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The Motorcycles- BMW R1200GS

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BMW R1200 GS Description

More agility, power and reduced weight provide maximum riding pleasure on and off the road

The new BMW R1200GS fulfils the original dream of the perfect touring enduro - superior in every respect - delivering outstanding performance and excellent comfort even during the longest tour. The superior handling and agility also provide maximum riding pleasure on back roads, mountain passes and winding country roads. With its new dry weight of 199kg the BMW R1200GS is unique in its class and capable of tackling even the toughest rides on the roughest terrain.

The R1200GS offers remarkable harmony in its combination of off-road and on-road riding qualities.

The R1200GS maintains all the traditional features and fortes characteristic of BMW motorcycles: first class and extra-safe riding situations ensured by more stable running gear; unique front wheel Telelever; and the newly designed, weight reduced and geometry-optimised rear Paralever.

High-performance brakes of the highest calibre together with BMW's unique Motorcycle Integral ABS guarantee supreme safety even in a critical situation. Superior environmental compatibility is ensured by a fully controlled three-way catalytic converter with the most advanced emission management technology - a feature on all BMW motorcycles for years.

Equipped with dual ignition, new Digital Motor Electronics (featuring integrated knock control) and improved catalytic converters with separate oxygen sensors for each cylinder, the R1200GS advances BMW's class leadership in the large volume touring enduro segment to an even higher standard than before.

A traditional feature, often taken for granted, is the maintenance-free drive shaft, which is vital in helping to avoid the need for unpleasant and time-consuming servicing - particularly on long trips. The sophisticated new luggage system and a wide range of accessories - available straight from the factory and tailored to the R1200GS - also prove that the new GS is continuing in the tradition of large-capacity BMW touring enduros. These origins now stretch back almost 25 years to BMW's first, revolutionary enduro, the R80 G/S, which was launched in 1980.

 

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