New BMW R1300GS Adventure | What you ACTUALLY Need to Know...

BMW have unveiled the 2025 R1300GS Adventure. With a polarizing design, the Adventure model is exactly what we expected - a 1300 with a larger fuel tank and more equipment, with a bulkier, taller and fuller look. Did BMW go too far with the styling? How does it differ from the standard R1300GS? Should you upgrade your R1250GS Adventure? What are the seat heights, the standard features, what's new and exciting? #bmwmotorrad #r1300GS #advrider #motorcycle #adv

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00:00 Styling/Comments
04:09 Specs/Overview
08:24 GSA Differences
16:07 Seat Heights
17:41 Automated Shifting
20:22 Options
22:00 Model Confusion
24:26 Which to Buy?

[BigRockMoto]

Well... what do you think of the new GSA? Love it or hate it?

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[brucebillb]

Props to BMW for making the base 1300 look better now 🤣

[Harry.pt]

The front-end reminds me of the SMEG refrigerator :))

[oust]

It looks like a $5, 500 Royal Enfield Himalayan with a significant eating problem lol

[jtwu]

People are missing the mark. The side panel open to a beer cooler as an optional deluxe package with bottle opener in the middle of the tank

[mikemills]

I think I will go with the Africa Twin, just wish it had shaft drive.

[daryllisms]

I think a lot of people miss the point of the GSA, and the Globetrotter Cosplaying certainly plays into that. As Ian has said in prior reviews, the thing about the GSA is that you get a long distance tourer with light off-road optionality.

I have done 100k+ on various GS and GSAs in North America, and if you are doing high miles across vast distances (especially across deserts and remote Canada/Alaska), the wind/weather protection + fuel range + good enough dirt capability on the GSA make these rides infinitely more possible/enjoyable, with much less anxiety and lower fatigue. I never have to worry about gas, I never have to worry about being cold, I never have to skip a gravel road, I never have to worry about dropping the bike (because it's made to do so), and the low center of gravity with the engine configuration means it carries heavy loads surprisingly well.

I've toured on RTs, but was happier on my GSA in Alaska. I would never take the GSA on a BDR trip (wrong tool for the job), nor would I want to take it on a RTW trip (speeds are too low and it's too flashy). I'd probably take my 300 Rally. But I would not enjoy taking my CRF to Alaska, either. I don't always want to ride dirt or country roads -- some days I just want to grind out a 700 mile day across an area I've already been a dozen times and get to somewhere new.

You'd think perhaps the standard GS would be fine, but the truth is, there has never been a road that I'd take a loaded GS on that I wouldn't also take the GSA on. With a full load of luggage, the weight difference is not meaningful, and you lose the fuel range (I've tried it with a fuel bladder, which I hated) and the wind protection.

I will take a GSA for my type of riding any day. However, the 1300 is so atrociously ugly I don't know if I can deal with it. Looking forward to seeing it in person.

[ChevyMan]

It’s definitely utilitarian looking. I’ll keep my ‘23 GSA for a few years more.

[buendiabee]

I cant unsee the big BMW Key Fob which replaced the tank garnish…

[aydnural]

GSA is NOT a “more” off-road version of GS. It’s just substantially more comfortable for long or short distances and surprisingly enough it feels even more agile than a GS. I’m 64, owned most of the GS and GSA models made, currently riding a 1250 GSA. You may say my ‘feeling’ on agility is flawed, I cannot justify it either - whether a slight steering head angle difference can really make this happen or if there’s another magic there… but if you ride it long enough, GSA gives you much more confidence for any situation and you feel it’s at least as much agile. Longer suspension is also for comfort, nothing else. And who wants a bigger fuel tank? Well, anyone making long distances! Those adventure riders (adventure in its real meaning) ride nimble bikes with small tanks yes, but they always have additional tanks for fuel! For a civilized long distance rider, not being have to fuel up for more than 300 miles is a significant comfort feature (it’s the same thing with four or more wheels). Of course you may stop and rest, but not out of necessity; that is comfort.

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Africa twin - Beautiful white horse
Bmw gsa - big hippo
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[soggywuffles]

I was semi holding out on buying my 2024 Honda ATAS dct, to see what the new GSA was going to offer. Hindsight being what it is I’m glad I ended up
With my ATAS, sure no shaft drive or 140+ hp, but the $10k savings certainly helps.

[onemileattatime]

Ian, your job titles at the beginning of your videos crack me up!!

[TheBlakerunner]

I guess this is the bike for all those people that thought that the 1300 GS was too pretty and not utilitarian looking enough . Well, you asked for it… The ugliest BMW motorcycle ever!

[jcl]

I am a GSA owner for years . But the new style remains me of a Massey Ferguson tractor 135. Same colour and square. I’m sure it is a great bike.

[brianeaston]

I'm 6ft 4in tall, 16 stone, so the big GSA suits my size, I find my 1250gsa really comfortable and the size and weight aren't a problem

[laceyunderall]

The big tank in the Australian outback is a must, and so is the longer travel suspension when fully loaded.

[bens]

Ridden distance in Australia? You DO need 30L unless you want to be lugging bladders

[Kelly-oqnh]

BMW should consider finding and hiring an Italian to help in the design and appearance of their over engineered motorcycles.
KTM should do the same with their under engineered motorcycles.

[kuykutz]

why do People like Spoked if i bend the rim i can bring it back to ride-able by turning a spoke, if i break a spoke i can replace it....If i dont have a spoke a Kevlar replacement can be used to get me home....The rim are More forgiving because the spoke are like columns absorbing impact ..and less important they look way cooler on my GSA!....those are the reasons IMO....Bend a Cast wheel and you just wait for the tow truck!!!