Revised 1200GS and ADV

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others.

michnus

Bachelor Dog
Joined
Jan 20, 2006
Messages
13,083
Reaction score
18
Location
Travelling
Bike
BMW R1200GS HP2
I don't know what to think about this. ::)

https://www.bmw-motorrad.co.za/bikes/news/default.asp?Id=827

* A new tank luggage (Adv. Rucksack)
* An improved gear and gear ratio (closing the gap between 1-2nd gear ?)
* A brand new Low Driver Seat 820 mm
*New bashplate
*New hand guards

A summary of the main features of the BMW R 1200 GS Adventure:

â?¢ Even more dynamic drive and improved traction.
â?¢ Reworked transmission and short first gear if required.
â?¢ Even more universal use through optional Enduro ESA.
â?¢ Reworked design emphasising the offroad and world travel character.
â?¢ Perfect, tried and tested series equipment for extreme tours.
â?¢ Colour options: Magnesium metallic matt, plain red.
â?¢ Special equipment and tailor-made accessories in accordance with the familiar BMW standards.

An overview of the new BMW R 1200 GS:

â?¢ Even more dynamic drive with more pep in the upper half of the rev range.
â?¢ Engine power increased by five percent.
â?¢ Maximum engine speed increased to 8000 rpm and wider usable speed range.
â?¢ Different gear and secondary transmission ratios for clear improvement in traction and acceleration.
â?¢ Redesigned six-gear transmission with enlarged bearing diameters and optimised switching kinematics for even more precise gear shifting.
â?¢ Electronic chassis modification from the optional enduro ESA, used for the first time in an enduro. Further increase in agility, suitability for touring and offroad use through individual spring-suspension coordination.
â?¢ Electrohydraulic spring adjustment of the spring struts at front and rear as part of the enduro ESA.
â?¢ Optimised ergonomics through new, double-butted aluminium handlebar in combination with new hand protectors and newly designed seat.
â?¢ Fuel display with expanded measurement range and new sensor system.
â?¢ Optimised battery charged with higher generator performance.
â?¢ More dynamic design underlining the enduro attributes.
â?¢ Colours available: Titanium Silver Metallic, Dark Slate Metallic Matt, plain Namibia Orange, plain Tanzanite blue
â?¢ Special equipment and tailor-made accessories in accordance with the familiar BMW standards
 

Attachments

  • news_bmw_r1200gsa08_02_preview.jpg
    news_bmw_r1200gsa08_02_preview.jpg
    43.7 KB
  • bmwr1200gs2008-9494-003-f.jpg
    bmwr1200gs2008-9494-003-f.jpg
    45.3 KB
Top