WHY The R1250GS is Still a BETTER BUY Than the R1300GS | R1300GS Vs. R1250GS

it’s been a huge year for BMW. the release of the R1300GS has taken our breath away, but not all for the same reason. For some it’s love at first sight and others it’s “the heck were they thinking?”

I still believe the R1250GS is the better buy at this point. So many great new features would be a huge value add. Apparently BMW feels the same way, because they have upped the cost of the 1300 (fully loaded) by 8-10k.

I hope the video helps you in your buyers journey and like always, leave a comment below and let me know what your choice is.

USA Links to upgrades
Givi quick release racks – https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/givi-plr5108-rapid-release-side-case-racks-bmw-r1200gs-r1250gs-adventure-2013-2019?sku_id=937600
Denali D4’s – https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/d…
Cansmart Controller – https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/denali-20-plug-n-play-cansmart-controller-bmw-r1200gs-r1250gs-adventure-r-rs-rt-2013-2019?sku_id=1764403
GoPro Motorcycle mount – https://www.amazon.com/RUIGPRO-360°Mo…
Quadlock USA – https://www.quadlockcase.com/collections/iphone-11/products/1-ball-mount-motorcycle-kit-iphone?&device=iPhone%2011
Puig Touring screen – https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/puig-touring-windscreen-bmw-r1200gs-adventure-r1250gs-adventure?sku_id=960178
Puig Supports – https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/puig-reinforcement-kit-for-touring-windscreen-bmw-r1200gs-r1250gs-adventure?sku_id=1128144
Lomo Soft Motorcycle Bags – https://www.lomo.co.uk/products/motor…
Motea headlight guard – https://www.motea.com/en/headlight-grille-front-headlight-for-bmw-r-1200-gs-adventure-13-18-motoguard-sg2-lamp-guard-a324311-0?gclid=5h0pp1n9-en&gclid=CjwKCAjwrJ-hBhB7EiwAuyBVXVrMRxXFq_M2XETwJQhXrJmdqdaxlWp64kDk82j2epWo8MSBm0T3dhoCom8QAvD_BwE

EURO:
Givi pannier racks quick release – https://www.xlmoto.eu/product/givi-specific-trekker-outback-pannier-rack_pid-PIA-150731?v=36245
QuadLock – https://www.quadlockcase.eu/collectio…
QuadLock VIbration Dampener – https://www.quadlockcase.eu/products/…
Lomo Soft Motorcycle Bags – https://www.lomo.co.uk/products/motor…
Motea Crash guards – https://www.motea.com/pt/set-crash-ba…
ABIKETHING headlight protector – https://www.abikething.com/product/am…
Puig Tourning screen – https://www.motea.com/pt/para-brisas-touring-para-bmw-r-1250-gs-adventure-19-22-para-brisas-transparente-puig-a213319-0?gclid=5h0pp1n9-en&gclid=CjwKCAjwrJ-hBhB7EiwAuyBVXVahRvUd1EnQJg4tO6mfNPUe56DajOcdoby_vrI9zQU29n69UatmOxoCIAUQAvD_BwE
Puig Supports -https://www.tradeinn.com/motardinn/pt/puig-suporte-para-brisa-bmw-r1200gs-adventure-exclusive-rallye-r1250gs-adventure-hp/138367218/p?queryID=aaecd554db63fe0e746a480a11ff5dcd&buscador_search
Motea headlight guard – https://www.motea.com/en/headlight-grille-front-headlight-for-bmw-r-1200-gs-adventure-13-18-motoguard-sg2-lamp-guard-a324311-0?gclid=5h0pp1n9-en&gclid=CjwKCAjwrJ-hBhB7EiwAuyBVXVrMRxXFq_M2XETwJQhXrJmdqdaxlWp64kDk82j2epWo8MSBm0T3dhoCom8QAvD_BwE

MOTO VLOGGING GEAR:
Helmet (Scorpion EXO R1 AIR Carbon): https://bit.ly/EXOR1air
Lav Mic: https://amzn.to/3KyJXEm
Camera (GoPro Hero 10): https://bit.ly/3vc6ujN
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GoPro Underwater case: https://amzn.to/366EZjq
GoPro Helmet mount: https://amzn.to/3O0qej3
GoPro Media Mod: https://bit.ly/3rhbVNz
GoPro Motorcycle bar mount: https://amzn.to/3O5xave
Sony a6400: https://www.amazon.com/Sony-Mirrorles

My RIDING Gear:
Denali D4: https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/d…
Revit Sand3 Jacket: https://bit.ly/REVITjacket
Revit Sand3 Pants: https://bit.ly/3LToBBY
Revit Striker 3 Gloves: https://bit.ly/3jtEFyi
Revit Delta H2O Shoes: https://bit.ly/3Jwo3QI
Helmet (Scorpion EXO R1 AIR Carbon): https://bit.ly/EXOR1air
Balaclava Tucano: https://bit.ly/3LQ0tA0
Thermal Shirt Tucano Urbano: https://bit.ly/3E4QZ1u
Quadlock: https://bit.ly/3xqMNHI
QuadLock Vibration dampener: https://bit.ly/3KDJWzi

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What’s going on guys today we are talking about why I still think the r1250gs is the better buy over the 1300 GS let’s get after it so there’s a ton of cool new features on this new bike and it does kind of look cool but it’s

Not my favorite look I’m going to get into that in a little bit you do have a ton of new cool features and definitely one of my favorite features is the keyless luggage that comes on this thing I’ve really been waiting for something like that for a while but it looks like

It’s going to be in plastic and not aluminum so that’s a bit of a disappointment there let’s get into some of the reasons why I think the 1250 is still a better buy than the 1300 one of the big things I think we’re all talking about is the looks on this bike because

It’s not what we expected I love personally the 1200 and 1250 look that aggressive mean big intimidating look I think it’s really incredible I think this graphic I stole from Tallyho Tech uh does it perfect Justice he’s talking here about how people absolutely love the older Defender compared to the newer

Defender uh and this is just kind of a comparison I think defin definitely you can see there’s some great Tech on this newer motorcycle but you’re giving up just a ton on those looks I would much rather be with that classic incredible Peak look of the GS which I really think

Is the 1250 and uh you know just like the defender they kind of got away from that even though there’s better Tech it’s not necessarily looking better this is my GS 1250 and I absolutely love this thing I love how beefy and beastly it is

It’s just amazing love the look of it I think this is Peak GS right here although this thing does have some pretty cool Tech I love those new blinkers you can’t get away from the fact that it looks like a nc750 if I’m buying a luxury motorcycle

For this much money I don’t expect it to look like a much less expensive Honda lower-end touring motorcycle so one comment that I get often when I’m riding this bike is everyone’s like wo that thing is huge and it looks intimidating and that’s what I love about it I mean

It doesn’t look like something everybody can ride and then once you ride it it is it’s really easy to ride so another thing for me that’s a deal breaker is really rideability I’m not saying that the new features on the new GS are bad I think they’re all really great

Improvements and I think that things like uh adaptive cruise control that’s probably amazing uh the blinkers in the handguards and there’s a ton of other features that look really really great I hear the quick shifter is much much smoother but for me all of these things

Are definitely going to make it a better road bike which is normally what I do but there are plenty of people that take these things Offroad and those features aren’t necessarily going to help you Offroad if anything it’s just one more expensive thing you’re going to have to

Fix if you lay it down at the end of the day who really cares what it looks like on paper because really what’s important is how it rides the GS has actually had more torque in the adventure motorcycle lineup in many many years but you know people still prefer the KTM because they

Say that they love the throttle delivery so and you know it seems to be a much faster motorcycle and more responsive in the throttle but the GS is absolutely incredible to ride and I love it I wouldn’t choose another motorcycle in this lineup I think this has got to be

My number one pick and still is my number one pick after the 1300 GS a lot of people are saying that once you spec these things completely out or if you want the green model that’s completely specked out you’re looking at upwards of $330,000 for this motorcycle if their

Goal was to Target a much younger generation of people that are geared more towards the multi Strada they’ve done a really good job at this because I do think it has a much sleeker clean look it looks less intimidating and easier for people to just jump on and go

For a spin if that’s what they’ve been trying to do I think they’ve done a great job and they’ve given us all of the tech that we could ever possibly want on a motorcycle it’s just not my cup of tea and the look really kills it

For me another thing that is a big killer for me on this bike is the price tag this bike is an everyday rider for me but I can imagine some people that just have it sitting most of the time in their garage only use it for short trips

Or weekend rides here and there that is a big price tag to be paying for a bike and that’s the base model if you’re going to go ahead and upgrade it and have all of these other features if you want to do like a trophy Edition or if

You want to have have the um adjustable cruise control you know all of these things are going to be extra that you’re looking at over $30,000 on this thing before you’re said and done that is a huge price to had to be paying for a lot of features that I really don’t think

Have changed a ton the rideability and the features that I want from the motorcycle so for me the 1250 is still where I’m staying and I honestly feel like it just opened up the market the used market for anybody out there looking to jump into BMWs and grab you a

1250 at a little bit lower of a price point so I did leave out a number of great features on the 1300 like the uh adjustable seat height control and as well the blind spot detection which I think are great but like I said earlier I don’t think it’s enough to make me

Switch from the 1250 I really love the 1250 at the end of the day too much Tech just kind of becomes a little bit of a burden on a motorcycle I don’t want my bike stopping or hitting the brakes by itself I kind of worry what that feature

Looks like so in my completely biased opinion if you out there in the market I still think the r1250gs is the motorcycle to go for it is my dream bike it is still my number one motorcycle and it is still my number one purchase in this lineup of Adventure motorcycles so

Hope this video helped you guys go out there and grab you a 1250 GS or if the 1300 is more your taste go for it I will be sticking with my r1250gs thanks for watching don’t forget to like And subscribe that’s it for American abroad

We will see you guys next time ride safe and we will see you on the pavement