New BMW K 1300 S Motorsport special edition leads the charge of new model updates for 2015

BMW Keyless Ride and Shift Assistant Pro available on selected new 2015 models.

A range of updated 2015 models have been announced by BMW Motorrad, including the new K 1300 S Motorsport special edition. New colour options have been introduced across the range. All these 2015 models can be ordered from August 2014 onwards via a BMW Motorrad UK Dealership.

BMW K 1300 S Motorsport.

A new-for-2015 special edition model celebrating BMW Motorsport heritage. The K 1300 S Motorsport features a selection of performance and aesthetics-enhancing optional extras which emphasise the sporty and dynamic nature of the motorcycle.

Exclusive BMW Motorsport paint finish in Black storm metallic, Light white and Lupine blue metallic.
HP Wheels.
HP Shift Assistant.
Akrapovic rear silencer.
HP Footrests for rider and pillion.
Tinted windshield.

2015 BMW R 1200 GS.

The BMW R 1200 GS, the UK’s best-selling motorcycle over 125cc in 2013, has been lightly updated with a heavier crankshaft, as seen in the R 1200 GS Adventure and R 1200 RT, to enhance the smoothness of the engine, and for the first time ever is now available with two BMW Motorrad exclusive factory-fit optional extras.

Heavier crankshaft to further enhance engine smoothness.
Optional Shift Assistant Pro.
Optional Keyless Ride.

2015 R 1200 GS Adventure.

The BMW R 1200 GS Adventure, introduced in 2014, now has the option to be ordered with lowered suspension (890/910mm as standard). Combining this with the optional low seat gives a seat height of 860mm – with 840mm available when using the seat from the R 1200 GS. Additionally, the Adventure can now be ordered with both Shift Assistant Pro and Keyless Ride.

Available with optional lowered suspension (860mm seat height).
Further reduction when seat from R 1200 GS is fitted (840mm).
Optional Shift Assistant Pro.
Optional Keyless Ride.

2015 K 1600 GT & GTL

BMW Motorrad’s unique six-cylinder touring models – the K 1600 GT & K 1600 GTL – now feature Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) as standard. DTC first debuted on the BMW S 1000 RR supersports motorcycle and now is available on a range of models including naked, adventure-sport and, for the first time, on touring motorcycles. Further, three new factory-fit options are available at the time of order.

BMW Motorrad’s Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) as standard.
Optional Keyless Ride.
Optional Daytime Riding Light.
Optional Hill Start Control.

2015 new colour schemes.

New colour schemes have been offered for the following models:

F 700 GS in Alpine white, Black storm metallic/Racing red, Racing blue metallic matt
F 800 GS in Light white / Black storm metallic, Racing red
F 800 GS Adventure in Alpine white, Kalamata metallic matt
F 800 GT in Montego blue metallic
R 1200 GS in Alpine white/black detail, Black storm metallic, Frozen dark blue metallic
R 1200 RT in San Marino blue metallic/Granite grey metallic matt
K 1600 GT/GTL in Black storm metallic (GT/GTL), Glacier silver (GTL), Light white (GT)
K 1300 R in Sapphire black metallic/Black satin gloss

2015 new model features.

The excusive Keyless Ride System and Shift Assistant Pro will be available on an extended range of new 2015 motorcycles as listed below.

BMW Motorrad Keyless Ride System.

The new BMW Motorrad Keyless Ride System, which debuted on the K 1600 GTL Exclusive, is now available as a factory-fit option. This enables both the steering lock and the fuel filler cap to be locked and unlocked without use of a physical key. The motorcycle is started using the starter button as before. With Keyless Ride, the key fob can always remain in the rider’s clothing. The key fob retains a retractable physical key for use as well. Keyless ride is now available on the following models as a factory-fit option:

2015 R 1200 GS & R 1200 GS Adventure
2015 R 1200 RT
2015 K 1600 GT & K 1600 GTL

BMW Motorrad Shift Assistant Pro.

BMW Motorrad’s Shift Assistant Pro, which debuted on the R 1200 RT in 2014, becomes available as an optional extra on the Boxer-powered GS models as well, allowing the rider to shift up and down through the gearbox without needing to use the clutch.