EICMA: BMW R 1200 GS
"Selective improvements", a couple of new features and the choice of style packages mark the latest iteration of BMW's perennial favouriteBMW's taken the wraps of its 2017 R 1200 GS in Milan, with the iconic machine to be offered in standard or with the option of 'Rallye' and 'Exclusive' style packages.
The Rallye, available ex-works, offers a flatter seat, sports windshield, radiator and frame guard, wide enduro footrests and cross-spoke wheels as well as a professional sports suspension and optional studded tyres.
The Exclusive is underscored by means of fuel tank side trim panels, a front wheel splash guard and central fuel tank cover in Iced Chocolate metallic, and a frame finished in Agate Grey metallic matt. There's also black drivetrain and gold-finished brake calipers.
The air/liquid-cooled boxer engine now meets EU4 requirements, while there have been some tweaks to the transmission.
The machine offers the two riding modes "Rain" and "Road" as standard in conjunction with stability control. As an option ex works, the R 1200 GS can be fitted with "Riding Modes Pro" featuring the additional riding modes "Dynamic" and "Dynamic Pro", "Enduro" and "Enduro Pro" as well traction control.
There's also the optional electronic suspension adjustment, which includes an automatic self-levelling function to compensate for all load states.
New optional accessories include a cylinder protection bracket, a top case for two helmets, off-road protection parts as well as radiator guard and frame guard.
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