A retrospective. The seventh BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy, the 2020 Oceania edition, came to a close on February 16. Team South Africa emerged victorious for the third consecutive occasion.
During test drives across the desert regions of South Africa, the BMW Group’s new technology flagship masters the manifold challenges associated with extreme heat, solar radiation and dust formation on dirt tracks.
The new XRide suit by BMW Motorrad ideally combines extensive rider protection and maximum comfort.
World premiere on 3 March 2020 at the Geneva Motor Show.
Synopsis of Day 8. Location: Coronet Peak, South Island, New Zealand Weather: Sun / cloud, 18-23ºC Course: 265 km, Wanaka to Coronet Peak Terrain: Highway: 155 km, tracks & gravel: 110 km Tests: SP20: ‘Jerrycan Challenge’, SP21: ‘Final parcour’ Top three teams: 1. South Africa, 2. France, 3. Italy
Synopsis of Day 7. Location: Mt. Aspiring, South island, New Zealand Weather: Sun/cloud, 12-24ºC Course: 375km, Lake Tekapo to Mt. Aspiring Terrain: Highway: 195km, gravel / mountain track: 180km Tests: SP18: ‘Akrapovic Challenge’, SP19: ‘Gate clutch start’ Top three teams: 1. South Africa, 2. Italy, 3. France
Synopsis of Day 6. Location: Lake Tekapo Weather: Sun/cloud, 8-20ºC Course: 440 km, Punakaiki Beach to Lake Tekapo Terrain: Highway 330 km, mountain trail / gravel 110 km Tests: SP16: ‘Rent-a-Ride’, SP17: Photo Contest 2 Top three teams: 1. South Africa, 2. France, 3. Italy
Synopsis of Day 5. Location: Punakaiki Beach Weather: Sun/cloud, 21ºC Course: 360km, Pelorus Bridge to Punakaiki Beach Terrain: Mountain tracks 180km, highway 180km Tests: SP13: ‘Emirates Challenge’, SP14 ‘Rab Challenge’, Top three teams: 1 South Africa, 2 France, 3 Italy
Synopsis of Day 4. Location: Pelorus Bridge, South Island, New Zealand Weather: Sun, 29ºC Course: 204 km, Wainui, North Island to Pelorus Bridge, South Island Terrain: Highway 204 km Tests: SP9: ‘40 years of GS Quiz’, SP10: ‘GPS Challenge’, SP11: ‘Metzeler Challenge’, SP12 :‘Photo Contest 2’ Top three teams: 1. France 226, 2. South Africa 223, 3. Italy 211
Synopsis of Day 3. Location: Wainui, North Island, New Zealand Weather: Sun, 22-28ºC Course: 345km, Castlepoint to Wainui Terrain: Gravel 180km, trail 10km, highway 155km Tests: SP6: Beach Drift, SP7: White Rock Leatt Neck Brace Challenge; SP8: Trial Top three teams: 1. South Korea, 2. South Africa, 3. Netherlands
Synopsis of Day 1. Location: Napier Beach, North Island, NZ Weather: Sun, 15-25ºC Course: 400km: Lakes Lodge, Rotorua to Napier Beach Terrain types: Highway 215km, gravel 185km Tests: SP1: ‘Water Crossing’, SP2: ‘Sena Challenge’ Top three teams: 1. South Korea, 2. Italy, 3. USA
Synopsis of Day 2. Location: Castlepoint, Wairarapa Coast Weather: Sun, 22ºC Course: 360km, Napier Beach to Castlepoint Terrain: Highway 180km, gravel 170km, sand 10km Tests: SP3: Photo Competition, SP4: Gravel Push, SP5: Beach Sprint
Rotorua, New Zealand. Here in Rotorua, among the natural thermal springs, the teams have all arrived, the bikes are waiting, tents have been pitched, riding kit unpacked and everyone is ready for the start of the seventh BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy.
München. The Oceania edition of the BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy is now just days away. The 69 finalists, riding in 23 international teams, have been issued their BMW GS-specific rider equipment – customised with their names, national flags and GS Trophy 2020 insignia – and will soon be boarding their international flights to New Zealand, ready for the ride of their life.
It’s no secret that MINI offers drivers an unrivalled exhilarating go-kart feel, transforming even the most mundane journey into something much more fun. In a South African first, MINI will in 2020 launch MINI Sharing, a service to enable even non-MINI drivers to share in this thrilling experience.
Introduction of additional drive variants for the BMW 3 Series – broader range of leather options and interior trims for the BMW X5, the BMW X6 and the BMW X7.
Worldwide deliveries increased by 5.8% to 175,162 vehicles in 2019. Introduction of new models is showing its effect.
The use of green electricity and certified compensation for unavoidable emissions enable the climate-neutral press presentation of the purely electrically powered model of the British premium brand.
Edition model of the open four-seater features exclusive design and equipment and provides fresh accents for individual style and spontaneous joie de vivre in urban traffic - two engine variants available - South African market launch in Q2 2020.
At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2020 – taking place in Las Vegas on 7 – 10 January 2020 – the BMW Group will be presenting its visionary approaches to creating the mobility experience of the future.
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2020 BMW Motorrad Motorsport WorldSBK Media Guide.
Innovation loading... MINI Sharing comes to South Africa.
The BMW Group at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2020 in Las Vegas.
BMW Group South Africa Celebrates a successful year of partnership with the Rhino Orphanage
BMW Group South Africa hands over refurbished Ntsha-Peu Primary in Soshanguve.