When someone calls a 10k plus bike a budget one.. 🤣🤣🤦♂️🤦♂️
@DC-zp2iq8 күн бұрын
i bought a 2023 Africa twin DCT, rode it for about a month and then had the opportunity to test drive a 2023 GSA, as soon that i got home from the test drive i put the Africa Twin for sale, the GSA is that awesome i was totally blown away how nice and especially how comfortable compare to the Honda.
@AmericanAbroad18 күн бұрын
Yeah there is no comparison there. The GS just takes the cake. Welcome to the GS world!
@PSANDEE9 күн бұрын
When a review starts with issues that's a red flag to that machine. BMW's or Ducati's for a matter of fact KTM's can never come close to Japanese machines in reliability. If someone wants a reliable machine go with Jap's, if someone wants a fancy machine go with BMW or Ducati or even KTM.
@yersinakhelphon714817 күн бұрын
Hi. Thank you! Just some help with sizing if somebody is not sure. I am tiny guy : height 182 cm, chest 96 cm, waist 86 cm = M size fits perfectly. 🙂
@Motorcycle_Man19 күн бұрын
Man let me tell you what. Ive bought multiple top of the line mic's and no matter what as soon as i hit 60+mph i get the cracks and pops. I have a chin curtain, a nose guard, a foam cover on the mic and a deadcat on top. No interference anywhere and did a lot of research on placement. I swear if this works im going to be so happy and mad at the same time. What an ironic fix lol
@AmericanAbroad118 күн бұрын
Yeah I actually played with the bit rate also. Changed to a lower bit rate and cleaned it up even more. So crazy. This took me forever to figure out. I hope it helps.
@sigi_915321 күн бұрын
Just bought this bike for 10.000 swiss francs with 70.000km on it but it looks like new condition. I went with it because i know this engine can last a lifetime and probably i will sell it before the motor dies. I’ll have maybe some questions anyway very nice channel and i love how you talk about things you explain. Where do you live?
@AmericanAbroad120 күн бұрын
Thank you heaps for the comment and feedback. Means a lot. That sounds like a pretty solid deal. Ask any questions. Happy to help. I live in Portugal. If you ever make it down here, we can go for a ride
@017theduke24 күн бұрын
Got tired of pushing my GS. Got a 2017 Super Tenere and would trust it on the moon!
@AmericanAbroad124 күн бұрын
The ST is a tank! How’s the power in the 2017 tenere? Did they smooth out the throttle?
@pedropradocarvalho25 күн бұрын
i tried rever for android and here in Portugal and i didn't like it, i liked calimoto and kurviger more. What do you use to display rever? Cellphone on cradle or some form of car play?
@AmericanAbroad125 күн бұрын
Yeah I think Calimoto is better suited for Europe. Before it was double the price per year so I used Rever. I use rever on an iPhone and I plan the trips on a computer. I have a quad lock for my phone that I use when riding. What bike are you on?
@ZucaRider25 күн бұрын
@@AmericanAbroad1 I ride on a 1250 GS, but I'm using Android in a carpuride and not super happy with it.
@AH-zw4zr25 күн бұрын
Hey man! Thanka a lot for this video. Do you mind sharing your route please and thank you! Even the places you ate and where you swam.. cheers
@pituchahayabusa20026 күн бұрын
🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
@charlesumile3656Ай бұрын
I just rode one, delivering for a friend. I ride a '15 FJR 1300. I was very impressed with it. The engine is lively, it feels light and cruised 75-80mph for about 50 miles. Very capable bike, it is alittle buzzy being a 3 cylinder. All in all i like it.
@AmericanAbroad129 күн бұрын
Yeah it has a very unique sound and feel. It was a very smooth engine. I’d love to try the 900. Thanks for your comment! Ride safe
@highestspringsАй бұрын
Is it the same as 7 back protectors when not inflated or only when it inflates? Its not really clear. However, if you remove the back protector and it doesn't inflate suly that is a flaw. Other systems have a built in back protector. This is not overly clear, be interested to know your thoughts.
@AmericanAbroad1Ай бұрын
Yeah it’s a big question. This vest does not have an integrated back protector. So it only gives protection inflated. I recently had this vest inflate randomly while I was riding down the road. It’s the first time in almost 2 year of my riding with it that it malfunctioned. Dainese is deciding now weather or not to warranty it. Which they should. I don’t want to pay $250 to redo the vest on a malfunction. When it inflated I thought I had been hit by a car from behind. Scared me so bad. I would say there are better options out there now for vests. I think alpinstar has a great one. Just make sure you get a vest that doesn’t have any monthly subscription. That’s why I chose this one. Happy hunting
@highestsprings29 күн бұрын
@@AmericanAbroad1 that is useful to know. Yes, I can't see that they would charge you if it went off by mistake. Maybe it's worth highlighting the outcome on KZread. The Turtle vests seem to be the best all-around package. Although in regards to subscription the furygan vests look like they are really coming on. I am not entirely convinced that that after servicing etc a non subscription costs any less. The biggest issue is if you want to sell the vest on, it wouldn't have the smart box with it. I guess you could just fit the smart vest over a back protector, or, get one with a tether.
@philipadams3325Ай бұрын
So, I just upgraded from a 2007 R1200GS to a 2015 R1200GS. I was out on a ride on a local twisty mountain road I know well so decided to test out the modes. Put it in Dynamic and about ripped my arms out of their sockets ;). This bike has some hooligan in there.
@AmericanAbroad1Ай бұрын
Hahaha “hooligan”! I love it. Yeah it’s got some pep in dynamic. Changes the handling and throttle noticeably
@marksimpson5218Ай бұрын
I will be there next month, touring all the best roads.
@AmericanAbroad1Ай бұрын
Yeah man, Epic roads here in PT. Hit me up on insta and maybe we can catch a ride together.
@davechavis4275Ай бұрын
No quad lock, tack form.
@AmericanAbroad1Ай бұрын
What’s tack form?
@AmericanAbroad1Ай бұрын
Just looked it up. Interesting solution. Do you like it?
@shaneksmith1957Ай бұрын
Thanks!
@AmericanAbroad1Ай бұрын
Of course! Ride safe!
@sagarthapamusic6333Ай бұрын
So, that 48, 37 rule is applied to all bikes I assume? It would be, quite diasatorus to put 48 and 48 right?
@AmericanAbroad1Ай бұрын
It’s been done, but most people I speak to say it’s WAYYY to big. Great article here www.stromtrooper.com/threads/givi-trekker-outback-cases-48l-with-a-passenger.441596/ I wouldn’t do it. 48-37 is my jam. Honestly, when I travel I don’t even fill them up. It’s mostly to store my helmet, jacket, airbag vest, etc… when I get off the bike. Most of what I pack goes in a 40l dry bag that I sit on my passenger seat. Easy on- easy off. The dry bag also makes for a great backrest on longer rides. It’s become a rarity for me to use the top case. Hope this helps.
@sagarthapamusic6333Ай бұрын
@@AmericanAbroad1 Definitely helps, I plan to two up so I want space in case I need it. Thanks for the article man, will go through it!
@annesauvaget9399Ай бұрын
THKS for explanation ! Very helpfull🎉
@therevilozaАй бұрын
Love the review, I'll stick with my 1250, In the Looks category the 1250 is way sexier.
@AmericanAbroad1Ай бұрын
I completely agree. That new engine is a HUGE leap. Don’t get me wrong, it’s the most significant shift I have seen them make in a long time, but the 1250 is just awesome and the looks to bat. Ride safe!
@redwhiteandfuckingblue9974Ай бұрын
I can not get my smh10 to uodate firmware for shit
@AlexPeMotorАй бұрын
So the installation is based on those straps on the back?
@AmericanAbroad1Ай бұрын
Correct. These are a great budget friendly option. I now have the Gigi trekker outback cases and they are top!
@AlexPeMotorАй бұрын
@@AmericanAbroad1 yeah, different class all together
@williamrobarge3111Ай бұрын
Very helpful just picked up a gsa and this bike is BIG. Gonna take some time to get used to it for sure
@AmericanAbroad1Ай бұрын
Especially with a full tank. Try getting the technique down when your tank isn’t full or if you can get on an incline and let the incline do the work for you. I did that at first until I figured it out. Now it’s easy. Enjoy the new ride!
@TsiartasSSАй бұрын
How do you feel about the rider ergonomics? I have a Tiger 800xc and looking for bigger bikes to get some more comfort, but at 1.88cm tall, everything i seat on seems too cramped compared to thhe tiger. How does the 1250gsa feels compares to the tiger for a tall person?
@AmericanAbroad1Ай бұрын
I totally get you. I felt that sometimes on the Tiger. Of course the newer Tigers felt more spacious to me. The 1250 GS and GSA of course are the same just with different tanks. They are luxury tourers. In the adventure segment the comfort is second to none. I found KTMS to always feel funny. They just don’t fit me well. That goes for their dirtbikes also. On long rides I can rest my legs on the boxer engine and stretch out for a bit.
@ricardo2573Ай бұрын
Thanks for your truly honest video review. I like the look of the bike, the engine response but that front handling is something that I have heard of before. Thanks again.
@AmericanAbroad1Ай бұрын
Thanks for the great feedback. Yeah it was my major gripe. Some people say it should have been adjusted for my weight, but I never had an issue like this before on a bike. Atleast not this noticeable. Cornering was really scary.... Ride safe!
@kevinturner6888Ай бұрын
Great honest video!!! I had a question for you, in part of your video you said that 1st and 2nd gear were jerky, were you talking about the quickshifter, or the transmission itself? Thanks and congratulations on being a new dad!!! 🤠
@AmericanAbroad1Ай бұрын
Thanks heaps for the support Kevin! Great question. I was talking about the quick shifter. Yeah man being a Dad is awesome! Sucks for my channel, but great for my Life! Hahaha
@kevinturner6888Ай бұрын
Thanks Man, I appreciate the clarification. I’m really loving the reviews on the new GS 🤠, I heard that it’s supposed to be coming out with ASA in the near future, the Automatic Shift Assistance, I ride a DCT right now and Love the DCT… I’m excited about BMW coming out with their own version. Anyway, enjoy fatherhood, I got 2 boys, 20 and 17, best things that ever happened to me, enjoy it, it goes by fast 🤠
@austinmatthews347Ай бұрын
The susp mode does split front from rear it alters both
@jenniferjohns3528Ай бұрын
Thank you!!!!
@AmericanAbroad1Ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@RobsMotovlogs2 ай бұрын
10 year ST owner here. I can't argue against the awesomeness of the GS. Excellent bike...performance...and features. I also own a 2023 BMW S1000XR. However the two things I love about the ST is the ease of maintenance and the rock solid reliability. Both bikes have strong PROs.
@AmericanAbroad12 ай бұрын
Thanks for stopping by! Yeah ST really is a tank of a bike. I’d love to try a newer one and see how it compares.
@baldwin2762 ай бұрын
Good video. Just installed this on my GSA, too. Cheers!
@AmericanAbroad12 ай бұрын
Glad it helped! Enjoy!
@zwip7782 ай бұрын
No neck protection though, doesn’t that concern you? Thanks for the review
@AmericanAbroad12 ай бұрын
Well when it’s inflated it inflates up around the neck also. You couldn’t fit a neck protector. The last time I actually rode with a neck protector was when I used to race motor cross
@simons.29482 ай бұрын
I had r1200gs, I found it sloppy handling, vague and uninspiring although it was a great bike but not for me and sold it after 7 months. I have just bought the 1300gs and I personally find it has a sportier feel, I like the slimmer look. To me both these bikes ride how they look and 1300 winner for me. Great vid though and always good to hear different perspectives
@AmericanAbroad12 ай бұрын
Yeah I also found a huge difference between the 1200 and 1250. Even big differences between years of the 1200. 1200 to a 1300 is a massive jump in preformance. Love that throttle response
@tatikaba18262 ай бұрын
The normal gs is way easier offroad.
@ironhorsegladiator50342 ай бұрын
Why do you have your speedometer set in Kilometer? Are you in Canada or Europe?
@AmericanAbroad12 ай бұрын
I am living in Europe.
@davekintz71702 ай бұрын
Very fair comparison... nice job.
@AmericanAbroad12 ай бұрын
Thanks heaps. Both great bikes
@MarkPhilly-tp2wq2 ай бұрын
2024 gytr tenere to the bone ❤❤
@AmericanAbroad12 ай бұрын
Not to top heavy?
@navidgolesorkh58482 ай бұрын
Very honest 🤝
@colinlocke41902 ай бұрын
Brilliant. My battery died whilst off-road and it took me forever to figure it out... lol. Thank you
@AmericanAbroad12 ай бұрын
Did you get it going again?
@colinlocke41902 ай бұрын
@@AmericanAbroad1 Yes, luckily my mate had a booster. It was my fault.. i've got massive lights which drained the battery too much. Taught me a lesson on many fronts :)
@raphael5200cc2 ай бұрын
Tiger sempre.
@stevematalone25122 ай бұрын
You can turn traction control off only need to put it on centre stand to trick abs to turn off
@profi9652 ай бұрын
What about the D7? D7 much brighter or the D4 is enough to ride off-road at night?
@AmericanAbroad12 ай бұрын
D7 are a bit overkill for the riding I do. I like the look of the D4’s also. They are way more than enough for off-road
@profi9652 ай бұрын
@@AmericanAbroad1 Thank you.
@tecdive80452 ай бұрын
Silly presentation. He presented it as though all Tiger 800's don't have any of the features he mentioned as his excuses for selling it. 1. Transition bike - he should have just gotten the bike he wanted to start with! 2 &4: No cruise control or ABS - he got an old bike. He didn't say what year it was, but it was first generation 2011-2014 - and he bought it in 2021 - which is likely why it was "cheap!" If he had gotten a 2nd gen Tiger 800, he could have had cruise control and ABS! 6. Brakes: 3rd Generation 2018-20 had Brembo brakes - should have gotten that. Regarding Spoked Wheels: He could have gotten the XC model from whatever year his bike was, and then he would have had spoked wheels. All the rest is non-sense. Comfort and handlebars could have easily been replaced if they were truly an issue. And RE: "front end not stable" - LOL! He presented the bike as though all Tiger 800's are lacking, and the same model year GS he was replacing it with was superior in all these ways. In reality he was probably upgrading to a more late model GS, and since he didn't even get the right model Tiger 800 for his needs, it's not really a fair presentation of the Tiger 800. Waste of time to watch
@highwayman12182 ай бұрын
Can't relate with the drama of cosmetics... Then again, I have some ugly ones (ZH2, BKing, Super Tenere), so I don't care what looks are from the rider seat..... The 1300 is a better bike, no doubt. The only reasons Im going 1250 over 1300 is no GSA & I won't buy a 1st gen BMW....
@AmericanAbroad12 ай бұрын
Fair enough. I did a second video of a ride impression of the 1300. Really changed my mind on a lot of this. Check it out
@Richard19762 ай бұрын
never had issues riding with rain or rain and storm on my r1200gs adventure. Ofcourse drove more safer. Besides my motorsuit which should be dry in rain I always wore a rainsuit over it. Just in case and feeling less cold. Regarding your screen you can try to wax it.
@AmericanAbroad12 ай бұрын
Waxing is very interesting. I’ll look into that
@Richard19762 ай бұрын
@@AmericanAbroad1 let me/us know how you think of it
@MrWhitelightning732 ай бұрын
Nice video. What’s your thoughts on the Pan America.
@AmericanAbroad12 ай бұрын
I actually did a ride review on the Pan America. You can find it on my Channel. I think it’s a great bike. It doesn’t necessarily stand out in any major points, but a great first go from HD in the adventure segment. Also, many people love the pan America
@alexdire24052 ай бұрын
Totally agree, bought one a year ago, a lot of bike for not much money.
@AmericanAbroad12 ай бұрын
Totally! I would love to try a new one. Well, I have done a review of a newer 1200 and it was a beast. Really enjoy the output of the tiger.
@bjapelj1japelj3 ай бұрын
Hi, I have a bmw gs 1250 and the same thing happened to me. I changed the battery, but the error happened even after that. The engine was connected to a tester at an authorized BMW service center, which did not show any errors. Were you able to find the cause of the error?
@AmericanAbroad13 ай бұрын
Hi there, So they told me that battery needs to be charged minimum every 2 months. I just keep the bike on a tender now and it hasent happened again. Except one time I didn’t charge for a month or two and it did it again. All these electronics have a price I guess
@bjapelj1japelj2 ай бұрын
@@AmericanAbroad1 Thanks for the reply. I'm sure it's not a battery problem. It happened to me a few days after I unplugged it from the charger. I also replaced the battery. As far as I could find out on various forums, this happened to at least 50, r1250 gs owners. It is most likely a compression problem at start-up, but it reports a completely banal error...brake light faulty. It's a real shame for the BMW company that it failed to identify and correct the error in 4 years. Really sad.😪
@AmericanAbroad12 ай бұрын
Yeah, that’s just what BMW told me. I showed my disappointment that BMW sells a €25k motorcycle and can’t get little things like this sorted. It’s still an awesome bike.
@bjapelj1japelj2 ай бұрын
@@AmericanAbroad1 anyway thanks for your opinion. If I find out what kind of error it is, I will contact you. I wish you all the best and many safe kilometers, without start problems😉
@robertirwin9993 ай бұрын
Bought one yesterday. It is a mess. Updating is a nightmare. Windows app sucks. Instructions are awful. Battery won't hold charge. Gone back to the shop who are refusing to refund as it force registered it to me.
@AmericanAbroad13 ай бұрын
Wow I’m so sorry your experience was so bad. That is awful. I would contact Dainese. They normally stand by their products very well.
@shaggybx3 ай бұрын
Thank you was going crazy putting that stupid thing on 😅
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Fantastic bike. Strange review.
When someone calls a 10k plus bike a budget one.. 🤣🤣🤦♂️🤦♂️
i bought a 2023 Africa twin DCT, rode it for about a month and then had the opportunity to test drive a 2023 GSA, as soon that i got home from the test drive i put the Africa Twin for sale, the GSA is that awesome i was totally blown away how nice and especially how comfortable compare to the Honda.
Yeah there is no comparison there. The GS just takes the cake. Welcome to the GS world!
When a review starts with issues that's a red flag to that machine. BMW's or Ducati's for a matter of fact KTM's can never come close to Japanese machines in reliability. If someone wants a reliable machine go with Jap's, if someone wants a fancy machine go with BMW or Ducati or even KTM.
Hi. Thank you! Just some help with sizing if somebody is not sure. I am tiny guy : height 182 cm, chest 96 cm, waist 86 cm = M size fits perfectly. 🙂
Man let me tell you what. Ive bought multiple top of the line mic's and no matter what as soon as i hit 60+mph i get the cracks and pops. I have a chin curtain, a nose guard, a foam cover on the mic and a deadcat on top. No interference anywhere and did a lot of research on placement. I swear if this works im going to be so happy and mad at the same time. What an ironic fix lol
Yeah I actually played with the bit rate also. Changed to a lower bit rate and cleaned it up even more. So crazy. This took me forever to figure out. I hope it helps.
Just bought this bike for 10.000 swiss francs with 70.000km on it but it looks like new condition. I went with it because i know this engine can last a lifetime and probably i will sell it before the motor dies. I’ll have maybe some questions anyway very nice channel and i love how you talk about things you explain. Where do you live?
Thank you heaps for the comment and feedback. Means a lot. That sounds like a pretty solid deal. Ask any questions. Happy to help. I live in Portugal. If you ever make it down here, we can go for a ride
Got tired of pushing my GS. Got a 2017 Super Tenere and would trust it on the moon!
The ST is a tank! How’s the power in the 2017 tenere? Did they smooth out the throttle?
i tried rever for android and here in Portugal and i didn't like it, i liked calimoto and kurviger more. What do you use to display rever? Cellphone on cradle or some form of car play?
Yeah I think Calimoto is better suited for Europe. Before it was double the price per year so I used Rever. I use rever on an iPhone and I plan the trips on a computer. I have a quad lock for my phone that I use when riding. What bike are you on?
@@AmericanAbroad1 I ride on a 1250 GS, but I'm using Android in a carpuride and not super happy with it.
Hey man! Thanka a lot for this video. Do you mind sharing your route please and thank you! Even the places you ate and where you swam.. cheers
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I just rode one, delivering for a friend. I ride a '15 FJR 1300. I was very impressed with it. The engine is lively, it feels light and cruised 75-80mph for about 50 miles. Very capable bike, it is alittle buzzy being a 3 cylinder. All in all i like it.
Yeah it has a very unique sound and feel. It was a very smooth engine. I’d love to try the 900. Thanks for your comment! Ride safe
Is it the same as 7 back protectors when not inflated or only when it inflates? Its not really clear. However, if you remove the back protector and it doesn't inflate suly that is a flaw. Other systems have a built in back protector. This is not overly clear, be interested to know your thoughts.
Yeah it’s a big question. This vest does not have an integrated back protector. So it only gives protection inflated. I recently had this vest inflate randomly while I was riding down the road. It’s the first time in almost 2 year of my riding with it that it malfunctioned. Dainese is deciding now weather or not to warranty it. Which they should. I don’t want to pay $250 to redo the vest on a malfunction. When it inflated I thought I had been hit by a car from behind. Scared me so bad. I would say there are better options out there now for vests. I think alpinstar has a great one. Just make sure you get a vest that doesn’t have any monthly subscription. That’s why I chose this one. Happy hunting
@@AmericanAbroad1 that is useful to know. Yes, I can't see that they would charge you if it went off by mistake. Maybe it's worth highlighting the outcome on KZread. The Turtle vests seem to be the best all-around package. Although in regards to subscription the furygan vests look like they are really coming on. I am not entirely convinced that that after servicing etc a non subscription costs any less. The biggest issue is if you want to sell the vest on, it wouldn't have the smart box with it. I guess you could just fit the smart vest over a back protector, or, get one with a tether.
So, I just upgraded from a 2007 R1200GS to a 2015 R1200GS. I was out on a ride on a local twisty mountain road I know well so decided to test out the modes. Put it in Dynamic and about ripped my arms out of their sockets ;). This bike has some hooligan in there.
Hahaha “hooligan”! I love it. Yeah it’s got some pep in dynamic. Changes the handling and throttle noticeably
I will be there next month, touring all the best roads.
Yeah man, Epic roads here in PT. Hit me up on insta and maybe we can catch a ride together.
No quad lock, tack form.
What’s tack form?
Just looked it up. Interesting solution. Do you like it?
Thanks!
Of course! Ride safe!
So, that 48, 37 rule is applied to all bikes I assume? It would be, quite diasatorus to put 48 and 48 right?
It’s been done, but most people I speak to say it’s WAYYY to big. Great article here www.stromtrooper.com/threads/givi-trekker-outback-cases-48l-with-a-passenger.441596/ I wouldn’t do it. 48-37 is my jam. Honestly, when I travel I don’t even fill them up. It’s mostly to store my helmet, jacket, airbag vest, etc… when I get off the bike. Most of what I pack goes in a 40l dry bag that I sit on my passenger seat. Easy on- easy off. The dry bag also makes for a great backrest on longer rides. It’s become a rarity for me to use the top case. Hope this helps.
@@AmericanAbroad1 Definitely helps, I plan to two up so I want space in case I need it. Thanks for the article man, will go through it!
THKS for explanation ! Very helpfull🎉
Love the review, I'll stick with my 1250, In the Looks category the 1250 is way sexier.
I completely agree. That new engine is a HUGE leap. Don’t get me wrong, it’s the most significant shift I have seen them make in a long time, but the 1250 is just awesome and the looks to bat. Ride safe!
I can not get my smh10 to uodate firmware for shit
So the installation is based on those straps on the back?
Correct. These are a great budget friendly option. I now have the Gigi trekker outback cases and they are top!
@@AmericanAbroad1 yeah, different class all together
Very helpful just picked up a gsa and this bike is BIG. Gonna take some time to get used to it for sure
Especially with a full tank. Try getting the technique down when your tank isn’t full or if you can get on an incline and let the incline do the work for you. I did that at first until I figured it out. Now it’s easy. Enjoy the new ride!
How do you feel about the rider ergonomics? I have a Tiger 800xc and looking for bigger bikes to get some more comfort, but at 1.88cm tall, everything i seat on seems too cramped compared to thhe tiger. How does the 1250gsa feels compares to the tiger for a tall person?
I totally get you. I felt that sometimes on the Tiger. Of course the newer Tigers felt more spacious to me. The 1250 GS and GSA of course are the same just with different tanks. They are luxury tourers. In the adventure segment the comfort is second to none. I found KTMS to always feel funny. They just don’t fit me well. That goes for their dirtbikes also. On long rides I can rest my legs on the boxer engine and stretch out for a bit.
Thanks for your truly honest video review. I like the look of the bike, the engine response but that front handling is something that I have heard of before. Thanks again.
Thanks for the great feedback. Yeah it was my major gripe. Some people say it should have been adjusted for my weight, but I never had an issue like this before on a bike. Atleast not this noticeable. Cornering was really scary.... Ride safe!
Great honest video!!! I had a question for you, in part of your video you said that 1st and 2nd gear were jerky, were you talking about the quickshifter, or the transmission itself? Thanks and congratulations on being a new dad!!! 🤠
Thanks heaps for the support Kevin! Great question. I was talking about the quick shifter. Yeah man being a Dad is awesome! Sucks for my channel, but great for my Life! Hahaha
Thanks Man, I appreciate the clarification. I’m really loving the reviews on the new GS 🤠, I heard that it’s supposed to be coming out with ASA in the near future, the Automatic Shift Assistance, I ride a DCT right now and Love the DCT… I’m excited about BMW coming out with their own version. Anyway, enjoy fatherhood, I got 2 boys, 20 and 17, best things that ever happened to me, enjoy it, it goes by fast 🤠
The susp mode does split front from rear it alters both
Thank you!!!!
You're welcome!
10 year ST owner here. I can't argue against the awesomeness of the GS. Excellent bike...performance...and features. I also own a 2023 BMW S1000XR. However the two things I love about the ST is the ease of maintenance and the rock solid reliability. Both bikes have strong PROs.
Thanks for stopping by! Yeah ST really is a tank of a bike. I’d love to try a newer one and see how it compares.
Good video. Just installed this on my GSA, too. Cheers!
Glad it helped! Enjoy!
No neck protection though, doesn’t that concern you? Thanks for the review
Well when it’s inflated it inflates up around the neck also. You couldn’t fit a neck protector. The last time I actually rode with a neck protector was when I used to race motor cross
I had r1200gs, I found it sloppy handling, vague and uninspiring although it was a great bike but not for me and sold it after 7 months. I have just bought the 1300gs and I personally find it has a sportier feel, I like the slimmer look. To me both these bikes ride how they look and 1300 winner for me. Great vid though and always good to hear different perspectives
Yeah I also found a huge difference between the 1200 and 1250. Even big differences between years of the 1200. 1200 to a 1300 is a massive jump in preformance. Love that throttle response
The normal gs is way easier offroad.
Why do you have your speedometer set in Kilometer? Are you in Canada or Europe?
I am living in Europe.
Very fair comparison... nice job.
Thanks heaps. Both great bikes
2024 gytr tenere to the bone ❤❤
Not to top heavy?
Very honest 🤝
Brilliant. My battery died whilst off-road and it took me forever to figure it out... lol. Thank you
Did you get it going again?
@@AmericanAbroad1 Yes, luckily my mate had a booster. It was my fault.. i've got massive lights which drained the battery too much. Taught me a lesson on many fronts :)
Tiger sempre.
You can turn traction control off only need to put it on centre stand to trick abs to turn off
What about the D7? D7 much brighter or the D4 is enough to ride off-road at night?
D7 are a bit overkill for the riding I do. I like the look of the D4’s also. They are way more than enough for off-road
@@AmericanAbroad1 Thank you.
Silly presentation. He presented it as though all Tiger 800's don't have any of the features he mentioned as his excuses for selling it. 1. Transition bike - he should have just gotten the bike he wanted to start with! 2 &4: No cruise control or ABS - he got an old bike. He didn't say what year it was, but it was first generation 2011-2014 - and he bought it in 2021 - which is likely why it was "cheap!" If he had gotten a 2nd gen Tiger 800, he could have had cruise control and ABS! 6. Brakes: 3rd Generation 2018-20 had Brembo brakes - should have gotten that. Regarding Spoked Wheels: He could have gotten the XC model from whatever year his bike was, and then he would have had spoked wheels. All the rest is non-sense. Comfort and handlebars could have easily been replaced if they were truly an issue. And RE: "front end not stable" - LOL! He presented the bike as though all Tiger 800's are lacking, and the same model year GS he was replacing it with was superior in all these ways. In reality he was probably upgrading to a more late model GS, and since he didn't even get the right model Tiger 800 for his needs, it's not really a fair presentation of the Tiger 800. Waste of time to watch
Can't relate with the drama of cosmetics... Then again, I have some ugly ones (ZH2, BKing, Super Tenere), so I don't care what looks are from the rider seat..... The 1300 is a better bike, no doubt. The only reasons Im going 1250 over 1300 is no GSA & I won't buy a 1st gen BMW....
Fair enough. I did a second video of a ride impression of the 1300. Really changed my mind on a lot of this. Check it out
never had issues riding with rain or rain and storm on my r1200gs adventure. Ofcourse drove more safer. Besides my motorsuit which should be dry in rain I always wore a rainsuit over it. Just in case and feeling less cold. Regarding your screen you can try to wax it.
Waxing is very interesting. I’ll look into that
@@AmericanAbroad1 let me/us know how you think of it
Nice video. What’s your thoughts on the Pan America.
I actually did a ride review on the Pan America. You can find it on my Channel. I think it’s a great bike. It doesn’t necessarily stand out in any major points, but a great first go from HD in the adventure segment. Also, many people love the pan America
Totally agree, bought one a year ago, a lot of bike for not much money.
Totally! I would love to try a new one. Well, I have done a review of a newer 1200 and it was a beast. Really enjoy the output of the tiger.
Hi, I have a bmw gs 1250 and the same thing happened to me. I changed the battery, but the error happened even after that. The engine was connected to a tester at an authorized BMW service center, which did not show any errors. Were you able to find the cause of the error?
Hi there, So they told me that battery needs to be charged minimum every 2 months. I just keep the bike on a tender now and it hasent happened again. Except one time I didn’t charge for a month or two and it did it again. All these electronics have a price I guess
@@AmericanAbroad1 Thanks for the reply. I'm sure it's not a battery problem. It happened to me a few days after I unplugged it from the charger. I also replaced the battery. As far as I could find out on various forums, this happened to at least 50, r1250 gs owners. It is most likely a compression problem at start-up, but it reports a completely banal error...brake light faulty. It's a real shame for the BMW company that it failed to identify and correct the error in 4 years. Really sad.😪
Yeah, that’s just what BMW told me. I showed my disappointment that BMW sells a €25k motorcycle and can’t get little things like this sorted. It’s still an awesome bike.
@@AmericanAbroad1 anyway thanks for your opinion. If I find out what kind of error it is, I will contact you. I wish you all the best and many safe kilometers, without start problems😉
Bought one yesterday. It is a mess. Updating is a nightmare. Windows app sucks. Instructions are awful. Battery won't hold charge. Gone back to the shop who are refusing to refund as it force registered it to me.
Wow I’m so sorry your experience was so bad. That is awful. I would contact Dainese. They normally stand by their products very well.
Thank you was going crazy putting that stupid thing on 😅
I feel that hahaha