BMW R1200GS / R1250GS | Honest Owner Review

The GS has won universal acclaim from journalists around the world - but is it hype, or justified? This is my honest owner review of the 2013-2020 BMW R1200GS and R1250GS. I compare the bike to what I've owned before: Africa Twin CRF1000L, KTM 990, Super Tenere, Vstrom, F800GS, etc. I discuss what makes the GS unique and why it may be worth the extra money over its competition. I talk about the ups and downs of BMW ownership. I talk about its offroad ability and why I think it's also such an amazing street motorcycle with comfort and handling rivaling anything out there. Thanks for watching! 🏍 SUPPORT BIG ROCK MOTO BY SHOPPING AT ROCKY MOUNTAIN AND REVZILLA USING THE LINKS BELOW: ⚠️Rocky Mountain: https://bit.ly/33kgRIz ⚠️Revzilla: https://imp.i104546.net/6bxxXN ⚠️Merchandise ! : https://big-rock-moto.myspreadshop.com/ ⚠️Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bigrockmedia 🏍 My Riding Gear: ⚡ No-Stink Merino Wool Riding Socks (amazing): https://bit.ly/31yihhV ⚡ Wool base Layer Shirt: https://imp.i104546.net/jW55Bn ⚡ Wool base Layer Pants: https://imp.i104546.net/9W99rQ ⚡ Balaclava: https://imp.i104546.net/oeGGBY ⚡ Garmin inReach Communicator: https://bit.ly/3ybN1Bc ⚡ Klim Baja Jacket: https://imp.i104546.net/oeGVN9 ⚡ Klim Baja Pants: https://bit.ly/3pH061g ⚡ Klim Carlsbad Jacket: https://imp.i104546.net/BXGB5L ⚡ Klim Carlsbad Pants: https://imp.i104546.net/za0RzM ⚡ Klim Krios Pro Helmet: https://imp.i104546.net/WD9gOM ⚡ Klim Baja Gloves: https://imp.i104546.net/0Jn2GV ⚡ Klim Adventure GTX Gloves: https://imp.i104546.net/Eax204 ⚡ Sidi Adventure 2 Goretex Boots: https://imp.i104546.net/b3q5kx ⚡ Sidi Crossfire 3 Boots: https://bit.ly/3dxtlhr ⚡ HJC Dual Sport Helmet: https://bit.ly/3pBaW9i ⚡ Fox V-1 Dirt Helmet: https://bit.ly/3dyhKPg ⚡ Moose Body Armor: https://bit.ly/3IuoTyn ⚡ Klim Jersey: https://bit.ly/3DFJlsm 🏍 Camping & Other: ⚡ Camp Chair: https://bit.ly/3GqL5HP ⚡ Jump Starter/USB Charger: https://bit.ly/3y4CdVn ⚡ Folding Utensils:https://bit.ly/3Iwh3UK ⚡ Jetboil:https://bit.ly/3rNaE1N ⚡ MSR Stove: https://bit.ly/3dz3rtG 🏍 Motorcycle Accessories: ⚡Tail Bag (Small): https://imp.i104546.net/VyQQdk ⚡Tail Bag (Large): https://imp.i104546.net/XxrrEM ⚡Puig Windshield Visor: https://imp.i104546.net/ORazYN ⚡Garmin Zumo XT GPS: https://bit.ly/3EGY4Vi ⚡Barkbuster Handguards: https://bit.ly/3IvwKvu ⚡Motoz Dual Venture Front Tire: https://bit.ly/3oBBoAa ⚡Motoz Rallz Rear Tire: https://bit.ly/3pyfhdc ⚡BMW Denali CANBUS Controller: https://imp.i104546.net/vn00mN ⚡(GS) Denali D4 Lights: https://imp.i104546.net/kjkkAv ⚡(GS) Quick Lock Tank Bag: https://imp.i104546.net/x9mmoO ⚡(GS) Quick Lock Tank Mount: https://imp.i104546.net/rn00WB ⚡Tusk Skid Plate: https://bit.ly/3Ix72GR ⚡Tusk Crash Bars: https://bit.ly/3DCHa95 ⚡Tusk Olympus Tank Bag: https://bit.ly/3yfaQbi ⚡Tusk Highland X2 Rackless Luggage: https://bit.ly/31FVUXN ⚡Tusk Pannier Rack: https://bit.ly/3rObMCi ⚡Tusk Olympus Panniers: https://bit.ly/3lLUHVG ⚡Tusk Oly Panniers/Rack Combo (savings): https://bit.ly/3y6mWmQ ⚡Tusk Top Rack Only: https://bit.ly/3GpPNp7 ⚡Thumper Jockey LED Lights: https://bit.ly/3lOaCTn ⚡ GPS Mount:https://bit.ly/3oCUCFO ⚡T7 Windshield Adjuster: https://bit.ly/3rRLEGv ⚡Traverse Dual Sport Saddlebags: https://bit.ly/336oAtf ⚡Tusk Handguards:https://bit.ly/3y5g4WM ⚡Tusk Lithium Battery: https://bit.ly/3DB4Kms ⚡Tusk Brake Guard: https://bit.ly/3pH9mT6 ⚠️Welcome to Big Rock Moto ⚠️Subscribe and hit the bell, thumbs up, and leave comments ⚠️My other channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLqsNZOMYcpAxLGy4DHAKrw ⚠️Contact: info@bigrockmedia.net ⚠️Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BigRockMoto ⚠️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigrockmoto --- BIG ROCK MOTO IS OPERATED BY BIG ROCK MEDIA LLC

Added 28 Jun 2026