more manueverable, with so much more technology. The GS w/ the telelever and adaptive suspension literally hides the weight of my wife on our 2-up rides. Adaptive cruise control and blind spot monitoring are tools I never thought I would want... until I have them!

I loved my ZRX. Something that nobody mentions is the big storage area under the seat. Big enough for a couple o' litres of milk etc. Very handy!

What a beautiful example of a 1976 Gt 750 Suzuki. I love the sight, sound, and smell of these motorcycles. I saw this video 5/14/2024.❤

You hear and smell a GT750 and its immediately the early 70s again, summertime, Barry Sheene, and carefree days ..... 😉 I went on the back of one (same colour) I was approx 13 years old and couldnt believe the "colossal acceleration", I was hooked on bikes from that evening...

Hello I am French and juste more than seventy I really like this review I just want to know the name of the city you were at the 17 minutes It so beautiful Have a good time a good health too Thierry

Very sensible review, unlike many of the copy-paste first ride ones. Much appreciated.

Thank you for yet another thorough review Michael! I purchased a 2023 model GSXS1000GT last year and I'm still looking for a decent rear rack to mount my Shad case on. Did you happen to notice if the rear rack on the GX looked like it could be mounted on your GT (same rear sub frame perhaps..) by any chance?

Another majestic-bike-description, unbiased, thank you Michael, you are only one of the 3 real bike journalists that I truly respect. Greetings from Toronto, Canada.

Great review Michael, with the best real world British conditions I’ve seen so far. So since you are already contemplating buying one, please tell me that you’ve sold your original 1200? Thank you once again.

Great video. You addressed the age old problem with GS’s and that is they’re too tall for the smaller rider. Now it’s the other way round. Tall riders like me feel that it is too small. 1300 Looks great but a lot of us are hoping the new adventure retains its overgrown Tonka toy looks with all the bells and whistles along with a good pillion seat. Fingers crossed 🤞

Love is overrated 😂

If you want the 1200 to turn quicker, drop the forks through the yolks and run a lower profile front tire.

We have similar taste in bikes so I was curious on your take. I am NOT a GS purchaser. Yet I bought a 1300GS after a test ride and gone was my 2022 RT. The new GS out performs the current RT at doing RT things. The handling is key for me. As a former club racer and a ZX4-RR as my current track day bike I prefer a bike that feels effortless to turn. That’s where this bike shines over past models. It delivers confidence when pushed hard. Yet it slows down and feels perfect for easy rides in the countryside never begging to be ridden like a goon. That is a really interesting dichotomy. It’s a great bike for all types of riding. Much like a Japanese anime movie where the bike transforms from cruiser to sport bike this bike can transform from big Enduro Pro or Dynamic to Rain mode and the suspension morphs the bike in a really noticeable way. It’s a lot of money but it’s like having 3 bikes with you and you switch it mid ride. Brilliant!

Nice review as always. What gear are you using in those rainy situations?

I got 8 thousand miles on mine 2022 . Love that bike, absolutely not even one issue

A very fair review, thank you. I have owned one of these for over four years, it's a great bike and perfect for me, but no way perfect for everyone, its too tall, too heavy and too detuned. I don't need the power and I have lowered mine but I may have to change mine for something lighter under 230kgs in the next five or so years as I will be 66 by then. There are lots of great bikes available, its a shame that a lot of people ignore this but its their choice and their money. Cheers MM. :)

It’s very ugly

I'm not a fan of that jiggly reservoir on the SE right side handlebar

nice ZRX!!! if you want to save your carbs, shut off the fuel, and let it idle until it empties the bowls and sputters out. if you really want to love your bike use race or aviation gas without ethanol

Amazing video, thanks. You sound a lot like the renown wildlife journalist/broadcaster Sir David Attenborough, but without the extra nice award winning punch and tone 😅. But you are still excellent reviewer thanks, so are you his youngest brother or first born son? 😂 Thanks for the great review of the 1250 Trophy, i working to buy one soon. Thanks

thanks for a nice video i do have question,does it have only one key for ignition seat and gas cap?because i just bought a barn find 1976 honda 400f and the key was lost so maybe i should go to locksmith but please let me know if takes only one key,thanks

I really LOVE😍 my R1200 GS Air cooled just fabulous✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼

Excellent video thanks for your opinions got to say they are 100% my opinions too, have at the moment a 1250GS have ridden the 1300GS at my local BMW dealership am 100% sure that's my next bike BUT I'm going to wait until 2025 to get mine just so they can iron out all those little niggles that comes with a brand new bike anyway thanks again and many regards from Germany

Excellent Michael, thank you. It could have been twice as long and still extremely enjoyable.

Truly exemplary review Michael. I’ve no desire to own one, as it’s just not my ‘flavour’ of bike. HOWEVER, I’ve watched a number of UA-cam reviews of the 1300, and nobody comes close to your level of real world insight, knowledge and opinion. Keep up the fabulous work 👌

Track day is next weekend for me . First Time Ever ( this will be fun or a disaster )... ( but gotta be entertaining for my " pit crew " ie/ daughter )

Cant wait for the new GSA dying for some info ' even just a tiny bit

this Kawa looks so good... it's like the best balance of modern and old school

A good review thank you. The engine on the one I tried was very noisy but quietened down as the revs climbed. The electric screen for me was exceptional & the best I’ve used. Unfortunately for me despite being impressed with the 1300 it is just too cramped a riding position. Thankfully the 1250 however is nigh on perfect in respect of comfort.

Thanks for the review. Pretty sure I'm about to trade in my 2018 CBR650F for one of these. When I test rode it, it felt very well put together and although the riding position is probably a tad more aggressive than the 650F (which is itself slightly less aggressive than the 650R), the SEAT was much more comfortable than the Honda seat. The on/off throttle was far superior to my Honda which can be quite abrupt in 1st gear. The completely plastic covered seat does slightly annoy me, the "fake frame" doesn't. I do like that its a good 35 lbs lighter than my 650 though!

I read "MAM Journals", I click on it 👍 Awesome review of the 1.3 beemer. My 👍 as well as the comment are well deserved, mate 🤝

Not my breed of steed but thoroughly enjoyable review. Perhaps your yearning will prove irresistible and you succumb to the 1300 temptress😂👏👌👍

Thanks Michael, enjoyed that

Great review

I was disappointed that BMW copied the Honda NC750 for their current upgrade of the GS. However, I can forgive them for the "Saltire" styled headlamp which looks great in my opinion. I love my 2019 R1250GS TE LC and cannot see a logical reason to upgrade due to the cost difference. My 1250 has every conceivable extra as fitted by the previous owner. A fantastic review all the same. I agree with you that this is a substantial upgrade on the 1250. Yes, I would buy one but not yet. I can recommend visiting garden centres to save yourself £10k. 🤣🤣

Hello, thank you very much for your reviews, they are very nice. I'm considering a V strom 800 DE or a BMW F 850 GS. I drive 70% back roads and 30% field and forest roads. Which one would you recommend? Thank you Ales

I bought one and it’s my first bmw gs, so for me it’s simpler and makes more sense to buy the new model. I got the 2024 1300gs tramontana and enjoying the ride and comfort.

I have a 2020 se lt version with about 20k. It's definitely great at many things. The engine pulls quite hard from 5000rpm on up and has more than enough power for me. The weight is a big deal whilst moving it around and I've had it fall over in the garage twice and it is extremely hard to get upright. The fact that it has basically the same engine as the Ninja sx, but has significantly more weight, less power and is significantly more expensive than the SX just doesn't make sense to me. It would be very easy for Kawasaki to lighten the Versys significantly. The exhaust is very heavy and it's over-built in many areas, which makes it pretty indestructible, but comes with a weight cost. Those negatives aside, it's very comfortable, the suspension accomdates two-up riding without a whimper, despite it's size, it actually handles pretty damn well, it's got very usable torque is as relaxed or dynamic as you might want it to be. I've had 4 great years with it, but at 65years now, I'll be looking for something lighter and more manageable for me. I think it's a great bike for two-up touring, but if you're mainly riding on your own, there are better, cheaper, lighter choices out there.

I bought a GS1150 in 2001, good practical bike but never enjoyed riding it. Still not a fan of the Boxer engine but whatever the bike always enjoy your reviews, cheers.

Designed to keep me out of garden centres hahaha

Not my kind of bike at my time of life but I would have loved it 30 years ago, today I'd be rushing off to the chiropractor. Nice video again Michael.

I’ve watched several other comparisons between the 1250 and 1300, and the louder and the higher-tone clattering engine noise of the 1300 is consistent between you and them, as is the smoother quick-shifter. Handling seems to enhanced as well, probably due to the lighter weight. The only consistent negative appears to be comfort, an issue that didn’t seem to bother you. I have a R1250R, and will be interested to see if that louder engine noise is ameliorated by the time the R1300R rolls out.

waiting for the 30litre tank version. :)

Not raining here in Virginia so I will ride until noon and watch this very interesting video when afternoon thunder-showers arrive. A good friend just bought a 1250 and I am anxious to see what you think of it: great to see you my friend. Be safe.

01:03 🤣😂🤣👍 Well, then I've come to the right place! Thanks for sharing.

Cheap plastics what where triumph thinking. Just release daytona 765 would have been better since they cant compete from the likes of cbr650

Enjoyed that Format Michael. Looked like a fun day

thanks for this review, fascinating channel indeed ;) anyway... may i ask you about the height of the low seated 800de and the low positionned seat on the 1050xt ? i am considering a swap of my 1050 (a bit too tall, and too much road oriented for me ) against a 800de low seat. the point is i am quite the same heigt as you and i do, from time to time ... rip the exhaust tubes of my 650 while offroading ..