This is one of the best GSA 1250 videos. You skillfully demonstrate the way this bike is designed to be ridden. I road my GSA 1250 12,000 miles last year across the USA. Some off-road, some gravel and some camping, mostly Highway and hotels. I confess I haven’t boogied down a dirt road at that clip on my BMW. I am braver doing that type of riding on my KTM 500 XC-W. You have inspired me to go to the next level on my GSA. Thank you.
Agreed, on this young man's video! I've never had an adventure bike, and I'm really excited and think I'm going to get the GS. I've watched many, many videos, and this man's video was what I really need to see. Living near Yosemite, his video reminded me of what it looks like where I'm at. So all those roads are mostly off limits for a guy like me who has ridden street bikes all his life. He just seems sincere, and it's not like he's relying on the dealership, or the manufacturer, therefore coming off way too phony. Not this young man. Anyhow, thank you for writing and sharing!
I have a 2023 R1250GSA. My first GSA, and the wife and I are in love with it. I put a set of Mitas e-07+ and we can do all the gravel roads and 2 tracks. We have to go a little slower and more careful 2up but it works really well.
At seventy years old my fully farkled AT, especially with an upgraded seat, suspension and other ergonomic and functional adjustments ($!) suits me fine. Just put 5000 kilometers on it this month . . . plenty comfortable. I owned the BMW, put 160 000 kilometers on that beast, but I couldn’t stand the local dealership and ridiculous expenses for maintenance and parts. Both bikes have pros and cons, both are amazing.
The dealers pissed me off too. I’m also 70. The GSAs got too heavy for me, so I traded my last one for a Husqvarna Norden 901. I love it! Of course, I considered and test rode a AT.
I'm also 70 years old. I'm in Alaska half the year and Utah the other half. Have BMW 1200GS in Utah. KTM 890A in Alaska. What do I like best? It's a toss up. Pros and cons of both
I went from a GSA to a 790R. I then took an ADV Rider class with Bill Dragoo and completely changed my mindset. I bought the first GS Trophy in Oklahoma and never looked back. They are just simply amazing motorcycles.
I bought a used 2007 GSA 1200, It is only 535 lbs with a half tank of gas. It is a mile crusher and I don't need rain gear until it is pouring. It pairs with my dualsport 2-stroke perfectly. I appreciate your work on this post!
I bought a used 2013 1200GS. I understand now why everything else is compared to these. I love the bike for exactly this kind of riding and motocamping.
Bro you killed it with all of the camera angle and integrated drone footage. You ride that thing like a boss already, can’t wait to see how you treat it in coming year. #BigGirlsFly Solid work, great video Kyle 🇺🇸👌🏽
Congratulations, torque in this bike keeps you in love with it 24/7, I own the 2023 Honda Africa Twin Adventure ES manual and I can't stop thinking about the GS after testing it🙄🙄🙄
Yes do agree with ur comments. Beautiful Machine...❤ From South Africa 🇿🇦 Have the same colour Bought new no km. 2020 model.. Just loving riding Her. On clock 172.000km. Fully service by Bmw Agent.... Keep safe and healthy. ❤❤❤❤
Love my GS. It is more capable than I am and has carried me through BDRs, Smokey 500, and lots of long highway miles throughout US and Canada. Enduro Pro mode is fun and the power is great for lofting a wheel over ruts and small obstacles. I would like to get something smaller to ride the really rough stuff but the GS will stay in the stable regardless of what else I buy.
Absolutely love my GSA. It’s great for adventure touring and is more capable than you would think in the rough technical stuff. You just have to remember it’s a heavy bike. On the long days in the saddle it’s amazingly comfortable and doesn’t wear you out like other bikes.
It is wild to see what you can do with such a heavy and big bike. You ride this thing like it is a dirt bike! Really impressive, and a testament to not only your riding ability, but the quality of the bike!
Hi Nice review of your bike 👍 A little tip that works well for me. I have changed the hose clips on the tank bag out with magnets. It makes getting a sip of water an easy one hand of operation. 👍😁
Great bike. Can't wait to see what you say when you install the Tractive suspension on the rear. After my original suspension blew up (60,000 miles fully loaded) I went with Tractive front and back and I am so pleased with the way the bike handles now. It feels like being on a sailboat on a smooth/flat sea. Fantastic review.
Welcome - I own a GSA and have ridden an AT to WYBDR....no comparison...the GSA hands down...Suspension, Comfort and once you get the Tractiv on there for both ends...just wait...I do wish they had an option for a 21' front...I did like that on the AT....but now you know why they are the king
That Mosko Moto Gnome looks like it belongs there. I run a GL Diablo there with no seat or plate. Low profile so it doesn’t get in the way swinging a leg over the bike. I ran power to the Diablo from the DIN socket to keep electronics charged. You gained a subscriber!
Pretty darned awesome! The Mosko Moto bags in that green color look sweet against the bike graphics. Like they were color coordinated to the bike. Great practical upgrades. 👍 Side note; Nice to see you change up bikes. Keeps things fresh, and gives a lot more opportunity for product/perspective videos in the future.
A lot of thought and effort into this video and the key advantages and disadvantages of the GSA. I have owned two GSes, both pre water boxers and put around 60K miles on each. Very DIY friendly for maintenance and quite capable. With my size, age and skill I have moved to smaller adventure bikes for more off-road confidence but at the cost of on-road comfort. Thanks for sharing.
Great Video demonstrating the GS capabilities. I really like all the Add Ons you put on the Bike. I’m going to adapt a few of them to my GS. I Ride a 2006 R1200GS and Love it. I do all my own Maintenance and Repairs, so I don’t have that Costs of taking it to the Shop for anything. I’m 62 and have 4 Fusions in my Neck, and 2 in my lower Back. The GS is the only Bike I can Ride, and not Hurt. I really think the GSs are the best Bikes on the Market. I have Ridden everything just about in my 50 Yrs of Riding. Thanks for the Video.👍👍❤️
Thanks for sharing about your body. I have major issues in my neck and back as well. I’ve had two GSAs. Currently have a KTM and missing the comfort of my last GSA. Although my previous RT was even more comfortable.
wow. so now that I have my 2020 Honda Africa Twin fully loaded with gear, what your videos really helped u got a GSA. Ok, I will check that bike out at my BMW dealer... Looks just perfekt for me. And what you said I think is really true... I have done a 5000km trip with my Honda through Romania, Bulgaria, Greece etc and after 10 hours on the seat I was really hurt by the Honda.... Long day touring it is just not made for.... Thanks Bro.
Great looking GS. Loved seeing it in the air. 👍 I put a Puig Sport Touring screen on my 890 Adventure for those long road trips. I got it in a dark tint so I can duck behind it at night when idiots have their brights on.
Great review 👍 I’ve been a GS fan since 2018. All your opinions match my experience. Happy to see you made the switch. Look’n’ forward to watching more vids. I may consider your tire selection👍👍
I own a 2016, and what I did with the center stand is place two rubber blocks with double-sided tape. This absorbs the metal clunk sound. Give it a try. Nice vid thx 👍
Great vid two years ago i found out how good a bmw GS is i admit i used to bash them as being to big and heavy for off road ive been riding dual sports i traded my 07 heritage softail straight trade for 2006 GS with some great upgrades after riding and i do run two track and fs roads i love the beast ended up selling the honda Bmw has built a machine that can do about any task they are mules pack em up and go! God bless
I Traded my Harley FXDWG straight up for my 2006 R1200GS and have never looked back. I have yet to feel any Engine Heat when I’m Riding. My Harley would just about Cook my Legs. I think BMW made the best Bike on the Road. I Love my 2006 GS. Just get on and go.👍👍❤️
Yeah, my AT became a pain in the butt after 30 minutes. I switched to a DesertX and love it. And if it makes you feel better about the exhaust note, the AT doesn't have a V-Twin either :D
I love my '21 GSA. You've got some great add-ons! That rear seat delete from SW Motech is on my radar. I hardly ever have a passenger and typically carry a small cooler on my trips. That's something I'm definitely going to look into. Cheers!
Most durable,bulletproof and easiest bike to maintain is BMW GS/GSA. Mine has only 130.000km on ! P.S BMW has best warranty and service in industry, i just got recall on driveshaft and swingarm,everything is free and BMW is paying for pick-up and drop off after recall repairs. What other brand has that level of service??? NONE!!!
I have ridden sport bikes forever I’m looking at one of these bmw. I can’t afford a new one but I’ve found some older ones in great shape for under 10k. 2006 to 2013 era. Is there anything that’s red flags about them? The ones I’ve seen look great owner says they are good they have around 23k to 40k miles on them
@@AlanpittsS2b Throttle position sensor(sometimes fail) and if bike was ridden on non premium fuel it can damage exhaust valves developing misfires, other than that they are built like Tanks!
@@alexstan5358 My GSA had several issues not least a rotting frame and subframe at under 4 years of gentle use and dry garaging. They were eventually replaced after a pack of lies told to me and 4 months loss of use. The final straw was the exhaust flap valve which failed at 7,500 miles and part of the header/cat assembly and £1,800 plus fitting. The Honda behaved itself but I’m well aware of its problems.
Here is the challenge on both the GS and the GSA. You have to learn how to ride it as its different from the mid capacity bikes. Once you do, you can travel the world!! Great film!
@@backcountryadvmoto that was meant rhetorically ie not related to your adjustment, as you have already shown your chops. It was meant for us “muggles” out here. Great film!
They’re real nice and all. I rode R1100 and R1200 GSAs for many years. But I traded my last one on a Husqvarna Norden 901 over a year ago, and I’m glad I did. It’s about 150 lbs lighter, and the center of gravity is low, because the fuel tank is low down by the engine. And it has a 21” front wheel. It’s got 105 hp and 100 lbs torque. I don’t need 150 hp off-road. I’ve got the Explorer mode and all the extras the Expedition model has, except the heated seat and suspension upgrade. And I don’t need them. I’ll never go back to the GSA. I do, however, own a BMW F 650 GS Dakar. I love BMWs!
I’d be interested in videos of installing some of those accessories. If you do a new build in a few years, please consider some basic “how-to” videos of installation. Great bike, can’t wait to see some of your adventures. Cheers!
Ride to Alaska yeah do it! I had a ‘20 1250 GS HP. In ‘22 and did the Utah BDR and Continental divide route from Jackson to the border and then rode the Alcan home. Traded it for a KTM 1290 super adventure R with the intent of doing more BDRs on that bike because it seemed more BDR appropriate. Last year I rode that bike to Tuktoyaktuk, NWT. But this year I decided I needed to leave a bike in the states and bought an 890 adventure R and rode that from Anchorage to Jarbige, NV and did Idaho BDR. Was fantastic! You can tell your buddy Josh at Yellow Pine Mercantile that we did go up burnt knob with our gear. Epic!Rode over Cinnamon Corkscrew Cottonwood passes before I finally stashed that bike in Pueblo for future BDR‘s. So now I’m looking at going back to a GS for my Alaska bike, swap for my 1290 but they have a triple black GSA. Trying to talk myself into the extreme girth of that bike, but here in Alaska, most of the use on dirt would be gravel roads and two track so I might do it. The 1290 is fine, but I missed the refinement of BMW. My 1250 GS on the Alcan North was fantastically comfortable. My KTM 890 S. was like riding a sawhorse, but I was impressed that I could go 80 with my gear but yet do what it was able to do on the steeps and chunky Rocky bits. Perfect BDR whip.
Love the vids!!! Just getting back on two wheels. Looking to buy a used gsa. Always had HD done cross country trip and always wanted to be able to get off the beaten path. Spent lots of time in WY and CO backpacking….cant wait to hit the road. Drone shots are incredible! Planning to buy a drone for my fall hike from Denver to Durango on Colorado trail.
I just picked up a pretty accessorized R1250 GS non-adventure. It's got all the Touratech doo-dads already bolted to it. I plan to use for 90% road touring. Very similar story to yours. I was looking at geting an Africa Twin Adventure Sports and they are just unobtainium and have been for a while. Really sours the experience. Unless you want to pick up a DCT from someone that unfortunately bought one and is uninspired by the DCT and is now selling it. Then I saw a GS come up on FB marketplace and just executed. EPIC motorcycle. The AT has it's merits, but I'll be damned if GSes aren't better in many many ways, not much more money, and WAAAY more obtainable. R1250 GSes are available all over the place if you are willing to spend the money. And if you don't quite have the money R1200's are very available as well. Beautiful motorcycle! I don't think there is one with more area under the curve of capabilities as the GS and on top of this the GS is probably the most luxurious and comfortable for street touring among all the ADV bikes.
Thanks for another good review. In 2019 I went shopping for an Africa Twin and came home with a 1200 GS. I like everything about it other than the dealer maintenance experience. For example the 30k service is just an oil change, for which any BMW dealer wants $400. (I did it myself for $60 in parts.) Thanks again.
Yeah, I refuse to take motorcycles to the dealership. I can do just about anything myself unless it involves a specific software that’s not available to me as a DIY person
I should hope it's better than the AT, given how much more expensive it is. $5k-$6k. It had better be. As for myself, I have a '22 ATAS DCT and considered the R1250GSA. The AT was/is much more fun to ride and is ultimately more capable off road, stock vs stock. The GS feels less top heavy but that's the only superior aspect I noticed.
Low maintenance shaft drive, good reliability, quality construction, supreme comfort, good aftermarket support, good dealer network, tons of torque... hard to beat a GS. I always wondered what it would be like with quality aftermarket suspension.
You have some really cool add-ons to a already very capable bike, as far as the center stand you might try using a spring puller on it and see if you can give the spring a twist or two, that might help it stay up on the bumpy stuff
This video,and a test ride at Touratech Rally ,helped me make the decision to trade my 690 in on a brand new GSA..I’m excited but nervous to learn how to ride it properly off-road. So much to learn. So little time.
Damn great video! I have a 1250 gas and I love it but thinking of getting rid of it to get something smaller like a Norden 901 expedition. I also have a2021 690 enduro r ktm which might be my first bike to sell instead of the gsa.
Nice video and content and man that scenery! I have a 2018 AT base, but am looking at a GSA. I test rode one a couple of months ago and it was like riding on a magic carpet, haha. Anyway, the only thing I noticed was the QS is a little rough at lower speeds.
Better than the Africa twin unless you have one leg like me and need the automatic transmission because you don’t have a left foot. I lost my left in a freak accident on a 2016 bmw r12200rt. I really miss that bike. It was totaled along with my left leg. Pretty much stick to riding my spyder now. I’ve gone back and forth thinking about an Africa twin since I don’t need a foot to change gears.
I fricking knew it that’s was the new road they’re making to Starbucks… I hope it’s close to me so I can go with my 23 GSA Trophy🤣🤣🤣 good stuff brother. Greetings from balmy Arizona🌵🌵🌵
Excellently edited video. I really like your variation of camera angles. The overview/summary of your mods at the end of the video was unexpected by really appreciated. I really like the color coordinated Mosko bags to the bike. When they released that color, I was instantaneously envious. I have a 2018 R1200GS A Rally and love it! I’ve wanted a GSA since 2010 and don’t know why I waited 12 years before I bought one. It is absolutely a phenomenal bike! I am interested in eventually getting a Skydio 2 drone. Where did you find that remote mount? It would be a pleasure to run into you someday. Keep flying with the rubber side down!
Today before watching this video I was checking the weight of BMW 1300 GS and Africa Twin and I was surprised to see that their weight is very similar, because Africa Twin looks much smaller. For USA and Canada BMW is great but I wonder is it possible to fix such complicated motorcycle in the more remote regions of Middle East and Asia.
Glad you like the GSA, it’s just not for me. I’ve seen and ridden new GSA’s and new AT’s but the AT’s performed better overall. Have also had to turn both bikes around on a tight trail and the AT’s were far easier to manage. Another thing is the huge fuel tank on the GSA’s, even though the engine is low that fuel is up high. Finally cost!
Fair enough, after putting 50k miles on my AT and a large amount of those being off road I can say that the GSA (for me) handles about the same. The big girl just requires more technique in the right stuff
The biggest problem with the GS is once you do track days and get hooked on it’s nimbleness you up-fit it with road pilots. Then you need another GS for off-roading.
This is one of the best GSA 1250 videos. You skillfully demonstrate the way this bike is designed to be ridden. I road my GSA 1250 12,000 miles last year across the USA. Some off-road, some gravel and some camping, mostly Highway and hotels. I confess I haven’t boogied down a dirt road at that clip on my BMW. I am braver doing that type of riding on my KTM 500 XC-W. You have inspired me to go to the next level on my GSA. Thank you.
Agreed, on this young man's video! I've never had an adventure bike, and I'm really excited and think I'm going to get the GS. I've watched many, many videos, and this man's video was what I really need to see. Living near Yosemite, his video reminded me of what it looks like where I'm at. So all those roads are mostly off limits for a guy like me who has ridden street bikes all his life.
He just seems sincere, and it's not like he's relying on the dealership, or the manufacturer, therefore coming off way too phony. Not this young man. Anyhow, thank you for writing and sharing!
Without a doubt the best GSA video I’ve ever seen….well done! Really enjoyed it.
Well thanks!
This
I have a 2023 R1250GSA. My first GSA, and the wife and I are in love with it. I put a set of Mitas e-07+ and we can do all the gravel roads and 2 tracks. We have to go a little slower and more careful 2up but it works really well.
Great call on the Mitas tires.....Come MEET US at the Touratech Rally. Kevin
At seventy years old my fully farkled AT, especially with an upgraded seat, suspension and other ergonomic and functional adjustments ($!) suits me fine. Just put 5000 kilometers on it this month . . . plenty comfortable. I owned the BMW, put 160 000 kilometers on that beast, but I couldn’t stand the local dealership and ridiculous expenses for maintenance and parts. Both bikes have pros and cons, both are amazing.
What is an AT?
@@L5man Africa Twin
@@L5man Africa Twin. Given my abhorrence for acronyms I’m embarrassed I used AT!
The dealers pissed me off too. I’m also 70. The GSAs got too heavy for me, so I traded my last one for a Husqvarna Norden 901. I love it! Of course, I considered and test rode a AT.
I'm also 70 years old. I'm in Alaska half the year and Utah the other half. Have BMW 1200GS in Utah. KTM 890A in Alaska. What do I like best? It's a toss up. Pros and cons of both
Absolutely love the kalamata olive color of this bike. Best looking GSA BMW has ever done!
Couldn't agree more!
I went from a GSA to a 790R. I then took an ADV Rider class with Bill Dragoo and completely changed my mindset. I bought the first GS Trophy in Oklahoma and never looked back. They are just simply amazing motorcycles.
Absolutely agree. I feel like they can do just about anything with the right rider
Taking a course with Bill Dragoo is a 2024 goal of mine.
I love my GS! They’re made for exactly this, big trips, gravel roads, two track. That’s my type of riding and why I love the big bikes!
I bought a used 2007 GSA 1200, It is only 535 lbs with a half tank of gas. It is a mile crusher and I don't need rain gear until it is pouring. It pairs with my dualsport 2-stroke perfectly. I appreciate your work on this post!
I bought a used 2013 1200GS. I understand now why everything else is compared to these. I love the bike for exactly this kind of riding and motocamping.
A dual sport and a GS is a great combo. I just got a 2023 1250 GSA and I have a Honda CRF 300L Rally. Different tools for different jobs.
Bro you killed it with all of the camera angle and integrated drone footage. You ride that thing like a boss already, can’t wait to see how you treat it in coming year. #BigGirlsFly
Solid work, great video Kyle 🇺🇸👌🏽
Love the GSA. I bought a barely used one as well in Boise and cannot get enough of it!
Lots of practical info, you are a great ambassador for the sport and your sponsors. Thanks, Allan
I appreciate that!
Congratulations, torque in this bike keeps you in love with it 24/7, I own the 2023 Honda Africa Twin Adventure ES manual and I can't stop thinking about the GS after testing it🙄🙄🙄
Yes do agree with ur comments.
Beautiful Machine...❤
From South Africa 🇿🇦
Have the same colour
Bought new no km.
2020 model..
Just loving riding Her.
On clock 172.000km.
Fully service by
Bmw Agent....
Keep safe and healthy.
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Love my GS. It is more capable than I am and has carried me through BDRs, Smokey 500, and lots of long highway miles throughout US and Canada. Enduro Pro mode is fun and the power is great for lofting a wheel over ruts and small obstacles. I would like to get something smaller to ride the really rough stuff but the GS will stay in the stable regardless of what else I buy.
You can't go wrong with a GS. Thanks for sharing.
You bet. Thanks for watching
Dream build…… great riding too…. Looking forward to the content.
Can we just appreciate the work that drone put in
It’s pretty awesome isn’t it? I love that thing
Absolutely love my GSA. It’s great for adventure touring and is more capable than you would think in the rough technical stuff. You just have to remember it’s a heavy bike. On the long days in the saddle it’s amazingly comfortable and doesn’t wear you out like other bikes.
Couldn't agree more!
It is wild to see what you can do with such a heavy and big bike. You ride this thing like it is a dirt bike! Really impressive, and a testament to not only your riding ability, but the quality of the bike!
Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed the video
watching the drone dodge all the obstacles was nice
Hi
Nice review of your bike 👍
A little tip that works well for me.
I have changed the hose clips on the tank bag out with magnets.
It makes getting a sip of water an easy one hand of operation. 👍😁
Great bike. Can't wait to see what you say when you install the Tractive suspension on the rear. After my original suspension blew up (60,000 miles fully loaded) I went with Tractive front and back and I am so pleased with the way the bike handles now. It feels like being on a sailboat on a smooth/flat sea. Fantastic review.
Welcome - I own a GSA and have ridden an AT to WYBDR....no comparison...the GSA hands down...Suspension, Comfort and once you get the Tractiv on there for both ends...just wait...I do wish they had an option for a 21' front...I did like that on the AT....but now you know why they are the king
That Mosko Moto Gnome looks like it belongs there. I run a GL Diablo there with no seat or plate. Low profile so it doesn’t get in the way swinging a leg over the bike. I ran power to the Diablo from the DIN socket to keep electronics charged. You gained a subscriber!
Pretty darned awesome! The Mosko Moto bags in that green color look sweet against the bike graphics. Like they were color coordinated to the bike. Great practical upgrades. 👍
Side note; Nice to see you change up bikes. Keeps things fresh, and gives a lot more opportunity for product/perspective videos in the future.
Good to hear your input. Thanks
At the beginning of the video you mention a 2016 Honda, was it an Africa Twin ? Thanks ! Loved the video
A lot of thought and effort into this video and the key advantages and disadvantages of the GSA. I have owned two GSes, both pre water boxers and put around 60K miles on each. Very DIY friendly for maintenance and quite capable. With my size, age and skill I have moved to smaller adventure bikes for more off-road confidence but at the cost of on-road comfort. Thanks for sharing.
Great Video demonstrating the GS capabilities. I really like all the Add Ons you put on the Bike. I’m going to adapt a few of them to my GS. I Ride a 2006 R1200GS and Love it. I do all my own Maintenance and Repairs, so I don’t have that Costs of taking it to the Shop for anything. I’m 62 and have 4 Fusions in my Neck, and 2 in my lower Back. The GS is the only Bike I can Ride, and not Hurt. I really think the GSs are the best Bikes on the Market. I have Ridden everything just about in my 50 Yrs of Riding. Thanks for the Video.👍👍❤️
Thanks for sharing about your body. I have major issues in my neck and back as well. I’ve had two GSAs. Currently have a KTM and missing the comfort of my last GSA. Although my previous RT was even more comfortable.
The drone shots were awesome! Hate to see you not on an africa twin (I ride a 2017) but happy you like the gsa!
Fantastic video with great riding and drone shots!
man that drone shots are too good 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thank you 🙌
wow. so now that I have my 2020 Honda Africa Twin fully loaded with gear, what your videos really helped u got a GSA. Ok, I will check that bike out at my BMW dealer... Looks just perfekt for me.
And what you said I think is really true... I have done a 5000km trip with my Honda through Romania, Bulgaria, Greece etc and after 10 hours on the seat I was really hurt by the Honda.... Long day touring it is just not made for.... Thanks Bro.
Great looking GS. Loved seeing it in the air. 👍
I put a Puig Sport Touring screen on my 890 Adventure for those long road trips. I got it in a dark tint so I can duck behind it at night when idiots have their brights on.
I used to ride a BMW K100 sport touring. Absolutely loved it. Recently went with the 2017 AT because of the dealer and service network.
Awesome review on the R1250 GSA... great setup, I too love the 35L Backcountry saddle bags 🤠👍
Right on
i also had a deposit on an africa twin but it never arrived. bought a new 23 gsa and no regrets, it's amazing.
Awesome !
Great review 👍 I’ve been a GS fan since 2018. All your opinions match my experience. Happy to see you made the switch. Look’n’ forward to watching more vids. I may consider your tire selection👍👍
Thanks! 👍
I own a 2016, and what I did with the center stand is place two rubber blocks with double-sided tape. This absorbs the metal clunk sound. Give it a try. Nice vid thx 👍
Great tip! Thanks
Great vid two years ago i found out how good a bmw GS is i admit i used to bash them as being to big and heavy for off road ive been riding dual sports i traded my 07 heritage softail straight trade for 2006 GS with some great upgrades after riding and i do run two track and fs roads i love the beast ended up selling the honda Bmw has built a machine that can do about any task they are mules pack em up and go! God bless
I Traded my Harley FXDWG straight up for my 2006 R1200GS and have never looked back. I have yet to feel any Engine Heat when I’m Riding. My Harley would just about Cook my Legs. I think BMW made the best Bike on the Road. I Love my 2006 GS. Just get on and go.👍👍❤️
Best bike I've ever ridden! i went from a Super 10, i road a mates GSA and bought one the next week!!!
Good choice!
Great video man… keep up the good work!! Adventure rider like me love this content especially about our GSA’s!!
Yeah, my AT became a pain in the butt after 30 minutes. I switched to a DesertX and love it. And if it makes you feel better about the exhaust note, the AT doesn't have a V-Twin either :D
I love my '21 GSA. You've got some great add-ons! That rear seat delete from SW Motech is on my radar. I hardly ever have a passenger and typically carry a small cooler on my trips. That's something I'm definitely going to look into. Cheers!
Most durable,bulletproof and easiest bike to maintain is BMW GS/GSA. Mine has only 130.000km on ! P.S BMW has best warranty and service in industry, i just got recall on driveshaft and swingarm,everything is free and BMW is paying for pick-up and drop off after recall repairs. What other brand has that level of service??? NONE!!!
I have ridden sport bikes forever I’m looking at one of these bmw. I can’t afford a new one but I’ve found some older ones in great shape for under 10k. 2006 to 2013 era. Is there anything that’s red flags about them? The ones I’ve seen look great owner says they are good they have around 23k to 40k miles on them
@@AlanpittsS2b Throttle position sensor(sometimes fail) and if bike was ridden on non premium fuel it can damage exhaust valves developing misfires, other than that they are built like Tanks!
Sadly not my experience and left BMW after almost 40 years. Ironically I swapped my 2014 GSA for an ATAS DCT ES. Truth be told I regretted it.
@@Rossi593 I have hard time believing that… Honda Atas has tons of issues with water pumps,fork seals, corrosion, fuel pumps,etc…
@@alexstan5358 My GSA had several issues not least a rotting frame and subframe at under 4 years of gentle use and dry garaging. They were eventually replaced after a pack of lies told to me and 4 months loss of use. The final straw was the exhaust flap valve which failed at 7,500 miles and part of the header/cat assembly and £1,800 plus fitting. The Honda behaved itself but I’m well aware of its problems.
Before I go back to watching the rest of this video, lol, going down through many of the comments, and all I got to say is thank you guys!
Love the bike. Love my GSA and I think you’ll be rewarded for your choice. They are just great bikes!
I think so too!
Here is the challenge on both the GS and the GSA. You have to learn how to ride it as its different from the mid capacity bikes. Once you do, you can travel the world!! Great film!
Challenge accepted 😁 thanks for watching
@@backcountryadvmoto that was meant rhetorically ie not related to your adjustment, as you have already shown your chops. It was meant for us “muggles” out here. Great film!
Mosko Moto bags are the BEST!!! I love mine!!! 🏍🤙🍻
They’re real nice and all. I rode R1100 and R1200 GSAs for many years. But I traded my last one on a Husqvarna Norden 901 over a year ago, and I’m glad I did. It’s about 150 lbs lighter, and the center of gravity is low, because the fuel tank is low down by the engine. And it has a 21” front wheel. It’s got 105 hp and 100 lbs torque. I don’t need 150 hp off-road. I’ve got the Explorer mode and all the extras the Expedition model has, except the heated seat and suspension upgrade. And I don’t need them. I’ll never go back to the GSA. I do, however, own a BMW F 650 GS Dakar. I love BMWs!
Your bike is as nice as they get! Mosko Moto can’t be beat! ♥️
The Norden doesn't have "100 lbs of torque". It has 100 nm. That's 74 ft lbs of torque.
I use an ultra high-tech piece of twine to tie the centerstand to the passenger footpeg bracket on the left side to keep it from slapping around.
I’ll have to get it a try 👍🏻
Great vid. Big GS fan, and you highlighted all the reasons why.
Glad you enjoyed!
I’d be interested in videos of installing some of those accessories. If you do a new build in a few years, please consider some basic “how-to” videos of installation. Great bike, can’t wait to see some of your adventures. Cheers!
Sure thing!
Mate awesome video , love my GSA , your drone work was fantastic. Thanks for sharing 👍
Welcome to the club 😆
Have fun be safe !
Ride to Alaska yeah do it! I had a ‘20 1250 GS HP. In ‘22 and did the Utah BDR and Continental divide route from Jackson to the border and then rode the Alcan home. Traded it for a KTM 1290 super adventure R with the intent of doing more BDRs on that bike because it seemed more BDR appropriate. Last year I rode that bike to Tuktoyaktuk, NWT. But this year I decided I needed to leave a bike in the states and bought an 890 adventure R and rode that from Anchorage to Jarbige, NV and did Idaho BDR. Was fantastic! You can tell your buddy Josh at Yellow Pine Mercantile that we did go up burnt knob with our gear. Epic!Rode over Cinnamon Corkscrew Cottonwood passes before I finally stashed that bike in Pueblo for future BDR‘s. So now I’m looking at going back to a GS for my Alaska bike, swap for my 1290 but they have a triple black GSA. Trying to talk myself into the extreme girth of that bike, but here in Alaska, most of the use on dirt would be gravel roads and two track so I might do it. The 1290 is fine, but I missed the refinement of BMW.
My 1250 GS on the Alcan North was fantastically comfortable. My KTM 890 S. was like riding a sawhorse, but I was impressed that I could go 80 with my gear but yet do what it was able to do on the steeps and chunky Rocky bits. Perfect BDR whip.
Next time you come through Idaho shoot me a message
@@backcountryadvmoto you got it
Dude! I wish they still did that color. Really sick…..
the sound its so good!
Love the vids!!! Just getting back on two wheels. Looking to buy a used gsa. Always had HD done cross country trip and always wanted to be able to get off the beaten path. Spent lots of time in WY and CO backpacking….cant wait to hit the road. Drone shots are incredible! Planning to buy a drone for my fall hike from Denver to Durango on Colorado trail.
They really are awesome bikes, made for long rides. I have the same color
I've done 9 plus hour rides on a Suzuki vstrom to New Orleans, and continued to party for the next 12 hours straight.. oh yeah, and that was 2up!
If it's better, it's because you built what you needed. That's how I do it too. But then, I would be building up the Africa Twin for my platform.
Everyone has their own dream bike. This is just mine. I love my Africa twin, but this has been a good replacement for me.
@@backcountryadvmoto it's not a slam or anything negative. No judgment meant. I was backing up what you were saying.
I just picked up a pretty accessorized R1250 GS non-adventure. It's got all the Touratech doo-dads already bolted to it. I plan to use for 90% road touring. Very similar story to yours. I was looking at geting an Africa Twin Adventure Sports and they are just unobtainium and have been for a while. Really sours the experience. Unless you want to pick up a DCT from someone that unfortunately bought one and is uninspired by the DCT and is now selling it. Then I saw a GS come up on FB marketplace and just executed. EPIC motorcycle. The AT has it's merits, but I'll be damned if GSes aren't better in many many ways, not much more money, and WAAAY more obtainable. R1250 GSes are available all over the place if you are willing to spend the money. And if you don't quite have the money R1200's are very available as well. Beautiful motorcycle! I don't think there is one with more area under the curve of capabilities as the GS and on top of this the GS is probably the most luxurious and comfortable for street touring among all the ADV bikes.
Great video Kyle! Handling that Big Ass bike like a boss.
Haha thanks bro
Thanks for another good review. In 2019 I went shopping for an Africa Twin and came home with a 1200 GS. I like everything about it other than the dealer maintenance experience. For example the 30k service is just an oil change, for which any BMW dealer wants $400. (I did it myself for $60 in parts.) Thanks again.
Yeah, I refuse to take motorcycles to the dealership. I can do just about anything myself unless it involves a specific software that’s not available to me as a DIY person
I should hope it's better than the AT, given how much more expensive it is. $5k-$6k. It had better be. As for myself, I have a '22 ATAS DCT and considered the R1250GSA. The AT was/is much more fun to ride and is ultimately more capable off road, stock vs stock. The GS feels less top heavy but that's the only superior aspect I noticed.
Great video man, great looking machine! Headed out that way late summer and can't wait!!!
Have fun!
@backcountryadvmoto will do man. We'll come in the store if we make it that far north!
Low maintenance shaft drive, good reliability, quality construction, supreme comfort, good aftermarket support, good dealer network, tons of torque... hard to beat a GS. I always wondered what it would be like with quality aftermarket suspension.
It definitely makes it a little easier to ride.
You have some really cool add-ons to a already very capable bike, as far as the center stand you might try using a spring puller on it and see if you can give the spring a twist or two, that might help it stay up on the bumpy stuff
Thanks for the tip. I’ll give it a try
Wish I had a fraction of your skills 👍 great video.
Your drone shots are really nice! Well done.
GOODLUC2U
That bike it is very capable to do single track.. I have a 2016 GSA I have a 2016 GSA.. I've ride in some single tracks..
great video
Had a Crosstourer! Now GSA ,better in all ways ,a engineering masterpiece for sure!
This video,and a test ride at Touratech Rally ,helped me make the decision to trade my 690 in on a brand new GSA..I’m excited but nervous to learn how to ride it properly off-road. So much to learn. So little time.
Congratulations! Why am I not surprised?
Absolutely great review!
Glad you liked it! Thank you
@23:12 “I’ve moved it to the tail, and I absolutely love it there”. I feel like there’s a juvenile joke to be said here but not sure.
Best motorcycle!
I love my triple black édition
Damn great video! I have a 1250 gas and I love it but thinking of getting rid of it to get something smaller like a Norden 901 expedition. I also have a2021 690 enduro r ktm which might be my first bike to sell instead of the gsa.
Also a good opportunity to work with multiple cameras and camera types , looks good.
Thanks. Always fun shooting these videos
@backcountryadvmoto can you please provide more information or make a video about the Seat Concept seat and Wild at Heart brake and clutch.
Sorry to hear that you just built your Dream Adventure bike, and the 1300 GS came out.
But is cool af
I love my 2018 GSA.
I have the same. It’s a great bike!
Nice video thanks, now back to my 22KLR :)
Nice video! Can I ask what drone you’re using? It seems to do a great job avoiding those trees.
It’s a Skydio and it’s following that remote on his handlebars left side. Put that in You Tube and it will blow your mind…
Nice video and content and man that scenery! I have a 2018 AT base, but am looking at a GSA. I test rode one a couple of months ago and it was like riding on a magic carpet, haha. Anyway, the only thing I noticed was the QS is a little rough at lower speeds.
Better than the Africa twin unless you have one leg like me and need the automatic transmission because you don’t have a left foot. I lost my left in a freak accident on a 2016 bmw r12200rt. I really miss that bike. It was totaled along with my left leg. Pretty much stick to riding my spyder now. I’ve gone back and forth thinking about an Africa twin since I don’t need a foot to change gears.
I fricking knew it that’s was the new road they’re making to Starbucks… I hope it’s close to me so I can go with my 23 GSA Trophy🤣🤣🤣 good stuff brother. Greetings from balmy Arizona🌵🌵🌵
Excellently edited video. I really like your variation of camera angles. The overview/summary of your mods at the end of the video was unexpected by really appreciated. I really like the color coordinated Mosko bags to the bike. When they released that color, I was instantaneously envious. I have a 2018 R1200GS A Rally and love it! I’ve wanted a GSA since 2010 and don’t know why I waited 12 years before I bought one. It is absolutely a phenomenal bike! I am interested in eventually getting a Skydio 2 drone. Where did you find that remote mount? It would be a pleasure to run into you someday. Keep flying with the rubber side down!
The Skydio 2 mount was off of Etsy of all places
Good for you. 😎👍 Be safe!
i agree, nav 6 is rubbish.. great video mate. cheers from Guanajuato, México.
Great video! I've got a 19 1250 GSA and same color! Best decision of my life! ( I hope my wife doesn't find this comment...)
I hope so too! 😂
The way you ride those whoops, you may need to start filing flight plans with the FAA to be in compliance.
lol! They are so much fun
Don’t find too much info on AtoZ cylinder head guards?
Today before watching this video I was checking the weight of BMW 1300 GS and Africa Twin and I was surprised to see that their weight is very similar, because Africa Twin looks much smaller.
For USA and Canada BMW is great but I wonder is it possible to fix such complicated motorcycle in the more remote regions of Middle East and Asia.
On the new 1300gs rhat is correct. The 1300gs adventure is actually heavier than the 1250gsa
Congrats! Nice machine!
Thanks!
Glad you like the GSA, it’s just not for me. I’ve seen and ridden new GSA’s and new AT’s but the AT’s performed better overall. Have also had to turn both bikes around on a tight trail and the AT’s were far easier to manage. Another thing is the huge fuel tank on the GSA’s, even though the engine is low that fuel is up high. Finally cost!
Fair enough, after putting 50k miles on my AT and a large amount of those being off road I can say that the GSA (for me) handles about the same. The big girl just requires more technique in the right stuff
You don't have to fill the tank to the top
Great buildout & vid. Skydio & Insta360?
Wow your Drone Work is amazing, through those dense trees. Did you use the auto tracking feature on the DJI?
No, the DJI can’t do this kind of dynamic tracking. It is the Skydio 2
The biggest problem with the GS is once you do track days and get hooked on it’s nimbleness you up-fit it with road pilots. Then you need another GS for off-roading.
Welcome to the GS Adventure Club.
Just curious if you’ve added the Uni-Filter snorkel pre-filters?