2019 BMW R1250GS Adventure | Walkaround & First Ride Review
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- Опубліковано 8 кві 2019
- Integrating BMW’s newly designed 1254cc ShiftCam (variable engine timing) Boxer twin, increasing displacement from the predecessors 1170cc powerhouse, the 2019 GSA is not only more powerful across the board, but it’s also better at every turn. Gone are the days of trading off smooth riding for the inherently choppy Boxer twins torque and off-road ability. Gone are the days of clunky shifting or hunting for the “sweet-spot” in the rev-range.
Upon first glance, the new GSA may look like a moderate improvement over its former glory, but within the first spark of startup, you’ll know that this is something more, 136 horsepower @ 7,750 rpm more, to be exact. Now, of course, no motorcycle is perfect, and we’ll get to the minor annoyances that persists on this model, but as I’ve said before, perfection is boring, and the GSA is anything but boring.
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I saw this bike at my local dealership yesterday and LOVED IT! Your review is awesome. I didn't know much about this bike.
Great video - I'm taking delivery of mine in... three days! After ten years waiting for this, I'm salivating...
Perfect review man !!
Finally le Duke, back in action, good to see you back
Great to be back on two wheels!
Good vid. Thanks for posting and sharing. Cheers!
You’re very welcome! Thanks for watching.
Great review mate. Definitely going to be one in my garage later on! Once again, thoroughly enjoyed the review. Subbed.
Thank you! I really appreciate the positive vibes and the sub
Never ever rode an ADV bike. I rode a couple dual sports way back in the day. I’ve been told these bikes ride better and more comfy then true touring bikes. Great video as usual
😀👍
Knew you couldn’t resist this one!
I absolutely couldn’t. What an amazing motorcycle!
Like your competent but kinda casual style reviews...!✅
Well I like your thoughtful and positive comments!
Nice video! from SP, Brasil!
Thanks my friend!
Mine will be here in May. Can't wait.
Congratulations!!
Same with mine but might be end of April. 😍😍😍
Mine is coming this or next week 😁 just papers to go. Cant wait.
Congratulations!! You must be chomping at the bit to get it.
@@DukeOfDC cant sleep. This was my dream for long time. And ive got really good deal. Really cant wait.😁
Best bike on the Planet
Just took delivery of a 2020 GS. Not the GSA. But I can say it’s the most wonderful motorcycle I’ve ever ridden. Similar paint scheme with the gold rims. I love it! If anyone is on the fence... get one
I wouldn’t add automated windshield on gs its for on /off road
Hey that’s my local dealership! Enjoyed the video.
That’s so cool!!
Whenever reviewers comment on the expense of one of the big/luxury models of motorcycle, I always think to compare with countless sporty second car purchases made by many people at considerably greater cost than any motorcycle could ever be.
Like most, I can’t begin to afford a second car. Let along the motorcycle of my dreams at a lesser price
The GSA is my dream bike. I want a different paint scheme. I want to ride a low chassis model, probably won't be a new 1250. I'd like to find a nice used 1200 later on, because I bought a new truck not long ago.
Go back and ride a GSA(or better yet, a GS) after it has about 2k on it. Put it in Dyanamic Pro mode and go find a nice twisty road. You may feel like it’s the only bike you need. I am spending the afternoon readying my KTM 1290 SDR for sale because I have only ridden it once since I got the GS. It deserves better.
I’m trying to be a part of the GS Trophy event in 2020 so maybe that will happen soon 😍
DukeOfDC It is definitely not the bike I thought(and so many others still think) it was. The “old man’s bike” reputation is a reflection of the way some folks use the GS rather than the bike’s performance. The 1250 has more torque than any bike in its class and it is is all usable because of the smooth and precise throttle response and fueling. I swapped out the stock muffler for a Remus 8 and wound up with adventure bike that sounds like a proper naked bike.
I sold my 2016 SDR after purchasing my 2018 R1200GS Rallye edition. It’s not the beast that the SDR was, but is a much better touring / commuting bike. I would’ve considered a SD GT, however, those are wickedly rare where I live.
Lee Williams The 1250 GS is not very from being the beast that the SDR is.
MisterA1649 I almost held out for a 1250, but made way too good of a deal on the 2018... I agree, the GS is truly the “Swiss army knife” of motorcycles. It does everything well... even put on my track leathers and dragged a knee... barely😆
does it have heated seats?
So what is the ultimate riding machine?
wish my 1100 got 400 mile range! nice to see someone local. also my 20+ year old oilhead has electronic adjustable windshield.
See! I think it’s a slip up on BMWs part, but hey otherwise it would be perfect and perfect is boring
I am also still on my 99 R1100GS.
Welcome back Duke! We’ve missed you over the long Winter. Will you be at cars and coffee on Saturday? BTW, if the 1250GSA is the penultimate adventure machine, what is the ultimate adventure machine?😉
The ultimate adventure bike to me is the WR250R! I might be at cars and coffee this Saturday but just in the old cage haha
Just picked up a 19 leftover in black with black spoke wheels...i have a 30in inseam and stuck with standard suspension and ended up buying a low seat for 75-80% of my riding......best thing to do is visit a dealership like you do and let them fit you to the bike and explain the difference between standard and low frames......
@DukeOfDC Nice review Duke. Please review the standard GS and if you can compare them from the weight perspective. I'm a 5 6 tall and 30" inseam, do you think the non lower version can be ridden without any problem with lower seat? Also does the lower suspension compromise the ride quality? I'm thinking to order the new GS and I appreciate if I have an answer from an expert like you.
Edit: the problem is the lower suspension is not yet arrived to the dealer where I live.
I'll try and get out on one of those too! I think the non-low suspension version with a low seat would be okay with a 30" inseam. The one I was riding was just in low suspension mode on the electronics and had a normal seat and I was fine on it. The only thing I could imagine the truly mechanically lowered suspension version would compromise is offroad capability. You'll lose some travel, but that's about it.
I have the problem on this bike with down quickshifter. It is soo stiff, I dunno. In manual it says that throttle must be full closed to quick shifter kick in... But it feels like to much pressure is on gear lever to change gear down.. It has 850km, near the first service.. Maybe it will be smoother when he breaks in, after service? Overall great bike, love it, nice power, low gas consupmtion, ESA Dynamic Pro is very nice, and you can turn on cruise control and adjust your windshield with right hand easy. :) Cheers and stay safe.
The bmw 1250 gs is my dream bike
how about a longer test and roadtrip? would be great :D
but might be hard to get the dealership into this deal...
It might be, however I agree it would be amazing. I’m trying to sign up for the 2020 GS Trophy event
@@DukeOfDC keep it up dude
windshield does not like everything doubles
Great vids... Just don't do what you're doing At 19:43 with a K1600B..... mine does makes left turns when letting go...lol
Have you done the ktm version. My friend loves his for less money.
I briefly rode one a while back, but I didn’t get a long enough ride to really love it
For another $1K, you can get the Amazing 160 HP 6 CYC Engine, Power Windshield, Reverse Gear, Heated Seats, AM/FM/XM, better shift assist, side bags with power lock, alarm - therefore I traded the GSA for the BMW 1600 B after owning 2 GS and GSA. Having said that it is a very special machine!
Having ridden the 1600B I can totally agree with you that it’s special. The GS is also special in its own way. Maybe just a more rugged version of the B
I sold my 1996 gs1100 three weeks a go after 138000 kilometers and ten years and buy low mile gs 1200 adventure 2012 and you put up this video to tease me, shit. Some day i have to have one. In here (Finland) where i am. I just to ride april to november when the roads are not freese or snow untill 6 pm to 8 am at night. boxer is best foot warmer (air cooled anyway). Our vehicles had to pay large tax so that 1250 cost over 30 000 euros.
Hahaha I love the boxer foot warmer. Most expensive foot warmer money can buy.
I have the LOW model of this bike :D Shocks are 50mm lower. That + Suspension on low I feel VERY comfortable flat footing. I agree that it needs electric wind screen (on the RT) along with the adjustable heated grips via the spinning wheel instead of the 2 settings. Would also be nice to have a heated seat. With the cases and all other options, mine ended up being around $30k.
Sounds like you’ve got the cream of the crop! Safe riding out there my friend!
How tall are you that you can flat foot? I love this bike but I think I would want/need the low suspension. I am like 5'7"
@@galentong4783 I am 5'10". You should get the low suspension model. That, then move the seat to the low position, then put the dynamic ESA on MIN. You should be able to flat foot after that.
@@Fraket Awesome. Thanks for the advice. I think it will just be a question of me getting on one for a test ride and seeing if the bike with all the lowest adjustments will allow me to flat foot. Great bike.
@@galentong4783 Good luck! I hope you can find a dealer that has a low model to test :)
Have they upgraded the battery to cope with all the new electronics, I know there was a bit of an issue with them using old battery technology in last years model?
Great question. Can any recent purchasers or GS experts please answer this gentleman’s question?
I had the 1200gsa 2018.model. no issues with battery. One can order a lithium ion battery from factory for new 1250gs
That seller looks lile Benedict Wong lol.
GS over Ducati Multistrada ANY day. I can trust it over a Duke, or a KTM. In Australia, 5 year unlimited warranty, 3 years roadside assist vs 2 years for a Duke - you have to pay extra to match BMW’s warranty. I can handle the manual windscreen- I’d rather a bike that is reliable!
Is it possible to ride the GS 1250 for a 5 foot 6 inches bloke?
I think with the low seat in the lowest suspension setting you could do it!
Such a beautiful bike, unfortunately so expensive.. you can get a family car for that.
I drive a cheap car as I prefer to have a nice bike :)
A car is not a bike dude
I love the look of adventure bikes but after owning a V Strom, I dont like the top heavy feel they have.
You may want to try a GS as that low sling boxer helps reduce top heaviness
Must be the V Strom. I get the "top heavy" feel with KTMs as well. You should try this GS, feels like you are sitting "in" the bike.
@@Fraket I've always thought the exact same. Definitely feel like you're in the bike
I need that exact one in those colours..... Just kidding, I have one 👌
No SOS button in the USA? Is that just a European thing?
Hi. I'm from Croatia and have same bike and yes, it doesn't have SOS button. Dealership said that they have no service in our country..
All the reviews for the R1250 GSs that I've seen HAVE NOT told anyone that BMW has FINALLY fixed the damn blinker. When you turn on your blinker to make a turn, it FINALLY shuts off on it's own when you finish the turn..
Hell yea.. LOL, the little things.
This is something only a long time owner would know about haha but that would have been annoying, so woot woot for them fixing it!
@Ticky Tocky My 2016 R1200 GSA would never do this self canceling after a turn.. It was frustrating for sure. Now it DID self-cancel after a LONG time period. Don't remember what that time was though.
DofD, Hypothetically, if you purchased this bike, would you take it off-road? At 24K + I'm speculating that 'most' people who buy this would not risk damaging it while off pavement even with the crash bars. Knowing that falling over while riding off-road is not a matter of if but when, picking up this heavy a bike would not be easy or fun. Having said all this, it is a BMW. Enough said. Pricey but worth the money and IMHO - the best engineered motorcycles on the market.
You’ve got a great point. It’s generally how I feel about people that buy $40k off-road trucks. I do however think after a couple months of ownership that I would take this beast off-road
@AG Coarseman I agree AG. For off road, I'd pick a much lighter and smaller bike (something in the 250-400 cc range). No doubt, the GSA is a very capable bike and could handle 'most' terrain with ease. I personally would not want to be handling a heavy bike on technically challenging ground. I'm not skilled enough and my aversion to pain grows larger with age. 😁
How is that possible 8 gallon/ 30 liters petrol how can it's possible. Please confirm if it's actuall possible
People have been getting around 45+ average mpg, with some people being able to pull around 50mpg, so definetly possible
It’s true, I promise. I mean just google it and look on the BMW site
If it's true I am start saving money to buy this. Thank you
Yo
FYI: It's okay to use "ULTIMATE" (even though that really means "last in a progression or series", ha-ha.) \'-)
$49000 ?
I'd trade the electric windshield for the heated seat from factory.
BMW has added a Massive Gas Tank .... that is their major remodeling .
I wish they had made it 4 Cylinder , in 1970s Honda made a 4 cylinder
Beautiful Motorcycle which was called Honda 4 ! and once you accelerated
it sounded like F14 !
They've had some pretty huge tanks on older Adventure 1200's.
Two up is adjusted automatically no need to tell the bike. 🧐
Thank you for the clarification! It’s tough to remember all the facts while enjoying a bike like this so much!
Traded my 18 multistrada for a 2020 gsa
You set the windscreen once or twice at most. Highway vs city. Adding a failure point like electric motors for no reason is counter productive for an adventure bike. Buy the RT instead of you need that.
How often do you adjust the screen height? Why add yet more weight and complexity to something you dont adjust once set. Horse shit.
Seems like a cool feature, but I can see your point. The more complexity, the more chance of an unnecessary costly repair
FYI: Penultimate means “next to last” or “second to last.” I know, super annoying, but just saying! Everybody knows what you mean though. :thumbs:
Not super annoying! I appreciate the correction. It's the only way I learn :) Thanks for watching!
I have a 2017 speed triple S - hurts my ass after about 1.5 hours. This bike looks like you could do 400 miles and not feel a thing. WANT.
Love your review.
Thanks!!
Almost traded in my Tuono for one of these till I saw the price tag. Ouch
Ouch indeed my man. Time to start selling kidneys?!
@@DukeOfDC haha no it will come in good time. Plus after riding this and the Ktm 1290 super adventure I was pretty shocked by the power differences. I would have neen so depressed if I got rid of the beast that the Tuono is.
I can only afford your gloves 😞
I can barely afford my gloves
Ducati must be pissed.
Why’s that? Encroachment on the multistrada?
Harley Davidson? I see BMW and Ducati emblems on the building... and some old HD’s
They are also known by the name District Cycles. The Harley-Davidson dealership is in the back and has its own showroom and parking area 👍
😂 nit picking is correct, can’t understand why u need electric screen , i Neva ever move the screen why would ya ?