BMW R 1300 GS – in-depth 8,000-mile review

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Steve, Michael, John and Andy from #BikeSocial covered 8,000-miles on BMW’s new-for-2024 #r1300gs including motorways miles, pillion opinion, tours and commuting. Here is our verdict on the latest, and arguably the most dramatic, version in a long line of the Bavarian boxer twin adventure #motorcycle

Recorded in November 2024.

For the full written version, head to BikeSocial.co.uk.
✅ Long-termer review: https://www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/reviews/bikes/long-term-test-bikes/bmw-long-term-test-bikes/bmw-r1300gs-2024-long-term-review
✅ R1300GS vs R1250GS: https://www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/reviews/bikes/group-tests/bmw-r1250gs-vs-r1300gs-review
✅ Launch review: https://www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/reviews/bikes/bmw/r1300gs-2024-review

CHAPTERS
00:00 – Intro and context
03:10 – What have we learned?
06:50 – First impressions
11:20 – Comfort & rider modes
17:30 – Collision warning system – good or bad?
21:50 – Niggles
23:23 – ESA: Extra Super Awesome
25:45 – Wind protection & buttons
27:40 – Dirty rear & poor headlight
30:05 – Range & economy: measured
33:40 – Would I buy one?
37:30 – Credits

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