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BMW Motorrad at the EICMA 2007. The new BMW R 1200 GS.
Fri Oct 19 15:36:00 CEST 2007 Press Kit
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 travel enduro should meet.
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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 pep 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-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. 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.
• 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 charged with higher generator performance.
• More dynamic design underlining the enduro attributes.
• Colours 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.