Do I regret buying the BMW R1300GS instead of the new Adventure?

Firstly I realise I'm a little bit all over the place in terms of my thoughts, I cut ALOT of the video down as my thoughts were wandering everywhere so please bear with me.

Also no hate to the dealer regarding the valuation of my bike, it's in line with other similar bikes, it's just the way the market is. They were kind enough to let me test ride the GSA and go over the figures with me and have bent over backwards to meet me in the middle.

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[daizernone]

Didn’t see your chigee on your way home, hope it’s not still on the test bike, good vid.

[TwoGoTouring]

I’ve order one with ASA and traded my 1250 GSA. I ride two up a lot and have toured Europe last three summers. Next summer we’re going to Romania and this is the ideal bike. There’s more room on it for two people and the seat is more comfortable than the 1300 GS. I sold another bike as well to help with the cost of the change. I didn’t feel much difference on it compared to my old GSA but it’s definitely wider than the 1300 GS which is to be expected surely ? Fugly or not this bike will be a top seller as the old version starts to look dated.

[davidmallia]

The adventure only makes sense if you are travelling to Alaska, or transversing central asia, and this just for fuel range. But, you can always carry extra jerry cans, using a simpler, lighter bike, which is always preferable.

[Bikerbug]

TSB - yes that is it, I hopped on the 25 GSA at the dealer yesterday and it felt a bit wider at the tank and seat, I did make a tentative deal on a 24 GSA

[theflyingyetti_]

Having ridden both I was surprised to say I prefer the ADV

[beans]

It’s a good video! It’s nice to see the the financial implications of swapping from the GS 1300 to the GSA version.
Thanks a lot and enjoy that super machine. 👍

[D-WFR]

PCP has killed the bike industry because it gave manufacturers and dealers the opportunity to artificially inflate bike prices - Massively!

People now think of a bike as a monthly figure rather than the total cost of a bike. In other words x thousands is a gulp of breath, but a few hundred quid is just an annoyance. I didn’t realise people were so stupid.

[MRth-]

Went from RT to GS ( had 4)to RS. Seen the new GSA yesterday. It is wider than the RT and slightly heavier. All the weight high up, the new panniers are enormous. Tried the new 1300GS with ASA and is a game changer. Will be waiting for the new RS. For anyone just touring the GSA doesn’t make sense….unless you are 6’4.

[theworldsbonkers]

All that technology yet still no standard car play or back lit handlebar switches.

[allansmillie]

Not long got my R1300GS...all the bike I'll need...GSA offends me less than it did at launch...but I dont need the additional bulk.

[Bikerbug]

Yesterday I had the chance to look at the GSA 1300 and compared it to the R1250GSA, with all of the bonuses and discounts that BMW is giving on the 2024 and the price increase that is on the 2025 GSA the R1250GSA is a great value purchase.

[paullavender]

99% of riders buy new GSA because they want one, not because they need it. How many will actually take it off tarmac? Not many. Only a rich nutter would do any serious off road work on such a big heavy bike. For easy off road stuff the GS with hybrid tyres is fine. I love my 1300gs, no interest in changing. Bigger fuel tank? I loved the distance you could do in 1250 gsa, but given you’re supposed to rest every 2 hours and that there’s fuel stations everywhere, only a luxury. And with a full tank the 1250 gsa was top heavy and not a dainty thing, the 1300 gsa I’m sure is the same filled up.i guess if you’re crossing the Mongolian steppes or some other remote place the extra fuel capacity might be very useful. Otherwise you got your 1300 (or 1250 ) because you liked it, which is a perfectly good reason. NB I think the 1250 gsa looked like a tank; the 1300 gsa looks like a German tank. Both monsters. The 1300 GS is a better looking bike, but so are loads of other.

[kelcombe]

Great video, exactly the question I’ve been asking myself. I’m very happy with my R1300GS the engine is great and I’ve grown to love the look.
Like you the only real issue I’ve had has been the seat. I’ve bought the Wunderlich seat to try to solve the problem and found it as firm as the original but the shape was wider and helped a little. The best result I’ve found so far is setting the suspension to -2 and using Cool covers from Nippy Normans which just took the edge off. Thanks for your opinion

[gsdi]

Nice video, especially the audio. For the moment I think I will keep my 1250GS, just came back from a mini tour of France, St.Nazaire, La Rochelle, Oradour-sur-Glane, Loire Valley and the 1250 still does things very well. I'll try the 1300 GSA next week though. Ride safe.👍

[Sharpey.]

30 litre tank only makes sense if you use the bike for what its really designed for and go out in the middle of nowhere otherwise theres a petrol station every few miles

[MatthewCox-bp]

I have a 2023 1250 GSA and actually really like the new 1300 GSA ASA version however the 10k cost to change takes a bit of digesting! I also done an insurance quote and it £1250 for the year with tracker & thatcham alarm so based on that i will be keeping my 1250 for the time being.
Did you find your 1300 GS was more to insure?

[martindivall]

As a 2024 Triumph 1200 GT Explorer owner, I would love to hear your thoughts on it and a comparison to the BMW, especially the comfort level, engine and suspension, make sure you test ride the 2024 MY though, as the engine modifications they did for 24 really do make a huge difference from the 22 MY.

[raycollington]

Good video. I admire your loyalty to BMW. I couldn’t take your approach to them. It’s all a kings clothes job as far as I can see. My Honda has been fantastic and never had a thing go wrong on it. My local BMW motorad dealer in Maidenhead just closed down. For some perspective I bought a new 330D in 2009, it was a fantastic car, the new 530D I bought in 2018 was a load of junk. They had their chance. Now everything I own is Japanese.

[xseal]

I have the regular GS. Vasty prefer it to the Adv. model. I have a 2 gallon fuel bladder that I carry and can use for rare instance when I may need more fuel capacity, which is rare.

[mikedignum]

I've already seen a few used 1300GS on dealers' forecourts with low millage and found 18k fully spec. Makes you wonder what the previous owners are swapping them for and why.