Akrapovič has increased its product range by offering titanium protection bars for the first time to the market with this new range aimed at providing an extra line of defence to the BMW R 1250 GS.
Using its extensive knowledge and expertise from decades of experience in the field of lightweight titanium technology, Akrapovič has created upper and lower protection bar sets – exclusively designed from scratch – for the BMW R 1250 GS. They are constructed from sandblasted titanium tubes, which have the same mechanical properties as steel bars, but are approximately 40% lighter than stainless steel. They offer high strength, and they are lightweight and corrosion resistant at the same time. These bars are precision TIG welded, equipped with laser-cut and finely machined 8 mm flanges to provide a perfect fit and strength. The highly stable construction is partly fixed to the chassis to distribute any impact through the bars.
Designed to integrate with the bike’s existing components, Akrapovič has conducted numerous tests and deformation analyses to obtain the optimum protection from this product. Constructed to exacting specifications with the Akrapovič attention to detail, these upper and lower bar sets have no restriction on the lean angle and meet ABE type approval. All four parts weigh just 6.26 kg, making them one of the lightest protection bar sets on the market for the BMW R 1250 GS.
The bars are finished with an engraved Akrapovič logo, with the word Titanium prominently displayed to emphasize the use of this material in their construction. The Upper Protection Bar Set (Titanium) and Lower Protection Bar Set (Titanium) can be bought together or separately. They are compatible with the 2019-2022 BMW R 1250 GS, with only the lower bar set available for the BMW R 1250 GS Adventure. The bars have been designed to give customers not only a high standard of protection for their cherished motorcycles, but also to offer the possibility of attaching extra bags and fog lights or spotlights from other manufacturers to the bar.
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The BMW GS models are celebrating their 40th anniversary in 2020 and BMW Motorrad is presenting the new R 1250 GS and R 1250 GS Adventure just in time for this.
“Inspiring performance, an impressive range of equipment, an incomparable riding experience and an almost unshakable confidence of GS customers in their motorcycles contribute significantly to the success of the BMW Motorrad brand That was an incentive and at the same time an obligation with the new R 1250 GS and R 1250 GS Adventure.” Patrick Gürlich, Project Manager, and Reiner Fings, Product Manager
The new BMW R 1250 GS and R 1250 GS Adventure: Even more sophisticated and innovative for off-road, touring and adventures.
The BMW GS models are celebrating their 40th anniversary in 2020 and BMW Motorrad is presenting the new R 1250 GS and R 1250 GS Adventure just in time for this. Even more sophisticated, more innovative and more fascinating – due to numerous new features and an extended range of optional equipment and Original BMW Motorrad Accessories. Even more so than before, they are the perfect companions for discovering even the most remote corners of our planet by motorcycle.
Like to date, the legendary two-cylinder boxer engine ensures a superior and cultivated drive. It still has a displacement of 1,254 cm3 and with the current EU5 vehicle type approval it also still has a capacity of 100 kW (136 HP). Due to BMW ShiftCam technology for varying valve control timing and valve lift on the intake side, it provides superior power across the entire speed range, extremely smooth and quiet running and outstanding consumption and emission values.
Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) and new “Eco” riding mode as standard. Pro riding modes with riding mode preselection and dynamic engine brake control as optional equipment.
The Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) ensures a high level of driving safety by best possible traction as standard. With the new standard “Eco” riding mode the rider is encouraged to drive as efficiently as possible.
As optional equipment ex works, the new R 1250 GS and R 1250 GS Adventure can be equipped with the Pro riding modes option. With the new riding mode preselection, the rider can have an individual selection of riding modes provided at the riding mode button. The dynamic engine brake control is also a new component of the Pro riding modes. It can be used to safely avoid unstable driving conditions, which can occur in coasting overrun mode or when downshifting due to excessive brake slip at the rear wheel.
New BMW Integral ABS Pro as standard.
The R 1250 GS and R 1250 GS Adventure are the world’s most popular touring enduros, in their latest edition with BMW Integral ABS Pro as standard. This is a brake system that provides even more safety when braking, even in inclined positions, and thinks even further ahead, so to speak. The additional expansion of the riding mode concept results in more new functions. For example, the advanced adaptation of the ABS control characteristics to the respective riding mode.
Hill Start Control Pro (HSC Pro) with advanced function as optional equipment ex works.
The Hill Start Control drive-off assistant is standard in both models and enables convenient stopping and starting when driving uphill. Hill Start Control Pro (HSC Pro) goes beyond the Hill Start Control comfort system and noticeably improves the starting performance in all conditions.
New full-LED adaptive headlights, new lighting function, cruising light and function-integrated turn indicator bulbs as optional equipment ex works.
The standard full-LED headlight already illuminates the road with an unmatched bright and clear light. A newly developed headlight with swivel function goes one step further. With the optional “adaptive headlight” equipment, the low-beam headlight of the standard full-LED headlight is turned into the curve depending on the inclined position. Curves are almost fully illuminated this way because the light is where the motorcycle is moving.
The new lighting functions make the experience with the R 1250 GS and R 1250 GS Adventure even more intense and practical at the same time. In future, the welcome light (“Welcome” function), the “Good bye” function and the “Follow me home” function for orientation will be available as optional equipment. With the optional cruising light equipment, the two front turn indicator bulbs are operated so that they are permanently dimmed simultaneously. In the case of the multifunctional rear indicator lamps, the standard rear LED flashing turn indicators are replaced by LED flashing turn indicators (depending on the market), which can emit yellow flashing light and red brake light or rear light simultaneously.
Vehicle voltage and USB sockets as standard. Seat heating for rider and passenger for increased travelling and touring capability as well as handlebar risers by 30 mm as optional equipment ex works.
The new BMW R 1250 GS and R 1250 GS Adventure already have two different sockets as standard. A 12 V vehicle voltage socket and a USB-A socket with 5 V power supply. A seat heating for rider and passenger as optional equipment ex works also provides a significant increase in comfort at low outside temperatures. A new operating concept enables particularly easy handling. In addition to the different rider’s seats and footrests available as optional equipment or Original BMW Motorrad Accessories, the handlebar height can now also be adjusted with the optionally available handlebar risers.
The new R 1250 GS and R 1250 GS Adventure: Travelling, off-road and adventure expertise, each in an attractive basic colour and the two triple black and Rallye style variants. “40 Years GS” anniversary edition.
In their respective basic versions, the new BMW R 1250 GS and R 1250 GS Adventure emphasise their more precise nature and universal talents in light white solid paint and ice grey solid paint. In addition, the triple black style and Rallye style variants, available ex works as optional equipment each offer two particularly expressive colour concepts. To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the BMW GS models, the two new GS models with “40 Years GS” in black and yellow are based on a milestone in GS history: the legendary R 100 GS.
Highlights of the new BMW R 1250 GS and R 1250 GS Adventure:
• Original boxer engine with BMW ShiftCam technology for varying the valve control times and the valve lift on the intake side.
• Powerful acceleration over the entire speed range, exemplary consumption and emission values as well as smooth and quiet running.
• Power and torque: 100 kW (136 HP) at 7 750 rpm and 143 Nm at 6,250 rpm.
• Knock sensor system for optimised touring capability.
• New BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro as standard.
• Three riding modes as standard.
• New “Eco” riding mode for particularly economical driving as standard.
• Pro riding modes with additional riding modes and new riding mode preselection as well as dynamic engine brake control as optional equipment ex works.
• Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) as standard.
• Electronic Dynamic ESA “Next Generation” chassis with fully automatic load compensation.
• Hill Start Control Pro (HSC Pro) with advanced function as optional equipment ex works.
• New full-LED adaptive headlight as optional equipment ex works.
• New lighting functions, cruising light and function-integrated turn indicator bulbs as optional equipment ex works.
• Vehicle voltage and USB sockets as standard.
• Seat heating for rider and passenger for increased travelling and touring capability as optional equipment ex works.
• Handlebar risers by 30 mm as optional equipment ex works.
• In addition to the standard seat height adjustability, a wide range of seat height options ex works.
• Connectivity: Multifunctional instrument cluster with 6.5-inch full-colour TFT display and numerous features as standard on the R 1250 GS.
• Intelligent emergency call as optional equipment ex works.
• One attractive basic colour each and the two triple black and Rallye style variants ex works as optional equipment.
• “40 Years GS” anniversary edition.
• Extended range of optional equipment and Original BMW Motorrad Accessories.
Skidmarx have introduced a selection of taller and wider screens for BMW’s best-selling R 1250 GS adventure sport bike.
Made in the British motorcycle bodywork specialists’ Weymouth factory, using 4mm cast acrylic, the tall screen (pictured above) measures 43cm high by 41cm wide, which is 5cm (2 inches) taller than the factory-fitted screen.
For riders seeing maximum coverage, the Tall & Wide screen (below) is 48cm by 44cm, adding 10cm (4 inches) to the height and 3cm (1.2″) to its width.
Like all Skidmarx screens, they fit directly onto the original mountings, for a straightforward job – no drilling or cutting, and no fiddly brackets or fixing kits.
Available in clear, light and dark tints, the Tall screen retails at £79.95 including VAT; the Tall & Wide screen is £84.95.
There is also a standard size version, in clear, light and dark tints, priced at £74.95.
The R 1250 GS screens can be fitted to the R 1200 GS (2013 on) as well as the 1250 model.
Hot on the heels of BMW Motorrad presenting the new BMW R1250 GS at Inetrmot in Cologne, Wunderlich unveil a host of accessories for this flagship model.
The range of upgrades covers ergonomics, protection (from impacts and the elements), luggage and more. All products are developed in line with Wunderlich’s core principles of integrated design, functionality and premium quality, and are all made in Germany.
For more information, contact Wunderlich’s exclusive UK partner www.nippynormans.com
The following items are traditionally popular with GS owners;
Marathon Windscreen £155.00 – Extra wind and weather protection, for extra comfort on longer trips
Ergo Handlebar Risers £89.00 – Available with a choice of 25 mm & 40mm rise. Improve comfort & control when standing on the pegs
Lower Crash Bars £199.00 per pair – Lightweight, stainless steel protection for the bodywork
Upper Crash Bars £199.00 per pair – Lightweight, stainless steel protection for the engine casings
Ergo Lower Footrests £155.00 – Drops the rider’s pegs by 25 mm to enhance comfort
Doubleshock Paralever Crash Pad £41.00 – Protects the vulnerable Paralever during a drop or slide
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