First ride home on my 2016 BMW R 1200 GS TE // Is it everything I hoped it would be? 🤔
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- čas přidán 8. 04. 2021
- The GSs maiden voyage... and I thought i'd bring you all along!
When I revealed my new bike to you all on here, many of you thought it was an April Fools!
Well, it wasn't and my short arse did actually purchase a full fat 🥛 standard sized GS as my new toy.
I hope you enjoy this video 👍
Let me know what you think about the GS the comments below!!!
Stay frosty 🍦
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Congratulation on your new bike Kate, hope it brings you loads of happy touring times!!
Loved the excitement in your voice. So good to hear a genuine happy reaction. Keep up the banging work. Looking forward to more vids 😎
Fantastic Kate, glad you enjoyed the first ride on the new bike. Look forward to the next set of adventures on your bike. Have fun.
Well done Kate, keep inspiring and motivating others, you're doing great!! Stay safe!! 👍👍
Great Bike Kate. For me it’s just hearing your excitement in your voice too when riding it the first time, we have all been there and is a great feeling !
I know exactly how you feel, it's like all your Christmas's have come at once. Stay safe and I hope you have loads of fun on it.
You are starting a new trend now Kate, more off the ladies will follow you and gett touring bikes. I love that you have done it! Keep up the great work! 😊😊👍
I miss my GS so much! Your enjoyment is rekindling my love for them. Rode mine around Portugal with my Dad who also owns one (still does) .... Great bike, looking forward to more content.
Hi there from NZ. Thank you for your great channel. After watching your tube I have purchased a 2018 1200GS, with gear shift assist and TFT dash, and really enjoying it, although I am an older rider(58) I am finding is not at all intimidated by its size, as was expecting. Very much appreciated for your blogs.
It’s great to see you so happy with your GS! They are the best.....especially in Triple Black. The bars are actually the widest point and it’s fine to filter with the boxes on.....you’ll see once you’re used to the bike. Please - the more vids riding this bike the better.....any aspect works for me.....Enjoy and ride safe!
It's the bike a lot of people have told me to get. I'm glad you like it.
I'm really enjoying your no nonsense videos too.
Wow Kate, this video brings back happy memories! I have bought about 7 bikes from BMW Williams Manchester in the past, including an R1200GS, that I used to travel from Manchester to Marrakesh! Super bike! Have fun!!
brilliant video Kate really interesting to hear your thoughts, sounds like its got all the bells & whistles. Excited to see where you go with your new bike & what it opens up for you :)
For me this is my dream bike, a GS. I was smitten the first time i ever rode one. Great choice Kate. You can still filter with the panniers. They are usually narrower than the bars. So if they fit the panniers will. Obviously take it easy on your filter trip with them fitted. You will soon forget they are there as you get use to them.
Can’t wait to see more content on this bad boy.
Remus or Akropovic is probably where i would look. Both sound great on the big GS
CONGRATULATIONS Kate. Nice bike...ride safe.
Enjoy the Black Jack!! I came back into bikes and got a RE 650 Interceptor, then needed something for two up with Leanne, so got a 2nd hand R1200RT, and the joy of effortless riding, the sound of the Boxer, and the torque enamours me every time I choose to ride her over the fun 650! Its great to hear you so happy Kate!
Happy for you. Tickled me to feel the thrill in your voice over having this bike. Those who dont...(ride), would never understand. Happy riding..
Delighted you chose a GS Kate. I remember you reviewing one - you were taken aback by your own enthusiasm! I adore mine. Enjoy.
Beautiful bike Kate. Enjoy!
Contagious enthusiasm.
So cute !
Girl....you got me smiling here alone...watching your reaction to the bike.
And its YOURS!!!
So enjoy it.. Congrats on your decision, and purchase.
I'm very biased towards the GS..as it has always been my fav bike..but you made a great decision. ;)
(I'll have one of my own, one day, too.)
kudos from Portugal.
PS: listen to that roar .....yes !
Thanks Kate been thinking about a GS for few years but at 5ft 8 hesitant to take the plunge. Seen your video and got a 2017 TE with all the trimmings just awaiting delivery now and step ladders at the ready
Great video and the vibe is just beautiful! Cheers Kate! ✌️🖖
Well done Kate, you've got a great bike, the best all rounder money can buy. I love em .....
A very excited giddy girl on her GS1200TE triple black.. have fun Kate. :-)
Glad you're so happy with the new bike Kate! I had a carbon SC project on my 17 plate R1200RS with full de-cat and it sounded absolutely mega, like a giant 450 SM!
I’m excited for you, right along with you! Fantastic 🌟
I enjoyed watching this video, thanks Katie, you're amazing, im looking right now for a 1200gs
It was lovely to watch you riding your new motorbike such a fantastic looking bike I wish you miles of smiles on it 😊 😀
Love the gs.I was looking at getting a street triple. Now looking at something with panniers for longer journeys. All the best with the new bike Kate.
Glad you’re so chuffed Kate 🤘
Nice work Kate, I bought the 2013 1200GS and just about to click over 107,000kms. She's still going strong! Can't wait to see what you get up to on the GS, ride safe mate!
Happy new bike day 👍💕
Ahh princess UNK I really enjoyed that ride with you... On the bike I mean!!! 😂 You sound so happy with your new baby and you know you made the right choice so we are all delighted for you and we are all looking forward to sharing your adventures on it... I think you should take us shopping again Kate let's just see how much stuff you can cram into those suit cases.... Aldi here Kate comes 😂😂😂😂❤️
Very accurate and honest video. Thank you . As a returning biker I’m relishing your videos and attitude, to rebuild my own confidence and improve my riding . Thank you and best wishes.
congrats on the new bike!
Awesome bike, I felt the same way on my first ride with this bike…the engine is just perfect, always the right gear, always enough power
Oh boy...Another GS ....I guess I’m missing something. Now, a R9T I could get into. I am very happy for you. Looking forward to seeing you traveling on that beast!
HA! loved listening to you all excited, Remus is nice but expensive, the Arrow can is really nice, sounds good and is cheaper.....i personally like the analog gauges....congrats!! the mighty GS is a helluva bike....
I think, but I maybe wrong that someone is really happy with their new beautiful bike. Its a stunning machine Kate, enjoy
Enjoy your GS Kate , I had a 1050 Speed triple , and bought a 1250 GS Rallye TE and absolutely love it. The speed triple will always have a soft spot in my heart but the GS is just brilliant.
Wow and i thought you were pulling our leg, Bloody great bike.
Bikesure are great been with them 2 years and cant fault them, they really look after my zx7r for me and half the price i paid lexham
Enjoy that bike and ride safe out there
Hi ya Kate, so pleased for you and your GS purchase. You sound sooooooooo proper excited. Hope to pop up and see you soon at Williams as soon as we can, take care 😉👍🏼
Nice video! I like your excitement! Month and a bit ago I've collected my R1200rs (2017) and I was super impressed 👌🏻 Have to say... there is something special about BMW bikes... No doubt! All the best!
Congratulations Kate, I'm chuffed that you love your new bike! I have exactly the same Triple Black GS (mine's a 15 plate but otherwise identical including luggage and even the MRA screen). I did try a 1250, and had it for a full afternoon. My conclusion was that I'll stick with my current bike for another year or two, and once 1250s reach around £12k ish I'll go for one. No rush, I love mine too 😊
Awesome stunner of a bike - triple black . Now that’s what I call ROAD CANDY ! Enjoy
Wow, what a beautiful bike! Awesome! Suits you perfectly.
Congratulations! Wish you all the smiles and many many miles! Working in a dealership must make the ownership experience just that much sweeter ;)
So happy for you! I love my R 1200 GS.
Enjoyed the Video, Glad you are happy with your purchase! I will at some point get away from S1000's and own a GS as I do want to get some Touring in one day in the future. Hope its treating you well.
glad you are enjoying your new bike kate.
Glad your enjoying the new bike.
Hi, love your videos! I’m currently riding a 2016 Speed Triple and giving serious thought to getting a newer 1200GS or GSA. Videos like this help immensely! Thanks again 😊
Panniers always make filtering fun! Looking forward to seeing your adventures with the new bike.
Someone obviously loves their new bike. Nice to see you enjoying your commute home. I used to do that section of road passed the Casino. Nightmare. Ride safe.
Your video has been so motivating, I just picked up almost the same bike as yours, having your voice in my head "it popped up in my price range ... I didn ´t even test drive it ... absolutely adorable ... it feels so good to be on a GS". I have seen your video so many times. Now I won ´t have to look at it anymore, I just walk to the garage and there it is, the GS :-)
Great bike Kate, good to encourage other ladies to try one. I would call it Gus as in GS ( I see another sub has suggested this too). Looking forward to seeing you tour with it and with usernamedad. Keep safe, would recommend you do (and video) an advanced rider course 👍
Awesome choice of bike, looks so good too, I love my GSA, it’s hard to explain but it just goes so well and feels so good.
The new RT has me wanting two bikes but the GS bikes are so good.
"dynamic mode, were not fannying about". That's why I like your channel.
He he lovin how excited you are with the latest bike 👏👏👏
Love the bike Kate and great to hear you so enthused with it, love your passion🙂 id love to see a video of you showing your new bike to username Dad.🤞🙂
Great choice Kate. I ride a GS last year and loved it so much I got one. Not looked back. 👍👍
Looking forward to seeing what adventures you get up to on this one. A few touring trips on the cards hopefully.
You can hear from that video that you made the right choice. Enjoy it, they're a great bike. And you'll be filtering with them panniers on pretty soon, I do it on my RT no problem👍
Fantastic bike for you. Kate, looking forward to your adventures on it. If you think it's old you ought to try my 1984 K100RS - still going strong and looking good at 37, and also in Manchester! I hope the new BMWs are as well engineered.
With all that clucking and cooing, I thought that any minute now you were going to lay an egg. Congrats on your new bike, Kate!
Enjoy your new bike Kate
Brilliant! you can tell from your voice how much you love the bike 🏍🏍🏍👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
New to yuor channel Kate, congrats on the new GS. There's nothing more exciting than buying a new bike.
I just picked up a 2012 CBR600 after owning a Suzuki SV1000SZ. Very different bike in every way but time will tell if i keep it long or not.
Well done you, a treat every now and then makes you feel good, good gal 🙂
Yes oh yes more videos with this new beast sweet please! haha Enjoy and ride safe!
Pre-owned is the way to go, especially on a quality bike. Most of the initial depreciation has gone. I ride a maxi scooter which I bought used 4 years ago and I love it!
Cracking bike, glad you are chuffed , sounds good , nice an throaty. 👍👏
So enjoyable to watch a rider to take off on their new bike. 👍🏼 😎 🇺🇸 🌎
I have this bike and have loved it. I cannot justify upgrading to anything else, this does everything and I couldn't sell it for what I'd need to get anything remotely comparable. Wish mine was triple black though, that's beautiful
Yeah, Kate, I was convinced this was April Fools Day fun, but you really do love this bike. Congrats!
I can absolutely relate to the excitement Kate ! Took delivery of my 1250 GS Rallye three days ago and she’s absolutely magnificent. My first bike and 50th birthday present to myself (my midlife crisis just became a reality !). I can also understand why Usernamedad is so passionate about his GS. Ride safely and regards from Johannesburg, South Africa 🇿🇦.
I hate that "midlife crisis" phrase, even though I use it myself :) When I was young I had no money for synthesisers, drum machines and motorbikes. Now Im old enough to buy therm, its a crisis :)
I think the standard silencer sounds really good as it is, louder pipes are a very personal choice.
Awesome bike !
Nice Video Kate! Also bought my GS 2nd hand. Got it with quick shifter and akra pipe. You have to get those 😁
That’s the beauty of working in a bike shop , you have first dibs on part ex bikes. It looks amazing, great choice. 👍
Nice ride! Bit traffic on your trip there. So exhaust and gear shift assist is the first things you want to change? Personally I would go for the gear and not exhaust.
Welcome to the GS world of travel. It is truly an amazing bike to ride - I myself are loving it more and more as i ride with it. It's weight makes it really easy to ride in a stable and good way.
Wish you a safe journey wherever you decide to go - not much stopping you from going places now !!
The new bike looks awesome! Enjoy.
Congratulations on your new motorcycle kate fantastic.🇭🇲🤠👍
Nice, congratulations! 🎉🍾🎊
i felt the exact same when i took a 2015 triumph tiger 800 xrx out for a test ride at the weekend , totally loved it
How great you are so chuffed. As you rode away at the start, I think your pronunciation of GS sounded like Jess, so there you have it. Enjoy the new bike Kate and ride safe 👍🏻
Enjoyed the vid Northern chick, love your enthusiasm, I’ve had a GS, XR and now I’m on an R9T with c400x for commuting. PS love your accent ❤️👍😍
Have fun with Your GS!
Get Yourself a birthday present on the next occasion and get the quickshifter. I use the blipper very often. Braking with the engine using the blipper is a real upgrade. My 2013 LC has the quickshifter and I real would miss it now.
Wow I’m glad this turned out to not be an April fool! I’m in my thirties and a Sportsbike rider but lust after an R1250GS because they’re the best of all worlds. Just got to get one lowered tho! Look fwd to seeing future vids
Excellent video... While I'm waiting for my GSA to arrive I stumble thru your review.
I also don't care if the bike is brand new or not as long you are happy with your new bike.
I have absolute respect for a woman riding a GS, my girlfriend is afraid to ride with me :-)
Ride safe and keep up with the great videos.
You’re right about the average rider thing. I feel so confident on mine compared to anything I’ve ever ridden before
Congratulations on the new bike have 2017 gs adventure love my the bike
Very nice bike indeed Kate. I’ve an SC project can on my 1250, really happy with it.
New subscriber. Love the videos I've seen and especially your enthusiasm and happy voice. Take care and stay safe.
Welcome aboard and thanks Steve!!
@@UsernameKate You're welcome.
Hi Kate - New subscriber here - I have the 2016 Triple Black Low with a GSA rear conversion to accept the GS Adventure panniers and the bike is maintained by Williams. Did a 3,000 miles tour with BMW Motorrad and the bike was awesome, no fatigue. The stock exhaust is absolutely fine, has a lovely overrun and many who have changed eventually return to the stock exhaust (e.g.The Missenden Flyer). Recommend you spend the money on adding gear shift assist pro and / or add a Nav 6 for a digital gps read-out with speed camera info. Have fun!
Great choice Kate won’t go wrong with either one 1200 or the 1250 in your place today getting my first service on 1250 gs amazing bike love it great show keep up the good work from gs Geoff 😁👍
chuffed to bit's for you enjoy jess the gs .and yes more video's with jess !
I did my bike licence at age 50 and had a few bikes before the one I really wanted, a 2002 1150 GS (in 2006) which took me to the Sahara and back many years ago, then all around Europe including the Italian Lakes. Great bike! Now I'm in my 70s and no longer touring but have the Boxer vibe with my lovely R9T (from Williams Manchester of course). There's something about that Boxer character! As you know!
Vince
Dear Kate, good choice! My 1200GS is the best bike I’ve ever owned. Quick tip: the bars and mirrors are wider than the panniers to don’t worry about filtering. If the bars will go through, so will the cases 👍. Unless they’re expanded of course... and the quick shifter? I have it but don’t use it. There’s a lever on the left handgrip that stops all those graunching noises 😂. Enjoy the ride 😁
Great to see you’re enjoying your new bike..! How about calling it Jess (as in GS). Ride safe👍