The 2010 BMW R1200GS: Introduction
November 5, 2009 – BMW today announced the new 2010 R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure, now with two overhead cams per cylinder!  The new radial valve arrangement brings an increase in engine output of 5%, to 110 HP (81 kW) at 7,750 rpm and maximum torque of 88 lb-ft (120 Nm) at 6,000 rpm.

The engine now has a maximum speed of 8,500 RPM, up from 8,000 RPM in last year’s version.  BMW says that the engine design provides a wider range of useful engine speed and significantly better acceleration, torque and pulling power.

With the introduction of the new BMW R 1200 GS, BMW is writing yet another chapter in the story of its highly successful GS models which, for almost three decades, have been the epitome of the large-capacity grand touring Enduro.

Building upon the former generation of the R 1200 GS, which already offered supreme power and performance as well as a broad range of practical riding qualities for long tours combined with supreme pleasure on winding country and mountain roads, BMW is now enhancing this standard to an even higher level.  A more powerful engine with extra torque, results in even greater driving dynamics both on-road and off-road.

More new features include

• Electronically controlled exhaust flap for a “more muscular sound”.
• Color variants of the 2010 R 1200 GS include Alpine White non-metallic, Magma Red non-metallic, Ostra Grey matt metallic and Sapphire Black metallic.
• Color variants of the R 1200 GS Adventure are Smoke Grey matt metallic, Brilliant Yellow metallic.
• Optional extras and accessories are available, also tailored to each model with BMW’s usual high level of quality.
• New additional headlight using LED technology for the R 1200 GS is an available accessory.

The 2010 BMW R1200GS: Details

Introducing the new BMW R 1200 GS and the new R 1200 GS Adventure, BMW Motorrad is opening up yet another chapter in the story of highly successful GS models which, for almost three decades, have been the epitome of the large-capacity grand touring enduro.

Moving on from the former generation of the R 1200 GS and R 1200 GS Adventure, which already offered supreme power and performance as well as a very broad range of practical riding qualities for long tours combined with supreme pleasure on winding country and mountain roads, BMW Motorrad is now enhancing this standard, as impressive as it already is, to an even higher level.

In its construction principle and fundamental layout, the new fl at-twin power unit is the same as the DOHC engine on the BMW HP2 Sport.

But marking the new generation, the engine has been carefully updated and optimized for the R 1200 GS and the R 1200 GS Adventure, tailored to the specific requirements of a grand touring Enduro.

With the 1,170-cc Boxer engine on the former models already ensuring supreme power under all conditions and in all situations, the new R 1200 GS and R 1200 GS Adventure have even more to offer in virtually every respect.

The new engine delivers a maximum output of 110 hp, reaching top engine speed at 8,500 RPM (up by 500) and with an even broader range of engine speed, the new GS models are even more dynamic, powerful and muscular in terms of both torque and acceleration throughout the entire speed range.  This sets the standard once again for the gran

2010 BMW R1200GS Options Include

• Enduro ESA.
• BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (semi-integral, on-demand).
• RDC and ASC.
• Chrome-plated exhaust system.
• Heated hand grips.
• Hand protectors (Adventure: standard).
• Case holder (Adventure: case support for aluminum case).
• Cross-spoke wheels (Adventure: standard).
• On-board computer with oil level warning.
• Low rider’s seat (R 1200 GS).
• Lowered suspension (R 1200 GS).
• Anti-theft warning system with remote control.
• LED direction indicators.
• Off-road tires (Adventure).
• Enduro transmission (provides a short first gear on the Adventure).
• Additional halogen headlight (Adventure).
• Availability of power reduced to 98 HP and 91 RON.

2010 BMW R1200GS Luggage Options

• Vario case (GS) / aluminum case (Adventure).
• Case holder (GS) / case support for aluminum case (Adventure).*
• Vario Topcase (GS) / Aluminum Topcase (Adventure).
• Topcase fastening elements replacing passenger seat (R 1200 GS).
• Topcase support.
• Inner bags for Vario and aluminum case/Topcase.
• Back padding for Vario and aluminum Topcase.
• Carrier handle for aluminum case.
• Watertight tank bag.
• Watertight tank bag, small (R 1200 GS).
• Softbag 2, large, 51 liters.
• Softbag 2, small, 19 liters.

2010 BMW R1200GS Design Details and Options

• Cylinder head covers chrome-plated.
• Wheel cover, front, in carbon.
• Splashguard, rear, in carbon.
• HP Carbon cover for engine housing.
• Headlight protector (for off-road use only).
• Cap for Telelever and fork bridge.
• Additional LED headlight.
• Holder for additional headlight.
• LED direction indicators.
• Akrapovi? sports muffler.
• Windshield, tinted.
• Wide Enduro footrests (Adventure: standard).
• Adjustable footbrake lever (Adventure: standard).
• Handlebar cross reinforcement.
• Padding for handlebar cross reinforcement.
• Rider’s seat, low (820 mm/32.3″) in Black or Grey (R 1200 GS). Rider’s seat, Grey (R 1200 GS).
• Additional power socket.
• Heated hand grips.
• BMW Motorrad Navigator IV and Holder for BMW Motorrad Navigator.  Navigator function bag.
• Hand protectors (Adventure: standard).
• Spoiler guards, large, for hand protectors.
• Aluminum cylinder head cover protection (Adventure: standard).
• Plastic cylinder head cover protection.  Engine protection hoop (R 1200 GS).  Enduro under-engine protection, aluminum.  Frame guard.  Safety bolts for oil filler manifold.
• Anti-theft warning system with remote control.
• Reduction in power to 98 hp.
• Paddock stand.
• On-board toolkit/service kit.
• LED light for on-board power socket, 410 millimeters/16.1″.

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