May 2026
Meet Morticia, My BMW R1250GS TE Triple Black
Some milestones in riding deserve more than a quick social media update. They deserve a moment to sit back, reflect, and look ahead at the open road. If you’ve been following my recent motorcycling updates, you’ll know that a few chapters have closed lately, making room for a massive new one.
The secret is finally out. Say hello to Morticia, my BMW R1250GS TE Triple Black.
A New Chapter on Two Wheels
Every bike has its own personality, and when it came to naming this absolute powerhouse, “Morticia” just fit perfectly. With her sleek, dark, and menacing Triple Black finish, she looks incredibly sharp and ready for business.
Stepping up to the R1250GS from Gina, my R1200GS Rallye feels like a natural progression, but rolling on the throttle for the first time is a whole new experience. The shift-cam boxer engine delivers effortless power, and the level of refinement on the TE spec is next-level. Whether it’s the premium finish, the gold spoke wheels contrast against the dark bodywork, or just the sheer presence of the machine, she is a stunner from every angle.
The Maiden Voyage
To celebrate her arrival, I took her out for a proper late afternoon ride around my local back roads to get a real feel for the chassis and dynamics. Catching the golden hour light hitting the tank, looking out over the water at Blithfield Reservoir, and listening to that distinct boxer rumble, it was one of those rides that reminds you exactly why you fall in love with motorcycling all over again.
The handling is incredibly planted thanks for BMW’s front telelever suspension, the ergonomics are spot-on, and the tech layout makes managing the ride seamless. She’s built for big miles, and that’s exactly what we intend to do.
Peak District Adventures
Yesterday’s ride was something else! I took Morticia, my BMW R1250GS out for a spin through the stunning Peak District, and it didn’t disappoint.
The bike felt incredible on the winding roads, and the views were simply breathtaking. I stopped at this well known spot just outside of Ashbourne for a coffee and to take in the atmosphere.
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of exploring on two wheels. Feeling so grateful for days like this!
July 2026
End of an Era: Saying Goodbye to Morticia
Some posts are a joy to write. This one’s a bit bittersweet.
If you’ve read the Trident 800 post, you’ll already know there’s a new arrival in the garage. What I haven’t said properly yet is what that means for Morticia, my BMW R1250GS TE Triple Black. She’s moved on to a new home, and it felt wrong not to give her a proper send-off here on the page where she started.
Why Let Her Go?
Truthfully, there was nothing wrong with Morticia. She was everything I hoped she’d be when she rolled into the garage: planted, refined, built for big miles, and an absolute weapon on a long run. That shift-cam boxer and the telelever front end never put a foot wrong.
But if I’m honest with myself, I’d started craving something different. After the GS, and after a spell on the Speed 400 reminding me how much fun a smaller, lighter bike can be, I found myself wanting something flickable again. Something with a bit of triple character and none of the bulk. The GS is a phenomenal machine for eating up continents, but my riding lately has been shorter, twistier, grinning-in-the-helmet stuff, and that’s a job for a different kind of bike.
So when Boudicca, my new Triumph Trident 800, came along the decision more or less made itself.
The Last Rides
Morticia gave me some proper highlights before she left. That golden hour ride out to Blithfield Reservoir, listening to the boxer rumble over the water, is one I won’t forget. Neither is the day through the Peak District, coffee stop just outside Ashbourne and all, watching the light change over those roads. If a bike’s going to go out on a high, that’s the way to do it.
Handing Her Over
There’s always a strange moment handing the keys over on a bike you’ve had adventures on. A GS like that isn’t just transport, it’s a proper travelling companion, and Morticia earned her name and then some. Wherever she’s headed next, I hope her new owner gets as much out of her as I did, and finds their own Blithfield moments.
What’s Next
Boudicca’s already settling in nicely, and full details are over on her own page if you haven’t seen them. For now, thank you, Morticia. It was a short chapter, but a proper good one.
If you spot a Triple Black R1250GS out on the road looking as sharp as ever, give her a wave from me.
