The new BMW R 1200 GS.
The world’s most successful travel enduro is perfected.
The “BMW GS” concept has embodied riding pleasure and the desire for adventure for over 30 years. This applies especially to the GS motorcycles with the opposed-twin “boxer” engine. The “big GS” allows motorcyclists to explore the most remote corners of the world - an idea that has already inspired numerous globetrotters to set off on their travels.
The world’s most successful travel enduro is perfected.
The “BMW GS” concept has embodied riding pleasure and the desire for adventure for over 30 years. This applies especially to the GS motorcycles with the opposed-twin “boxer” engine. The “big GS” allows motorcyclists to explore the most remote corners of the world - an idea that has already inspired numerous globetrotters to set off on their travels.
But the GS was and still is much more
than this. Whether sports-style cornering on winding country roads, excellent
travel times due to high motorway speeds, relaxed tours with a passenger or
daring rides over rough terrain - every GS has offered supreme mastery of these
skills in its respective era and this won’t change with the new version.
It is the unique integrated concept of
the big travel enduro bike with boxer engine, complete with authentic charm and
a powerful, high-torque engine, which is loved by legions of motorcycle fans
all over the world to this day. It is not for nothing that the “big BMW GS”
with boxer engine has been the undisputed frontrunner in its market segment for
many years and is the
best-seller within the BMW Motorrad model range. BMW is now beginning a whole new chapter in GS history: the most popular travel enduro in the world has been brought to perfection.
best-seller within the BMW Motorrad model range. BMW is now beginning a whole new chapter in GS history: the most popular travel enduro in the world has been brought to perfection.
The
challenge: how to improve even more following nine years
at the top.
at the top.
Even in its ninth year of production,
the current BMW R 1200 GS is still setting the benchmark in its segment in
comparative tests with its outstanding overall concept and innovative
technology. With over 170,000 units sold,
it is the most successful and top-selling travel enduro in the world.
it is the most successful and top-selling travel enduro in the world.
So the challenge facing the BMW
Motorrad development department was considerable: to further optimise the GS -
an icon of three decades - improve it in all areas and equip it with innovative
technical solutions to ensure it is in good shape for the future.
The
development goals of the new BMW R 1200 GS:
• Further
increase performance overall - without neglecting its
well-established virtues.
well-established virtues.
• Perfect its
touring suitability.
• Increase
off-road suitability.
• Achieve
superior figures within the travel enduro segment and beyond in terms of engine
and riding performance.
• Ensure
preparation for the future in terms of noise and exhaust emissions.
• Suspension
with top handling, optimum traction and increased off-road performance.
• Increase active
and passive safety.
• Unmistakable
BMW Motorrad design in typical GS style.
• Top quality
as is characteristic of BMW Motorrad.
Newly
designed air/water-cooled boxer engine with vertical through-flow, integrated
gearbox and left-hand cardan shaft drive.
Geared towards the above goals, the
entire R 1200 GS was completely redefined, particularly the drive concept.
The performance aspired to, as well as
adherence to future anticipated requirements in terms of noise and exhaust
emissions, is ensured among other things by a change in the cooling system. The
boxer engine in the new R 1200 GS continues to use air/liquid cooling, however,
the coolant oil has been replaced by a glycol-water mixture. This ensures a
high level of heat absorption capacity of the cooling liquid for more efficient
heat dissipation.
So-called precision cooling (a
principle similar to that used in Formula 1) involves only those engine
elements being cooled with coolant, which are particularly exposed to thermal
stress. The engine still continues to use air cooling, thereby preserving the
characteristic appearance of the opposed twin boxer engine. The two radiators
are small and inconspicuously integrated.
The through-flow is now vertical
instead of horizontal for improved filling, and the engine housing integrates
the 6-speed gearbox as well as a wet clutch with anti-hopping function instead
of the dry clutch as was used previously. What is more, the secondary drive now
runs via the well-established cardan shaft on the left-hand side. With an
output of 92 kW (125 bhp) at 7700 rpm and 125 Nm at 6500 rpm, the new engine
offers superior power and performance in the travel enduro segment and beyond.
The empty weight (ready for the road)
according to DIN of the R 1200 GS is 238 kg including standard BMW Motorrad
Integral ABS.
E-gas
and cruise control.
An electromotive throttle actuator is
now used for the first time in a GS motorcycle. Here, rider commands are passed
on directly by the sensor in the accelerator twist grip to the engine control
system; this then regulates the throttle valve electronically. The use of the
E-gas system provides a significant improvement in terms of controllability and
response. What is more, the rider can adapt engine characteristics to the
situation on the road by means of five modes (optional extra). It was also
possible to include an electronic cruise control function (optional extra).
ASC
and riding modes as an optional extra: five freely selectable modes - “Rain”,
“Road”, “Dynamic”, “Enduro” and “Enduro Pro”.
For optimum adaptation to the rider’s
individual needs and purpose, the new R 1200 GS now offers five freely
selectable riding modes for the first time: these are an ex works option and
feature three different E-gas settings and with varying engine characteristics.
Linked to this is Automatic Stability Control ASC with a special enduro
configuration. If this option is chosen, BMW Motorrad ABS, ASC and - if
installed - the semiactive suspension are all adapted to the respectiveprofiles
of these five modes
Semiactive
suspension: BMW Motorrad Dynamic ESA for optimum riding dynamics in every
situation as an ex works option.
The new semiactive suspension BMW
Motorrad Dynamic ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment) taps into a whole new
range of possibilities as well as providing maximum riding safety and
performance. Dynamic ESA monitors the vertical movement of front and rear wheel
control as well as other parameters by means of a spring travel sensor in each
position, and adapts the damping automatically to the situation depending on
riding conditions and the manoeuvres being carried out. Damping adjustment at
front and rear is effected by means of electrically controlled regulation
valves.
New
chassis with tubular steel bridge frame and specially adapted wheel/tyre
dimensions of 120/70 R19 at front and 170/60 R17 at rear as a world first.
The chassis of the R 1200 GS uses a
completely newly developed tubular all-steel bridge frame with a bolt-on rear
frame. Along with the newly designed Telelever at the front and the EVO
Paralever at the rear, this has resulted in a further significant increase in
torsional stiffness and hence ride stability and steering precision. Optimised
handling qualities are the result of refined master geometric chassis data, and
a longer swingarm provides further improved traction - especially when riding
over rough terrain.
A globally unique feature of the new R
1200 GS are the tyres in the sizes 120/70 R19 at the front and 170/60 R17 at
the rear, specially adapted to improve performance.
Revised
brake system with radially mounted Brembo Monobloc brake calipers and BMW
Motorrad Integral ABS as standard.
The brake system of the R 1200 GS has
been extensively revised, too. There are now radially mounted Brembo Monobloc
brake calipers at the front and a larger brake disc at the rear.
In line with the BMW Motorrad principle
“Safety 360°” the new GS is also fitted as standard with the BMW Motorrad ABS,
here in the part integral version.
The
first motorcycle in the world with LED main headlight including integrated
daytime running light for even greater safety when riding during the day and at
night as an ex works option.
Even in its standard trim the new R
1200 GS has a main headlight with optimised light efficiency. In order to be
seen even better during the day, BMW Motorrad also offers a daytime running
light as an ex works option. For excellent road illumination and therefore even
greater safety both day and night, an LED main headlight with integrated
daytime running light is fitted in a motorcycle for the first time ever. It
comprises innovative LED technology with a sophisticated cooling and
decondensation concept.
Electrical
system with new vehicle power supply and
Multi-Controller for the BMW Motorrad Navigator IV.
Multi-Controller for the BMW Motorrad Navigator IV.
The new R 1200 GS has the innovative
new vehicle power system with altered function partitioning as already used in
the 6-cylinder models
K 1600 GT and GTL. As before, CAN bus (Controller Area Network) and LIN bus technology (Local Interconnect Network) enables significantly reduced wiring as compared to a conventional system. The previous central vehicle electronics has been partitioned into two separate control units.
K 1600 GT and GTL. As before, CAN bus (Controller Area Network) and LIN bus technology (Local Interconnect Network) enables significantly reduced wiring as compared to a conventional system. The previous central vehicle electronics has been partitioned into two separate control units.
The Multi-Controller, newly available for
the GS, allows fast and convenient operation of the BMW Motorrad Navigator IV.
It is located on the inside of the handlebar grip. This means that selecting
functions is much less distracting than pressing buttons and does not require
hands to be removed from the handlebars.
Aerodynamically
optimised windshield with one-hand operation and optimum ergonomics.
The newly developed windshield of the R
1200 GS offers further improved wind and weather protection while also reducing
wind noise. Adjustment is simple: an easily accessible and ergonomically
optimised selection wheel is operated using one hand.
The new R 1200 GS has extended
adjustment options for optimum seating comfort. The rider’s seat can now be
adjusted in height and tilt angle and the passenger seat can be shifted
longitudinally to obtain the ideal distance between rider and passenger. The
new handlebars can easily be turned upwards and, together with the optimised
knee grip in the fuel tank area, they ensure an even better standing position for
off-road riding. The improved knee grip can be clearly felt when seated, too. A
high and a low seat, as well as an adjustable footrest system and adjustable
foot controls, round off the program of special accessories offering individual
adjustment facilities.
An
overview of highlights of the new BMW R 1200 GS.
• Completely newly designed engine for
top-level riding dynamics within the travel enduro segment.
• Capacity 1170 cc, rated output 92 kW
(125 bhp) at 7700 rpm and a maximum torque of 125 Nm at 6500 rpm.
• Cylinder heads with vertical
through-flow for increased efficiency and performance.
• Compact air/water cooling for optimum
heat management.
• Basic engine with compact, light and
yet rigidity-optimised crankshaft.
• Vertically separated case in open
deck construction.
• 6-speed gearbox integrated in engine
housing, including wet clutch with anti-hopping function and reduced lever
operation force.
• New intake system for optimum output
and torque with 52 mm throttle valve diameter.
• E-gas for improved ridability,
running smoothness and special functions.
• Innovative exhaust gas system with
electronically controlled exhaust flap for optimum performance characteristics
and an earthy boxer sound.
• Freely selectable riding modes
“Rain”, “Road”, “Dynamic”, “Enduro” and “Enduro Pro” with three different
electromotive throttle actuator settings in conjunction with ASC (Automatic
Stability Control), ABS and ASC settings for off-road riding as well as
different mode-specific Dynamic ESA settings (option ex works).
• New suspension with torsionally stiff
tubular steel bridge frame and bolt-on rear frame.
• Optimised lightweight cardan shaft
drive now running on the left-hand side.
• Newly developed and optimised
Telelever at front and EVO Paralever at rear for an even more precise ride
feel.
• Refined master chassis geometry data
and long swingarm for excellent traction.
• Optimised seating width and position,
and adjustable handlebars for even greater comfort.
• Optimised ground reach for rider
(inner leg length).
• Tyre/wheel dimensions of 120/70 R19
at front and 170/60 R17 at rear as a world first, tailored specially to the R
1200 GS.
• Revised BMW Motorrad brake system
with radially mounted Brembo Monobloc brake calipers at front and 2-piston
floating caliper with enlarged brake disc at rear (Ø 276mm, previously
265mm).
• BMW Motorrad Integral ABS as
standard.
• Semiactive suspension Dynamic ESA (ex
works option).
• Main headlight with optimised light
efficiency and LED daytime running light (ex works option).
• World’s first motorcycle with LED
main headlight featuring integrated daytime running light (ex works option).
• New vehicle electrical system with
partitioning of functions.
• Extended electric switch units.
• Electronic cruise control (ex works
option).
• Preparation for navigation unit with
Multi-Controller to operate the
BMW Motorrad Navigator IV (ex works option).
BMW Motorrad Navigator IV (ex works option).
• Windshield with one-hand operation
for excellent wind and weather protection.
• Seat with multiple adjustment
functions for perfect ergonomics.
• Number plate carriers quick to
dismount for off-road riding.
• Increased ground clearance (+ 8 mm)
• New instrument cluster with on-board
computer as standard. PRO on-board computer as an option.
• Four main paint finishes to choose
from:
Alpine White, Racing Red, Blue Fire and
Thunder Grey Metallic.
· Extensive range of special
accessories and rider equipment.
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