The BMW R 1200 GS is the bike that basically saved BMW Motorrad 35 years ago and spawned an entirely new motorcycling segment of large capacity adventure riding, and the company isn’t letting its number-one seller go out to pasture just yet.
The ’17 GS will get a new Euro4-compliant engine (basically consisting of a re-worked catalytic convertor) with the same 125hp on tap and new Electronic Dynamic ESA (electronic suspension adjustment) BMW says is now self-leveling to compensate for all the possible riding situations you may find yourself in. You’ll also the Riding Modes Pro as an ex-works option and the Hill Start Control feature that debuted on the first generation K 1600 GT grand tourer.
The new GS will be graced with some sporty new graphics and ergonomics, no doubt bringing it closer into line with its sister bike for 2017 – the new GS Rallye.
The Rallye takes the standard GS and adds new colors and graphics, stiffer suspension and a host of bodywork updates including a smaller sports-style screen, radiator and frame guards, enduro footpegs and cross-spoked wheels.
No price has yet been announced for either of these new GS models.
2017 BMW R 1200 GS Key Features
- Boxer engine with new catalytic converter and adapted data status to meet EU4 requirements and an unchanged output of 92 kW (125 hp) at 7 750 rpm.
- New appearance with visually enhanced robustness.
- More marked styling and attractive color variants.
- Even more ergonomics options with numerous seat heights and seat variants.
- Significantly wider spread of model variations in relation to the basic version, from the refined R 1200 GS Exclusive through to the R 1200 GS Rallye for riders with off-road aspirations.
- R 1200 GS Rallye – new version with additional product substance: Rallye seat, sports windshield, radiator and frame guard, wide enduro footrests and cross-spoke wheels as well as a professional sports suspension and optional studded tires.
- Innovative functions provided by the latest generation of Dynamic ESA: automatic damping mode and automatic self-levelling suspension for a new riding experience.
- Riding Modes Pro with DTC, Hill Start Control and the new customizable modes Modi Dynamic Pro and Enduro Pro as optional equipment items ex works.
- New optional accessories such as cylinder protection bracket, topcase for two helmets and off-road protection parts as well as radiator guard and frame guard.
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