That Canyon Yellow GS makes my heart thump. My first GS was a 2007 in that scheme.

Have only watched a couple of your videos so far and I have to say you do a fantastic job in presenting the info. Better than anyone else I have seen on KZfaq. Looking forward to watching the next one.

Another good analysis which will be helpful for bike enthusiasts. Well done!

I have a 2005 1200GS and it is blue. It is a fantastic machine. Being short I have dropped it a few times. I think it hurts me more on the inside than it hurts the bike on the outside.

This video popped up on my recommendations this morning. So I had Mam Journals with my coffee on the back porch. Michael your experience and knowledge over the years come shinning threw. Thank you from a old fellow who never though he would care about motorcycles again. I think this bike is made for the open less traveled roads of the American west. Safe travels Michael.

2007 GS 1200 70K trouble free magnificent miles. Off - road racer for 40 years, laughed at these bikes as overweight Starbucks crowd machines. Boy was I wrong. Incredibly stable, capable tourer. Will surprise you off road as well with the right tires. No silly electronics and lighter weight in this particular model. One of the greatest bikes ever produced.

Mate, that thing is clean! A credit to you. Really enjoyed the chat. Thanks. Cheers

Hello Michael. Like you, I am a silly old man who bought a new gs in 2007 and who still owns it. I have owned many bikes and the gs is the only one I ever bought new. It is now the only bike in my shed and I still cherish it and ride it regularly. It came with the next generation of ABS and the brakes on mine are absolute gems to operate. Regards from Australia, Hugo.

Clearly, I am a GS fan... I have had two 1100's, two 1150GSA's, 1200,1200GSA, and a 1200GSA Water-cooled... I have put at least 30k miles on each, from commuting, camping and canyon carving. Personally, I dislike the newer W/C versions- I sold my 2016GSA and I am now looking for a low mile 1150 GSA. I love the air/oil cooled torquey bikes with the "agricultural-like" trans! Greatest motorcycle ever produced.

Hi Michael. A 100.000 people can’t all be wrong! Very interesting and not so short video, I must sit alone when I’m trying to watch your videos as “she who cracks the whip” keeps interrupting my viewing, it’s taken me over an hour to watch. Great content as usual, the GS makes a great Paris Dakar rally bike so riding one on a tarmac road should be like riding a magic carpet. Cheers Michael and ride careful.

What a wonderful, thoughtful overview of the iconic model. After a long line of Japanese models and Triumphs, I bought my first BMW - a 2020 R1250R, a twin boxer like the 1200/1250GS - new a couple years ago, so am always interested in learning more about the brand…this was just the ticket, thanks.

She's a beauty!! Very nice and detailed presentation ! Enjoyed it

EXCELLENT VIDEO.

Excellent Michael, we met at the Super Sausage ZRX meet last August. I've recently bought a very low mileage 90th 2013 1200gsa and am absolutely blown away at how good it is.

For being 11 months in the business this is a great channel, I subscribed and looking forward to other video's and be definitely watching some more on your channel.

Had one new in 2005 put 78000 miles on it, mainly touring Europe. Never let me down once, and easy to work on great bike.

That’s a good presentation. Thank You

I managed to scoop up one of these bikes for under $1000 USD. It has some miles (98k), and some problems, but the more I learn about it, the more I can't wait to get it running. The ABS module seems to make noise and gurgle, and the battery is mostly dead. I really can't wait to experience the anti-dive braking feeling. That'll be completely new to me.

Very good and thoughtful video. I have the 05 GS 1200. Respectfully I might add that in the early 1970's Reg Pridmore won the superbike race on a highly modified BMW R90. If memory serves BMW was interested in his modifications. Maybe your research can shed more light on that. Thanks again.

Thank you

Great Job making the Video. We’ll Researched and Presented. I ride a 2006 R1200GS and love it. It’s sooo comfortable and easy to handle. It’s like the Weight just disappears right when you start rolling. I have 4 Fusions in my Neck and 2 in my lower Back. The GS is the only Bike I can ride and not hurt. New Subscriber and a big Howdy from Texas.👍

I just bought a 2007 r1200gs yesterday, this makes me feel better about my decision! That and it’s a fantastic ride compared to my 99 Suzuki tl1000s

Thanks for posting. I own a 2006 blue model wich now has 89763 KM and still drives wonderfull!

Thanks a lot Lord Michael

You are a natural sir!

Looks brand new!

Love the twin spark! Treat her to a good Mud Flap …. Ride On! Jim, Long Island, NY

Very enlightening video particularly Re history . As always well presented. Style is evolving well done . Never ridden a bike in this class . Mainly because I don’t tour or off road anymore . But also cos my legs are ickle. Unless you count an XT 500 my mate owned .

Another excellent review of an excellent bike by the MAM Journals. Did you know, BMW copied Harley-Davidson with the indicator switches on each side of the handlebars? They are very annoying aren't they. Did my head in when I had my two Harley's. 😁

I have a 04 with 26k in ocean blue… wish it was the yellow… love it

Being new to the Gs just pick up 2007 with only 20k on the clock , Coming from Fjr and Mt , Gtr and bandits this will be interesting

Thats a credit to you pal lovely condition

This is a brilliant vid BMW should use this for promotional info excellent will check out some more of your channel 👍👍👍😃

Great job!

Nice review well done! Good info and no swearing or shouting or "WHATS UP KZfaq".... Thank you

I really LOVE😍 my R1200 GS Air cooled just fabulous✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼

Hi Michael, only just noticed/watched your video, and enjoyed watching. I’m just making this comment to say I too own the same colour GS 07 - which BMW did make a few changes / clock digits etc. I bought new and still own it and only 18.000 miles to which is in similar condition to yours as it’s been dry weather use only, garaged all winters and only getting any water from the odd puddle say on welsh roads in summer that might cross from a stream etc. The fuel sender - I’ve had 2 replaced but each time gets dearer, so now, like yourself I fill up and zero the trip. I’m loathed to sell it as had nearly 17 years and no real tech to go wrong. In 2021 I did go for a ex BMW directors 40th Anniversary Edition with low mileage and as new with virtually every option fitted by the manufacturer, and because registered but as new was a fair bit less than new new if you know what I mean. Unfortunately the first few months of having it, I used my old one for the rest of the summer so never got on the newer one, then I moved so had to put them both in storage for a while over winter. Then the following year my left knee collapsed and infected then had to have a knee replacement so that was in the march and so ruined most of the following summer. I did manage to get back on the newer one for a ride later last summer as taken a while to get the bend in the leg, but I’m okay now, and so looking forward to spring. Anyway apologies a lengthy message, and looking forward to riding again soon- ride safe 🏍️ - Pete

Excellent videos .

I 'm agree, thats why I bought one 2 days ago 😁 From a yellow F650CS , to a R1200GS Adventure. I'm gone change my gray/white to dessert yellow 😁 Greets from Belgium and keep up the good work.

Really enjoyed that overview, thanks. Really would like one someday and have started researching them, one often overlooked issue is rust on the drive shaft, seems water getting into the rubber boot I presume, has it been an issue for you?

Nice commentary well done 🙂

I have the exact same bike, same colours, but a 2004 model. At the time, my previous bike was a write off and I needed a new one urgently because I use it for my commute. I stumbled upon this one at the dealership. Although not ugly, I don't particularly like the looks of it, but when I sat on it, I had to have it. I bought it even without having done a test ride. I am 1m92 and I never had a bike fit me this well. For comparison, I am flat footed with the seat in the highest position and the bike on its center stand. It brakes very well, but I don't like the noise the ABS pump makes. And worse, when the bike has been out for hours in the soaking rain; sometimes the brake servo fails and it requires a lot of muscle to stop the bike. Riding a couple of km's to allow the heat of the engine to dry some of the components and then restarting the bike, almost always fixes the problem. I think the fuel level indication problem is typical for BMW's of that era. I've also had it on my previous bike (a 2006 F800ST) and as with this bike, it was always fixed by filling the tank with 98 a couple times. I think it doesn't like the ethanol in the 95 E10. Afterwards I run it on 95 again and it's fine. Oh, and it eats rear brake pads. Every service, I've had new ones fitted and at 80 0000 km I had the rear brake disc replaced. The paint on the engine got chipped from riding in the winter and I did have to replace a lightbulb (which the bike let me know with a very stern "lampf!" error). I am not garage queening it, and when repairs are getting to expensive, the bike will be replaced, but thus far it never failed me and always fires right on, even at minus 10 degrees. I once spoke a gentleman from the bmw club, and he told me this bike had to be ridden weekly to keep it in best condition. Especially the servo pump. Apparently they have a tendency to fail when they're not shown enough love.

Ma786sai Dua beautiful video truly. Mine is a grey 2006. Is desert yellow in high-gloss metallic finish? Would love to know. It is much darker than a lemon yellow?

Does anyone here know how much is to do the clutch to this model (05)? Obviously at a local garage, not bmw dealer…

everything ok until you see the price of spare parts. if you buy one these used you need to check it out thoroughly

Great vid much appreciated as I have recently bought the same bike same colour etc etc "LOVE IT TO BITS" Did not think I would but I do. My question is this I am also a 29/30 ish inside leg andcan handle the bike due to how well balanced it is and with the low slung engine its easier that the Triumph I had previously but I have been told you can buy lowered suspension units have you any experience or knowledge in this area I do not want to mess with the seat because that inevetably effects the leg position ?? I am wondering with lower springs if this would have any impact on the handling etc ? My bike is a 2005 with 30K on the clock full service history "which sadly in my mind means nothing" As I would not trust any dealer to do the job as it should be done ?? In very very good condition bought for under 4K so there are now some super deals and a lot of bike for very little money. Last but not least I do think long way up or down and side ways played a massive part in increasing the G.S. range salesthanks again Allan.

How many miles are on your GS, looks mint still ?

Hi, I don,t know how many miles you have done. Mine is 11/2006 with 46k KM (not miles!!!), so low mileage.I bought it in 2012. BMW dealer always maintained. It has been the most unreliable bike ever. Corosion On front engine casing and tank cap, front shock leak, several recall ( abs pipe, rear wheel flnge, fuel sender, ignition/alarm switch...). I am on my third fuel pump (leaks) which is showing signs of failing, one ECU (£1000), and several TPS sensors. The usual real transmission bearing was done by the previos owner around 36k KMs. I had a oil leak between engine and gearbox and that meant spliting the bike in two to replace the balance shaft seal. I had all other accessible seals replaced at the same time, crankshaft, gear box etc. I like riding the bike (btw I fitted low shocks and friend cut the main stand by 40mm, I am 5.6) but RELIABLE is NOT a word I woul use!!!! Cheers.

Let's just say a few words of thanks to Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman!

Very well presented video of a iconic bike. I've actually got the same model and year as your one. I've always been a big fan of Japanese machines, and trained as a motorcycle mechanic. I wanted to know what all the fuss was about on r1200gs. So I bought one to commute and do a bit of touring on. I agree with you on how well it handles forsuch a lard arse of bike. I found I was pushing it like a sports bike, and it handled it well with the pegs touching down in the corners. It does have its issues though. I've had the fuel gauge problem, the servo on the brakes failed, which is very scary, as you loose 80% of your braking efficiency. Awful design. Delicate canbus electrical system. However I really love this bike, and I will never sell it. Very comfortable and easy to ride with resl road presence.