My R1150GS Adventure || I Call Her "Big Sexy"
Here she is.. Big Sexy.
When I wanted a bike to get out and tour on with a budget of not much at all, there was one ONE option.. the OG of modern adventure bikes, a GS!
So here's a little ride out where I explain what I've bought and why.
If you like what you see please like and subscribe to the channel and I'll see you on the next one!
JW
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I’ve got a 1999 R1100S in Mandarin. I’ve just picked up a 1999 R1150GS in Mandarin. What can I say, I like things to match.
that will take you to some places mate, enjoy
Great video & a great bike! I went from the BMW GS800 PD Classic to a GS 1100, and finally to a GS 1150 Adventure (brand new in 2004), and haven't looked back! What a great bike it is! As I'm now 64, it's more than enough bike for me! I rode the newer lighter models, but thankfully, never got rid of my trusty GSA. It's an awesome bike that I use mainly for touring, where it excels! Thanks again for a great video, and greetings from South Africa! 👍😉
@James_Rides
10 ай бұрын
Amazing!! I honestly love it, can’t wait to get some serious mileage done 🙌🏻 Thank you! Ride safe 🤜🏼🤛🏼
@nevillecartwright7292
10 ай бұрын
@@James_Rides thank you, and the same to you!
Fantastic video I’m itching to get a GS for my collection now 😂 keep up the good work
@James_Rides
9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 🙏🏻 Do it! Unbelievable bike
Never had the adventure but I had the standard 1150gs a few years ago but had to sell 😢 and sice then iv yearned for another and ended up getting a very tatty with a few problems a standard 1150gs again, been sorting all the problems leaving it looking tatty as it looks like it’s been on the long way round twice haha. You’ll never get rid of big sexy there brill, well done.
@James_Rides
10 ай бұрын
I agree.. with a bike like this looks are secondary to it being an absolutely brilliant long day machine! I love it
@richardkilley8491
10 ай бұрын
@@James_Rides I think the adventure would be to tall for me am not that tall lol 😂 but I’d still get one given the chance.
@James_Rides
10 ай бұрын
Boot extenders.. 😂
@olinrvca9765
4 ай бұрын
Got an 02 six years ago.. sold it. Same sentiments, u will yearn more for this beast. Bought an 03 last year 😅
Love the tank on this adv models. Got myself an 03 recently and modded it to a so called "Retro-Rally" machine. Wish I could share some pictures. The best bike ever ❤
@James_Rides
4 ай бұрын
Awesome, that sounds quality!
I got the 850gs and a r850r that i use for the city solid bikes 😊
Great bike !❤
@James_Rides
10 ай бұрын
Thank you!
Great video lad best of luck with the GS 👍
@James_Rides
5 ай бұрын
Top man! Appreciate it 🙌🏻
I've got a silver/red 1150 adv and love it but always thought the black/yellow colour combo like yours looks great, lovely bike. Had mine 3 years and never get bored of riding it. I know what you mean about not wanting to take the big beast off road but I took mine off roading a few years ago for 2 days with the KTM riding school in Sweetlamb Wales and was amazed how capable the bike was on the trails. I was shi**ing myself leading up to it but after some good tuition and fitting some knobblies the bike was in its element. Great video.
@James_Rides
3 ай бұрын
That’s awesome! I’m currently half way around the nc500 on it and it’s incredible. Loving it 🙌🏻
@Cowley46
3 ай бұрын
@@James_Rides Yes just watched the short vids, enjoy.
You're going to have to teach me some of these animation tricks mate 👌🏽
@James_Rides
11 ай бұрын
For sure mate!
Agree, she looks great! What screen she's got?
@James_Rides
2 ай бұрын
Thankyou! It’s the WRS touring screen.
Hi mate, I'm on my second 1150 gs, cracking bikes for the money! It's taken me to the pyrenees and West Coast of france👌 looks like your local to me, I'm in Chesterfield..
@James_Rides
7 ай бұрын
Just down the road mate in Alfreton 🙌🏻 I love it.. can’t believe how good it is to be honest. I thought it would be a pig but i come back with a huge smile every time I get out on it. Ride safe mate
I’m laughing. I too have ADHD.
@James_Rides
3 ай бұрын
I’ve definitely got something! 😂
@Sanemancured
3 ай бұрын
The 1150GSA has oddly returned to my radar after 20 years. I wouldn’t lay bets on my not getting one. Such is the way.
Hey mate great vid! One question though. I love the old bike aesthetics but I've ridden a few 20 year old bikes in the recent past and all felt kinda dangerous tbh. Is this the case with your bike? Do you feel like you can brake hard for an emergency or push her in the twisties without being afraid you're going out in the fields? All in all is it a purchase you'd suggest to someone in 2024?
@James_Rides
4 ай бұрын
It’s absolutely brilliant. A genuine pleasure to ride.. I’m off on a 2000mile trip in a week’s time! 🙌🏻
@dimitriskatsoulis4986
4 ай бұрын
@@James_Rides that's awesome! Looking forward to any vids from your trip! Stay safe!
@James_Rides
4 ай бұрын
@@dimitriskatsoulis4986 thanks brother 🤜🏼🤛🏼
I hope you wasnt speeding through my village ?
@James_Rides
11 ай бұрын
I wouldn’t dare! Speeding is bad.. 👀
I will keep the ABS much better to have ABS.😊
@James_Rides
8 ай бұрын
Much safer..
Absolutely not!!