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NEW R 1200 GS motorbike review

BMW R1200 GS is the best adventure motorbike of the decade. The bike has been a part of motorcycle fleet of many motorcycle companies such as BMW motohire, Hispania tours and many other. Travel magazines of motorcycle, cycleworld, top speed and motorcycle-usa has listed it as the top adventure motorbike for many years.

Motorbike Engine

The boxer engine along with cooling fins keeps the bike temperature stable with powerful throttle response. The bike yield horsepower of 125 hp @ 7750 rpm and torque of 125 Nm @ 6500 rpm.

Bike Performance and Transmission

The bike engine provide maximum speed of 125 mph. The bike has great fuel performance capability. The fuel type is premium unleaded. The transmission is through 6 speed gearbox. 

Bike Wheels and Brakes

The bike has Brembo calliper brakes that are more effective and provide terrific speed retardation. The bike has cast aluminium wheels with wheelbase of 59.3 inches.

Ride Modes

Several riding modes are available and rider can toggle from each riding mode to other riding mode by pushing a switch on switchgear. The bike has rain, road, dynamic, Enduro pro mode is available for off road bike riding. An extra seat is available that helps in bigger wheelies before the traction control brings the bike to its normal position. Optional GPS navigation are available by spending some extra dollars for upgrading the bike features.

Advance features and accessories

BMW suspension components used electrically control damping valves to underpin BMW dynamic ESA a semi active suspension system. Enduro Pro mode helps in bigger wheelies before traction control take it back to normal. A special enduro seat is available for a greater wheelie while riding off road. BMW r1200gs is also a sport touring bike and that is surprising but the bike will provide you extra speed and long ride due to the bigger fuel tank and an extra gallon of fuel reserve.  

Standard equipment of the bike are

  1. Integral ABS

  2. Automatic Stability Control

  3. Ride Mode (Rain/Road)

  4. Steering Damper

  5. Stepless Adjustable Windshield

  6. Onboard computer

  7. LED light

  8. Height and Adjustable Pillion Rider Seat

  9. White turn signal lenses

  10. Toolkit

Motorbike Colors

Bike is available with different color options including Racing red, Alpine white, Black Storm Metallic and Frozen Dark Blue.

Special Package

Motorbike has 4 more special package include

  1. Comfort Package: includes Chrome Exhaust, Heated Grips, Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) and Hand Protectors

  2. Touring Package: includes Dynamic Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA), GPS mapping, Computer Pro (OBC), Cruise Control and Saddlebag Mounts

  3. Standard Package: The bike standard package includes Dynamic Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA), Heated Grips, Cruise Control, Hand Protection and Saddlebag Mounts

  4. Technology Package: includes LED Headlight, Ride Modes Pro, Heated Grips and Hand Protection

Bike Price

Base model is available at an MSRP of 16175$. BMW r1200gs rental is available at our website.
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