2021 BMW R1250GS TE Review: The ULTIMATE Adventure Motorcycle?

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[RedLoveShow]

I am really glad to see that interceptor becoming a threshold for measuring value in a bike. Glad to see such master stroke by a Indian manufacturer.

[will]

I’ve got the 1250 GSA. Its absolutely awesome to ride. Smooth power delivery and unbelievably comfortable. Just a top usable machine.

[maxflight]

Why have I only just discovered your channel ? Nice pace, accurate comments, breathtaking photography, and no profanity/bloated bits !

[msims]

The R1250GS is basically my dream bike. Thanks for the review!

[tonydare]

Hi Bob, This is exactly the bike I have, down to the exhaust and coulour scheme. I live in the Paris area and most of my riding is urban. This means that I can't really do it justice - as you say - or exploit its full capabilities. But, I traded up twice, first from a Ducati scrambler and then a Triumph Tiger 900GT Pro. I can't honestly say that I regret my choice despite the huge price tag and not using it to the full. It's a wonderful, everyday machine, even for filtering in dense traffic, which is supposedly it's weak point.

[richardd]

The thing about the BMW GS is... everything. It does everything well. As for the price, blame the PCP industry. Sadly, a lot of buyers don't care too much about the sticker price, they're only bothered about the monthly payment. As residual values are quite good on BMW's, it has allowed the sticker price to increase whilst still maintaining a competitive monthly payment, compared with a lower priced, residually weaker bike from another manufacturer.

[tahirsharif]

That’s a big chunk of money for a fully loaded bike. I can do two very different bikes for that combined price - keep my T7 for mixed riding and a Supersport/Ninja 1000SX/Street Triple etc for more road fun.

[greenambles]

What do you do on the morning of your wedding while slugging a coffee and slurping your porridge in bed?! That’s right, you watch this! A joy as always Rob. Trust you well and clearly busy as always, your status as one of the best in the business for this thoroughly enjoyable medium well deserved. Thank you.

[FRvS]

Wow, this guys does a fantastic job describing the bike!

[skanda]

If you buy a GS or GSA, do yourself a huge favor snd buy the touring windscreen and side screens from Aeroflow out of Riverside, CA from a dude named Paige (sp?). The person who answers the phone is Christine. If you’re over 6’2” buy the extra tall windscreen. You can always lower it. Best bike of all time once you’ve specked it out with Aeroflow imho.

[gerhardvaneeden]

I have this exact bike, and I love it! Only gripe is the lack of backlighting on the switchgear, and even if I try to not ride at night, it's sometimes unavoidable. The only solution is to ride so much that the button presses become second nature! Great video, well done 👍

[peterhalstead]

Always wanted a BMW sadly out of my reach, maybe one day, this is the one I would buy have to be soon I’m 69 but still fit.love your review many thanks.

[ryanbrown]

An important option sport suspension! It gives you the GSA suspension on the standard gs. That was the ticket for me! I wanted a thin bike with the off-road suspension

[BlazinBlades]

I think the stock can sounds better than the Akro
Great machine!

[garypunter]

I would love the GS or GSA in TE spec but, unfortunately due to my wages it is as yet out of my reach by a long way.
Great vlog as always MB.

[johnardy]

I've owned 2, a 2016 GS Adventure and currently a 2022 R1250GS which I'm selling. These bikes are sold under a myth of traveling 'round the world in all kinds of terrain. We get the gear and the bags and then almost no one goes off-road. Like a Range Rover, sure it could go off-road but it never does. And for those that do, they quickly realize it's too big and heavy for off-roading for anyone other than expert dirt riders. Experts who will tell you to get a smaller bike for off-road adventures. Yes it's versatile, like a Swiss Army knife - but we don't use those gadgets either.

[streetglidesteve]

Just bought a 2021 Triple black 1250 GS low suspension spoked wheels opt 719 mirrors and absolutely love it
Great addition to my Harley Streetglide

[quiver]

Definitely the best review I’ve seen on the net from a visual presentation and very good technically wise. Congratulations.

[Verknechter]

I have ridden a 1290 Adventure S for 2500km in the alps and after that a GS 1250 for 30mins. So not enough time to compare in depth. But i am not so sure why everyone raves so much about the engine. The KTM twin has much more power on top and is more direct. Sure the 1250 starts strong but it is also over very soon.

[IanTed]

Used to hate them, made the mistake of test riding an early LC, now on my third a 2019 GSA Exclusive. The secret is the versatility and living in rural Northumberland they are perfect, fast, comfy, great handling. Had a few issues with my 1250 but sorted under warranty and I’ll probably have another despite the cost😢