2024 BMW R1300 GS ASA - trying the NEW Automated Shift Assistant (ASA)

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  @GaryV-p3h · 1 year ago

  I like the parking feature  that requires the ignition on to put it into neutral,  it will help reduce the chance of roll away thiefts by oppertunist thieves, every little helps.

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• AL

  @alanspence1716 · 1 year ago

  What an excellent review Kate, thank you. I&apos;ve watched loads of BMW GS(A) ASA reviews and this is the best! You cover all the aspects and demonstrate them well, and without bringing any personal preconception or bias to your assessment.<br><br>I wonder if the delay changing up in manual mode is actually very similar to, on a conventional clutch bike, pulling the clutch in and then moving the shifter, but on this bike moving the shifter starts the whole process so the time for pulling the clutch in comes after the foot movement instead of before it.<br><br>I still thank you practically every ride for being the person that gave me the confidence to get into motorcycling. Watching your rides home from work when you were at BMW were what convinced me that it could be much safer than some non-riders make out.

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• CR

  @craigst1300 · 1 year ago

  Great technology, the best of both worlds. Manual shifting when you want it, automatic shifting when want it.

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• JC

  @jcrawford068 · 1 year ago

  Wow, great review, thanks. &nbsp;You&apos;re really helping us understand the ASA. &nbsp;I have a Triple Black GSA ASA on order and can&apos;t wait to get it. &nbsp;Thanks again.

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• KI

  @kingsqueak1 · 2 months ago (edited)

  My next bike will be DCT or ASA for sure. Will be a bit before I buy another bike but for my riding style in my age now, this would just be so nice. Riding slow in town and in traffic is so tedious having to keep feathering the clutch, this would just eliminate that. &nbsp;If your battery went dead, you&apos;d have to drag it out of the garage. Not the end of the world, unless you have a tight garage and maybe shoved it right to a wall to make room.

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• FE

  @Fernando90054 · 1 year ago (edited)

  The boxer gearbox systems have been always kinda clunky, even the quick shifter on the 1300 GS. This ASA device ends it. The difficulties with shifting gears on the bikes with the BMW two cilindres engines and shaft driven transmissions are over. I’m glad they’ve upgraded the solution on this matter. As soon as possible I will change my bike with the traditional gearbox system to the ASA one. That’s a sure thing for me. It’s a very easy decision ! Thanks for the well explained video👌🏻

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• HA

  @hartley383 · 1 year ago

  Another superb review Kate. As an ex DCT Crosstourer owner now a GSA rider you answered all the questions I had about the new ASA system. <br>Seen a &nbsp;few reviews now and to my knowledge you’re the only one that pointed out the difference Road and Dynamic had on the shifts. My experience on the DCT I’d agree that flicking into manual for hairpins is the way to go.<br>The parking brake on the BMW is also better than the Hondas which needed constant adjustment and was pretty ineffective on steep gradients.<br>It’s also a good anti theft device, if you can’t get it into neutral without the key, you can’t roll it away. <br>Well done Kate 👏🏻

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• SI

  @simonfredrick3029 · 1 year ago

  Burglars also like to knock it in to neutral and wheel it away so not all bad!

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• TR

  @trevormoss1396 · 1 year ago

  Great review thanks Kate.<br>Love the trouble you&apos;ve gone to provide the detail of how it works and integrates.<br>You&apos;re the best 😁

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• AL

  @alexiliescu3328 · 1 year ago

  Manual is nice and all, but not having to fiddle with the clutch non stop in heavy city traffic would be great. Hopefully more bikes start being fitted with similar options.

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• IA

  @ianhalliwell8604 · 1 year ago

  I&apos;ve tried a DCT and really liked it even though I&apos;ve been changing gears for over 50 year&apos;s, &nbsp;it was so relaxing and you could concentrate more on hazard awareness instead of thinking what gear should I be in, will it stall etc.

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• PE

  @petersimmonds4319 · 1 year ago

  Good the lock would stop thieves wheeling away for those quick stops

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