BMW R1300GS – 6 months later – Was this a mistake?

I’ve watched just about every decently meaningful video on the 1300GS. I’ve seen it in person. I sat on it. I was offered an extended demo ride. I passed. I can’t warm up to the 1300GS. Not on the looks, not on the tech. I hope the 1300 GS Adventure reclaims some of the BMW GS DNA. If not, I’ll stick with the 1250.

Thanks, really concise and informative as usual.

Really well done video!

That was a very professional review. I need another and longer test ride to better deicide having had the 1200GSA and 1250GSA bikes. Thanks for doing this video.

I buy at the same dealer, great guys by the way, and also the same motorcycle. Just 2 weeks ago and i love it.

very good video, nice filming and very good sound quality - was pleasant to watch it; you pay attention to the details. i liked it very much. thank you for your contribution 👏

very good thorough joba bud, thanks for sharing!

Great video Alex. And great video quality!!!

I had a 1250GS and now have 2,700 miles on my 1300GS and I generally agree with your assessment. I tend to set my suspension through the rider modes, so it does not bother me as much. I have a 31” inseam, and I gain a great deal of confidence in parking lots and tight maneuvering situations from the auto lowering suspension. For me that was worth the change. As far as the front light, I don’t remember ever seeing it while riding, I’ll have to go take a look ;-)

Test rode it and immediately ordered one,pretty pleased with it now for about 3 months…

Congrats for finding that spot on Glaubenberg. One of my favorites. Nice review.

Watching various reviews of the BMW 1300, I get the impression that fewer and fewer people understand the meaning of the model designation "GS" over time. It stands for "Gelände und Strasse," which means "Terrain and road." Although the 1200 and 1250 were very successful motorcycles, they increasingly deviated from the "G" or Gelände (Terrain). I appreciate BMW's decision to put the 1250 on a diet, allowing the GS to return to its roots and be agile enough to tackle the terrain. That was the moment when I said, Yes, this is the GS I would like to have!

Fantastic review! I can’t wait to get the GSA with ASA! Ride safe…

I love my 1300, nice video

Thanks for the review, the GS 1300 is on the short list of my next bike.

Just did an 8 hour day w/ 31/2 hours on the road w/ my wife. The electronic suspension makes this bike an excellent 2-up sport tourer. I barely notice her on the back. Automatic preload and suspension damping are excellent! Rode w/ a Goldwing, FJR1300 and a 1200GS. All excellent bikes, but the 1300GS seems to be the new king-of-the-hill in this segment. I did have problems twice w/ the adaptive cruise control in corners not seeing the black FJR in front of me and wanting to accelerate to the next bike. Not a perfect machine, but still having a blast!

I like yiour final analysis of " No Definitely not" and "This is THE best bike i've ever ridden"

I was excited to ride it and I ended up hating it. It feels more like a sport touring bike. Happy to keep my 1200.

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I rode the 1300 during an offroad training in Hechlingen (BMW offroad park). The year before I rode the 1250. I liked the 1300 better. Better looks, better riding. Others may prefer the 1250. What freaks me out is all those electronic assistance. 90% is unseless! Heated seat! Never missed that and I drive all year in Switzerland. I like the simplicity of the R80 GS (1991) that I still ride. PS: Hechlingen is great for anyone who wants really to learn how to ride off road. (Have English speaking instructors too)