To all the folks asking about the Africa Twin, its not here becuase it is not in this segment. It has a 1100cc engine but produces 99hp in India spec which is far less than anything here. In terms of power, performance, features and price, the Honda is a closer rival to the Multistrada V2 and Tiger 900 than it is to any of these bikes.
60K unit sales in 2021 and 40 years of perfecting the machine never lies! GS is the absolute king. It will take a lot to dethrone your majesty. Waiting to see the 1300!
Now i see why people crave for GS and why it's the top selling high capacity ADV in the world. Btw, really Great work from ACI. 30 mins of pure content 👏
really appreciate the extreme hardwork that has been taken in making such an informational video...what we see is just the lovely cinematics but the effort taken in producing the same is really tough & challenging!!!!!kudos to the entire autocar team 👏👏
Really well done on the analysis of the attributes of these bikes. I own the 2022 R1250GSA as well as the 2022 Ducati Multistrada Pike Peak and they are spectacular in very different ways. Nothing I've owned over the last 40+ years of riding has such balance of character as the GSA. I love the Pikes Peak for what it is , a pure "upright" sports bike, but the GSA is the best all around on road and off road bike I've ever owned. And I've owned over two dozen bikes in the past 40 years. Great analysis and the right conclusion in my view. Nicely done.
When the narrator mentioned every bike has electronically adjustable suspension it really hit me how far motorcycling has come since I started riding on my Z50 Monkey in 1974. This is my first viewing of this channel. Excellent quality production, content, and evaluation. Well done! A note about shaft vs chain concerning the BMW. A recent service bulletin requires BMW owners to drop down the final drive and lubricate the splines on the shaft. I know of no other shaft drive motorcycle that requires this. The issue stems from the rubber boots letting water into the final drive.
Hats off to all you guys for going extreme and bring a video this beatiful with loads of hard work, it really pays off, this is an incredible video comparison of all big gun adv bikes in market now. Thanks again to whole Team, really enjoyed!
Aah.. Thank you Autocar IN and Rishaad for making such a tasteful video. I've been waiting for a long long time for this. Hope you will make a similar video on smaller segment of adventure tourers such as the 600cc and the 900cc + ones
Week after week Autocar India sets the benchmark for quality automotive journalism! This shoot-out has to be an all time favourite till now. ♥️💫 I am sure the ACI team must've been thrilled to have a face-off with these behemoths!
Thank you so much for the great video. I tend to avoid Indian videos because I can't really understand when there is a thick accent but honestly, this is not only clear, its also informative and done in a very entertaining way. I truly enjoyed the whole video and was craving for more. A 27min review that doesn't feel draggy. Great job guys.
Great video! I really appreciate the effort that is put into the video. Talking about Triumph, I think it is a fantastic bike but always remains under the shadow of that BMW. No question that BMW is the best. But, if I were to spend that much money on a motorcycle, I would go and buy the Tiger. I mean it has its own share of problem just like all of us. It isn't perfect like all of us. Maybe that's what attracts me towards it.
Autocar: Please review and road test 4 bikes. Rishad: Okay which ones? Autocar: BMW 1250GS, Ducati Multistrada V4, Harley Pan America, Triumph 1200 Tiger. Rishad: No review needed. BMW is the best. Autocar: Abe review to kar le Rishad: Verdict aa gaya review kyun karu? Autocar: Shayad koi aur pasand aa jaye? Rishad: Haan fir splendor bhi add kar do.
i see a lot of videos where you guys go North to South, how about next time explore West to North-east. Would really want to see that, could be a good exposure for N-E states.
Outstanding reviews guys. U guys really did a fantastic job and gave us great insight into these Machines. My dream Bike is also 1250 GS. Will get it soon.
What is the alternative to heavy adv's for tarmac riding across indian highways. 1)Lighter adv's, 2)Supersports if they are lighter?? 3) anything on two wheels. You really need a cross category highway riding shoot-out. Till that happens air conditioned highway driving is the way to go.
Great reviews and information on what the bikes do on the road vs. the Spec sheets. I have seen the Pan American and the BMW go head to head here in the US and of course the Pan American was favored but the explanation that all of you gave for the BMW was priceless. Will wait for another comparison that will include the Africa-Twin and like powered bikes
Such a nicely put together video , didnt feel like a 27 min video except for those stupid HDFC ads with 30 min car loan if only they knew the waiting period.
The need for more brake pressure is a benefit off-road. Couple that with single finger braking and you can delicately get down some gnarled loose descents.
Great job Autocar team, It’s only when you spend such long hours can one really understand the truer characters of these INSTRUMENTS of commute, - 5 days of travelling -the many man hours to plan and -god know how many people involved in this project, all summarised in a 27min short video, You all should think of a top gear styled 1 hour long episode format with such great ideas! Keep it coming!
To all the folks asking about the Africa Twin, its not here becuase it is not in this segment.
It has a 1100cc engine but produces 99hp in India spec which is far less than anything here. In terms of power, performance, features and price, the Honda is a closer rival to the Multistrada V2 and Tiger 900 than it is to any of these bikes.
Please pin this comment 😂
Very true
Then bring those as well
Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
1:53 - Comfort and riding positions
4:46 - Engines and performance
8:45 - Range and fuel requirements
9:52 - Beautiful Rajasthan!
10:51 - Suspension and handling
12:54 - Easiest bike to ride
14:33 - Off-road
17:24 - Engine heat
18:17 - Features and luxury
20:00 - Prices and value
21:02 - Conclusion
25:50 - The King!
26:21 - BTS
1250GS is my ultimate dream. I have started that dream with baby steps, with my G310GS.
im watching from California, im completely impressed by ya'll. im impressed by the production & detail, I ride a GS myself.
I will be coming back to this video many a times in future. Kudos to the whole team for producing this masterpiece.
60K unit sales in 2021 and 40 years of perfecting the machine never lies! GS is the absolute king. It will take a lot to dethrone your majesty. Waiting to see the 1300!
One of the best, if not the best, comparing reviews I've seen about these motorcycles. Amazing job! Congratulations from Brazil.
What a video it was❤️
Pure delight to watch.
GS the undisputed King🔥
Thanks Man!
Best review of the bikes in this segment I have ever watched. Thank you! Amazing effort from the team.
Where is the Africa twin ?
Outdated
Comparison between geared bikes and not a bike cum scooter 😜🤣
It is comparable more to tiger 900 bmw 850 gs and v2 multi
Now i see why people crave for GS and why it's the top selling high capacity ADV in the world. Btw, really Great work from ACI. 30 mins of pure content 👏
really appreciate the extreme hardwork that has been taken in making such an informational video...what we see is just the lovely cinematics but the effort taken in producing the same is really tough & challenging!!!!!kudos to the entire autocar team 👏👏
Thank you!
Really well done on the analysis of the attributes of these bikes. I own the 2022 R1250GSA as well as the 2022 Ducati Multistrada Pike Peak and they are spectacular in very different ways. Nothing I've owned over the last 40+ years of riding has such balance of character as the GSA. I love the Pikes Peak for what it is , a pure "upright" sports bike, but the GSA is the best all around on road and off road bike I've ever owned. And I've owned over two dozen bikes in the past 40 years. Great analysis and the right conclusion in my view. Nicely done.
What a fantastic review. All bases covered. All questions answered. You knocked it out of the park. Well done and thank you. G.
Thank you! So much context and usable information here. Appreciate the hard work gone into making this.
I already read the article but man was the video so good. The tiger deserves more love though
MULTISTRADA V4 S AANNYYDDAAYY!!!!! AN ABSOLUTE BEAST 😍😍😍😍😍
Despite all the 4 adv’s out there, I can’t get off my eyes over the beautiful ducati. When it comes to beauty or road presence, ducati anyday!
Amazing work guys. Can't imagine the amount of time and effort that went into making this. Mad respect!
Kudos to Rishaad and team! 😎
Phenomenal video guys..can clearly see the efforts you’ll guys have put in..take a bow 🫡
When the narrator mentioned every bike has electronically adjustable suspension it really hit me how far motorcycling has come since I started riding on my Z50 Monkey in 1974. This is my first viewing of this channel. Excellent quality production, content, and evaluation. Well done! A note about shaft vs chain concerning the BMW. A recent service bulletin requires BMW owners to drop down the final drive and lubricate the splines on the shaft. I know of no other shaft drive motorcycle that requires this. The issue stems from the rubber boots letting water into the final drive.
Kudos to Autocar Team, Immense level of hardwork for such a quality video that too targeting to a very niche bike category....Love your work
Rishaad bro, you are the man among men when it comes to reviewing two-wheelers, awesome job as always. ✌✌
awesome comparison. you should make one every year just like MCN!
Autocar India is for sure leveling up the editing game🔥
I was indeed looking for a review on the cruise/super bikes. Thank you for the detailed video. And i know my choice now and its BMW
Well explained! Can't wait to see more content similar
Hats off to all you guys for going extreme and bring a video this beatiful with loads of hard work, it really pays off, this is an incredible video comparison of all big gun adv bikes in market now. Thanks again to whole Team, really enjoyed!
Make similar videos on entry level and mid sized adv tourers. It would be great.
BMW GS 1250 BAAP OF ADVs >>>>>>>.
what an amazing content
thanks team auto car
This Video Will Last For Years ❤️
Explained Neatly & Completely ✅
Loved Each One's Perspective ✌️
Thanks For Making This @autocar ✨
This is one of the best comparison reviews on UA-cam. Respect en congrats from Belgium.
Aah.. Thank you Autocar IN and Rishaad for making such a tasteful video. I've been waiting for a long long time for this. Hope you will make a similar video on smaller segment of adventure tourers such as the 600cc and the 900cc + ones
Week after week Autocar India sets the benchmark for quality automotive journalism! This shoot-out has to be an all time favourite till now. ♥️💫 I am sure the ACI team must've been thrilled to have a face-off with these behemoths!
The Pan America has Hill Hold and a USB-C port. Excellent writeup. Spot on!
U guys never disappoint with your content....loved it....BTS was awesome.
Thank you so much for the great video. I tend to avoid Indian videos because I can't really understand when there is a thick accent but honestly, this is not only clear, its also informative and done in a very entertaining way.
I truly enjoyed the whole video and was craving for more. A 27min review that doesn't feel draggy. Great job guys.
At 6:08 the editing gave me goosebumps omg
That’s lot of hard work guys, appreciate it, thank you for this detailed lovely video!!!
Where is Africa Twin?
Great video! I really appreciate the effort that is put into the video. Talking about Triumph, I think it is a fantastic bike but always remains under the shadow of that BMW. No question that BMW is the best. But, if I were to spend that much money on a motorcycle, I would go and buy the Tiger. I mean it has its own share of problem just like all of us. It isn't perfect like all of us. Maybe that's what attracts me towards it.
Thanks, @Autocar India for explaining the Top bike Adventure segment
A real gem production. Please post videos like this about different segments of bikes.
I was sooo waiting for this
Before i started the video i knew the GS would win best bike overall
Waiting for a video like this for a long time from ur side...keep up the good work
This video will be remembered for years ❤️❤️
Waiting for this video for soo long, finally the ultimate battle.
Please make more big bike comparos like this!
1:45 matched perfectly with the thar behind. Different vehicles but same purpose.
Outstanding review 👌
Kudos to the team this is flagship level content
Where is Kawasaki Versey 1000 , Yamaha Super Terner , Honda Africa Twin , Suzuki V-Storm 1050 , KTM 1290 Super Adventure & MV Augusta Turismoveloche ?
Africa Twin is the legend. That's a real deal in adventure touring segment.
GREAT JOB BOYS..... WE ANOTHER VIDEO WITH LOWER SEGMENT BETWEEN TIGER 900 AFRICA TWIN AND MANY MORE
Good review comparison. Thanks, guys.
Quick Shifter is available as an accessory for the 2022 PanAmerica.
Videos from Autocar never disappointed...
Autocar: Please review and road test 4 bikes.
Rishad: Okay which ones?
Autocar: BMW 1250GS, Ducati Multistrada V4, Harley Pan America, Triumph 1200 Tiger.
Rishad: No review needed. BMW is the best.
Autocar: Abe review to kar le
Rishad: Verdict aa gaya review kyun karu?
Autocar: Shayad koi aur pasand aa jaye?
Rishad: Haan fir splendor bhi add kar do.
Enjoyed the video, this making me want to have rider buddies like this and go to Kanyakumari.
Great group review gents!
Bravo.
That lean angle on the Multistrada ❤️
Now this is what I wanna see at top in my UA-cam...Subscription added!
2nd Time, gona come again (PERIOD).....tat true for everyone(at least 5 times)......Great work!!!
Amazing content...Didn't even skip a second of the video .
that king of the land shot! man! fantastic!
i see a lot of videos where you guys go North to South, how about next time explore West to North-east. Would really want to see that, could be a good exposure for N-E states.
I like the shots taken on the highways keeping HP petrol pumps in the background🤣
We need more such videos. Cheers and Thanks to the team.
Thanks for the hard work leading to this phenomenal rewiev👍👍
Thank you!
Missing Africa Twin
Outstanding reviews guys. U guys really did a fantastic job and gave us great insight into these Machines. My dream Bike is also 1250 GS. Will get it soon.
This is a very wholesome video with thorough reviews. Absolutely loved it ❤
One cannot explain any better about 2-wheels other than @Rishaad Mody, absolutely love it.👍👍
Thank you so much Autocar team for this wonderful video 🔥👍
Aways a delight to watch videos in 4K
What is the alternative to heavy adv's for tarmac riding across indian highways.
1)Lighter adv's, 2)Supersports if they are lighter?? 3) anything on two wheels.
You really need a cross category highway riding shoot-out.
Till that happens air conditioned highway driving is the way to go.
Africa twin and Desert X ????
honda africa twin must also be added , it's a good competitor
Thank you. I really enjoyed this piece.
Great reviews and information on what the bikes do on the road vs. the Spec sheets. I have seen the Pan American and the BMW go head to head here in the US and of course the Pan American was favored but the explanation that all of you gave for the BMW was priceless. Will wait for another comparison that will include the Africa-Twin and like powered bikes
Thank you very much guys 💟☮️
Very nice video. thank you for such efforts❤
Only problem with the GS is that they are as common as muck.
Such a nicely put together video , didnt feel like a 27 min video except for those stupid HDFC ads with 30 min car loan if only they knew the waiting period.
Great content! Congratulations!
The effort you guys and your team has put into making this video 💯👌
Such a good video ♥️
The need for more brake pressure is a benefit off-road. Couple that with single finger braking and you can delicately get down some gnarled loose descents.
Very good video after a longtime awesone bikes review
Plz make a video on budget Adv's ,..yezdi adv...Himalayan , KTM 390....BMW GS 310 ....
Perfect comprado♥️♥️👌
the gs is the most well rounded and highest vfm in the lot imo
excellent comparison video cheers guys
This was long awaited video ❤️🔥💯
Great job Autocar team,
It’s only when you spend such long hours can one really understand the truer characters of these INSTRUMENTS of commute,
- 5 days of travelling
-the many man hours to plan and
-god know how many people involved in this project, all summarised in a 27min short video,
You all should think of a top gear styled 1 hour long episode format with such great ideas!
Keep it coming!
Or maybe an extended cut!
Pls make this for the sub 6 to 7 lakh ADVs.
Include the Hero xpulse just for context.
Thats really needed. For the ones who r buying their first adv's that budget is a bit user friendly. Autocar can help us make a better choice💯💯✌
Suchh great content guys
Very Neat review 👌Want more on 200-600cc bikes.
Awesome work guys 💥💥