RIDING a NEW BMW R 1250 GS Adventure For The FIRST TIME! *Bike Calls an Ambulance*
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- čas přidán 24. 05. 2024
- In today's Life of Smokey Adventure i'm riding a brand new 2022 BMW R1250 GS Adventure triple black from Bmw Benelux for the first time ever and fail miserabele. I had some good fun on this BMW adventure motorcycle. Gear shifting is good , sound is cool and it's really comfy. To bad hillclimbs in loose sand are pretty hard lol.
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0:00-4:20 Garage intro
4:20-05:22 First thoughts
05:22-07:10 Fast offroad test
07:10-08:25 Dirtbike track
08:25-09:06 Wheelie & New GS coming
09:06-12:23 Gnarly Single tracks
12:23-16:33 Crash and Fail
16:33-17:45 Wheelie Testing
17:45-18:59 Highway Ride
18:59-21:13 City Riding
21:13-22:05 Saving a Bunny
22:05-24:07 Back in garage
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98% of GS/A Owners doesn’t even go offroad riding..
Interesting figure. What survey do you reference?
you're a good rider bud, not many people take their GS's offroad like that, nice to see the bike is capable of doing it
They don't? I thought it's named "Adventure" for that reason haha. Have to say it's a bit of a workout 😅
Oh, they do, most either just don't believe them or they just don't brag about it.
Same problem with SUVs , most 4x4 V8 adventure trucks never see Africa either 👎😂😉
Most people also don’t want to risk damaging it off-road
@Life of Smokey I think they've got the looks, but let's be honest a bike that heavy was never going to be an off road kind of bike.
I have a 2020 1250 GSA and agree with you that your confidence is increased with this bike. It is magical how this bike does not feel like such a big bike.
Whats your thoughts on trk502x
Outstanding review mate. Loved the humour you inject into your videos, that's for sure. Front setup is called Tele-lever suspension and the rear is called Para-lever. Works a bloody treat as it prevents front dive when braking heavily. Beautiful bike in either the GS variant or the big GS Adventure model. Both bikes are incredible long range tourers. And yes, I am in my underwear!! 🤣🤣🤣.
this is the best, most entertaining GS first ride I've ever seen. Nice!
Road setting has anti-wheelie feature built into it. Gotta switch to Dynamic ;) Based on your riding preference... Dynamic would be your friend. Dynamic Pro gives you the ability to adjust your preferences as well. Nice vid!
I had it in road setting yesterday but i could wheelie , 2-3 and up to 4th gear when doing a wheelie. So no idea how it works. Will test it out more today 😁👌
@@LifeofSmokey you were able to wheelie in road mode because you have disabled the traction control. Switch to dynamic pro, tune the settings and have fun :D. For me which I am not able to do big wheelies it's easier if I use Enduro Pro with wheelie suppression disabled
Such an entertaining review, keep up the great work Smokey!
Cracking video. Thanks. Thoroughly entertaining and great to see a gs in different usage.
Smokey, heb 4j met Smt 990 gereden, 8j met superduke 1290R, en 1j met de superduke Gt. Nu in bezit van bmw gs1250, 2023 triple black. Moet wel zeggen dat dit wel toch de heerlijkste moto is waar ik ooit heb mee gereden, op alle vlakken. Gewoon zalig, blijf je mee rijden. Grts
Volledig mee eens , hij is enkel beetje saaier dan de LC8 motorblokken vind ik persoonlijk. Maar ik doe er enorm graag veel kilometers mee 😁
Nice ik twijfelde tussen de ktm en bmw heb je de adventure of de normale gs?
First ever youtube premier since forever.. That’s how much i love your videos smokey.. 🥰🥰
Thank you! Appreciate that 😁👌
Now that was a proper first ride 👍
That's how you ride a big GS! Wicked review.
Tq for saving the bunny.
I have one of this...the standard GS...2021 model....Rallye trim.
Yes it is a good bike overall. Just enough power for me....monstrous torque though...making it easy to ride off road without the need to rev up high....i m not a good rider but the bike makes me feel like otherwise.
Great Video. I have a R1200GS and Love it. I have a really bad back and the GS is the only Bike I can Ride, and not hurt. It’s soooo Comfortable.
Really enjoyed watching the review. Worthy of a sub 😉
Not so old man bike as they said.. 🤣🤣 its one of the best bike for long distance motorcycling 😍😍
I agree on that part :-)
🤣🤣👍🏻👍🏻
Your reviews are another level , love it 😍
i even took my GS to the race track, it was so fun overtaking sportbikes and the leave those confusing crowd into dust lol
I just picked up a 2016 adventure. It's a beast. Need to get use to it. But it's comfortable. Been out of riding for 10 uears and had liter gs and rts
Love it. Gained another sub. Honest review and bike ridden how we would all like to ride it! Thank you
Unique review 😅 Loving your energy deserves a sub!
Het thx bud! Appreciate that 😁👌
Finally someone that actually uses the GS in a way people imagine they would when they buy the GS lool
Funny hearing you compliment the BMW indicator button tho lmao, it's so bloody floppy on my S1000XR (same switchgear)
Great video. Got to say you have some balls. Going down those very narrow trails. I ride the gs and love it
Don't you ride your GS offroad? 😊
23:48 that "extra suspension" is actually the real suspension, inside the fork there is only oil. That's why the GS has softer suspensions than other bikes, it's a technology that BMW uses on this bike for 13 years now
Awesome video! I just bought a 22 BMW R 1250 GSA. I really enjoyed the review.
Thx Alan! Congrats on the purchase and wishing you many safe miles 😎👌
Your videos are captivating; your journeys are incredible! 🌄 How do you cope with fatigue during your adventures and ensure you're always in top shape? A video on this would be fantastic!
CZcams recommended this video. I don't know you but as soon I saw your Brabus, I knew you are a man of culture.
😂 Well not really but I do my best
Finalmente um que testou moto da maneira certa
mooie video man !
When i tried the BMW, went for the GS1200 and when they upgraded the engine That was pretty better I swapped to the GS1250 R. I enjoyed both bikes but couldn’t get “in love” with them. They were a very comfy ride, no doubts abou that but never had that sensation of being fulfilled owning each one of this bikes and I truly can’t say they’re not good bikes , because they are. But felt always that something was missing…
Man! You’ve got an exquisite nail kit! Splendid off-road ride! It is really a pleasure and lot of fun to watch. You literally take out the shit off from the machines!🤣👏👏👏
That's 100% how i feel about the GS! It's really good but it misses character 😁
Out of interest did you swap it? If so, for what?
I notice that 99% of GS Riders only use them for touring on the road.
@@paulyflyer8154 no m8! I was wondering how a GS would ride compared to my 1290 SAR. I'm just a new bmw media partner which means i can pick up all new motorcycles from BMW. Ride , review and give my honest thoughts. And offroad it haha :-)
Thanx for your excellent video 👍
I am on a R9T 2016 scrambler wth 40.000 km. Looking for another bike tested some but as you said rading the 1250 is like comming home.
Hope to find a black one
Great review. Worth the wait
Thx m8! 😎👌✊
You need to explore the other settings - Dynamic Pro, Enduro Pro. Also, adjust the suspension to other settings. Better wheelies to be had in Dynamic Pro. Don’t forget, the bike’s software is designed to protect you from wheelying if not in the correct setting.
Will try it out later this week 😁👌
@@LifeofSmokey there is a thingy under the actual seat you have to switch out on a cable below to enable Dynamic Pro (can manually adjust everything in settings) and enduro pro the same but it is tuned to knobby tires though.
First time viewer of yours. Subscribed. Great review and you are so damn funny. Had me laughing out loud. Looking forward to checking out your other videos. P.S. I'm not Greta either.
Thx Steve! Appreciate that , i don't try to be funny. It's just who i am and the stupid decisions i make in my life 😅🙈
Thats what i would call a good Test and Review lets be honest at the end was just unlucky sand is always a problem
You said it yourself (several times in fact), "I'm an idiot". 🤣😂 Video - 👍🏻 LIKE !! Also, I don't know who made your Garage Intro but absolutely love it. Poor Smokey - 103. 😂!! Ride safe. Cheers 🥂
A German friend of mine , Andy Front Films. He got some more animations on his channel.
Driving into such terrain with such tires is crazy
Nah it's ok 😁
"This is heavy, and bad." Love it! Familiar territory. ;)
your video is so nice! i love it :D
Out of the big ecosystem of you tubers reviewing this bike, this is the most entertaining
Keep it up mate, nothing more enjoyable than riding on the bike
Well....when it's really hot i prefer not to be fighting a 250kg metal German on a hill 😂
@@LifeofSmokey Definitely why I don’t go for the GS, 😅
@@glimpseofcambodia Bike is perfect , can't complain besides that it's kinda boring 😁
Another new Sub. That intro animation is the best.
Thx m8! 😁👌
insane driving !
In Australia we drop bike right and jump to the left. 🤣
Hahahaha 😂😂😂😂
Excellent presentation
You crazy bro! 👌💥💪
If I will buy a GS 1250 in the future, it is because of this video! FYI, I've seen 100s of GS 1250 videos but this one has something about it! I just don't know what it is!
I was too stuck just same as you on the up hill ...can't fall back or can go up .. just wanted to throw the bike and leave the place 😂
Nyahks you make me laugh sir. horaaaa.... nice one. ride safe out there... greetings from the Summer capital of the Philippines.
Recently subscribed , you crack me up 😉 lovin the channel and I want your garage ,,,, Mahoooosive !
the king @cherryvlogs enters the chat drove all types terrains handling it easily😏
Adventure boots do the trick for the shins 😁✌️
These bad ideas are so good 😅🤣
Now this is what we call a motorcycle review
Bonjour, Bravo pour le petit lapin 😊👍
Bunny saved 🤣
Smokey your my go to content baby
Thx champ 😁👌
Man I love this guy. Makes me laugh every time!
That funny intro man new sub
I will never have such a motorcycle and I will never drive a bmw r1250 gs or even 1200 or 1150 because I am from Poland and my salary(it is not lowest in our country it is llike medium medium) can only cover bills and basic expenses so i can only dream about motobike like this. But i would like to thank You, mister Smokey, that You took me to this ride today. It was pleasure for me. please enjoy Your ride and share it with People. To next ride...
you're riding skills 😍
Love the causal 130kmph on gravel😅
That is why they are called adventure bikes🤣🤣
Another great video smokes, SAR all the way, I have two KTM a 500 EXC and a 1290 SD GT 😁
love you bro ❤️
These videos are comedy. Love them. Educative as well. Still prefer the 1290 though
Same bud 😎👌
Nice videos bro
Loved it.. I am not Greta 😃
08:21 ohhh Scheisse, i love it haha. Greetings from germany
..hello sir new followers her from Philippines. That bike is my dream someday. Ride safe sir. GOD BLESS.
Sick bike!
oh Scheiße :D :D nice Review! greetings from Germany
😂Loved it man,❤️ from India
‘My name is not Greta’ 😂😂 👍 That was a proper thrashing - even with inadequate tires, you and the beast did well on that single track. Good review 👍
Lmao! Gosh, man, you are crazy! I will try to gain as much skills as you demonstrated but then I will get a GS. Awesome! Grüss Gott from England!
Goe bezig😉
Thx mo , doing my best 😅
Brabus sickkk
I guess you’re having a hard time choosing which one to ride? Haha cheers! Watching from PH 👍👍
Nope , KTM all the way 😁
Hey Smokey looking forward to the review up against the KTM Adventure I know you love LC8S . You're the perfect one to review a big V twin against a big boxer.Glad you're a BMW media partner 🎊 Congratulations . I sure like my 21 F750 GS BMW Parallel twin , my 1st BMW.
I really like the GS but i find it to be a bit "boring"....it doesn't have that crazy edge my 1290 ktm has 😊
@@LifeofSmokey I'm looking to buy 1 of three options: BMW S1000XR, KTM1290 SAS or KTM Super Duke GT. I'm leaning towards the KTMs because of the torque and power delivery, I will only being road riding. Based on your experience which KTM would you recommend for riding around town in traffic during week and highway twisties for weekends?
Duke gt 1290 is the best adv imo
Great video, and I see you picked up the bike from next door!
Could you share any tips where to find gravel/dirt roads/paths to ride (legally) in Belgium, especially around Brussels? The TET routes don't seem to offer that many.
Download an app called Wikiloc , search for routes near you and select the filter "offroad". You gonna be amazed how many stuff is close to you. I ride everywhere i want , i do stay away from silent nature areas or places many people walk. :-)
@@LifeofSmokey Super - thanks a lot! I'll be sure to try that. Some nice trails in the Ardennes, but would be cool to find some closer to home for quick runs in the dirt. :)
I've owned two boxers. Those headers are lethal to your shins lol.
Plastic fantastic, have a good lookaround the GS under the beak and see how its finished off.Check the quality plastics around the screen and the fuel tank.Go check and see how the upper bars are connected to the frame.I could go on, I've had atleast 7 GS and GSA last one a 1250 GS Exclusive.They ride really well but the prices have gone up and the quality has gone down.
Yes BMW have cheapened everything me to i have had 11 on th bounce but don't think ill have another the build quality is crap.KTM 1290 s a lot better.
GREAT VIDEO BRO. CHEERS FROM MEXICO
Apoco ya andas planeando cambiar la Panzer. Ese Mr Tato es una mala influencia.
@@mrraynor jajajaja neeee,, me gustaria pero ya estan bien caras,, subieron muco de precio.
X ahora me quedare con ella, ya luego vere que pasa.
Saludos 😁✌🏽
🤣luv this❣️You are hellacious🤣Smoking clip⁉️💯👏
🤔Your clip wants me now get a GS … I’ve got deep pockets 💰💲💵but short fingers & arms 😳 so used GS it is🙄😁⁉️
For all the want of getting a big adventure bike to replace my big sport touring bike, the Norden 901 still seems like a great bike and much lighter to pick up when you drop it.
The GS is not that hard to pick up. GSA a bit worse. But since they never fall down flat, it's rarely an issue. Take something like the old KTM 990 which was a real pain to pick up.
Yeah, you've nailed the GS spirit: "I gotta get out or I'm gonna die" while being within walking distance from a populated trailer park and the paved road, with cell coverage and all that. 🤣
😂😂😂 haha love it! I'm really sorry but when i go into these "adventure" my brain goes a bit far sometimes. Even if i ride to the most remote place in my country where there is absolutely nobody....it would take me like 1-2 hour walk max before i find a road or something 😂🙈
Hello everyone,
I hope ya'll are doing fine and healthy. I had this masterpiece when I was 21 and in the Netherlands. Now I going to be 42 in August 2022 and I have Honda CRF450L Rally 2019. I named her Rúna(my icelandic woman's nickname.
She delivers big time with almost all the possibilities for learning more better riding.
🌻🇮🇸
Nice!
Nice bike
Thanks guys like you, I chose a BMW as the very first motorcycle in 2020 because of the revieuws. So many wrote: perfect handling, comfortable, solid, easy, ready for all use. Mine is always in eco, because it's only a 650 cc, so never enough horsepower 😂 But my next one will definitely be an Adventure 1150 , or more. I already looked up all those roads that you looked up, before I got my driver's license 🤫😁 so we have to make sure we don't crash into each other 😂 Good luck, greetings from the Goordijk, and save the bunnies, drive BMW (and Benz) 👍😄
BMW R65 or F650?
@@feuerreiteroderso8655 an old F650CS! a 2005 Scarver, but only had 12,000 km and hadn't driven for 8 years because the man has become a daddy 👍The CS is described as an ideal beginners bike. I only had experience with 125 cc so I still have a lot to learn 😄
@@deureka2002 Me too, but I got an R100 GS Paris Dakar instead. You can ride these with an A2 licence. Wasn't the F650 engine developed by Aprilia?
@@feuerreiteroderso8655 I thought, first the indestructible Rotax single cylinder👌then BMW, and then a few years BMW with Aprilia 🤔
와~대단합니다
멋져요~!!
"The windscreen shaved me" 😂😂
I'm sure BMW will put this into the features list shortly.
Great presentation 👍🏼
Haha thx Peter 😂
A a a hit my 😂😂🔥🔥
Ktm gloves looks cool on bmw...😂😂
Bike called Ambulance …lol .. sorry mate bike didn’t have much confidence in you 🤣
Best bike in the world.
Could you test the X-ADV offroad? I would love to see the review.
I kicked the engine of my R 1250 RS a few times, too when I got it back in 2019... 😂 ... and did you say Scheisse @8:23? Greetings from Switzerland 👋
Extra buttons on the key fob control extra options your bike may not have, like an alarm, or electric luggage locks (RT only).
Electric luggage locks , that does sound epic. Thx 😊👌
12:52 nice 😁