I owned a Paris Dakar GS for 26 years and did 330,000 kms on it. Beemers rise at the back end when the throttle is opened - in effect the back wheel is being pushed onto the road - chain drive bikes do the opposite and squat when the throttle is opened. This is the main reason they are so good on dirt roads. I could open the throttle on a wet winding road, 2 up with luggage, lean the bike and open the throttle and the bike would power slide - hitting a white line helped too - both feet on the pegs - I'd overtake big bikes, sideways, leaned over - fantastic feeling. The best bike I've owned/ridden.
Excellent documentary on the BMW GS! It’s rare to see moto content talk about how RELIABLE, versatile and successful BMW motorcycles are. The GS is a real world tested motorcycle and it won many endurance races?!? This certainly isn’t something that has been widely circulated. BMW and the GS are legends. I’m glad videos like this exist to acknowledge that fact❤️
Great documentary. For those that are interested, the 6-day trials referred to are still being held here in the UK every year (known as the Scottish Six Day Trials) at the village of Kinlochleven, where I used to live
I have read quite a few comments to videos of the GS where people hate the GS for beeing to heavy, complicated, illogical and whatever else. But I have never ever in my live heard of anyone who owned a GS and thought it was a bad bike. There were a few, me included, who found out it is not the perfect bike for them. I own a F650GS Dakar and it is a great bike. But I realized that I don’t ride as much offroad as I had hoped when I bought it so I want something that is more road focused than the 650 Dakar but still capable of riding any fire road and with an engine that is smoother than a 650cc Single. So I will be picking up a 1200GS very soon.
A boxer has that incredible low center of gravity and low speed control no other layout can match. Would be great if BMW introduced a R900GS shaft drive on 1 September 2020 to replace the current F800GS, which is in itself an amazing motorbike but does now require a 70Kw motor, a diet to shave off a few Kgs while retaining range and hauling ability to again dominate the market. Who knows...
The best was the R80GS i bought in 1984. Super light and simple and reliable. Sadly for me the latest GS looks like a Tiger tank. Too big too complicated
I have three generations of BMWs in the garage. Also as a sidecar. Each of them is fun in its own way. . . By the way, spare parts even for the /5 are not really an issue. . .
we own a 2007 low mileage 1200gs, been round europe twice two up fully loaded, unbelievable machine. I have also owned a triumph tiger 1050, suzuki vstrom 1000 and have recently tested the new Triumph adventurer 1200 shaft drive and nothing comes close to the bmw 1200gs. The f800gs is wicked too.
How about a fact they used slave labor during ww2. Not to mention the same type of bike was used to wreck Europe during ww2 and the murky history of bmw owners the Quandt family. BMW history is a horror story.
I may own 2014 Honda CB500X, but I acknowledge that BWM is the benchmark to which all adventure bikes are judged. Eat your heart out KTM and Harley-Davidson!!! 🏍🇨🇦
I'll stick to my Versys 650, tyvm. :P It may not have on-the-fly adjustable suspension or 3 levels of traction control or manual ABS control or cruise control or whatever else, but that's a lot of things that can go wrong that I don't have to worry about. :D
I've brought a Urban GS in honour of the history, I want to expand my horizons and its based on the R80 G/S that Helge rode around the world on. I want to do the same but 1 month trip somewhere new every year to get started
My 1150 gs is turning 21 years old with 150 000 km. Clutch and gear box renewed (getrag didn't do great at that time... ) . Some bearings. But not much. Great bike
GS still the best all rounder, I looked close at KTM but found wanting in true adventure specs, first disappointed with tank ranges even on top Dakar models, KTM seem to have forgotten basics for an adventure bike or opted for economical production costs. BMWs F800adventure leads all other so called adventure bikes in its wake, it does come at a cost but so do all premium products.
I briefly had a F800GSA which i loved. However because of my ducks disease it didnt work for me. I swaped it out for a 1996 R100GS PD Classic. Couldnt be happier. Ps. Happy to be rid of the chain.
2013-2015 GSs are one of the last of the exceptionally reliable versions. 2016s on up are the years having serious issues. I have a 2015 that rolled over 22.5k miles this week, and I haven't had a single problem pop up.
@on spokes No, are you stupid? People who write one word replies to comments generally are. Here, let me educate you... The treaty of Versailles prevented BMW from continuing to manufacture aero engines, which is why they turned to auto engines and bikes. The treaty of versailles also arguably lead to the rise of Hilter, due to hyperinflation in Germany caused by the harsh terms of the reparations Germany had to pay following WWI, which were agreed at Versailles. You're welcome.
Ross Moore - I would dare say any adventure bike 1000cc and up is more a touring bike than adventure bike regardless of how it is configured or marketed. When the engines get too big they become untenable for true adventure/off road use. If you can't easily pick the bike up on your own after you lay it down how useful is it really as an adventure bike? I did a cross Canada adventure tour with my father, an uncle and 2 of my cousins a few years ago. We have all ridden bikes since childhood and have a lot of off road/enduro experience. I rode a KLR 650, for which I took a good bit of ribbing before we left as I bought the smallest/cheapest bike by far. One of my cousins came out in Africa Twin (1000cc) and the rest were on R1200GS's. The rest of the pack had had their bikes for some time, whereas I bout the KLR just for this trip and sold it straight after as I don't have much use for a road bike this size (I have a 350 dual sport and a 250 trail bike). What I can say at the end of the trip is that running a bike that was ~160 pounds lighter, with more of a dirt orientation made the trip more fun. I threw an aftermarket, cushy seat on the KLR, which made highway driving quite comfy. When we got into any loose, bumpy or really wet stuff (which was often) the KLR breezed through everything. The smaller, simpler bike also proved to require much less maintenance and fiddling that the BMWs. When we stopped in places with true trail riding terrain, I could strip off the panniers and do a proper trail ride down single track whereas my mates had to wait to take turns on my bike. My dad, who is a big dude, sold his 1200 when he got back and picked up a XR650 which is what he does all his adventure biking on now.
Aye bro don't steal the clips from other channel and merge them and post it here , all those views and credits could have gone to the filmmaker who struggled to get all these clips . I'm informing him and will ask him to report you for copyright
he ment as "buyable allrounder" ;o) regarding the dakar ... since they put a 450cc limit into place, there was as good as nobody around who produced a 450 enduro ... well, atleast bmw don't produce any 450 machines anymore ... also, ok, maybe the ktm 450 rally bike is the best bike in the world, but can you buy it ? no. thanks ktm ;o)
A factory has different priorities at different times. BMW have apparently decided to not spend a ton of $ or Euros on the PD rally...KTM have. So who has the best $100k bike and $millions team? These days it's KTM. This does not reflect what you can buy off the showroom floor. Also - too many sad stories about KTM's dealers/distributors not standing behind their warranty.
1200 riding offroad is suicidal &over engineering computing console?l ..what are they thinking? Ride it to space oblivion? The old adventure Gs spirit is gone....saddd
![R1200GS / R1250GS | Complete Buyer's Guide [2005-2020]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/9arUyUFD5wk/mqdefault.jpg)
I owned a Paris Dakar GS for 26 years and did 330,000 kms on it. Beemers rise at the back end when the throttle is opened - in effect the back wheel is being pushed onto the road - chain drive bikes do the opposite and squat when the throttle is opened. This is the main reason they are so good on dirt roads. I could open the throttle on a wet winding road, 2 up with luggage, lean the bike and open the throttle and the bike would power slide - hitting a white line helped too - both feet on the pegs - I'd overtake big bikes, sideways, leaned over - fantastic feeling. The best bike I've owned/ridden.
The video is a gift for us the BMW's lovers, riders and followers
I am very proud of mine R1150GS. The last iron made GS without electronic frills. A real truck on two wheels.
Excellent documentary on the BMW GS! It’s rare to see moto content talk about how RELIABLE, versatile and successful BMW motorcycles are.
The GS is a real world tested motorcycle and it won many endurance races?!? This certainly isn’t something that has been widely circulated.
BMW and the GS are legends. I’m glad videos like this exist to acknowledge that fact❤️
Great documentary. For those that are interested, the 6-day trials referred to are still being held here in the UK every year (known as the Scottish Six Day Trials) at the village of Kinlochleven, where I used to live
I have read quite a few comments to videos of the GS where people hate the GS for beeing to heavy, complicated, illogical and whatever else. But I have never ever in my live heard of anyone who owned a GS and thought it was a bad bike. There were a few, me included, who found out it is not the perfect bike for them. I own a F650GS Dakar and it is a great bike. But I realized that I don’t ride as much offroad as I had hoped when I bought it so I want something that is more road focused than the 650 Dakar but still capable of riding any fire road and with an engine that is smoother than a 650cc Single. So I will be picking up a 1200GS very soon.
1200 must be so amazing
@@ianmangham4570 Yes it is. By now I have picked it up and at least for now, I couldn't imagine a better bike
Picking up a new R1200GS tomorrow ~ I'm super excited.. Great video, thank you
Just love my GS!
No mention of Elspeth Beard?
A boxer has that incredible low center of gravity and low speed control no other layout can match. Would be great if BMW introduced a R900GS shaft drive on 1 September 2020 to replace the current F800GS, which is in itself an amazing motorbike but does now require a 70Kw motor, a diet to shave off a few Kgs while retaining range and hauling ability to again dominate the market. Who knows...
The best was the R80GS i bought in 1984. Super light and simple and reliable. Sadly for me the latest GS looks like a Tiger tank. Too big too complicated
Best bike I ever owned was a 1982 g/s with white tank and orange seat.
incredible bike I love my gs,real offroad beauty.
una moto increhible.belleza en la tierra.
I have three generations of BMWs in the garage. Also as a sidecar. Each of them is fun in its own way. . .
By the way, spare parts even for the /5 are not really an issue. . .
Rip Gaston Rahier .
RIP Hubert Auriol
amazing video lots of history bmw bikes are amazing
we own a 2007 low mileage 1200gs, been round europe twice two up fully loaded, unbelievable machine. I have also owned a triumph tiger 1050, suzuki vstrom 1000 and have recently tested the new Triumph adventurer 1200 shaft drive and nothing comes close to the bmw 1200gs. The f800gs is wicked too.
Мой R1100GS 1993 - 180 000km , super bike!)) Minsk,
I love this story
How about a fact they used slave labor during ww2. Not to mention the same type of bike was used to wreck Europe during ww2 and the murky history of bmw owners the Quandt family. BMW history is a horror story.
I may own 2014 Honda CB500X, but I acknowledge that BWM is the benchmark to which all adventure bikes are judged. Eat your heart out KTM and Harley-Davidson!!! 🏍🇨🇦
Great videos, really enjoy them! What gastank did you mount, is that HPN?
5:15 No mention of the leading link forks fitted for many years.
Not on a GS
Does the GS80 share the same crank case as the GS1000? Can you fit the 1000 cylinders on the 80?
I'll stick to my Versys 650, tyvm. :P
It may not have on-the-fly adjustable suspension or 3 levels of traction control or manual ABS control or cruise control or whatever else, but that's a lot of things that can go wrong that I don't have to worry about. :D
I've brought a Urban GS in honour of the history, I want to expand my horizons and its based on the R80 G/S that Helge rode around the world on. I want to do the same but 1 month trip somewhere new every year to get started
Bought
@@simonodell2103 ah yes, cheers Simone
I have a 92 bumblebee in I'm a proud little peacock, it is so beautiful and purrs like a pussycat
Everyone remembers seeing the beauty single swingarm
Great video!
My 1150 gs is turning 21 years old with 150 000 km. Clutch and gear box renewed (getrag didn't do great at that time... ) . Some bearings. But not much.
Great bike
GS still the best all rounder, I looked close at KTM but found wanting in true adventure specs, first disappointed with tank ranges even on top Dakar models, KTM seem to have forgotten basics for an adventure bike or opted for economical production costs. BMWs F800adventure leads all other so called adventure bikes in its wake, it does come at a cost but so do all premium products.
I briefly had a F800GSA which i loved. However because of my ducks disease it didnt work for me. I swaped it out for a 1996 R100GS PD Classic. Couldnt be happier.
Ps. Happy to be rid of the chain.
Great bikes.. 30k in 5month..not even a flat tyre...
Bullshit
Wow
Great tyres 😜
such great history! it's a shame bmw has dropped the bar in reliability in recent years....
Any evidence to support that wild claim ?
I'd love to buy a GS but the reliability issues always stop me from taking the plunge!
2013-2015 GSs are one of the last of the exceptionally reliable versions. 2016s on up are the years having serious issues. I have a 2015 that rolled over 22.5k miles this week, and I haven't had a single problem pop up.
Get the f650gs - Rotax engine would have any bither
@@aidanpysher2764 22,500 miles in a week, that is some going. Hat well and truly doffed!
Love this
Now where did I put that 2013 GS brochure
I had the 1150Gs and now have the 1100Gs and the 1100 is better built in my opinion.
why around the world trips always skipped Indonesia?
Quite mad to think that without the treaty of versailles we wouldn't have both BMW motorcycles and arguably, the Second World War.
@on spokes No, are you stupid? People who write one word replies to comments generally are. Here, let me educate you... The treaty of Versailles prevented BMW from continuing to manufacture aero engines, which is why they turned to auto engines and bikes. The treaty of versailles also arguably lead to the rise of Hilter, due to hyperinflation in Germany caused by the harsh terms of the reparations Germany had to pay following WWI, which were agreed at Versailles. You're welcome.
My ‘05 still runs like a clock!
They never showed the R80GS Paralever, with the funky 90s colors.. Can't blame them
We got our Paralever 80 in 1991, at 3 years old. I still have her and she is just getting a new exhaust. Otherwise still going strong.
what about Honda Transalp?
OK BMW now give us an S1000GS
You do know they have the S 1000 XR model right?
Yes but it isn't an adventure bike now is it?Its just a sports tourer made to look like an adventure bike.
Ross Moore - I would dare say any adventure bike 1000cc and up is more a touring bike than adventure bike regardless of how it is configured or marketed. When the engines get too big they become untenable for true adventure/off road use. If you can't easily pick the bike up on your own after you lay it down how useful is it really as an adventure bike?
I did a cross Canada adventure tour with my father, an uncle and 2 of my cousins a few years ago. We have all ridden bikes since childhood and have a lot of off road/enduro experience. I rode a KLR 650, for which I took a good bit of ribbing before we left as I bought the smallest/cheapest bike by far. One of my cousins came out in Africa Twin (1000cc) and the rest were on R1200GS's. The rest of the pack had had their bikes for some time, whereas I bout the KLR just for this trip and sold it straight after as I don't have much use for a road bike this size (I have a 350 dual sport and a 250 trail bike).
What I can say at the end of the trip is that running a bike that was ~160 pounds lighter, with more of a dirt orientation made the trip more fun. I threw an aftermarket, cushy seat on the KLR, which made highway driving quite comfy. When we got into any loose, bumpy or really wet stuff (which was often) the KLR breezed through everything. The smaller, simpler bike also proved to require much less maintenance and fiddling that the BMWs.
When we stopped in places with true trail riding terrain, I could strip off the panniers and do a proper trail ride down single track whereas my mates had to wait to take turns on my bike. My dad, who is a big dude, sold his 1200 when he got back and picked up a XR650 which is what he does all his adventure biking on now.
Jetzt leider zu schwer und groß mit Hubraum wie ein Auto 😓
5:40 look at wikepedia the us army ask harlydavison to build a motorcykel like clyno . nerver from bmw .
Aye bro don't steal the clips from other channel and merge them and post it here , all those views and credits could have gone to the filmmaker who struggled to get all these clips . I'm informing him and will ask him to report you for copyright
DR
Best selling BMW...R69S
It didn’t get better ! Quite the opposite…The old Airheads are far superior in any aspects..!
Too bad BMW has turned these into status symbol mall/Starbucks crawlers for Yuppies and DINKS that are as fragile as porcelain tea cups.
No match for BMW? So see who is winning constantly the Dakar Race in last years ;)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dakar_Rally
KTM!
he ment as "buyable allrounder" ;o)
regarding the dakar ... since they put a 450cc limit into place, there was as good as nobody around who produced a 450 enduro ... well, atleast bmw don't produce any 450 machines anymore ... also, ok, maybe the ktm 450 rally bike is the best bike in the world, but can you buy it ? no.
thanks ktm ;o)
you can, but will be the customer version at 25K euros.... the factory version probably cost 100K
A factory has different priorities at different times. BMW have apparently decided to not spend a ton of $ or Euros on the PD rally...KTM have. So who has the best $100k bike and $millions team? These days it's KTM. This does not reflect what you can buy off the showroom floor. Also - too many sad stories about KTM's dealers/distributors not standing behind their warranty.
KTM started winning the Paris-Dakar when BMW decided to no longer take part in it.. Coincidende? :P
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1200 riding offroad is suicidal &over engineering computing console?l ..what are they thinking? Ride it to space oblivion? The old adventure Gs spirit is gone....saddd
GS legend become an Obese over rated water buffalo gs...the ol adventure legend is gone.. now jz over rated obese bike..😂😂