BMW R1250GS TE Low Suspension "Short" Person Review Part 2 of 2
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2nd part of my short person review of the R1250GS.
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I have the 1250 GS standard set up..I'm 5.7 with a 29" inside leg. I can get 2/3 of my foot on the ground when i adjusted the suspension through the TFT and i bought a new rubber seat adjuster (that thing that's under the seat) from NN that takes a further few mm off the hight. This works well for me. Before the lockdown, i took it on a tour of Norway to the Arctic Circle and it performed beautifully (even on the mountain twisties) It gave me a lot of confidence and never let me down.
Thanks for sharing your experience so others know that it's possible to live with this bike. 🙂
Can you share your configuration(TFT) please? I am also the same height and have the same inseam as you. I would like to have a test ride so I can try your configuration out. Thanks
@@onurtulen2218 adjust suspension to low via tft. Buy a new rubber seat bung from Nippy Norman's. This replaces the standard seat adjustable bung under the seat and lowers the seat by a few mm. Buy boots with a nice thick sole. And thats it... Simple.
@@mikedignum1868 I have never used a thick sole boot before and dont know it is a good idea or not. Is not thick sole effecting sth for your riding. For instance changing gears would be affected i presume ?
No, it never affected my riding or gear change. Just like any other pair of boots.
Two videos and perfect review about this beast 800 mm seat height meant for short people.i have 850 GS and i lowered it to 790 mm with hyper pro springs and by shaving seat but now no need for all that struggle.you have done a free promotion for bmw.
Hahaha, All I need now is for BMW Motorrad to give me a free GS. If you have any connections with them then please put in a good word for me and direct them to my video😇😄
Love your idea of demos for shorter folks, I’ve gotten great info from your videos. Keep it up and thank you!
Glad you like them! And thank you for your support.
I am also 5'5. I have sold my Harley Davidson Road King and I am looking at this GS, Your video has been a very big help. Great job!
Moment of inertia. Center of gravity. Your comments about taller people (like me) are quite true.
I got short legs and arms although I am 1.80 m, which should be a little bit over 5 ft 10. So installed:
- adjustable foot pegs with rubbers on springs, which can be lowered 1.5 to 2 cm.
- handle bar risers from Rizoma, 45 mm up and 25 mm towards me.
And because of my broad shoulders I installed mirror adapter, that let the mirrors stick out 55 mm more and 25 mm higher.
It works great for me with the standard seat in low position and the standard suspension.
Hello Sir, like you I am not tall, at 55Kgs and 5ft 5 inches...I'd like to have a GS, previously it was impossible, so I am a big fan of your 'special' reviews, many thanks. Please stop apologising for not being 6 foot tall!! I'm 62 yrs old, and refuse to accept that I am 'short'!! We are what we are, and should have the ability to ride larger bikes, so I hope all bike maufacturers increasingly offer lowering options. Keep up the good work Sir.
Thank you so much and I am glad you found it useful 😁
Beautiful Machine...
Weldone to BMW TEAM..
ENJOYING MY 1250 ADV.. 2020 MODEL.. 93000KM..
BOUGHT... BRAND NEW...
DEALERSHIP... FIRST CLASS.. ❤
Wish I could have bought one myself but sadly can’t afford it. I hope you have lots of fun on your machine 😁
I am quite tall, and I bought the lowered suspension version. Even lower center of gravity on a very high inertia bike - makes for a fantastic cornering machine.
Very useful video, thank you so much. I’m 170cm. and want to buy a GSA. Now I can ask one for a test ride.
Thank you very much. I am glad you found it useful and definitely you need a test ride.
Just picked up my '20 GSA HP Low Chassis a couple of weeks ago. It's about time BMW realized that alot of the shorter folks like us have great credit and a willingness to buy their products IF they'd make the proper effort. Not everyone is the stereotypical long inseam, 6'3" adventure rider. Kudos to BMW for realizing this.
Ahhh! You lucky Mister! I am so envious. And yes full credit to BMW Motorrad for trying their best to cater for different sizes. I am more keen on the GS than the adventure because of the sheer girth of it. It reminds me of a buffalo / Bison but it surely will move like a wolf, right ! Enjoy your bike
@Joseph Marton Well, thanks to you, I now can reach the ground with my feet on the GS😊
Am Magnus Chia from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Fantastic review, great info and demo. Sure helps lots of short rider like us. Love it, keeps riding.
I'm 5'-4" and when I move bikes around, I'm on the opposite side of the kickstand with a finger on the front brake. I lean the bike on my hip to move it around. If the bike starts to go vertical, I use the brake to stop immediately. If the bike gets away from me, I hit the front brake and the bike will settle on the kickstand. I developed this technique for a reason. An expensive reason.
Thanks - good review of riding/manoeuvring from a short rider perspective. I'm the same height and also wear the M Star boots. I know the GS is a big bike but it may be manageable. I think the suspension design is fantastic. With the latest ones, setting preload to auto sorts the backend regardless of rider weight. On my F800GT, I'm not heavy enough to get enough sag and the bike never feels well balanced. I'm also considering the F750GS as long as I can fit the standard bike with ESA.
Great video. That’s exactly what I Need lower suspicion. Thanks
Hi great video very informative. I'm 5ft 2 & ride a r12oogs. I have to wear boots with a slightly thicker sole. It it the low suspension low seat 2017 model which is slightly taller then my older 2009 gs. It's just about manageable 😊
It's great that you're enjoying your bike. I test rode the R1200GS a few years ago and loved it too.
Just the review I was looking for. I also have a 30 inch inseam and am about to take delivery of the lowered suspension version. Can't wait:)
😀 Excellent, congratulations. I am sure you will have great fun on this machine. You should video it and upload. Thanks for watching and for your support.
Thank you that was a very good review. I’m also verticals challenged 5ft 5ins. Mustn’t forget the 5ins 🤔 I ride a Honda Shadow a very low bike and it’s always a challenge to find the right bike. I’ve been on the 800cc Triumph low and that’s just about right 👍
Excellent review. I'm thinking my next bike will be a R1250 GS. I'm 5'8'' with 29'' inside leg. I've been looking for reviews like yours for us vertically challenged bikers. I've subscribed and hope you get many more subscribers to your channel. Thank you.
Thank you very much Sir. I am glad you found it useful.
Thank you for the Video, it has been very informative. Currently on a Ducati 659 monster in Australia with a seat height of 785mm. This I can handle with normal footwear and 800mm seat heights with work boots. Looking forward to upgrading in a few months to the GS as I now feel I can comfortably handle one with the lower seat height. Keep up the good work
Plus I'm 174cm So I can also relate
Thanks so much for watching my video and I am glad you found it useful. I must say I'm quite fond of the R1250GS but can't afford it at present. If you do get it then make sure to video it and share it.
I'm 5'6" and 30" inseam as well. Just sold my Africa Twin as it was just too much work. The seat was terrible...bought a Heritage Softail because it was much more comfortable. You've given my a lot to think about....Thank you for this video.
Thank you so much and I am glad you found it useful. 😊
Thank you for your valuable contents. I'm also short rider, almost same as you ^^. I have been very interested in V Strom 1050, S1000XR, and GS ADV.
I am very luck today, because I found your great video~
Thank you and I am glad you found the videos useful 😊
Great review! I hope you can do a review of the Moto Guzzi V85TT sometime. Cheers!
Great short person review, helps a lot. If you could, please do a short suspension GS850. Thats the one I am planning for and I think an 850 is more than enough and much more manageable.
Thank you Sir, I am glad you found it useful. With Covid lockdown it's difficult to know when I can do a test ride.
Very helpful for the shorter rider
Thank you sir. I am glad you found it useful.
i'm a short rider. Most wanted mod for my F-750GS is to move foot pegs 1 inch forward. Foot pegs are directly across my legs, and I stand legs wider because of that.
Yes, I know the feeling of having to think of modifying/adapting bikes for my short stature
@@InfusedBiker If you decide to buy r1250gs, and use it for city communting very useful be Rekluse auto-clutch czcams.com/video/DQqsR7pfdO4/video.html . And also handlebar raisers can help to move handlebar higher than car mirrors.
@@MYTvlad Isn't it amazing how technology has advanced these days. That's a brilliant system. The MV Agusta Turismo Veloce 800 model has the option to have the SCS Rekluse clutch system. Thanks for sharing.
Awesome review! Rly appreciate!
Hi there, thanks for posting this excellent review. I am similar size and I have a F800R with 790mm seat. It is only around 200kg and is perfect in almost every respect. Just the power is slightly lacking and you need to be in the right gear for overtakes or there is a definite sphincter moment :-) I just rode back from north Wales to Essex and it's pretty comfortable. I had to park on a shingle drive there and it was a horrible surface to manoeuvre the bike so that's something to consider. I also test rode the Tiger 900 lowered but it lacked a centre stand plus the quality was dreadful. It was only a few months old but already lots of corrosion. I would love a GS but fear it would be too heavy plus might not squeeze past my car into the garage.
Yes I think those moments where I just hoped there would be a bit more power for quick overtakes on my old Tiger 800 got a little bit irritating after a while. So now if I am to get a bike than it would have to have more power and torque plus commuting and comfort. When I test rode the standard suspension Tiger 900 there was no noticeable power improvement at all and the suspension was not very comfortable. Hence I think the low suspension version would be worse off. And the GS is a bit of a beast to manhandle....if only it was about 30 kg lighter ...I would have bought one. So I think I will carry on my test rides. Thanks for your support and just enjoy the two wheeled freedom 😀
And also I think the low suspension version of the F900XR would make the ride comfort worse off as I found on my test ride it was quite firm even though it was the standard version.
Good point about the F900XR low suspension. Also worth remembering that BMW have actually gone backwards in low seat height provision. The previous GS 1200 could be ordered with 760mm seat and I sat on one at the Excel show a few years back with my feet flat on the ground :-)
Oh yes I remember too.
Very helpful review, thanks! Like you I am on the search for a touring type bike. I'm 5'5 with 28in inseam. I haven't test ridden any yet but I have sat on a Tiger 900 Low which I was able to get both feet down on. I have a test ride booked on a standard height one so will see how I get on with that. I am looking around for a lowered GS but they seem to be a bit like hens teeth. There are only 2 places that I can find in the country that have any at the moment. Your review is very useful though as are the rest of the reviews, keep it up! :)
Thank you so much. I am glad you found it useful and I hope you find your perfect bike 😁.
I bought a 1200GSA from 2015, lowered from the factory. I am 1m70 and the height is just perfect to me. The only downside however is that when I put the bike on the kick stand, it is « too » vertical... When the surface is not enough 100% flat, I can’t even park the bike because it is not leaning enough to the left. Often I have to turn the bike to be able to do this. I could cut out a piece of the kick stand and weld it again, but I hate touch the original parts. What I do at the moment is always look for a very flat surface and put my bike on the middle stand.
That sounds like good system you've got there for those tricky situations. I found a similar difficulty with the centre stand of the MV Agusta Turismo Veloce I test rode (see my video) - because the stand was slightly too long/vertical to push the weight up. There are some after market adjustable side stands - search on Google and see if there is one for your model. Thanks for sharing.
I think your only option is to shorten the stand to fit the bike (lowered from factory).
I shortened my Honda NC750X, but later found this same problem of side stand being too long and also moving the bike on to centre stand too hard and heavy (I have metal panniers and top box). In the end I went back to standard height and learnt more how to ride a taller bike. Learnt from Bret Tkacs short rider riding tips and many others on CZcams. When a bike isn't leaning enough, it's not stable and can tip over.
nice review :) I'm short too...! 170cm. I like your videos, keep going.
Thank you so much for your encouraging words and I am glad you found my videos useful. I will be test riding the F900XR next and will upload soon. Thanks for your support.
InfusedBiker I never thought about GS as a short rider.. I thought is impossible haha.. Looking to buy a new bike (new rider) always a scooter until now.. I like bmwf900xr, KTM 790 ADV, Tiger gt pro, and the multistrada 950. Waiting for bmw f900xr review 👏🏼
I am definitely going to test ride the Multistrada 950S - I am having trouble booking a test ride though, but I'll keep trying until I do.
I've never had a problem with vibration on any of my GS' it's a twin so you're going to get some but the 1250 is smoother than the 1200 and if you're on the motorway etc there's always cruise control. Like you I tried the RS and found it uncomfortable plus because you're lent forward and the mirrors are further away the field of vision behind you is narrower too plus your head is lower to the ground which I didn't like either so all round visibility isn't as good as the GS. Personally I think the Akro silencer is vastly overpriced for what it offers but each to their own😉 I have the M Star boots too and they are amazing, when walking the bike about I never have it running and if it's a bit uneven or I'm on a slope I leave it in gear and use the clutch to act as the brake feathering it to give me some control. The other plus with the low suspension version is they are always in demand used so I got a really good trade in price for both of my 1200s when I changed. Lastly don't test ride one if you don't think you want to change from your current bike as you may well end up placing an order!
Yes I agree with you. And you are right about the vibrations because other owners have also said that after a couple of thousand miles the engine loosens up and the vibrations reduce quite a lot. I am glad you are enjoying your bike. Have a great new year.
I was ready to buy a 2022 gsa. I stopped at local dealer. Night before dealer stated ,to have a black gsa. Next afternoon, no gsa and normal suspension. Sales person, tried to get me the low, even thatvi told him *not interested*, then he tried to get me a gs with sport suspension, and with ad on, to match gsa , price $29000, he offered $1000 discount.
While low suspension gsa in show room $26000.
So.... i did not buy anything.
Bad sales tactics. Gsa adding on , low susp. And bar risers.
Gs, adding all on to match gsa. Dealer in Missouri USA
Un vídeo EXCELENTE.Me ha dado mucha información.Yo mido lo mismo que tu.Un saludo desde españa
Me alegro que lo haya encontrado útil. España es un gran país y me encantaría recorrer tu país algún día. (I used Google translate!)
Thank you . Good video and explanation. I did a test rude on this same bike at the vines. I am 5’4” and I obsessed with the GS 1250. Did a test ride on Low chassis and low seat. I like it but struggled a bit in busy traffic and moving the bike around in the car park. I felt comfortable mounting on the bike with foot peg. I don’t know whether I could manage the bike on North coast 500 and European trips. Did a test ride Tiger 900 on Gt Pro . I found the quick shifter was so smooth and it weight less than 200kg east to move it around. I am not sure which one to go for. Please give some suggestions . I value your advice.
I am glad you found the video useful. It's very difficult to pick the right one so I am continuing with my test rides. On part one of the video I showed a little bit on manhandling the GS and I was out of breath very easily. I test rode the R1250RS and found it worse in slow traffic than the GS which I think had something to do with the telelever front suspension on the GS. The wet weight of the Triumph Tiger GT Pro is about 218 kg and if you add the top box and panniers it will be another few kg. For long touring journeys some people may also consider chain versus shaft drive as lubing and cleaning chains becomes a pain! So far I am finding it very difficult to narrow my list down to just one bike that can do it all for me, i.e. touring, commuting, thrills, speed, comfort etc. So I am afraid I am unable to be of any use for you☹ I think you should continue to test ride as many as you can.
great review.
As mentioned, I'm about same height as you but I didn't measure my inseam.
I am glad you found it useful. You should try a test ride if you can🙂
@@InfusedBiker not sure whether any Low Suspension version test bike is available at the BMW showroom in Malaysia.
I have the same (great) bike. In my case, I find the suspension a bit too harsh in bumpy roads. It’s great in the twisties, however. Also, I’ve found that the quick shifter works best by using deliberate, decisive action, especially in the lower gears. Downshifts are tricky, though - unless the throttle is completely closed. In my case, the vibrations smoothened out at about 2,000 miles. Or maybe I just got used to them.
Thank you very much for sharing the infomation
Too harsh for bumpy roads ??? Wow, do you know how to adjust the suspension? The thing just floats over bad roads.
Yes, I know how to adjust the suspension. Because of the low chassis, however, it has less travel, and thus less space to “float” without bottoming out.
Thanks for great review
What mic you use?
Thank you. I was using a cheap eBay mic with my own made up dead cat wind cover after a lot of trial and error 😁
That's excellent, thanks. I think it's put me off the Akropovic can though.
Finally at the end of the review you announce your height 5'5" and inseam 30" -- you did mention the inseam a couple minutes before that. Just to say again, that IF AT THE BEGINNING of your reviews, you will announce your height, weight and inseam, your review will be much more meaningful to the reviewer.
Hi thanks for your great video. I'm interested to buy a new GS 1250 , I'm 172 cm or +- 5' 7". I have already tested a 1250 GS normal suspension and it's okay but when I need to maneuver it is harder and I'm not confident ( even with the seat and suspension set to low ) but I'm will also take my wife as passenger and so the comfort is crucial to her. So here is my question 😄 : is there a different in comfort and if yes is it a big difference?
Hi. No, the ride comfort is not compromised. It still retains a very comfortable ride.
@@InfusedBiker thx for your answer.
Nice review sir. Keep it up 😉
Thank you young Sir, much appreciated. Although COVID has scuppered my plans for more reviews 😩
I test rode a R1250GS TE earlier in the week and I was blown away. I had the seat in the lowest position and I could get my feet down on tip toes. Maybe a lowered version would be best for me. I can flat foot on my Tiger 900 which is a big plus. I found my tiger gear box much smoother but the punch of that boxer engine is in a different league. I also found the GS more comfortable and loved how the pillion seat cushions your position when accelerating or leaning over for corners. I test rode it with a friend who is planning on buying next year when he retires. I think I will have to wait another 12 months before I can look at changing. Have you taken the plunge?
Oh yes I really loved the GS (on part 1 of my video I showed how easy/difficult to move it around etc.) It is really heavy so I found the lowered version much more manageable. It's the torque (works out to 426 lb-ft per ton) that is just phenomenal and it's there from very low down which makes it so easy to ride around in slow speeds and the rapid acceleration from low gears!! And yes compared to the Tiger the gear box on the GS is agricultural but much improved from the old GS1200!! I am still doing lots of test rides but if I had the cash I most probably would have bought the GS for sure.
Hi. Tks for your helpful reviews , i am 172 cm and looking for a change in bike , i have had several sports touring bikes , bmw k 1200 s and k 1300 s . Last bike was a honda vfr 1200 f , but now i need a more upright riding bike . On my short list was the Ktm 1290 gt , but that one is ruled out because of its higt seat with no options to lower it . So now i have only the gs1250 or the multistrada v4 s on my list . I hope you will do a review on the v4 soon ;-) , looking forward to read that one . Up to now my favorite has been the v4 , but i have only seen it online .The reviews have been super good , but i have not seen anybody on the low seat version yet . Ride safe 😎
Thank you so much. Unfortunately none of the Ducati dealers have any low seat available for test rides and Covid lockdown has delayed all my plans.
@@InfusedBiker Yes i know , hopefully you will get your chanse , good luck .
You mentioned you felt notable vibration on handlebar and foot pegs around 4,000rpm....i wonder you felt vibration only around that rpm range or anything higher than 4,000rpm ? Anyway as a short rider I like the review.
Yes I felt the vibrations at higher revs too but I think one can get used to them and I don't think they will cause severe 'pins & needles' or numb hands. And with cruise control you can at least rest the hands on long journeys.
In my case, the vibrations in the 1250 died out after 2000 kms. Or maybe I got used to them. I also noticed that the quickshifter works best when you operate in decisively, particularly in the lower gears. That said, downshifts are tricky, unless the throttle is completely closed.
Now I'll be afraid to get test ride one of this ! it will cost a fair amount of money
😄 Oh yes, once you ride it you'll want to buy it! If I had lots of money then I'd have bought one already. Thanks for watching and for your support.
Im 5’5” and have bought two new bikes in the last year that both just are miserable for me because of my height. So I’m looking for my final bike to be something I’m comfortable for long Periods like in sturgis stop and go traffic and not have to go with a bagger.
I feel for you my friend. I hope you find something suitable
Would be interesting to see how you manage a Triumph 1200 XRX low. I'm on the fence between this and the BWM 1250 GS. I'm 5' 8"
oh yes I would love to give the 1200 a go. I sat on one but found it a bit too heavy to take off the side stand. But I will try to book a test ride if I can.
nice bike, big like
Thank you very much Sir. You should take it for a test ride if you can.
Keep looking at these but reliability seems to be an issue from all I read on line. 😯 expensive to maintain and fix. Otherwise great bikes😎🏍💨💨💨🇨🇦👍🏻. Not as many dealers here in Canada as in uk. 900:00 Canadian dollars every 20,000 k for oil and valve adjustments 😯
Yes I agree the maintenance and servicing costs are exorbitant.
When you have ANY test ride on a motorcycle, ALWAYS begin with your height and weight so the viewer can make sense of your comments. ALWAYS ALWAYS.
Very nice footage. Thank you! That is a real beast! Is it 1250cc.? It has got an enduro/off-road look, is it what it is meant for?
Thanks Alex, Yep it really is a beast but it's more like a gentle giant beast ! Yes I think the demo bike had enduro wheels with knobly tyres and it also had the enduro mode set up. it's 1254 cc I think. Thanks for watching and supporting by subscribing, much appreciated.
I would advice other short riders to take a look on how you ride a big bike. You really don’t need to flatfoot both feets to the ground to drive safely. It’s all about technique.
I’m 5 feet 6 1/2 inches and I ride the std version of the 2012 GS .
If you’re thinking about riding in the outback terrain, the lowered bike IS lower…
Have a look at how Jocelin Snow handle her BMW 👍😅
Hi. I just sold a 2019 Vstrom and looking for your opinion on the Ducati 950 and the BMW f900xr.. you had mentioned you thought the Ducati was the fastest of those 3? Any other info would be appreciated... Lotsa pros to the Vstrom but am looking for a bit more power...
Cheers
I think you should hold for a bit longer and test ride the new Yamaha Tracer GT9 which should be in dealers by March 2021 as I think it will most probably be a better road sports touring bike. Check out my specs/features comparison video (not a test ride) on my channel.
What's with the boat scene interrupting the view?
In case of breaking the legal speed limit😁
@@InfusedBiker which you or none of your faithful subscribers would ever do 😋
after reaching 60 mph, do you hear the loud howling noise? (probably from tyre)
Oh yes, definitely. It sounds like lorry tire noise. The cowling around front forks are like a funnel that transfers all the noise straight up to the rider!
Hi, nice videos and well explanation, giving hope for shorter people :). I´m 47 years old and 5´7, and i was wondering what´s your opinion about a GS 1200 (2015) for a shorter newbie like me. thanks! cheers
Hi, I am glad you found it useful. I test rode the R1200GS in 2017 on low seat but standard suspension and I was on my tip toes but could flat foot on one side by shifting my body. I found it slightly heavy for slow manoeuvres. I think the low suspension (which wasn't available for the test ride) would have been better.
What is the shoes you are using.is it flexible enogh to change gears and press brake pedal.
Daytona M Star GTX and they are very good.
Have you ever reviewed the 2018 onwards Honda Goldwing?
No unfortunately not had the opportunity yet. I will try one day.
Engine sound at idling seems a bit agricultural, isn't it?
Yes I agree with you actually. There's a clattering noise 😃
How tall are you ?
I am just about 5'5" with an inside leg measurement of 30". I was wearing thick soled boots of nearly one inch at the heels.
Complimenti per il tuo video,anche io ho preso la 1250 GSA low suspension .
Quanto sei alto?
Grazie.
Sto usando Google translate 😅. Grazie per la visione e spero che l'abbia trovato utile. Sono alto circa 5'5 "/ 167 cm, misura interna della gamba di 76 cm / 30 pollici.
I’m 5.5 why I can’t do commuting or regular travel
Measure your inside leg measurements and see if you feel comfortable sitting on the bike
@@InfusedBiker I have 30 inc inside leg… The same as you… How you feel this bike on long trips? Sorry if my English are bad
@@user-og5qt1pf5g this bike is perfect for long journey
@@InfusedBiker thank you ! Keep going and do this incredible work!
Hi guys! Please can someone recommend /suggest, what kit or brand is the BEST WAY to reduce the seat high in my BMW G310GS? Thanks in advance. Marcelo.
If you do a Google search with "lowering kit 310GS" and see what search results it throws up.
R1250GS (low) or S1000XR (low) for commuting and touring?
I prefer the GS more for long distance comfort.
Its a good looking bike. However after purchasing a GT Pro a test ride will have to wait a couple of years :)
Hehehe! 😃 Don't tell me you are already thinking of more grunt and more grin factor. I am hoping to choose a bike that will provide those qualities for a long time before I have to change
InfusedBiker I have to say the 900 has more than enough grunt and low down torque for me. I am not a fan of going silly speeds. It has all the toys, a low seat height and is very agile. I had a heavy bike before when I owned a cross runner and that was no fun worrying about dropping it lol. I always seem drawn to the GS. It’s like how I was drawn to the Africa Twin DCT and that was an expensive mistake for me. I know I won’t fit on the standard GS as it’s just too tall
I know exactly where you're coming from. I have to give credit to BMW and Triumph for offering low suspension versions. When I test ride the KTM 790 Adventure I also sat on a 1290 Adventure and I nearly dislocated my hips trying to get it off it's side stand it was so top heavy. I am keen to have go on the Africa Twin though !
InfusedBiker I was covered in oil earlier after cleaning and lubing my chain. I wouldn’t miss that with a drive shaft 👍
Oh, yes, what a lovely thought of greasy and mucky oil splattered all over the rear of the bike. 😆
Which country from you bro?
Try having a 27" inseam
I know, the choices get so limited 🙁
@InfusedBiker was gonna buy the bmw 1250 gsa but I couldn't put the side stand up, gutted
@anthonyrobinson782 Yes, I also couldn’t get one of them off of the side stand because my legs didn’t have the strength 🫣☹️
what is ur height
5’5” with 30” inside leg
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