2021 BMW R 1250 GS Review | Motorcyclist - video Dailymotion

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These days there’s no shortage of purpose-built motorcycles. However, for the motorcyclist seeking a do-it-all street bike, BMW Motorrad sure makes a solid case with its versatile 2021 R 1250 GS ($26,281.98 as tested).  --  BMW has been crafting its GS adventure motorcycles for more than 40 years and it shows in the exquisite polish and attention to detail. Swing a leg over the 549-pound GS and it feels like a big dirt bike, only with a much more comfortable seat for rider and passenger. The cockpit is slim and the handlebar has a pleasing upright bend that’s a good balance between on- and off-road use. Our only gripe ergonomically is the footpegs are a tad small. However, we appreciate the easily removed rubber inserts for better grip against the sole of the boot during wet or off-road riding escapades.  Press the starter button and the horizontally opposed 1,254cc boxer twin purrs to life. Again, BMW Motorrad has a long engineering history with this engine configuration (well over 90 years) and it has demonstrated how effective it is, in terms of performance and sporting character...  Find out more: https://www.motorcyclistonline.com/story/reviews/2021-bmw-r-1250-gs/  Photography/video/edit: Joseph Agustin  Motorcycle Riding Gear Worn  Helmet: Shoei Hornet X2, https://www.shoei-helmets.com/ Jacket: REV’IT! Offtrack, https://www.revitsport.com/us_en/ Gloves: REV’IT! Cayenne Pro, https://www.revitsport.com/us_en/ Pant: REV’IT! Jackson, https://www.revitsport.com/us_en/ Boots: TCX Jupiter 4 Gore-Tex  Motorcyclist Shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/motorcyclist Shop Products We Use: https://www.amazon.com/shop/motorcyclistmagazine   See more from us: http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/

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00:41 - Hey folks, we just got done riding BMW's 2021 R1250GS.

00:46 This is BMW Motorrad's heavyweight adventure

00:54 touring motorcycle.

00:57 Now it's crazy to think,

00:59 but BMW Motorrad has been crafting these motorcycles

01:03 for 40 years.

01:05 Isn't that crazy?

01:07 This 2021 model is essentially the same

01:12 as the 2019 model year R1250GS

01:18 that received a host of improvements.

01:23 We test rode the R1250GS in adventure trim

01:28 that model year.

01:30 Make sure to check out the links in the description

01:35 of this video to read and watch that content.

01:39 We did a really nice review on that vehicle.

01:42 Check it out.

01:43 Now we are finally getting to swing a leg over

01:47 it's lighter, more nimble brother in the standard R1250GS.

01:52 Let's begin with the engine.

01:56 BMW has been crafting its boxer twin cylinder engine

02:01 for over 90 years.

02:02 Isn't that crazy?

02:03 They've literally been manufacturing this power unit

02:07 for over 90 years.

02:09 And the latest rendition of this liquid cooled boxer twin

02:13 is just unbelievable.

02:15 I love the signature power torque and feel of this engine.

02:20 It has a ton of power.

02:25 It has a ton of charisma and sound.

02:28 It is smooth and it is very well suited to riding

02:34 on road and off.

02:36 And it's kind of crazy because in comparison

02:40 to other manufacturers with their parallel twin formats,

02:45 their B4 formats, this boxer twin

02:49 with the horizontally opposed pistons

02:52 on either side of the engine,

02:54 you'd be amazed at how well this motorcycle rides

02:58 on road and off road.

03:01 I love how maneuverable this 500 some pound motorcycle is.

03:06 It is very easy to put where you want it on the road.

03:13 The 19, 17 inch wheel combo.

03:17 I'm not traditionally a big fan of 19, 17 inch wheels,

03:21 especially for off road use, but on this BMW GS,

03:27 they have literally perfected the 19 inch,

03:30 17 inch wheel combo.

03:32 It is unreal how good this motorcycle handles off road.

03:37 We didn't get a chance to ride this vehicle

03:41 very much off road, this particular one,

03:44 but we spent an insane amount of time

03:47 in the most precarious conditions on street tires

03:51 on that 2019 R1250GS Adventure.

03:55 And I was literally blown away

03:57 at how a nearly 600 pound motorcycle can handle so good

04:01 in the mud, in the rocks, on OE street tires.

04:05 Unbelievable.

04:07 This R1250GS has a smorgasbord of electronics.

04:12 Traction control, ABS, heated grips, cruise control.

04:18 It has all the bells and whistles

04:21 to make for a superior ride.

04:23 I love the 6.5 inch color TFT display.

04:28 If it had touchscreen, it would be literally perfect.

04:32 But the BMW multi-wheel control.

04:35 BMW has been using that multi-wheel control

04:38 for I think nine years ago.

04:40 They debuted it with the K1600 GTL sport touring bike.

04:44 I like the multi-wheel, I'm used to it.

04:46 I know how to work through its functions.

04:48 It works really good,

04:50 but touchscreen would be even better.

04:54 Now, speaking of electronics,

04:56 BMW has endowed this 2021 R1250GS

05:01 with higher spec IMU powered ABS.

05:05 You can manually disengage the rear ABS

05:10 via the Enduro mode, but front ABS is always on.

05:15 I'm not a big fan of front ABS

05:17 and the really, really gnarly stuff,

05:20 but just riding a little bit off road on this thing,

05:23 I was really impressed how that front ABS works.

05:28 It's very accurate.

05:30 It has very little lever kickback,

05:32 but just enough to tell you that the ABS is intervening.

05:36 And the ABS cycle is so fast and so responsive

05:40 that even when you're actuating that front brake lever

05:44 on hard pack slick dirt,

05:47 the ABS responds in such a fast way

05:50 that you can still slow the bike down very well.

05:53 Now, this particular R1250GS

05:57 is fitted with the premium package.

06:00 It's also fitted with this accessory hard luggage system.

06:05 It's very easy to use.

06:08 I like that the bags are waterproof,

06:12 so you can put your stuff in there.

06:13 It's gonna stay dry.

06:15 The lever is easy to access

06:18 and you can remove these bags very easily

06:20 and take them with you when you are out on a ride.

06:25 Overall, I'm really impressed as always

06:28 with this R1250GS from BMW Motorrad.

06:32 This is one of the few bikes out there in the marketplace

06:36 that can literally do it all.

06:38 You can ride this motorcycle

06:40 in a very sport fashion on pavement.

06:44 You can ride it off-road.

06:45 Feels very much like a dirt bike

06:47 with its ergonomics package,

06:49 despite having those two huge cylinders

06:52 on either side of the bike.

06:53 You'd be amazed at how much this bike feels ergonomically,

06:57 like a 450 motorbike.

06:59 I also like that it's touring friendly.

07:02 You can bring a passenger with this wide rear passenger seat.

07:06 It's got luggage accommodations.

07:08 You can travel all across the continental United States

07:11 on this bike, very comfortable.

07:14 You see a dirt road, you can go off on that dirt road

07:17 and wail and have a good time on that surface too.

07:20 It's a very versatile motorcycle

07:23 and I would absolutely spend the $26,000

07:28 on this up spec R1250GS.

07:33 It checks all the boxes for me.

07:34 It is smooth.

07:36 It's fun to ride.

07:37 It has a high level of practicality.

07:40 It comes with a three-year manufacturer's warranty

07:43 with roadside assistance and just the fit and finish

07:48 and pedigree of making these motorcycles for 40 years.

07:53 It just shows in how well it functions

07:56 and how well it's put together.

07:58 Well, folks, that's a wrap from our 2021 R1250GS review here.

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