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BMW MOTORRAD PRESS KIT: THE NEW BMW R 1200 GS
Wed Nov 07 18:00:00 CET 2007 Press Kit
Stronger, livelier and more agile - for even more driving enjoyment onroad and offroad. With the new BMW R 1200 GS, BMW is writing another chapter in the success story that started in 1980 with the BMW R 80 G/S. More than ever before, the new, comprehensively reworked R 1200 GS meets the requirements that the ideal adventure-tourer should meet. It offers superb performance, maximum comfort and a wide range of uses on the longest trips and, with its even better acceleration and agility, guarantees maximum enjoyment on twisting country and mountain roads. The optimized chassis and suspension properties guarantee the best possible handling both on and off road.
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Roy Oliemuller
BMW Group
1. The new BMW R 1200 GS. 2. Power and torque of the BMW R 1200 GS. 3. Technical data for the BMW R 1200 GS. 4. The colours of the BMW R 1200 GS.
An overview of the new BMW R 1200 GS:
• Even more dynamic drive with more performance in the upper half of the
rev range.
• Engine power increased by five percent.
• Maximum engine speed increased to 8000 rpm and wider usable
speed range.
• Different gear and secondary transmission ratios for clear improvement in
traction and acceleration.
• Redesigned six-speed transmission with enlarged bearing diameters and
optimized switching kinematics for even more precise gear shifting.
• 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.
• Electrohydraulic spring adjustment of the spring struts at front and rear as
part of the enduro ESA.
• Optimized ergonomics through new, double-butted aluminium handlebar in
combination with new hand protectors and newly designed seat.
• Fuel display with expanded measurement range and new sensor system.
• Optimized battery charged with higher generator performance.
• More dynamic design underlining the enduro attributes.
• Colors available: Titanium Silver Metallic, Dark Slate Metallic Matt, plain
Namibia Orange, plain Tanzanite blue
• Special equipment and tailor-made accessories in accordance with the familiar
BMW standards.