2020 BMW R1250GS | Luxury Adventure… with Compromises

The #bmwmotorrad #r1250gs is a legend - but why? What makes it so appealing? To find out, I bought a 2020 BMW R1250GS HP and rode it for the past 9 months. While nothing else quite equals this as an all-around premium motorcycle, it's still (in my experience) too big and heavy for serious off road adventures. Let me show you why. #motorcycle #advrider #dualsport #motorbike 00:00 Intro 03:11 Seating Position 05:24 Drop/Lift Test 08:31 Specs 12:31 Features 18:06 Electronics 20:54 Off Road 26:16 Linked Brakes 28:07 Sand Riding 31:49 Road Test 42:01 Pro/Con Summary 43:10 Competitors 46:36 Final Thoughts 🏍 🏍 Gear featured in this review: ⚡ Klim Krios Pro Helmet: https://imp.i104546.net/WD9gOM ⚡ MSR Xplorer Suit: https://bit.ly/3SjxHwk ⚡ Klim Adventure GTX Gloves: https://imp.i104546.net/Eax204 ⚡ Forma Adventure: https://imp.i104546.net/vnXJ6e 🏍 SUPPORT BIG ROCK MOTO BY USING THESE LINKS! ⚠️Rocky Mountain ATV/MC: https://bit.ly/33kgRIz ⚠️Revzilla: https://imp.i104546.net/6bxxXN ⚠️Mosko Moto: https://moskomoto.com/bigrockmoto ⚠️Amazon: https://amzn.to/3viGZ0A ⚠️Merchandise: https://big-rock-moto.myspreadshop.com/ ⚠️Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bigrockmedia 🏍 RECOMMENDED RIDING GEAR AND PARTS!! HELMETS: ⚡ HJC RPHA 11 Helmet: https://imp.i104546.net/9WD6xQ ⚡ Sedici Strada II: https://imp.i104546.net/g1bjoB ⚡ MSR MAV4 MIPS Dirt Helmet: https://bit.ly/3HJSDHT RIDING SUITS: ⚡ MSR Voyager Suit: https://bit.ly/40YqWmO ⚡ Sedici Garda Suit: https://imp.i104546.net/RyzMdg ⚡ Sedici Marco 2 Mesh Suit: https://imp.i104546.net/3ePnAk ⚡ Klim Carlsbad Suit: https://imp.i104546.net/BXGB5L ⚡ Klim Baja Mesh Suit: https://imp.i104546.net/oeGVN9 ⚡ Klim K Fifty 2 Jeans: https://imp.i104546.net/BXa310 ⚡ REV’IT Sand 4 Suit: https://imp.i104546.net/Zd2g1z ⚡ REV’IT Cayenne 2 Mesh Suit: https://imp.i104546.net/NkKZzK ⚡ Merlin Alton Leather Jacket: https://imp.i104546.net/DVA9Eq ⚡ Sedici Chicane Race Leathers: https://imp.i104546.net/Ea5rLX ⚡ Mosko Moto Basilisk/Surveyor/RAK/Kiger/Woodsman: https://moskomoto.com/bigrockmoto GLOVES: ⚡ REV’IT Dirt 3 Gloves: https://imp.i104546.net/BXa3A0 ⚡ Klim Baja Gloves: https://imp.i104546.net/0Jn2GV ⚡ Sedici Gauntlet Track Gloves: https://imp.i104546.net/2rGboD ⚡ MSR Winter Gloves: https://bit.ly/3IDXufg ⚡ MSR ADV Air: https://bit.ly/3maEdtF BOOTS ⚡ Sidi Adventure 2 Gore Tex: https://imp.i104546.net/b3q5kx ⚡ Sidi Crossfire 3: https://bit.ly/3dxtlhr ⚡ Alpinestars SMX Street: https://imp.i104546.net/2rz6YM ⚡ MSR Adventure: LAYERS AND ACCESSORIES ⚡ Mosko Moto Ectotherm Jacket: https://bit.ly/3GJUax6 ⚡ Mosko Moto Wildcat 8L Backpack: https://bit.ly/3OiE5Ss ⚡ Moose Body Armor: https://bit.ly/3IuoTyn ⚡ Leatt Knee Guards: https://bit.ly/3twN8Fu ⚡ MSR NXT Jerseys: https://bit.ly/3jD7IDd ⚡ MSR Mid-Layer: https://bit.ly/3Ikkyi1 ⚡ MSR Base Layers: https://bit.ly/3K3bQ8s ⚡ REV'IT! Cyclone Rain Suit: https://imp.i104546.net/qn1P9N ACCESSORIES/LUGGAGE: ⚡ Cardo Comms: https://cardosystems.rfrl.co/xpv8o ⚡ Garmin inReach Communicator: https://bit.ly/3ybN1Bc ⚡ Mosko Moto Luggage: https://moskomoto.com/bigrockmoto ⚡ Tusk Olympus Panniers: https://bit.ly/3lLUHVG ⚡ Tusk Rackless: https://bit.ly/31FVUXN ⚡ Tusk Dual Sport Saddlebags: https://bit.ly/336oAtf ⚡ Rigg Gear TailBag: https://imp.i104546.net/VyQQdk ⚡ Garmin Zumo XT GPS: https://bit.ly/3EGY4Vi ⚡ Tusk Olympus Tank Bags: https://bit.ly/3yfaQbi ⚡ DoubleTake Mirrors: https://bit.ly/3xczavF CAMERA GEAR: ⚡GoPro Hero11: https://amzn.to/40VM1Oy ⚡Insta360: https://amzn.to/3KTgV2s ⚡Universal Chin Mount: https://amzn.to/3Eq5o8s ⚡Canon EOS R6: https://amzn.to/3jQRrXO ⚡Rode Wireless Mics: https://amzn.to/37xoc9E ⚡RAM Claw Mount: https://amzn.to/3jQ55u4 ⚡PurplePanda Helmet Mic: https://amzn.to/3vkL7Ni ⚠️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 16 Sept 2026