Upgrades for GS series
Electronic suspension for adventure seriesBMW used the recent EICMA show in Milan to release some upgrades to selected twins, including the R1200 GS (pictured in yellow) and its Adventure sibling (pictured in red).
The adventure tourer picks up a few more revs for a max of 8000 and claims a 5% lift in power.
There are numerous other minor changes, but perhaps of most interest is the release of an optional 'enduro' version of the self-adjusting electronic suspension, designated ESA.
The road version of ESA has received very positive reviews and there will be a lot of curiosity surrounding the adventure equivalent, which promises a number of options under road and off-road modes.
The company has also worked on the boxer's transmission, claiming a slicker shift.
Included in the list of changes is:
- Engine power increased by five percent to 77 kW;
- 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-gear transmission with enlarged bearing diameters and optimised switching kinematics for even more precise gear shifting;
- Electronic chassis modification from the optional enduro ESA, used for the first time in an enduro. More agility, even better suited to touring and off-road use through individual spring-suspension coordination;
- Electrohydraulic spring adjustment of the spring struts at front and rear as part of the Enduro ESA;
- Optimised 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;
- Optimised battery charging with higher generator performance.
Meanwhile an 800 GS parallel twin was launched (also shown in yellow) alongside a much-revanped 650 single-cylinder version (in silver). We're yet to hear if either of the two will make it here.
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