2018 BMW 1200 GS Adventure Rallye with TFT Screen | Our first ride and review

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  • Опубліковано 15 лис 2024

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  • @RMK67
    @RMK67 6 років тому +3

    Purchased the exact bike 4 weeks ago with an Akrapovič exhaust, Sat Nav 6 and quick shifter. TFT screen is incredible although mine turned off during a hot Australian ride for 2 hours, still to be sorted by BMW...!!! Some special mods going on including extending the beautiful "blue" frame to the subframe and shaft - great vlog mate

    • @RiderCamTV
      @RiderCamTV  6 років тому

      Hey matey, thanks for the kind words. What an awesome bike. Great idea about extending the blue frame. Why they don’t do that at the factory I don’t know. Ride safe buddy :)

  • @Null-zp3or
    @Null-zp3or 3 роки тому

    No one can say it's a bad bike. My only worry with these is if you still own it after warranty. Things like the £1500 exhaust valve O-ring etc that you highlighted in a previous video ( i believe Toby's bike)
    I simply couldn't afford to repair it.
    Still a dream bike.
    Thanks for the review!

  • @rui_bras
    @rui_bras 6 років тому +2

    This is “The Bike “ and there’s always something nice and new to learn about. Another great review, Mark and thanks for the video. 👍

    • @RiderCamTV
      @RiderCamTV  6 років тому

      Hey buddy thanks for the nice words. Glad you enjoyed the video :)

  • @TheFozzy222
    @TheFozzy222 6 років тому +3

    Ow yea im picking mine up on Saturday and cant wait Happy Days

    • @RiderCamTV
      @RiderCamTV  6 років тому

      Amazing stuff matey. You’ll love it :) Ride safe

  • @leighchapman935
    @leighchapman935 6 років тому +3

    I bought my Rallye in November 2017. I quite like the TFT but here in Holland with the S.O.S button, it costs an extra 1000 euros ! Personally I prefer the look of the analogue clocks which is what I went with. Couldn’t justify the extra money for something I hardly ever look at anyway. Great video again :-)

    • @RiderCamTV
      @RiderCamTV  6 років тому

      Thanks for the kind words matey. Wow that’s extortion for the sos!
      The dials are great too and we have them at the moment, only a little difficult to see the KMH

    • @leighchapman935
      @leighchapman935 6 років тому +1

      RiderCamTV 1000 euros for the TFT and SOS .... RIDICULOUS !! Luckily we only have km’s here on our clocks so very easy to see, but I know what you mean about the UK ones with both miles and km’s .... does make it difficult to read. The missenden flyer also complains about the same thing. If I ride in the UK then I have miles displayed on the satnav so I can check my speed because you have SOOOOOOOOOO many speed cameras.

    • @RiderCamTV
      @RiderCamTV  6 років тому

      Yeah there are loads of cameras here :(

  • @pistolpete6321
    @pistolpete6321 6 років тому +4

    Bought my first GS last November and ride it in stop and go traffic a lot when I commute and find the rain mode is just perfect for that otherwise I ride it in dynamic mode.

    • @RiderCamTV
      @RiderCamTV  6 років тому +1

      100% mate. The rain mode is a good option here

  • @ianlyons5737
    @ianlyons5737 6 років тому +3

    Just picked mine up yesterday, fantastic bike!

    • @RiderCamTV
      @RiderCamTV  6 років тому

      Certainly is! Enjoy your new ride matey :)

    • @ianlyons5737
      @ianlyons5737 6 років тому +1

      Cheers guys

  • @RobAKemp
    @RobAKemp 6 років тому +2

    Nice review Mark. Picking up my Rallye in the morning. Soooo excited. Went with the analogue clocks though as it meant I got it cheaper. Means I can add some accessories! No sat nav though. Really can't justify the cost.
    Keep the videos coming. You guys rock.

    • @RiderCamTV
      @RiderCamTV  6 років тому

      Hey Rob. Thanks so much for the kind words. It really means a lot to us both :)
      Enjoy your fab new bike :)

  • @stanwoltynski4153
    @stanwoltynski4153 6 років тому +2

    Another cool and calm review - pleasure to watch as usual - ta

    • @RiderCamTV
      @RiderCamTV  6 років тому

      Thanks for the kind words Stan. Glad you enjoyed it. Ride safe buddy :)

  • @dogsnmotorcycles
    @dogsnmotorcycles 6 років тому +1

    I'd move up from my Tracer 900 to the R1200GSA if I could. They're a bit beyond my budget unfortunately. Awesome bike!!!

  • @JoseLuis-nj3jw
    @JoseLuis-nj3jw 5 років тому +2

    Great Video, as usual. In your opinion, for those of us who are in the market for a used 2017 or 2018 GSA, is it worth having an '18 with TFT and Nav VI configuration vs the Analogue & Nav VI and money-saving that represent? Thanks, guys!

    • @RiderCamTV
      @RiderCamTV  5 років тому +1

      i would go with the 18 plate all day long.. the TFT screen is crisp and allows you to do lots of stuff, and the simple things like change from MPH to KPH easily without the difficulty of trying to read the small font when abroad...

  • @buddysinsight9834
    @buddysinsight9834 6 років тому +3

    I agree with you if the R1200 sticker was in blue it would have looked so much better. The quick shift was supposed to be smoother did you notice much of a difference? I like the hill hold function. I don't think I will change my 2017 for one but I might have one eventually. It does look the business

    • @markholroyd5365
      @markholroyd5365 6 років тому +1

      Buddy's Insight hiya the quick shift was no better or worse than my own 2017 bike. Thanks for the kind words.

  • @andrewtofts7884
    @andrewtofts7884 6 років тому +2

    Thanks for the video Mark. I have black Bumot panniers, which are excellent quality and cost £600. Cheers, Andy

    • @RiderCamTV
      @RiderCamTV  6 років тому +1

      They are very good Andy and much sturdier than the BMW ones

  • @darkdestroyer6634
    @darkdestroyer6634 6 років тому +2

    Of the BMs I've ridden with riding modes (2014 and 2017 K1600GT sport and 2015 and 2017 R1200RT) I preferred them in dynamic mode and only used road or rain in atrocious weather on a muddy back lane and in torrential rain in some stop/start traffic.

    • @RiderCamTV
      @RiderCamTV  6 років тому

      The different modes are great indeed. And dynamic is fun :)

  • @gsman9848
    @gsman9848 6 років тому +2

    Hi great review, tyre noise big issue has anyone solved it? also you mentioned a mate had his panniers colour coded and looked stunning, have you a picture at all I would like to get my done! cheers!!!

    • @RiderCamTV
      @RiderCamTV  6 років тому

      Hi mate thanks for the kind words. We haven’t got tyre noise now we are using metzeler Tourane next and roadtec 01’s
      Will see if we can dig out a pic of those panniers but not sure we have seen a pic of them on my seen them in real life. We will have to take a picture of them next time we see the bike :)

  • @buddysinsight9834
    @buddysinsight9834 6 років тому +3

    Brilliant review Mark. Thumbs up from me

  • @alexmorgan3435
    @alexmorgan3435 6 років тому +2

    Liked and subscribed.
    Question: If you use the clutch does the quick shift disengage or does it still work so the clutch is just in effect symbolic?

    • @RiderCamTV
      @RiderCamTV  6 років тому +1

      Welcome matey. :)
      You can use either as your ride. You can use the clutch as normal or change up and down without. If you do use the clutch it doesn’t disengage anything that I know of since you are making the same foot movement whether you use it or not. (There is probably a technical person that will say it does disengage it) but from my ‘riding’ point of view it ‘just works’ either way :)
      Hope that helps.ride safe

    • @alexmorgan3435
      @alexmorgan3435 6 років тому +1

      Many thanks.

    • @andyclift3833
      @andyclift3833 6 років тому

      The quick shift is totally transparent. Use it or ignore it at will. I love it but after 50 years of riding muscle memory takes over and I still find I use clutch and shut the throttle sometimes. Bike does not care.

  • @ChrisandSohee
    @ChrisandSohee 6 років тому +2

    Terrific Video, Keep up the good work!

    • @RiderCamTV
      @RiderCamTV  6 років тому

      Hey matey, thanks for the kind words. They mean a lot to us. Glad you enjoyed the video.
      Ride safe buddy :)

  • @marsh6102
    @marsh6102 6 років тому +2

    Hi Mark, picked up my new GS with TFT from Ocean in Plymouth a couple of weeks ago, I went for spoked wheels this time, was expecting another set of “Panicky3s” but pleasantly surprised that it came shod with Metzeler Tourance Next, much better.

    • @RiderCamTV
      @RiderCamTV  6 років тому

      Excellent stuff Robert :)
      Great bike and great tyres. Happy riding

    • @markholroyd5365
      @markholroyd5365 6 років тому +1

      Hiya Matey glad you are happy with the bike. The Tourance Next are amazing, I consistently get 10,000 miles plus out of mine but currently I'm using Metzler Roadtec 01's that are ticking all the right boxes. I did a review on them so have a look at our reviews on both tyres. I'm off to Germany at the end of the month so will do an update on the 01's while I'm away.

  • @stuontwo677
    @stuontwo677 6 років тому +1

    Hi I've just bought a new GS Rallye... it also has the anarchy tyres, what tyres would you recommend for this bike? I hear the metzler roadtec 01's are really good ?

    • @RiderCamTV
      @RiderCamTV  6 років тому

      Either the metzeler tourance nexts or the roadtec 01’s as they are both exceptional tyres with loads of miles in them with us regularly getting 10,000 out of a set

    • @vriendelijkegroet
      @vriendelijkegroet 6 років тому

      Check out the Pirelli Scorpion trail 2 too, I think they are even better than the Tourance next (which is a great one too).

  • @conraddowding1131
    @conraddowding1131 6 років тому +2

    With that new Screen. When travelling abroad can you change the mileage from miles to kilometers?

    • @RiderCamTV
      @RiderCamTV  6 років тому

      Will find out :)

    • @andyclift3833
      @andyclift3833 6 років тому

      NO but the Nav 5 is useful abroad for that. It shows the correct speed limits on screen but changes them too MPH to match the speedo.

  • @edwardleniston1076
    @edwardleniston1076 6 років тому +4

    Totally agree about the tyres. Horrible is probably the most polite comment I could make about them. Definitely need to change them. Nice review.

    • @RiderCamTV
      @RiderCamTV  6 років тому

      Thanks for he kind words matey.

    • @petergrant9667
      @petergrant9667 6 років тому +1

      Pirelli!

    • @RiderCamTV
      @RiderCamTV  6 років тому

      Will be trying the Karoo streets very soon

    • @petergrant9667
      @petergrant9667 6 років тому +1

      AG Coarseman, these Pirelli are the best in particular for rain! Karoo is not in the same category! Because karoo is already for all terrain, the other two is for asphalt. BUT, it all depends on who grabs the handlebar!

  • @mkpp8072
    @mkpp8072 6 років тому +2

    Good review, will pick mine up in a couple of weeks triple black 😀. Interesting comments on the tyres, did BMW changed them prior to picking up your new bike or are they after market.

    • @RiderCamTV
      @RiderCamTV  6 років тому +1

      Thanks matey. The anakee tyres seem to be on a lot of bike from new at BMW but the metzeler are much better

  • @terenceokeeffesmotorcyclestuff
    @terenceokeeffesmotorcyclestuff 6 років тому +3

    Are you sure the brakes are "less harsh" in rain mode? I can't imagine any manufacturer altering the brake characteristics in modes, ABS yes? I'm not saying I know.

    • @markholroyd5365
      @markholroyd5365 6 років тому +2

      Hi Terry the brakes are as good as always but the bike is ''smoother' in rain mode.

    • @darkdestroyer6634
      @darkdestroyer6634 6 років тому +1

      I believe the power of the brakes isn't altered, its the sensitivity of the ABS that changes- Road mode is normal, Rain mode the ABS cuts in sooner, Dynamic mode the ABS cuts in later. Throttle response is also altered and also the point at which the traction control cuts in - kicks in sooner with Rain mode and later with Dynamic.
      But generally Dynamic mode is your friend and the other two are just for really bad roads / weather or if you're just feeling especially tired and emotional.

    • @RiderCamTV
      @RiderCamTV  6 років тому

      Good info matey. Thanks. Ride safe

    • @andyclift3833
      @andyclift3833 6 років тому +1

      I have had mine for three weeks after 5 years with a GTL. As with the GTL the GS rain mode is great for traffic filtering as it gives a more relaxed throttle response. `mode make no difference to braking but it does affect the traction control.

    • @darkdestroyer6634
      @darkdestroyer6634 6 років тому +1

      Andy Clift BMW reckon the modes do alter the ABS as well as the TCS and the throttle response. It's the sensitivity/ point it kicks in that changes not the power. Thing is the ABS has been so seamless and non-intrusive for a good few years now that most of the time you won't notice. BUT it is another good reason for switching out of dynamic mode on shitty or non-existent roads (says he who did 99.9% of his K1600 miles in dynamic)

  • @gsman9848
    @gsman9848 6 років тому +1

    Mark any pics of the panniers in the blue and white gs style?

    • @RiderCamTV
      @RiderCamTV  6 років тому

      not at the moment unfortunately, but if we see Steve (the guy that has them) we will try to get a couple of pics

  • @maxflight777
    @maxflight777 6 років тому +1

    Nice review , enjoyable and accurate !

  • @Back2TheBike
    @Back2TheBike 6 років тому +3

    Enjoyed your review Mark, calm and relaxing style. Did you think you sounded a bit like Harry Enfields Bob Fleming character early on though ... ;-)

    • @RiderCamTV
      @RiderCamTV  6 років тому

      Hahahah. Thanks matey. 🙈😬😎👍

    • @Back2TheBike
      @Back2TheBike 6 років тому +1

      RiderCamTV no worries, keep them coming.

    • @RiderCamTV
      @RiderCamTV  6 років тому

      Will do :)

  • @amerpaisa6920
    @amerpaisa6920 6 років тому +1

    Regarding your '16 GSA fitted with the Metzeler Roadtec 01's, how do they (01's) enhance your GSA' s performance "Off-road" (gravel, mud, dirt....) ?? Thanks.

    • @markholroyd5365
      @markholroyd5365 6 років тому +1

      Hiya, I have only used the bike with these tyres on tracks. The tyres are 90/10 road based so they would be a struggle. That said when I first got this bike Toby and I rode around some small tracks close to where we live on the OEM Annakee3's. If you take things steady most tracks are ok..... Possibly ha!

    • @amerpaisa6920
      @amerpaisa6920 6 років тому +1

      Mark Holroyd. Appreciate your response. I've decided to go with the Motoz Tractionator GPS. I use my 2018 GSA 70/30 so I need "Off Road" performance.

  • @michaeljohnson-li5nn
    @michaeljohnson-li5nn 6 років тому +2

    Interesting that you mention road noise coming from the front tyre. I have a GS1200 TE and to be perfectly honest it’s a fine bike which is let down by very intrusive noise. In fact this is the reason that I am going to sell the bike as I just can’t live with it any longer. I have changed the tyres from Anakee 3 to Michelin Road Pilot but it made bugger all difference. Don’t waste your time speaking with the BM dealership regarding this matter as they don’t want to know.

    • @RiderCamTV
      @RiderCamTV  6 років тому +1

      Not sure what that could be matey. The noise practically disappeared when we changed from the anakees. :)

    • @Thecougar66
      @Thecougar66 6 років тому +2

      michael johnson I don’t have any noise from mine; from the previous pilots or metzeler nexts. Do you have a none standard screen or other wind deflectors on your bike? Or could it be your helmet causing a strange noise? I’ve had 8 of these bikes & no noise from the front🤔

    • @michaeljohnson-li5nn
      @michaeljohnson-li5nn 6 років тому +1

      Hello Cougar66, I have changed the screen, but the noise was apparent on the bike from day one of ownership. I also ride my venerable old Honda GL1100 wearing the same helmet as I do on the GS, with no apparent noise. The noise is most definitely emanating from the front tyre. The smoothness of the road surface has an influence on the noise, the smoother the road is then the quieter the bike is. I have decided to change the bike for something else as this is spoiling a very nice bike. My friend owns a 2014 GS 1200 TE and his bike is extremely quite - maybe I have just been unlucky with my bike.

    • @gsman9848
      @gsman9848 6 років тому

      michael johnson
      Hi what tyres does your friend have?

  • @karlheinz7112
    @karlheinz7112 6 років тому +3

    The bike picks up your GPS on your phone just like the KTM

  • @stevewalsh-balshaw1727
    @stevewalsh-balshaw1727 3 роки тому

    Awesome bike

  • @mattmattstravels9429
    @mattmattstravels9429 6 років тому +2

    The Urban Camo isn't a "wrap" its a proper paint job albeit a very expensive option at £2k. And that was from OceanBMW Falmouth when I was in dropping my GSA of for a service was talking to the head honcho down there.

    • @RiderCamTV
      @RiderCamTV  6 років тому

      That’s very true matey. No my type of colours though :/

    • @mattmattstravels9429
      @mattmattstravels9429 6 років тому +1

      RiderCamTV I actually quite like it but I do not like it enough to pay £2k extra for it :-)

    • @RiderCamTV
      @RiderCamTV  6 років тому

      Agree totally

  • @bundysblade
    @bundysblade 4 роки тому

    ummm, i have just put a deposit down on this EXACT bike from Ocean with only one previous owner and 3k miles, why was it not sold in 2 years?

  • @darrenelbrow5144
    @darrenelbrow5144 6 років тому +2

    All singing and dancing tft screen, but still with a separate extra cost sat nav!!!

    • @markholroyd5365
      @markholroyd5365 6 років тому

      Darren Elbrow why do we have to pay sooo much extra for a Sat Nav when most cars have it fitted as standard... 😡. Can I just say thats the first time I have ever used an emoticon...ha!

    • @crgmrgn
      @crgmrgn 6 років тому +1

      The built-in TFT will also relay navigation directions and prompts from the phone, so in effect there is a "poor-mans" GPS for most riders. BMW have some videos online explaining the functionality, it requires a free app be downloaded to your phone, which then relays via the dash display. The extra BMW GPS navigator then offers the advantages of a separately powered GPS with all the bells and whistles, you pay your money and take your choice.

  • @maxflight777
    @maxflight777 6 років тому +2

    I loved the grip of the Michelin Annakee 3's, both wet and dry .... I tried Metzeler Roadtec 01 , which had an arguably superior feel and better grip , but lasted for just one 1900 mile trip ! ( I wont be buying those again!) maybe Continental Road Attack next time ....

    • @RiderCamTV
      @RiderCamTV  6 років тому

      Wow that’s not many miles! We have gone over that already and hoping for the usual 10,000 miles from a set

  • @petergrant9667
    @petergrant9667 6 років тому +2

    I prefer the Pirelli than michelin! They say it rains in the UK ... They say!

    • @RiderCamTV
      @RiderCamTV  6 років тому +1

      I think this weekend was the first in a long time without the rain. Eek!

  • @maxflight777
    @maxflight777 6 років тому +2

    No need to subscribe for the SOS service . Its a great step forwards . Intelligent Emergency Call automatically contacts the BMW Call Centre via a sim built into the bike. - independently of your own mobile phone, both at home and abroad. Specially trained personnel will then establish contact with you, inform the emergency services and give you support by telephone - in your mother tongue if possible.

    • @RiderCamTV
      @RiderCamTV  6 років тому

      Sounds a great service. Thanks for the info :)

  • @stanwoltynski4153
    @stanwoltynski4153 6 років тому +1

    But I will stick with my X-ADV

  • @hsmith3844
    @hsmith3844 6 років тому +1

    The TFT screen is lacking proper explanation in the owners manual. Had to hunt for hours on the net.

  • @anton5749
    @anton5749 6 років тому +2

    So you don’t like the tyres, the stock panniers rot, spend more money on decor and it’s about the most expensive bike out there. I’m I bit confused what makes this bike so popular?

    • @RiderCamTV
      @RiderCamTV  6 років тому +2

      The tyres are just a contract that BMW have as they purchase job lots for their bikes but that’s the same as any manufacturer. They just aren’t good tyres (anakees). The panniers get mottled but they are still good and are waterproof from our experience so no issues there. They are expensive but they are great reliable bikes in our experience, and the service we have had from them is above other manufacturers we have had in the past, again from our experience. I guess not only do they look good but they also have a bit of a cult following too.
      Each to their own but they are good bikes.
      Ride safe

    • @markholroyd5365
      @markholroyd5365 6 років тому +1

      Its sooo good to ride though.... Yes the panniers look awful if not painted the 'Panicky3's are garbage in my opinion but other people love them, its a Marmite thing.

    • @anton5749
      @anton5749 6 років тому +1

      Yes I understand the points you are both making but I’m a still a bit confused about this bike. Is it a road bike or an off road bike? There are better road bikes and it’s too heavy for an off-roader? Have you watched races to places?

    • @RiderCamTV
      @RiderCamTV  6 років тому +1

      It’s both really. For us it’s one of the ultimate tourers with comfort, tech, range and packing ability. There are lots of people who off-road with it although we haven’t yet.

  • @guyholt3757
    @guyholt3757 6 років тому +3

    Who's a muppet then? 😉

    • @RiderCamTV
      @RiderCamTV  6 років тому

      😂😂

    • @markholroyd5365
      @markholroyd5365 6 років тому

      I admit it but thats what happens when you have five minutes from meeting the bike to riding it.... Thats my excuse and I'm sticking to it but yes 'muppet' does come in to the equation.

    • @guyholt3757
      @guyholt3757 6 років тому +2

      Doesn't matter, brought a smile to my face.
      As you were riding through Falmouth the screen looked like it had a screen protector on, but I told myself that it was rain droplets on the display.
      👍

  • @nicholasmorgan1852
    @nicholasmorgan1852 6 років тому

    American slide name respondent formula trailer now jet fear.

  • @Prestonesfpv
    @Prestonesfpv 6 років тому +2

    That is one big heavy turd

    • @RiderCamTV
      @RiderCamTV  6 років тому

      It loses its weight when riding as it is extremely well balanced :)

  • @ajb4380
    @ajb4380 6 років тому

    These bikes are totally extortionate cash cow and massively over priced in my opinion. My original gs 1150 adv will do all this bike can and more and sits in the garage appreciating...why are BMW such a rip off...greedy?

  • @ironhorsegladiator5034
    @ironhorsegladiator5034 6 років тому +1

    Why on Earth your government forces you guys to carry such silly L A R G E license plates on your motorcycles, are the cops there sight deficient?

    • @RiderCamTV
      @RiderCamTV  6 років тому

      Hahahah. Don’t know why either unless it’s to do with the ANPR system

    • @fraser63966
      @fraser63966 6 років тому +1

      Agreed, size of number plates spoils the look of many bikes.and may well have something to do with law enforcers deficiencies. many years ago a cop on night duty found a dead body in Sauchiehall Street and dragged it into Hope Street before writing his report