Gelandestrasse. Say what?

[LeonDude]

I was wondering what the hell the word means and where it came from, so for any of the others out there that might not know, here's a bit of trivia if you're interrested.

From Wikipedia
The BMW GS series of dual purpose off-road/on-road BMW motorcycles have been produced from 1980 to the present day. The GS refers to either Gelände/StraÃ?e (German: off-road/road) or Gelände Sport. GS motorcycles can be distinguished from other BMW models by their longer travel suspension, an upright riding position, and larger front wheels â?? typically 19â??21 inch.

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