BMW R1250GS Adventure Review | Long-Trip Insights
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- Опубліковано 13 чер 2024
- The 2020 BMW R1250GS Adventure was my bike for the Patagonia Ride. The new ShiftCam boxer gives more power and torque, everything is more refined and for me it was the best choice for this ride. The new BMW R1250GS Adventure is for sure a great update compared to the previous version. Here are my thoughts after 6.500 km with this bike.
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RIP brother. Ride in heaven.
What? Did he die? I cant belive in that really. I hope so,you dont mean of him...
@@hamzavmbr3643 He unfortunately passed away a few days ago. Met with an accident in his most recent trip.
That is so sad. This Men was so positive... R.I.P Cristian.
Dam that's truly sad to hear..😟
that sucks
RIP Cristian. May your soul be at peace. Thank you for spreading warmth and happiness through your motorcycle videos.
04 August 2021
Really missing you Cristian, been watching you for years and inspired with your two-wheel adventure. You sir, will be immortal to the our motorcycle community.
Absolutely loved this vlog. Thank you so much and keep up the great work 👍
I love my R1250GS!! Amazing machine!
So I'm here to see again one of the many Videos I saw way before I got now my GSA, and from the channel I was surprised not to see Chrirtian on new videos and now sadly seeing here about his accident. I've got much of my fascination and interest in the GS from what Christian showed us here over and over again. RIP and thanks for all of that.
Some beautiful footage! Made me subscribe. Can’t beat the GS! Thanks!
Still saving money to buy one... For now my DL1000 VStrom will have to do...
Great video, thanks for sharing.
It always surprises just how nimble and capable she is.Fantastic world touring bike.Easy to get to air filter to clean,easy for head clearance check,clutch change etc etc.Cheers.
waiting for my new one to be delivered and have a big trip planned already. Definitely have the Patagonia trip on my bucket list. Thanks for the vid
Thank's for the video, I am from Brazil and I got one 2017 just to do this ride to Patagonia from São Paulo, I am just waiting the Corona give a time to us have our normal lives back.
All the best for your next adventure!
BMW 1250 GS Is the right choese for all roads ( big boss )
I LOVE YOUR CHANEL! I have watched hundrets of videos and come back to you guys all the time. I like the honest reviews and comments about the bikes you ride no matter what brand it is. I just got my first BMW R1250GSA. I had a 2016 BMW K1600GTL and a 2016 BMW S1000XR, but I realy like this GSA. Thanks for all the videos. Good Luck and be Safe
Thanks! Enjoy the new ride!
Great video, grettings from Chile !!!
Ordered mine yesterday. It’ll be my 3rd GSA! I’ve had lots of bikes... all sports bikes before I went the GS route, but I’ve never owned the same bike consecutively three times, before!
I also just ordered my 1250 gsa hp. Cant wait :-))
Stefan T Got mine in February. It’s the best bike I’ve ever owned ;)
Great vid and love your passion for what you do👍
Beautiful scenery and great background music.
You have the most incredible photography of all the vlogs i follow.......Great job
Great review again. I am just about to buy the every same bike, can't wait. Will take a look at your Patagonia trip in the emantime, my all time favourite destination, i so hope to go one day.
Awesome drone shot at the end, gorgeous!!
love your channel, just bought this bike a few days ago
Thank you for journey. I think that is what I want. Safe travels!
Great video, awesome rider perspective review. This is the type of stuff when people are looking for reviews. You can’t really know how a bike performs by riding 15 minutes from the dealership to Starbucks
I went for the black genuine aluminium boxes too. I found the locks very tight I actually got a solid key cut so I wasn’t straining the main key. They’re also tight to get on for the first few times. I’ve cleaned them now and used a dry lube and there so much better. I got my first R1250GSA in November and it’s such an amazing bike, just does everything so well
Great vid mate and thanks for sharing. SW Motech do a cracking new line in tank bags, all secured via a tank ring with easy grab magnetic inserts that literally let you drop it in to place to secure. I have the Daypack along with Touratech Evo Panniers and Topcase for my R1250 GS. The 'GS' SW Motech tankbag is worth a look and is of course GS specific. The Touratech luggage is the best I've seen out there, not cheap but bombproof and watertight.
Beautiful video as always. I'm just wondering what about vibrations it produces? I heard GS has them...
Another great video , really excellent
Great Video, wish I could ride like that, anti slip rubber pads under the tank bag and sorted!
I just now read about Christian. I'm very sad about the news and my prayers go out to his family. I truely enjoyed his adventures on utube.
Great video mate!
I would love to see a side by side review of bmw f850 adventure with the big brother on a trip like this!
Is no doubt that the 1250 is
better in everything but I am amazed how the 850 is so good to ride in my everyday commute to work!🤔👍
Que buenas imágenes...!! Recuerdo que cuando estabas en el volcán festejabas tu cumpleaños... Que mejor manera no?? Gracias por las imágenes!!
Ride in Paradise my friend, you will be missed.
great review! what kind of inline bags do you suggest? or maybe top handles? thanks
Fantastic, thank you man!
Ride In Peace Cristian, you were loved and will be sorely missed.
I've been riding my GS1200 for 12 years now... nothing can beat it, however, upgrading to this beauty would be nice...
Amazing bike and amazing trip. I would buy no me but I am new in off road and this bike could be too much for me.
Very good vídeo. Regards!!!!
Great video sharing your thoughts. I really hope that BMW uses these comments or you also send this to them! Thanks for sharing.
I did a similar route... From Cartagena, Columbia down to Ushuaia and back a bit... I rode a 2018 R1200GSA. It was Awesome! Everything you said is true... But its heavy. For my next trip last year from Miami to Thailand, I took a F850GSA and it was the perfect mix for me... I love the KTM 790 Adventure, its light, but for comfort, the BMW F850GSA is more of a bike in between the KTM and the R1200/1250GSA. So my next trip to bottom of Africa from Miami, I will take the F850GSA. Love your stuff... Very interesting... Anything else you learned from your travels are always welcome in the videos. If you want to talk about support equipment, like your tents, your accessories, I would be curious to compare.
Interesting comment - would you consider the Triumph 900 or the Honda AT?
wrh152 no - I will review. That said my experience with traveling the world to remote locations - BMW, KTM and Yamaha own 90 percent of the bikes I run into. Triumph, Honda and other bikes are awesome - but for some reason they are not popular in world travel. But I’ll look at each for fun.
Sad new I learnt from reading comments over here. Cristian passed away. RIP Rider and long Rides in Heaven.
The GS still has the feeling of an off road bike regardless of the Weight when you know how to handle it! thats what I love about it! not like other big bore maxi trails!😎👍🏻
Awesome video!
great insights great footage in short like very much :)
I have the same tank bag and fits very good and does not move around even on trails. Just snap the front first and then tighten the two straps in the rear very tight and should work. Loosen those two before fueling.
Great vid , but hey that orange rain jacket you have...........what brand is it as i have been looking for something like that for on and off bike when traveling. Cheers
Great vids DMR, hope your in riding nirvana now rip matey
Great videography and editing! Sounds like mark knopfler on guitar
what a great review.
Ah Jesus RIP Christian man, I loved your vlogs
You should have been using the Atacama soft luggage system from BMW instead of the aluminum boxes because of where you were! 😉 Great production as usual! 👍🏻
Please compare this in detail to the tiger 900 rally pro, I'm torn between the two. Also, what a fantastic ride! It'd be nice to see more details of what you think about the bike after such a long ride (e.g. suspension, comfort vs midrange bike, what electronic features did you care most for etc) Thanks for the awesome videos, cheers!
I’d say depends on how much off-road you plan on doing. The stuff that makes the gs a phenomenal sport-tourer detract from its off-road capabilities.
There is a French guy (from youtube) who own both of them ..
What about the rust on the Drive shatf spine?
You should check the Givi equipment. For example their tank bags are better with the locking system. Even there is a model with a key called Givi TanklockED. Also they have a high windshield tinted which is very light. I can even see at night.
Hi, nice video. Which bike you will take for an on/off adventure (More TET than enduro), GS 1250 or KTM 790?? Why?
I have a GS from 2013 but considering the KTM.
Rest in peace brother 😔
If you have choose one bike... gs standard or adventure..?? Thanks, i love your chanel and apreciate your opiniom
So sad to learn of the news. Loved his reviews. RIP Biker Bro
WHAT HAPPENED TO HIM??
I want that bike just because it looks badass
foarte tare, bravo! tanc de motocicleta!
Hello friend, good videos, I wanted to know if that is an adventure with low suspension? how tall are you?
Great video, if you don’t mind me asking how much did it cost to ship your BMW to Chile, and how long did it take your bike to arrive.
About 2,000 euros. I left it there in February and it came back in early May.
very nice movie and motorcycle
We miss you buddy.
Paint protection kit on the tank and heavy-duty velcro on the tank and bottom of bag
As usual..another great Video. I own the same bike and i am in the market for some Engine guards. Do u recomend the OEM that BMW is offering or i should consider some solutions coming from wunderlich or Touratech? P.S. My next forthcoming trip will be to Romania (Beg September). Greeting fro Greece!
Touratech makes an add on crash bar for the stock ones to give much better protection. A lot of people also like SW Motech crash bars
By the way...any chance of giving us a video on what you packed and took on the trip?
Did you feel any difference on the brakes, since 1250 has BMW brakes, and previous 1200 had Brembo brakes?
My 40 years aniversary GSA on its way to me from Scotland . Respect to all Romanian brothers , looking forward to do the Transfăgărășan this summer , fuck covid 🥰
Now with the new 2021 KTM 1290 Super Adventure R, which will you chose for the same trip but with more Off-Road??
I tried the EO7+ rear with a TKC 80 front on my Tiger 800. The Mitas was definitely smoother on pavement than the TKC 80, but I was surprised by how little the improvement was in wear life over the TKC 80 rear. It’s an OK trade off, but the Mitas is terrifying on wet pavement and performs strangely in dirt/mud...it does a weird side to side movement when it’s struggling for grip.
I’ve put a few thousand miles on Dunlop’s new Trailmax Mission tires which I think are a far better option than the TKC 80/EO7+ combo for a trip like the one to Patagonia...including 8,000 miles of wear life. I’m not sure if they’re exporting them to Europe yet, but they’re totally worth trying. They’re FANTASTIC on pavement and surprisingly very capable in dirt and gravel.
Thanks for the suggestion. I'll keep that in my mind. Cristian
Try the Tour Tech Tank Bag it locks to the gas cap. They make one called the City Bag with the Hardware its $250.00
still prefer the ease of use and less intimidating non-GSA variant. I have a 17 plate r1200GS TE Exclus. and find perfectly adequate - find the GSA a monster !
The rally is the best it has the GSA suspension. Can have everything except the big tank. ,(that I don't want or like)
Had both and the GSA is just as easy to ride, just heavier to pick up😢, it feels though plusher and more comfortable. Suits taller riders though, I may go back to a standard next time.
I had a GS 750 before and every time I went off road it seemed very heavy so I sold it now I drive a Kawasaki Versys-X 300. I honestly can't imagine how maneuverable an R1250 is (a tank with two wheels) I think
This or the 2020 Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES Manual with quick shift?
Can u write in comment both front and rear. I understood continental but didn't understand wht tyre specification and name
The windshield is always best in transparent.
Black may cause accident on the dusty road
i was out on a 300 km trip and lost both my screws on the pannier rack and also the part that goes from left to right side.... Luckely i found that 50 meters from home. :)
I’ll put money that the rear tire will be gone at around 5k. Its past 50% wear and the 2nd half never lasts as long as the first half, and the loss in perform will grow exponentially.
Just replaced the catches on mine last week and they are not cheap at £52 each
If choosing one and only bike to own, GSA is the way to go
Can you explain more about the process of sending, getting and shipping back the bike. Paperwork/license and so on. Thank you
I shipped my bike via a Polish company called ADV Factory. I don't reccommend it anymore since I had a lot of issues with them. You can try motobirds, they seem to be more serious
DriveMag Riders thank you!!
Ctristi, how is the comfort of the rally sattle?
This or Africa twin adventure sports and why?
Great video, but is the GSA an elegant bike?
It moves in an elegant way. Otherwise it looks like a tank
Hi there : I like your videos specially the one from Patagonia, I’m from there. I would like to know how tall are you as you mentioned in the video because I’m very interested in the gs1250 adventure and I’m worry about my height. I’m 1,75 . Thanks for your comments .
Is it just me? it really seems no news from drivemag recently
What service did you use to ship the bike?
How you compare it to 850GSA? Ofc its more powerful, but how about driving? Is it much more comfortable? Sry for my english
Although not as good as the 850GSA in off-road, the r1250gs is my favourite due to the street riding manners
What grip/clapm with camera mount did you use (on 6:36)?
It's called Jaw Flex Clamp
Mitas e07’s are great tires!
Да, да
у тебя очень замечательные кофры!
Hi bro!! I want to know what is your helmet
How tall you are? What do you think is the reasonable height to go for GSA instead of GS? Do you think GSA will be as easy to drive in the city as the standard GS?
Huba Buba As easy to ride but suits the taller rider.
For me the standard GS fits better in the city. I am 1.74 cm. With that Rally seat, the GSA felt a bit high, but I could handle it.
Please make a comparison video of this bike with the KTM 1290 Super Adventure.
why everbody knows the GS is more comfortable and the Adventure is more Sporty/offroady :-)
What brand is your rain combo? I mean this grey/orange set.
BMW Rainlock. I strongly recommend it.
Love my GSA Exclusive but the Bumot panniers are far better quality than the BMW equivalent. They are also narrower than the bars .
Didn't try them. Thanks for the feedback.
Hi, whats hapined with Cristian?
I miss an Africa twin crf1100l video xD
hi,how tall are you?do you used a standard r1250gsa on this video?thanks
Hello. I am 1.74 cm. Yes, standard GSA
A solution for the bag on the fuel tank is to use velcro.
Does anyone know the song that is used?