BMW Motorrad introduces keyless ride
A new feature on selected 2015 models, including the R 1200 GSs, R 1200 RT and K 1600 GTs, which replaces the conventional ignition blockBMW Motorrad has introduced a keyless ride system for the 2015 model year on selected models, which spells the end of the standard ignition block.
The system is available on the R 1200 GS / GS Adventure as an ex-works option, and is standard fitment on the R 1200 RT and the K 1600 GT / GTL.
Other features of the 2015 model year for BMW Motorrad include the introduction of the K 1300 S Motorsport, a special model that “deliberately emphasises the dynamic character of this popular sports touring bike”. The machine is fitted with HP wheels, Akrapovic rear silencer, black engine spoiler and HP footrests for rider and passenger. Colour is ‘BMW Motorsport’, comprising Black storm metallic, Light white and Lupine blue metallic, combined with red decorative stripes. The black engine spoiler and the tinted windshield provide a fascinating contrast.
Meanwhile, the keyless ride system will see unlocking and locking of the steering lock, ignition, fuel filler flap and storage compartments (R 1200 RT and K 1600 GT / GTL) carried out using a transponder integrated in the key. The key can therefore remain in the rider’s clothes, for example.
As soon as the key is located within the vehicle ‘reception area’ (a distance of less than two metres), the ignition is activated by briefly pressing the button or keeping the button pressed down after releasing the steering lock.
The ignition is switched off by means of a short or long press of the button. To open the fuel tank, the lever of the fuel filler flap is simply raised. The fuel filler flap can be opened when the motorcycle has been electrically unlocked. The fuel tank is closed by simply pressing the fuel filler flap shut.
The alarm system is automatically activated when the ignition is switched off and the steering lock is closed, and as soon as the key leaves the reception area. However, the alarm system can also be activated manually.
Other 2015 model updates are as follows:
F 700 GS
New liveries:
- Alpine white 3
- Black storm metallic/ Racing red / frame finished in red / spring of the spring strut finished in red (standard)
- Racing blue metallic matt
The previous paint finishes Red apple metallic, Ostra grey metallic matt and Glacier silver metallic are no longer available.
F 800 GS
New liveries:
- Light white / Black storm metallic / frame finished in red / spring of the spring strut finished in red (standard)
- Racing red
The paint finish Alpine white 3 remains in the program. The previous paint finishes Cordoba blue and Kalamata metallic matt are no longer available.
F 800 GS Adventure
New liveries:
- Alpine white 3
- Kalamata metallic matt
The previous paint finishes Racing red and Sandrover matt are no longer available.
F 800 GT
New livery:
- Montego blue metallic
The paint finishes Dark graphite metallic and Light white remain in the program, while the paint finish Valencia orange metallic is no longer available.
R 1200 GS
- Shift Assistant Pro (option) -- enables the rider to shift up and down without activating the clutch or throttle
- Keyless Ride (option)
- Increased gyrating masses in the crankshaft
- New paint finish Alpine white in conjunction with drive and suspension components in black
- New paint finish Frozen dark blue metallic
- New paint finish Black storm metallic
Of the previous paint finishes, Thunder grey metallic and Bluefire are no longer available.
R 1200 GS Adventure
- Low suspension, height lowered by 50mm to 860/ 840mm (option)
- Low suspension with low seat, height lowered by 70mm to 840/ 820mm (option)
- Shift Assistant Pro (option)
- Keyless Ride (option)
R 1200 RT
- Keyless Ride (standard on Australian models)
- New two-colour paint finish San Marino blue metallic/ Granite grey metallic matt
Of the previous paint finishes, Quartz blue metallic is no longer available.
K 1600 GT and GTL
- Dynamic Traction Control standard
- Keyless Ride (standard on Australian models)
- Daytime riding light (standard on Australian models)
- Hill Start Control (standard on Australian models)
- Safety package without DTC, including daytime riding light and Hill Start Control (standard on Australian models)
- Instruments with new scales and chrome surfaces
- New paint finish Black storm metallic (GT and GTL)
- New paint finish Glacier silver metallic (GTL)
- New paint finish Light white (GT)
Of the previous paint finishes, Dark graphite metallic (GT and GTL), Damask red metallic (GTL) and Montego blue metallic (GT) are no longer available.
K 1300 R
- Sapphire black metallic/ Black satin gloss livery
The previous paint finish Racing red / Sapphire lack metallic is no longer available.
The new and updated models will be available from November, 2014.
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