Why I Will Never Buy a BMW GS Motorcycle?

In this video, I will tell you my top 5 reasons to avoid BMW GS.
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[laceyunderall]

I’ve had 4 BMW GSAs and done over klms around Australia over the years in extreme environments. Never broken down or had any major issues because the bikes were well maintained and not abused. We are all different, do different types of “adventures” and require different “tools”. Even though everyone has their preferences I would never criticise someone else’s choice of motorcycle.

[Fahri]

After 3 GS’s final find a peace with Africa twin.

[sorenmelchior]

This is why I enjoy your channel… you are honest and practical in your evaluations, no fluff or exaggerations.

[johnnyblue]

Ouch... you told your bike to her face that she's cheap, easy to get, and that's why you got her... You hurt her feelings. :))

[marcelodc]

I rode 116000km in a 2017 Gs. I was a amazing bike and went to Patagonia, Ushuaia and San Pedro Atacama twice. 15000km trip. I had a tenere 250 2017 and rode 110000km and i did Ushuaia and Carreteira Austral twice and it was amazing trip too. Its different bike, the Gs its safer in the road with a lot of trucks. The tenere was better in the desert and off road trails. But i Discover its not about the bike. Today peoples are very egoic and love and hate material thinks according his ego. Zero problems with the Gs and some with the tenere 250, but the tenere i understand 100% and can fix anywere. I am greatfull this life that permit me had thia 2 bikes. The same trip with thia 2 bikes was great and different and its ok.

[MagicRoosterBluesBand]

Motorcycles should not be complicated, IMO. Especially ADV bikes! I agree with you 100%.

[kflorin]

Before I start the video, I want to say that I had the bmw r1200rs. I sold it and I will never buy it again. The quality of the materials inferior to Japanese motorcycles (Honda) and too overrated. Also, the people in the BMW club have an air of superiority and they all talk about how they take their motorcycles to BMW Motorrad and pay hundreds or even thousands of pounds for maintenance according to the BMW list. After I sold it I was glad to get rid of it. Never again.

[Boeckinger]

Riding a 21 year old BMW F 650GS with the Rotax engine, never had any issues. Its so cheep i dont have to worry droping it or if it gests stolen. If it breaks down one day in a remote area i just leave it there like a dead horse 😅

[RoadDogSteve]

For me personally at 71 yo. I need to be able to pick up the bike when I drop it.. We all have. I can lift my motorcycle but in some situations it my be tough. I now carry a motowinch device in case I need it. Worth the 5 lbs to me although I haven't needed it yet. Better to be able to get yourself out of trouble than walking. I also carry a satellite communication device. It's all perfect for my secondary road trips. I love doing my own maintenance too..Enjoyed the video.. thanks

[kimvanuytsel]

I understand your 5 points, but you’re comparing your Tenere with a big and heavy 1200(1250) GS(A), but it would make more sense if you compare your motorcycle with a BMW GS700. That is nowadays an affordable bike, much lighter than the 1200(1250) GS(A).
I drove the BMW 700GS for one year and is very comparable with your Tenere.
I am now driving a BMW 1200 GSA and with this bike it is indeed challenging to really go off road. Your Tenere or my (previous) BMW 700GS would be much more suitable to do that.

So I think you’re comparing apples with pears…

[motolover]

Sorry, my GSA uses 4, 2 liters when I travel with it. I do up to 700km with one tank. I don't ride fast, there is no need to. Up to 110km/h is my travel speed and never above 4, 5l. It has 134000km at the moment, loads of offroad and no problems with the engine or anything else. Oil change and normal maintenance is easy. I owned a T7 for a year, bought new in 2019 as I wanted to go to Kazahstan with it, then came Covid and I didn't go. T7 has many minuses in comparison to a GS: poor suspension, small fuel tank, no cruise control, no heated grips, no tubeless rims, a chain instead of a shaft, poor wind protection, just to mention a few. I had to choose between the two bikes in my garage and I sold the T7.

[markprivitera]

I love your channel, it would be nice if you do a video on what bike you would buy after you decide to replace the Tenere. Keep it up.

[arnohag]

I'll stick with my BMW F800GS 2010. Why, because all new bikes cost too much. Since mine is definately out of warranty, I do all my own maintenance. My g's is lighter and better balanced then the Tenere, less top heavy, same fuel economy and has never been dropped. I ride dirt here in Australia, often. Bike is mostly dirty and it is my main form of transport. I'm glad you stuck with the Tenere, the simplicity is key, parts are cheap and it is reliable.

[alainrigaud]

always good common sense:use what you need and don't follow the marketing !

[jolebole-yt]

You are absolutely right about riding through Europe. It has become insanely expensive, especially western Europe. If you want to save money on a trip in Europe, stay away from the big cities and popular tourist towns. Ride in the rural areas where is less traffic and everything is cheaper.

[Black_Anonimus]

That's th reason why I bought tenere 700 2 years ago. BMW GS is good for paved roads, on bad terrain it is absolutely unusable. On my motorcycle, I go everywhere where the GS goes, but that same GS doesn't go where I can. I have nothing to say about reliability, you know what the truth is...Pozdrav iz Bosne i Hercegovine!

[bikenavbm]

agree with much you say especially a tool, GS1200 240, 00km self serviced, subframe broken no, driveshaft worn yes one but no chains worn, clutch dry yes one @ 210, 000km. cast wheels tough as f**k, as reliable as a t7 very unlikely. but lower seat height/cg, nicer road ride, better weather protection, better heavy luggage carrier, easier to pick up from the ground (very important), more fun on the road? much maintenance is easy but not all, valves are just feeler guage and locknuts, big milage bikes yes, reliable yes/no, niggles yes big fail unlikely. Would your home-town ride break one doubt it very much, would it ultimately cost more- yes. I have done nearly 200, 000 miles on GS12's they are very good machines far tougher and more capable on the trail than many think me included untill I tried. The T7 is a great bike but unfortunately Yamaha built it to a traditional low cost design fuel tank on top of a tallish engine which dissuades many smaller/shorter riders, it would be a very difficult bike for me to live with. Most of your principles I agree but not all your details. thanks.

[inspectorchicken]

I loved all my BMWs on two and four wheels. But in recent times I had so many bad experiences with our local BMW dealership that I won't touch any BMW soon.

[happyswissjoe]

I am tempted to make a phone call to BMW Bulgaria.... but I won't. Pavlin is living in 1980s....opinion on GS. Post 2010 GS'es are a different beast. Subframe breaking? That's history.

[happyswissjoe]

My first comment after first 1:30 minutes, at last you are truly HONEST about GS (high cost). Some time ago, you had bashed up GS owners and GS Bikes. Maybe you forgot or you did not realise. Peace. WIth many GS owners, they have ENOUGH money to make any GS light and they don't care about "damages" while going offroad. Money can do many things. It is PERFECTLY OKAY to admit we don't have enough money. When I bought my GS Adv 2018, first thing I told myself is: don't look at the money. It is just money. I am not being boastful, but I am being "wise" about growing old and not being able to ride my dream bike if I wait longer. So I just did it.