I hired a BMW GS so I can finally see what the fuss is about - 1250 verses 850 comparison review

With what can only be described as a GS cult, there appear to be either lovers or haters, I decided it was about time I get my butt on the seat and test ride the infamous GS. But I decided to go one step further and try both the 1250 and 850 side by side. I hired the bikes from Moto Hire Spain near Malaga and they were in excelent condition and rubbing Michenlin rubber so it was a solid start. Myself and a girlfriend Anika explored the stunning scenery around Malaga in southern Spain for 5 days riding around 1000kms and in this video I will share my thoughts on the two BWM GS motorcycles… warning… I was really not sure why you would ever buy the 850. I’ve got extensive experience on a range of adventure bikes so if you’d liketo see the rivals here you go: ADD VIDEO LINKS BELOW Africa Twin in UK:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITO8ksVgTfo&t=13s Africa Twin in Iceland: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQnUaajDunE Yamaha Tenere 700:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkleL0xNCRM Harley-Davidson Pan America Wales:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEfYWY9HYcs Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 1000 Dunas series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwBjva1dk7c&list=PLMdxdkG69CTU_Th9-U4iIgyWmfMuxS24H&pp=iAQB I’ve also ridden KTMs, Ducatis etc but not yet filmed reviews. This is the perspective of an experiences female rider on the GS. Let me know what you think. More informaion on Moto Hire Spain: https://motohirespain.com/ #GSAdventure, #MotorcycleReview, #BikeComparison, #MotoHireSpain, #AdventureRiderPerspective #thegirlonabike Please follow my adventures on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegirlonabike Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegirlonabike Website: https://www.thegirlonabike.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessaprocter/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirlonabike If you made it this far, comment and join the conversation Supported by Teng Tools #getorganised https://www.tengtools.com/ Cardo Systems #askforcardo https://cardosystems.rfrl.co/5gxzq and use code “TGOAB“ Michelin #teammichelin Revolution Race CTEK Chargers Edit & Thumbnail - Team KapDx Media - (Suruj Barman & Arjun Tumung) Music Credits: Epidemic Sounds https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/si5fin/ Tracks: ES_Turbo - BLUE STEEL.mp3 ES_Virginia Highway - Tigerblood Jewel.mp3 Timestamp: 4:08 - Comparison between the BMW 1250 and 850 engines. 5:03 - Overview of the current shift technology. 7:32 - Discussion on Shaft drive and Train drive. 8:32 - Examination of the weight difference between the two models. 10:58 - Addressing the comfort factor, or as I call it, the "bomb on the seat." 13:56 - Detailed look at the bike's statistics. 15:32 - Analysis of the front tires. 17:35 - Evaluation of the front suspension. 21:32 - Explanation of the SOS feature. 22:32 - Inspection of the clutch mechanism. 23:01 - Overall review and conclusion.

Added 4 May 2026