BMW R 1200 GS Adventure; The Ultimate Globetrotter

By Jobo

BMW large boxer-engined GS models have always been the pick among biking zealots, whose lives have been whittled by scouting new shores. The arrival of the new BMW R 1200 GS 'Adventure', raises the bar for this biking hamlet.

The GS Models have a history of more than 30 years, and there is no doubt in our minds 'BMW Motorrad' is the front-runner, when it comes to large-capacity travel enduros.

If you are a two wheeled explorer, who relishes to venture out to little known-waters, get hold of the all new BMW R 1200 GS Adventure. Soon, you will be exploring the farthest-flung corners of the world when others have long since turned back.

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure

Is the new '1200 GS' the definitive machine for long-distance travel ~ Let's find out!

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BMW 1200 GS Adventure

BMW 1200 GS Adventure

If you love to tour on a motorcycle and discover new terrains, the all new BMW R 1200 GS 'Adventure' will tick most of your boxes. In the upcoming photo slides, we highlight some of the stand-out features.

ENGINE

ENGINE

BMW has drilled in the same spirited air/liquid-cooled boxer engine featured on the R 1200 GS on the Adventure as well. The engine has a swept volume of 1,170cc and churns out 125 horsepower.

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure; The Ultimate Globetrotter

The R 1200 GS Adventure also features the all new precision cooling system which uses water instead of oil as a cooling agent. This stand-out feature was first introduced last year on the R 1200 GS.

TRANSMISSION

TRANSMISSION

On the transmission front, the new bike features a six-speed gearbox that is integrated into the engine housing along with the wet clutch.

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure; The Ultimate Globetrotter

Also for the first time on a BMW production motorcycle, the maintenance-free cardan-shaft drive is now positioned on the left-hand side. With this approach, BMW aims to improve the rideability of the R 1200 GS Adventure, especially on off-road terrain.

ENGINEERING

ENGINEERING

The new 1200 GS Adventure is better in every way. Like the 1200 GS, the adventure is also built around a robust and torsionally resistant tubular steel spaceframe. The adventure is one mean machine, and is the top choice of world travellers on long-distance tours, even to the remotest regions of the planet.

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure; The Ultimate Globetrotter

BMW has equipped the ‘Adventure' with a lightweight aluminium 30 litre tank, which is 10 litres more than on the R 1200 GS. So if you wondering about your range while globetrotting - WORRY NOT!

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure; The Ultimate Globetrotter

On the safety front, the R 1200 GS Adventure already comes equipped as standard with ABS. The 1200 GS ‘Adventure' also features Automatic Stability Control (ASC), as well as two riding modes "Rain" and "Road", which enable the rider to be adapted to most road conditions.

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure; The Ultimate Globetrotter

BMW has thrown in a larger windshield, additional air flaps as well as hand protectors which now help to increase wind and weather protection. On the design front, the 'Adventure' shows-off restyled bodywork which adds finishing touches to the look of the new R 1200 GS Adventure.

FEATURES

FEATURES

If you wish to bump-up the current offering on the R 1200 GS Adventure, three further riding modes can be added by ordering the optional Riding mode Pro feature [Dynamic, Enduro and Enduro Pro] which can be activated with a coding plug making it possible to adjust the settings of both ASC [Automatic Stability Control] and ABS [Anti-lock Brake System].

HIGHLIGHTS

HIGHLIGHTS

  • ABS, ASC and two riding modes as standard.
    • Three further riding modes available as an ex-works option.
      • Semi-active suspension Dynamic ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment) available as an ex-works option.
      • BMW R 1200 GS Adventure; The Ultimate Globetrotter

        • 30-litre fuel tank with similar range to predecessor.
          • Completely restyled bodywork in distinctly robust and masculine GS Adventure design.
            • Modified geometry of trailing arm for even sharper handling.
              • 10 millimetres more ground clearance than predecessor.
                • BMW R 1200 GS Adventure; The Ultimate Globetrotter

                  • Based on the same versatile overall concept as the R 1200 GS, with spirited twin-cylinder boxer engine and agile chassis, but with enhanced off-road prowess and globetrotting abilities.
                    • Increased flywheel mass in the engine and additional vibration damper for even smoother running and superior rideability.
                      • Spring travel 20 millimetres longer at front and rear compared to R 1200 GS.
                      • VERDICT

                        VERDICT

                        For now, the all new BMW 1200 GS ‘Adventure' is the ultimate continental crusher. If you have ridden a meaner machine - do drop us a line, and we would love to feature your CONTINENTAL CRUSHER!

                        ABOUT BMW MOTORRAD

                        ABOUT BMW MOTORRAD

                        BMW AG [Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft] is a German automobile manufacturer and the motorcycle brand is BMW 'Motorrad' which has been producing motorcycles since 1923. For the records, the 2,000,000th motorcycle produced by BMW Motorrad was a R1200GS.

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Article Published On: Thursday, October 10, 2013, 18:39 [IST]
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