2018 BMW R1200GSs

This entry is part 285 of 320 in the series Adventure Rider Issue #1

Model year 2018 will see a number of model facelift measures in the BMW Motorrad programme. The models can be ordered from all BMW Motorrad partners in the new configuration from August 2017.

BMW Motorrad Spezial. Customising your bike ex works.

BMW Motorrad is now expanding its individualisation range with BMW Motorrad Spezial and is offering distinctive-design, performance and value enhancing as well as exclusive customisation options ex works. The new offer includes special paint finishes for selected models through high-quality milled parts packages to forged wheels.

BMW Motorrad Connectivity – fast and safe information with the least possible distraction from the traffic situation.

Providing fast and clear information for the rider with the least possible distraction from what is happening on the road – this is achieved with the unique operating concept of the new Connectivity option by BMW Motorrad featuring a high-quality 6.5-inch full-colour TFT display.

The rider can access motorcycle and connectivity functions quickly with a great

Multifunctional instrument cluster with 6.5 inch full- colour TFT display offering a wide range of features.

level of comfort thanks to the advanced BMW Motorrad multi-controller and the integrated approach.

BMW R 1200 GS.

Connectivity (optional equipment).
LED auxiliary headlights in new design (optional equipment). This will be a dealer fit accessory in Australia.

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure.

As of model year 2018, the R 1200 GS Adventure will not just be available in new paint finishes. With a view to even more safety and riding pleasure, its range of optional equipment is extended to include Connectivity, the expanded optional Pro riding modes as well as the new generation of electronic suspension adjustment Dynamic ESA. A new passenger package, the extra high seat, Keyless Ride as a new component of the Touring optional equipment package as well as the Shift Assistant Pro as a new feature of the Dynamic optional equipment Package round off the expanded range of options for the R 1200 GS Adventure.

2018 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure.

An overview of the new features of the R 1200 GS Adventure:

Connectivity (optional equipment).
Pro riding modes with additional “Dynamic” and “Enduro” riding modes. Using a coding plug, the “Dynamic” mode is changed to “Dynamic Pro” and the “Enduro” mode to “Enduro Pro” mode. The Pro riding mode continues to feature ABS Pro, dynamic brake light, Dynamic Traction Control DTC as well as Hill Start Control HSC (optional equipment).
Dynamic ESA next generation with automatic damping adjustment and automatic self-levelling function (optional equipment).
Keyless Ride as a new component of the Touring Package (optional equipment).
Shift Assistant Pro as a new component of the Dynamic Package (optional equipment).
Passenger package with standard windshield and standard seat (optional equipment).• High Rallye seat (optional equipment).
LED auxiliary headlights in new design (optional equipment).
New colour Racing red, black frame, black brake callipers, silver fuel tank.
Style Rallye and Rallye X: new colour Light white/Cordoba blue, Cordoba blue frame, gold brake callipers, Cordoba blue fuel tank with large logo, Rallye seat, radiator and frame protection, short windshield.
Style Tour: new colour Black storm metallic/Dark slate metallic matt/Achat grey, frame Achat grey, gold brake callipers, Dark slate metallic fuel tank with large logo.
The colours Racing red matt and Light white are no longer available.

BMW F 800 GS.

New paint finish Racing blue metallic in conjunction with Light white frame colour.
The paint finish Ostra grey metallic will no longer be available.

BMW F 800 GS Adventure.

New paint finish Racing blue metallic in conjunction with Light white frame colour.
The paint finish Catalano grey metallic will no longer be available.

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