The Icons That Are The BMW GS And GS Adventure.
Unbridled curiosity, the courage to discover something new again and again: This is what the R 1250 GS stands for. It has been an icon for four decades - and still continues to inspire with new features. The new LED light design gives it a brilliant appearance and offers maximum visibility: This is ensured by the LED swivelling headlights with adaptive headlights and the Cruising Light. Additional equipment such as seat heating give you extra comfort and, thanks to the seven riding modes, you can master any driving situation with confidence. With this GS, your thirst for discovery knows no bounds. You live the #SpiritOfGS.
R 1250 GS & GS ADVENTURE
Known as the king of the touring enduros, the newly updated R 1250 GS & GS Adventure is more confidence inspiring than ever, ready to challenge impassable routes, adverse conditions and reach the most remote destinations.Established as an icon of adventuring over the last four decades, the new R 1250 GS & GS Adventure series continues to look forward with updated features. Now featuring seven different riding modes, you can be sure of optimum grip and superior handling whatever the terrain, while a new ECO Mode comes as standard to provide you with maximum range to reach your destination.A new LED headlight design offers a greater presence and, along with the optional ‘Adaptive Headlight’, delivers perfect illumination for every curve and greater visibility in extreme conditions.The striking ‘40 Years GS edition’ of the 1250 range echoes the legendary black and yellow colour scheme of the R 100 GS Bumblebee, and with more accessories than ever, you can now configure your ultimate globetrotter, giving you the freedom to go the extra mile in safety and comfort.
G 310 GS
Break out of your routine and make everyday life an adventure with the updated BMW G 310 GS – the perfect travel buddy for discovering city streets and beyond. With its GS ergonomics and high-quality equipment, you can ride through the urban jungle with confidence and poise.The powerful and dynamic single-cylinder engine now offers an ‘e-throttle’ grip: Ride by Wire, enabling effortless and precise throttle response. The eye-catching, A2-licence friendly machine also includes adjustable brake and clutch levers, up to four different positions – conveniently adaptable to your preference, ensuring you are in complete control of your journey.
THE R 80 G/S LEGACY
As we celebrate 40 Years of GS, it’s only fair to look back to where this incredible journey began. The iconic BMW R 80 G/S was ahead of the time combining road, touring and off-road capabilities – becoming the pioneer for enduro motorcycling!The R 80 G/S was not only on the top of its game in adventure motorcycling, the robust machine proved its qualities in racing, as Hubert Auriol rode to victory in the challenging Paris – Dakar Rally in 1981.Since then, the exceptional talents of the boxer engine’s riding dynamics, off-road mastery, comfort and strength have been meticulously maintained and developed over the past 40 years, creating an entire BMW Motorrad series – supplying more than 1.2 million GS models to customers around the world.
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