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My thoughts on the 2025 BMW GSA
In this video I talk about the BMW GSA. People complained how plain the 1300GS was, and now they are complaining about how ugly the GSA is. I think they are just shocked that BMW did change it. A lot. And, well, I like bold new ideas. So I offer a counter point to all the videos complaining about it. But I do think it is nothing beautiful, rightly so.
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A farewell to a local motorcycling legend: attending Jim Robb's Memorial
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On this video I travel to the the Tipi Village Retreat (www.tipivillageretreat.com/) to attend Jim Robb's memorial. Jim Robb, originally from England, was born in 1934, moved to the United States, and eventually established his motorcycle shop here in Oregon. I met him for the first time in 2009, and had a chance to interact with him and film with him in 2021. Jim passed away in January of 2024...
The 2024 Giant Loop Ride with the KTM 790R
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Once more I attended the Giant Loop Ride. The KTM 790R was my partner. Together we visited the Leslie Gulch state park.
The BMW R20 Concept: a real useless motorcycle. And I would love to ride one!
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I can t believe my eyes. BMW has built what they call an R20 Concept. How this project passed through the grown up decision makers at BMW motorrad? I don't care. I love it. I want one.
My 2019 Indian FTR1200S - the pinnacle of uselessness. And I love it.
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A hot-rod, an American muscle motorcycle, a torque monster, a flat track racer replica. Or simply, an unique motorcycle. This is the story of my 2019 Indian FTR 1200S Race Replica that I bought new in July of 2020. 0:00 Intro 1:28 Background, from transportation to lifestyle 2:42 Background, the growing middle-class 5:06 Background, how did we get here? 5:50 From Scramblers to Flat Track Racers...
My 2019 KTM 790 Adventure R: how do I like it five years later?
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I bought this motorcycle new in June of 2019. In this video I talk about this motorcycle, and on the backdrop of great riding locations in Oregon, California, Nevada and Idaho, I describe what it has been to own this KTM. I talk about the good and the bad of this motorcycle. Time stamps 00:00 Intro 01:42 Background information 03:41 Disclaimer 07:25 The good stuff 16:58 The Darkside 22:24 Relia...
Taking my FTR1200S for my FIRST RIDE of 2024
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I missed riding my FTR more than any of my motorcycles, so I took it for my first ride of the year. It took my eight weeks to get on a first ride of 2024, but I'm so glad I did ride it, it was cold but it was dry and even the Sun came out for a visit. I also discussed some next steps for this channel. Thank you for watching!
My 2015 Honda CB500X - The motorcycle I would take on a round the world adventure
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When talking about motorcycles, we want power, the first question we are more likely to ask on a new motorcycle is what's the HP. Bigger is better. I'm guilty as charged. Even when I know all can be accomplished with a smaller, less expensive, more compact motorcycle. This video is about my little Honda CB500X, with a Rally Raid kit that improved its dirt manners. It's a motorcycle I could take...
My thoughts on the 2024 BMW R1300GS
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In December of 2023 I saw the 2024 BMW R1300GS for the first time. I got to sit on it, and hear the engine working. On tis video I describe my thoughts about it. I can't wait for a chance to ride it.
My 2013 Ducati Multistrada Pikes Peak - A 10-year ownership review
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In this video I talk about my 2013 Ducati Multistrada Pikes Peak. I talk about Multistradas in general, how I got mine, what is the bad and the good about it, I complain about the shrinking Ducati dealer network, the need to have a proprietary engine code reader to work on this motorcycle, and why on earth someone wants a motorcycle that rides well at 30mph in 6th gear. Finally, I will tell you...
The 2023 Unrally with my KTM 790R
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I attended my third Unrally this last June. It takes place in a magic location in Oregon. People who attend this event bring with them all sorts of lights and toys which, together with the beautiful landscape in this area, and its weather during this time of the year make it for a perfect backdrop for photography. Hope you enjoy it.
The 2023 Giant Loop Ride with a brief and biased review of my KTM 790R
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On this video I tell my story as I participate in the 2023 Giant Loop ride. I got a chance to stay and ride with friends I met on last year's event. I went on two great rides with them. I also talk briefly talk about Giant Loop, the company. I was there before this company was founded, I witness their beginning, and always liked their original idea of a reckless bag for adventure riding. Today,...
The CX500 goes to the 2023 Oregon Vintage Motorcycle Show
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This is a short video, describing my trip to the 2023 Oregon Vintage Motorcycle Show. Please note a light dose of sarcasm on this video.
My 2012 Triumph Tiger 800XC
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This video is a description of my 2012 Triumph Tiger 800XC. It includes my perceptions of this bike as an adventure motorcycle, the role this motorcycle played in the development of the mid-size adventure motorcycle. It includes photos and video footage of my 2012 Tiger 800XC in California, Oregon and Washington.
I ride a rare 1974 Laverda 750 SFC
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This is the video of my ride on a very valuable motorcycle. It also includes a brief history of this motorcycle model and the Laverda company. It certainly is the most valuable motorcycle I've ever ridden to date. It was quite the experience for me, who am primarily an adventure rider. But in the end, I wanted to ride it some more.
My 2009 Yamaha WR250R - A forgotten ICON
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My 2009 Yamaha WR250R - A forgotten ICON
Death Valley 2021 - Part 2: The 790R finds snow on Race Track Rd + Shock failure
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Death Valley 2021 - Part 2: The 790R finds snow on Race Track Rd Shock failure
Death Valley 2021 - Part 1: Driving to the Death Valley & riding the 790R on easy DV roads
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Death Valley 2021 - Part 1: Driving to the Death Valley & riding the 790R on easy DV roads
My 1980 Honda CX500 and a side note on the One Moto Show
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My 1980 Honda CX500 and a side note on the One Moto Show
Death Valley 2022 - Part 2 Ride to Cerro Gordo on a KTM790R With No Narration Nor Music
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Death Valley 2022 - Part 2 Ride to Cerro Gordo on a KTM790R With No Narration Nor Music
Death Valley 2022 - Visiting Cerro Gordo on a 790R
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Death Valley 2022 - Visiting Cerro Gordo on a 790R
The 2022 Oregon Vintage Motorcyclist Show with Stories from Jim Robb, one of the OVM founders
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The 2022 Oregon Vintage Motorcyclist Show with Stories from Jim Robb, one of the OVM founders
ODR 2018 Part III - The Elusive Timothy Lake and the Shining Timberline Lodge
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ODR 2018 Part III - The Elusive Timothy Lake and the Shining Timberline Lodge
2018 Oregon Discovery Rally - Part II - Riding the Historic Barlow Road
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2018 Oregon Discovery Rally - Part II - Riding the Historic Barlow Road
The 2018 Oregon Discovery Rally - Part I - Setting the Stage
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The 2018 Oregon Discovery Rally - Part I - Setting the Stage
Luved my 22 KLR650 and was going to pick up another one, but then I saw the tiger 900's, although I'm still not sure I totally like the looks of the front end and the front rake is pretty steep. But, it is a NICE bike. So i got o looking and there are some pretty good deals on nearly new 20-22 tigers and then I noticed the tiger 800 and I think it may actually look better, especially in the red and they say it is very smooth. I know the 2018-2019 had some nice updates, but is it that much better than the gen 1 n gen 2? I have found a 14 in excellent shape n never been off road and some super nice 2015-2017's. So for the price of the klr650 or slightly more, which I only did minor off roading with anyway and really liked taking small trips, I can pick up a nice Tiger 800, so there lies my dilemma. Will have to see if I can test ride the 900's n the 800's and go from there. Thanks for the video!
This model looks the best besides the pidgeon beak at the front, the hypermotard had the same paint and lines like 6 years later 💯
My favorite too. Until the 2024 V4 showed up, and then the RS model.... :-)
I could hear it running rough
Nice video. Curious to see what you chose next.
Thanks, I still have it. No plans for selling it. At least not yet.
I sold my old bike - a bmw K1300R (also an iconic bike afaik) to buy a new one… but I still miss that little monster
I guess im one of the few that really likes the new design too !! Especially the huge tank and the range it provides ....Bravo BMW for thinking outside the box
Hello from VietNam Great video, very detail ❤
Thank you!
You did not shared the millage info of your bike which is quite important. The software is jpdiag which I dig to find it.
Brilliant video, as a perspective multistrada owner in the future im doing my research on the bike and a long term review from a 10year owner doesnt get much better. I face many of the same problems as you living a distance from main dealers that would mean at a minimum a day off of work purely to take it for a service. I service my own bikes and not scared of bigger jobs so been researching the desmo service also. From an outsider looking in, your bike looks incredibly well looked after it still looks new, if you're selling it purely because of the desmo service, I wouldn't, service and keep it. You've had it for so long that you're not gaining anything by selling it now, and you'll wish you didnt in years to come
@@ArranD1 Yes, it still looks (and rides) like new. More people, on the comments session, have mentioned the desmo service is not that difficult. And thank you for your comment!
no problem with the gear selector spring?
No problems. Not yet, at least. :-)
Very much growing on me
stupid
A 2019 KTM 790 Adventure R is still before production of all 790s was contracted out to China, right?
@@trroland1248 As far as I know, the 2019 is made in Austria. I’ll check its VIN number and let you know.
@@trroland1248 Just to confirm, I checked the VIN of my 2019 KTM and it is in fact manufactured in Austria.
I purchased my 1300 GS at Cascade Moto as well. Please share that twisty road. I have not been on that one. Great video!
@@josephSF I have footage from Wolf Creek Rd, where I flew the drone, and then from Briggs road. I think you are talking about Wolf Creek rd. Very nice road!
@@idratherberiding3456thank you!
Ugly pig, not buying. Worse even than the standard 1300gs.
Very nice bike and a nice review on it!
Thank you!
Splendid bike and video. Many thanks.
Thank you!
Grazie a lei!@@idratherberiding3456
Laverda SFC …des motos d’Hommes ✌️
Yes, not for everyone.
Awesome video, especially for someone in the market. Thanks!!
Getting Paris-Dakar flashbacks 👍
The cybertruck of motorcycle we will love it with time
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I am not sure whats wrong with me but i really like the look of this bike over the GS1300 I have never owned a BMW but rode one every day as a police bike so can attest to their strengths. This bike however has really made me think about ditching my Rocket next year and buy this bad boy
I always liked the regular GS better than the GSA. But now I'm thorn, the GSA looks great. But I still don't know why I would need an 8-gallon tank. Why is a question I will ask in my next video.
I totally agree with you. I love it as well. Can't wait for the arrival in the dealeships !!
I think the current 1250GSA is a Beauty of a bike ..the 1300GSA not as much but i am sure it will grow on people.....looking at the release photos of the GSA there are some pics with a Clutch lever so i believe the ASA is an add on not standard EQ...I hope so i dont want 2 more servo motors and electronics to mess up !
Yes, the ASA is only an option. You can get one with a regular clutch and clutch lever.
New GS design is really fucked up so ugly ever before 🤮🤮🤮🤮
You are so right, people will complain no matter what BMW tries to do.
Exactly
I love it, form follows function and at last an auto. I'll be changing my 1250 GSA
Bauhaus approach, form follows function. It will be on my next video.
Ugly wont be buying anyone of them
Its beauty is in its ugliness.
totally
You are so absolutely right! GS was never a good looking bike, it was always form follows function. We will get used to it, and in some time we will praise the revolutionary design of the 1300 GSA!
Love the look. I know I am in the minority. It's subjective. What I don't like.......is no clutch option.....so, until they change that......the 35k+ will be spent elsewhere
You can get one with a manual transmission. The Automatic Shift Assistant, the ASA, is only an option.
1300 gs and 1300 GSA . It's an absolutely terrible design. All traces of the past have been erased. There is no alternative to the 1250 anymore.
Great Review mate I have a GSA 2017 model will I up-date!
I rather like the 1300 GSA as well. I like the big tank. It reminds me of my own 2003 GS, on those models the tank is also, let's say, present. Like you, it also reminds of the Hoske tanks. They were very expensive back then. If you had a Hoske tank on your R69S you was the guy!
When I did the search for photos of the Hoske tanks, I noticed they ae for sale for more than $2,000. They still carry a respectful value today!
You are definitely making some good points. Until we see it in person I’ll hold off on an opinion
That's wise. Who knows, it may look even better (or worse) in person.
I think the 1300gs is ok but the gsa looks like crap.
Right on. The new GSA is a much more natural evolution than the regular GS.
Yep, what I think.
The lack of access to manuals, codes and resetting the service light are big deterrents for me. Well, that and having owned an old Ducati in the past! I'm willing to take another chance, and I'm handy, but Ducati really doesn't want owners to touch those bikes and it's hard for me to accept. It better not break down ever, but how likely is that. BTW, Desmo valve service isn't that much more difficult than on conventional motors or Japanese bikes.
Someone posted here that we can buy a code reader for the Ducati, it's in the $300 level. So, not too bad. Yes, I keep hearing the desmo valve service is not too bad. I'll think about it.
This is taken to an extreme of ugliness and grotesque size. Maybe it will grow on me…..
No beauty in this bike. The iconic BMW headlight is gone. Thanks European Union.👎🏻👎🏻
Well.... the X is the new icon. I like it.
I like it too
I like it way better than the one right before it. I don't know if it's tough or not,but it looks beefy!
Agree
This new 1300gsa will only help the value of my 1250gsa triple black remain strong. Sorry but this new one is horrendous. Old Bloke.
I hope it works for you. But I think the new one will ramp up toward the good side of people's tastes soon. Of course, I could be wrong.
I like it ! ❤️
It’s HORRIBLE looking!!!!!
I owned 3 GS bikes (2 were ADV). What a fugly bike! In the end I will end up on one of these. 🤣
Just to keep the tradition of owning questionable looking bikes, right? LOL It's growing more and more on me.
@idratherberiding3456 Owning questionable bikes is my specialty. 👍. For now, I have to stick to my 1250 RT. we'll see in 3-4 years were it all stands.
I would have rather they shed weight down to the 550-560 range which would have been in line with what they did with the GS.Instead it's 2 lbs heavier at 593 lbs. Looks more road friendly with more front protections, but less off-road friendly.
I agree. With the modular design for bags around the tank and on top of it, it seems it is maximized for travel. And for profits for BMW.
That new fuel tank remind me of first GS R80... GS was allways ugly and i like it because of that
Yes!
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I was so looking forward to the new GSA because of the ASA, and thought I was finally going to be able to own my dream bike, a BMW GSA! But when I first saw the monstrosity, there was no way in hades, I would buy one. Now that the shock is wearing off, I’m getting used to the new look and starting to like it. Might seriously consider it now, if not, I’ll just get me a regular GS with ADA! Ride safe, subscribed!
Yes, ASA will be available in the 2025 regular GS.