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BMW continued to produce the R1150GS Adventure, releasing a final run-out, special-edition model, [6] before launching the R1200GS Adventure at the end of 2005, for the 2006 model year. [ 7 ] Upgrades for model year 2007 included increased power to 78 kW (105 bhp), a new Integral ABS II antilock braking system was released without servo assistance.
I can't find any evidence in the main stream media that the R1200GS received any notice besides routine announcements. And I can't find any evidence in the motorcycling media that the bike has had an exceptional recall record. So rather than just keep the tag, we should delete the whole section.
BMW R80G/S BMW R80GS BMW R100GS. The first shaft driven GS model was the R80G/S with a 797.5 cc air-cooled, flat-twin boxer engine. [3] The BMW 247 engine, which was also fitted to many other bikes in the BMW range, is known as an airhead, because it relies on airflow across the cylinder heads and cylinder 'barrels' to provide most of the cooling for the engine.
Mulder, who was sixty-four years old at the time of the interview, discussed the altitude-related health problems he suffered after setting a record in the Vintage Class at PPIHC in 2007. Peckhammer interviewed, in Bonneville: Passion, Endurance and Teamwork , Paul and Barbara Friebus regarding their motorcycle performances at the Bonneville ...
The BMW R1200R (series K27) is a standard motorcycle introduced in 2006 by BMW Motorrad. [2] It replaces the R1150R, compared with which it has a 55 lb (25 kg) weight saving and 28% increase in power. [2] The air/oil-cooled flat-twin (boxer) engine produces 80 kW (109 hp) and features dual overhead camshafts.
The BMW R1200S is a luxury sports motorcycle produced by BMW Motorrad from 2006 to 2007.. Compared to the BMW R1100S which it succeeded, the R1200S was 13 kg (29 lb) lighter, and (with a compression ratio raised from 11.3:1 to 12.5:1) [5] [6] [7] it was 25% more powerful with a "hexhead" motor rated at 122 horsepower (91 kW). [1]
The BMW R1200RT is a touring or sport touring motorcycle that was manufactured from 2005 to 2019 by BMW Motorrad to replace the R1150RT model. It features a 1,170 cc (71 cu in) flat-twin engine with a six-speed gearbox and shaft drive .
When BMW ended production of the R1200C lineup, Dr. Herbert Diess, then President BMW Motorrad, cited a prime reason for discontinuing the bike was the apparent unsuitability of the 1,170 cc (71 cu in), 61 hp (45 kW) engine to then current market tastes and the unavailability of a suitable engine for further development, but did not rule out BMW pursuing a reinterpretation of the cruiser idea ...