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

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 Bike insurance due this month? We search our panel of insurers to find you our best price for the cover you need. Get a quote today at https://www.bennetts.co.uk/ or call us on 03444122171. For exclusive offers on a massive range of bike kit and events, visit https://www.bikesocial.co.uk/join We really hope you enjoyed this video, and all the others we do. Now why chat to us about it at our friendly Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bikesocial SUBSCRIBE FOR OTHER VIDEOS & UPDATES https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=bennettsbike LET’S CONNECT! Twitter ▻ https://twitter.com/bennetts_bike Facebook ▻ https://www.facebook.com/bennettsbike/ Instagram ▻ https://instagram.com/bennetts_bike