My Thoughts on BMW's 2024 R1250 GS Adventure Rally

[steviepaynter]

I did the same as you. Test rode the 1300 and then the 1250 GSA trophy straight after. Came away with the GSA seams more refined and way more comfortable for long rides. You seam to sit in the GSA as appossed to being perched on to of the 1300.

[steviepaynter]

Hi Adam, if you set your heated grips and seat to your default preference. You can turn them both off with a long press of the button. When you press to turn them on again it will remember your selection for both the seat and grips.

[huzzar]

I just picked up my 1250, having decided against the 1300 too!! Great bike and enjoying it so much. Thanks for your review.

[worm]

Hold down the heat button and it’ll turn off what you selected. Hold it down again and it goes back to your previous setting. So if you just want the grips to come on at a 3, set it then turn it off by holding that button.

[scotthuxtable]

I agree with your conclusion. I pick up my new 2024 R1250 GSA Rallye tomorrow. I quickly ordered one after watching BMWs release of the 1300 GSA a few days back. Would rather have the last of the old rather than the first of the new. Might switch to a 1300 GSA in a few years if they prove to be OK. Price out the door here in Australia for a fully optioned 1300 GSA (719 edition) is $44, 000. Too expensive in my book. Thanks for the VLOG.

[roncoleman]

Hi Adam, congrats on the new bike! If you haven’t done so already, check out the latest GS911 update (Nov 2023) for new TFT options (screen start up, sport screen, turn signal cancellation, heated grip settings, miles/km speedometer switching).

[gregoryphipps]

If you buy the Garmin Tread for GPS mapping capability, it comes with both USB A and C connections on the right side of the GPS case - supplementing what the GSA already has.

[johnfallon]

I’ve driven my GSA 1250 2021, 30, 000 miles and was like driving like Miss Daisy. It’s in mint condition how many miles do you think before I go for another and I do like the GS 1250, It’s by far the most versatile bike I have ever owned in my 61 years. All my buddies on the street bikes from all over. Want to go with me so I have to choose Forest Road at the street bikes will have no problem going in one side of the forest and out the other. I told him that you’re never too old to own a GS 1250.

[danarussell]

I must really baby my ‘15 GSA because I’m always at 49-50 mpg. I also reset it every ride. You’re killing me, I wonder if the wife would mind if I traded in her Ascent for another bike.

[brianmorse]

I do not keep mine in dynamic. Too quick for the normal street. I'm not racing so...😅

[Dude_Virus]

Are you planning to paint the luggage blue to match the beak ?

[bluerangestudio]

Yea me too. ! test rode the new 1300 GS for about a good hour in traffic and on winding roads. After coming off my beloved 09 GSA it just felt unsubstantial. Plenty of Mumbo and good tech but it felt like i was sitting on the bike rather than in it all cosy like on my 09 . I'm a tallish guy 6'2, so ergonomically the 1300 felt a bit couched and cramped to me . Didnt like the sound either, kind of rattly like a diesel motor at low reves and the gear box ! not great ..clunky ! and there was this annoying high pitched wining noise coming from the gear box too. WTF ! apparently that's normal. All this just put me off. Took it back and jumped straight on a 2024 1250 GSA. took the same ride route and just wow, bliss ! this is my bike, so good ! . I bought it immediately upon return. ! not a second thought. Triple Black, fully loaded and $4000 cheaper than the 1300 GS. Fantastic value. A mate asked me how is it different than my 09 GSA ? I told him, well you know, its really similar but so much more refined and ahh its hard to put it into words. He said oh yea i know.. ''so its a bit like you get dumped by your 45 year old girl friend and then start going out with her 15 years younger 30 year old sister'' ? . Yea.. i image that's exactly what its like :) good analogy Mike !

[austinmatthews]

From 21 on they made the steering angle tighter creating a mpre agile bike it a tighter andle than the gs

[milesdavis]

I'm torn between the gsa and the triumph tiger gt explorer. Can't go wrong with either in the long run I think...

[pistolpete]

Awesome motorcycle, great comparison video.

[austinmatthews]

My 22 plate gsa has sos and doesnt need a phone connected it has a built in sim card its free for life of the bike its had a few issues latest issue is its talking to phone masts in uk in german not english its going back in to be fixed

[andrewhartzell]

I miss reading your thoughts on ADV Rider.

[rayfriedman]

You're comparing apples and oranges (as the expression goes). You think you're seeing a difference now, wait 'till you break it in and really lean on it. Meanwhile, WHAT is the story on those RED hard cases???

[JoeS]

Faster than it should be? So put it in rain mode and ride like a grandpa or just don't twist the throttle. LOL

[cperine]

I like those gloves you’re wearing in this video. Couldn’t find them in your store though. Could you tell me which ones they are please? Great bike there! We are riding the same except mine is GSA 1250. Ride safe.