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Although it is made with the same capacity engine as the F800GS, the F650GS produces a lower power output of 52 kW (70 hp) and torque of 75 N⋅m (55 lb⋅ft). This detuned engine can be further restricted to 25 kW (34 hp) to satisfy European regulations involving restricted
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The single-cylinder bikes have a strong following and are thought by many of their riders to be better off-roaders than the heavier boxer-engined bikes. Like the larger two-cylinder models, they offer significant capacity to carry gear and supplies over long distances. Their versatility is attractive
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The R1150GS and R1200GS are available in an Adventure version which adds a larger fuel tank, lower gearing, upgraded suspension, and optional offroad tires to make the Adventure more suitable for arduous off-road trips with a heavy load of gear and supplies. The horizontally opposed two-cylinder
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The F800GS produces a power output of 63 kW (84 hp) and torque of 81 N⋅m (60 lb⋅ft) allowing it to achieve a 0-60 mph time of 4.1 seconds. It has twin 300 mm discs at the front with optional ABS. It has a seat height of 880 mm (34.6 in).
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had a 19-inch front wheel, long travel suspension, bash plate, and a high seat. The more road biased F650ST Strada had a smaller diameter 18 inch front wheel, narrower handlebars and smaller screen. The bikes were manufactured alongside the virtually identical 5-valve
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for sponsorship for the trip, who then turned McGregor and Boorman down. the journey involved riding from London to New York by going east across Europe, central Asia, Alaska, Canada and the USA. They continued their association with the GS when Boorman used an
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On 27 July 2007, the BMW R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure reached a production record of 100,000 units since its launch in 2004, making it the most popular BMW motorcycle. In May 2011, the 2,000,000th motorcycle produced by BMW was a R1200GS.
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The GS has been available with a range of different engines, including single-cylinder, twin-cylinder water-cooled and twin-cylinder air- ("Airheads") and air/oil-cooled ("Oilheads" and "Hexheads").
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From the start of oilhead production in 1994 until 27 July 2007, a total of 219,468 oilhead GS bikes were produced. Oilhead GS models are listed below together with production figures where known:
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range coupled with the relatively wide power pulses inherent in a long-stroke two-cylinder motor provides consistent and predictable traction on loose surfaces.
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licenses for young or new riders. It has a single 300 mm disc at the front with optional ABS. It has a lower seat height of 820 mm (32.3 in).
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and strengthen the swingarm-to-final drive connection. The new bikes were produced with engines of 797.5 cc (R80GS) or 980 cc (R100GS).
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show in Italy, BMW Motorrad announced the global availability of the G650GS with a slightly down-rated engine producing 35 kW (47 hp).
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engines. This strongly contributes to the ability of these supra-litre class machines to travel on dirt roads and trails. The distribution of
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Both models feature chain drive, but the other F-series motorcycles now use a reinforced kevlar belt drive which requires less maintenance.
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In 1987, the G/S name was changed to GS with the S meaning "Sport" rather than "Straße" and the Monolever was replaced with the
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for the GS range which includes aluminium luggage, saddles, shock absorbers, screens, lights and GPS mountings.
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As with the airheads, all oilhead GS models are shaft driven. The front suspension, however, was changed from
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In 2017, BMW unveiled the entry-level G310GS with a 4-valve, dual overhead cam, liquid-cooled 313cc engine.
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Although not strictly a GS, the following closely related models were also introduced by BMW:
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for a 14-month, 55,000 miles (89,000 km) self-healing trip, documented in the book
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engine signalled BMW's entry into modern adventure models, with a succession of larger
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during his 2006 Dakar Rally attempt, which was documented in the book and TV series
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Production of the standard machines stopped in 1995 with the R100GS-PD (unofficially
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In 1993, BMW introduced GS models powered by a single cylinder 4-valve, 652 cc
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to riders who intend to spend weeks, months, even years travelling on two wheels.
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and his crew rode R1200GS motorcycles during season 2 of the television program
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In 2007, BMW launched two new chain driven GS models using a 798 cc
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motorcycles during season 1, but found the GS better suited for the
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Both the R1200GS and the F650GS were featured in the BBC TV series
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There are numerous owners clubs dedicated to the bike. There is an
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Airhead models still have a very strong following among adventure
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can be distinguished from other BMW models by their longer travel
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F650 Funduro, F650ST Strada, F650GS (single) & F650GS Dakar
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in South Africa at the southern tip of the African continent.
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was launched, to the present day. The GS originally stood for
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Roadshow: Landscape With Drums: A Concert Tour by Motorcycle
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Roadshow: Landscape with Drums, A Concert Tour By Motorcycle
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In 1995, the introduction of the next generation R-259 or
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The History of the BMW GS-Series - 30 Years of the BMW GS
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swingarm, which included a torque arm intended to lessen
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dual-sport
BMW motorcycles
R80G/S
motorcycles
suspension
R1200GS
Black BMW R80G/S parked in front of a lake
Red BMW R80GS parked on a driveway with some steps and an open garage door in the background
White BMW R100GS parked in front of some other motorcycles
shaft driven
R80G/S
air-cooled
flat-twin
BMW 247 engine
airhead
Paris Dakar Rally
swingarm
Paralever

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