Long Way Round is a classic and a must see for anyone who likes to dream of adventure! Ewan McGregor really won me over. He is not just a pre madonna actor!

@@Ragtopp68 I agree 100 percent,...it really is a really GREAT movie with lot's of suspense too.

They recently put it up on KZfaq, so go wild ;-)

@@Ducksonalltube Good to know,.thanks!

yes i love that feature... and was concerned when he was ignoring it... much worse to redline a cold bike than a warm one

press bike

For me if I want to cruise the interstate- this bike is not a good choice to go 100 mph day after day. A 1600 GT or GTL or even an older LT is the bike for that. I have owned all three and currently own a GSA- The 1600 GT/GTL OR LT give you a much better and more comfortable ride at high speeds than the 2 cylinder GS/GSA.

Please stay tune more motorcycle videos are on the way.

Bruce Kendall yip. Absolutely love mine 👌

Yes me too. My 1200 did many km on the dirt.....my 1250 not yet but once run in definitely

Thanks for the heads-up’

Once they are moving the weight disappears

Quick note on helmets- there are different shape heads and helmets. I finally figured out I have a "long oval" head, and bought a "long oval" helmet. I can finally wear a helmet for over an hour without getting a blinding headache!

I stopped watching right there... 😕.

First thing I thought when i saw that. I was like, NOOOO

marcducati: Press Wankers, over privileged and under educated...... As someone else said, a well thrashed demo example. Such a shame that these guys don’t have mechanical sensitivities even though it’s not their own bike. They’ve not covered themselves on glory have they?

Made me cringe that stopped there too!

thats what I said about my 2010, until I tested a 2020 GSA HP, traded in the 2010 immediately

Swapped my K1600 for R1250gs

Mate I’d be happy with an RT to go with my 2020 R1250GSA, or maybe the new R3 GT from Triumph for something different.

Definitely.. Get the latest version! I'll help you taking over the outdated

Exactly. Expensive Carbon, Alu & high tec are worthless when no one is able to repair when (not if..) it breaks down

Thanks for the kind words!

KTM have won the last 16 Dakar’s

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Your opinion is honest. I never buy a over priced bike like BMW. Very high cost service compared to the other. I never ride a bike which blow out my wallet. I ride my Jap bike with my friend last year over 15,000 km and we never had a problem and the service cost is reasonable . Most 1200GS/GSA riders take their bikes on road not off road in the region where I live. Purely from a bike’s function, the GS is not worth the price tag. But it is brain VS heart. Riders who buy 1200GS shows they are rich while the others can’t afford as the heavies price tag in its class. Anyway, if you really like the 1200GS and can afford it, do not hesitate to get one. But one thing I have to clear, in a kind of bike at its class, a more expensive bike doesn’t necessarily mean better in most cases, on the contrary, less expensive bike do the job surprisingly well and even better.

Thanks for the kind comment. We’ll get better the more we produce. The next one is more polished.

TFLoffroad, my remark was by no means a criticism. It was just an idea that there is much more to review in the two wheeled world that does not go “off road”. The GS adventure is a very competent off road machine, but is also an amazing road touring bike. I love the focus on this channel regarding being off road. Just many more angles to look at with the two wheeled world that I believe your brand can tap into very successfully. Keep doing what you are doing. Love watching your videos. By the way, your brand has matured amazingly in the past several years. You should be proud of what you have now. Great Job!

I live in Africa and you see posers with these bikes but real travelers ride lighter, smaller, less technical bikes. I couldn't even imagine trying to ride that behemoth through African traffic.

I used my 1200 now 1250 daily in African Traffic and have travelled most of Southern Africa on my GSA’s. I must be one of those posers you talking about Jay Mr World you better not fly in any aircraft either. They are all now controlled by many many electronics.. 😂 It’s not the best selling adventure bike in the world for nothing.

@@OverlandingwithBruce funny how you mention aircraft electronics as a example of reliability. We just lost 300 people and 2 max8 aircraft due to faulty electronics. I don't trust KTM because of their excessive use of electronics. There is few and far places to service these machines outside of Europe and NAmerica.

Jay Whoisit I hear you but out of how many aircraft in the air currently and how many millions of passengers daily?. I spoke to a technician the other day and they have had all sorts of mechanical issues but never electronic. Out of interest what adventure bikes now a days don’t have electronics?

@@OverlandingwithBruce I ride the last dinosaur, a KLR650. I desperately need an upgrade. But your right, it's impossible these days to avoid electronics completely. Here in Kenya there are no dealerships and no technical service.

A lot easier to pick up by yourself as well.

that´s why i do maintenance myself. it´s not really expensive or all that hard (if you are mecanically inclined), due to the good build Quality and accessibility of all parts.

It took me 5 years to finally convince myself to pay $35,000 for this bike, with all the panniers, GPS and other add-ons. Is it worth it? Yes, but very hard to ride on single trail. Not fun dropping a bike that cost more than most regular sedans!!

European gallon is slightly larger than a US gallon.

I average 39.9 hauling A$$

Ofcourse there are a lot of other bikes, but ehh this video is about the BMW. Say whatever you want against it. Typically the critics are coming from people that cannot afford one. The American bikes are even more expensive for less value.

joris suffuhrt I had a 1200GS, put 55k Miles it on, rode it from one side of the USA to another, a lot of dirt. I can afford one and so I call BS. Its a perception people have developed and been marketed to when a lot less choices were available in the ADV segment. Nowadays there’s anything from a WR250R to a KTM 1290R that can fill the “do anything” role. Pocket book, perception and belief are first world problems that drive this. The desire to own a BMW is in some cases are the driving force compared to having one and knowing what it’s about. You can keep the expensive maintenance, the final drive problems, leaking this and that because I’ve had it and it’s overpriced, complex and heavy. Not what I find is great for off road.

P C accepted. Think about the new 850 gs adventure. 21 inch and a great bike. Much better price and for me superior to honda. Yes bmw has a price but so does ducati and triumph. Also the new 1290 ktm is in the same pricerange here in europe if you want full option.

What year was your GS? BMW introduced it 15 years ago. And the current bike is a far superior better machine. I've owned over 34 bikes, 9 of which have BMW's, mainly GS/A's. I've done decent mileages on them and had zero problems - which is much more than can be said for the other 23 bikes. A number of my friends have owned multiple GS's. Same thing. Big miles, no problems. There's lighter bikes; cheaper bikes; and bikes that work off-road better. But as large capacity, low maintenance, reliable, comfortable, practical adventure tourers go, it's always been the best option and remains so. If Ducati could swallow its pride and make the road version of the Multistrada shaft-drive, or better still belt-drive, it would give many GS owners something to think about. But as it is, BMW have it all their own way, which is one reason why the GS/A is the biggest selling motorcycle in the world.

To bad no one owns one yet. How do you know ?

Haha!! Warner Bauer doesn’t know WTF he’s talking about! Haha!!

Indian?? 😄😄😄

And a 130 mile range ??

Warner Bauer I actually test rode both bike the same day. The the ftr1200 felt heavier. Has less horsepower. The heat coming from the engine and exhaust is enough to cook you. It looks cool is about it. Other than that your buying and overpriced naked bike.

Rode one last weekend, seat was extremely comfortable, windscreen was Impressively adequate for its size and I didn’t have an issue when I tried the quick shifter, probably best for higher rpm upshifts

@@Kwhopperfan I ended up buying one....now I absolutely love it. Fitted an aftermarket screen and now I find the seat really comfortable, maybe it was the pants I was wearing before ☺️

It weights 600 pounds for crying out loud!

@@TFLoffroad so learn how to lift it... technique not muscle

no, my CRF500L is.

@@michaelxcx That too. But not this bike, way too heavy!

@@remid1994 o yes, u are absolutely correct. 1250gs is way, WAY to heavy for a go anywhere bike.