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General BMW GS Content
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R1200GS Brochures and Catalogues
History of BMW Boxer Twin Motorcycles
BMW and their influence on motorbike suspension
Weird and Wonderful world of GS motorcycles
R1200GS Model Info
R1200GS Model Changes 2004 to 2007
2008 1200GS – What’s different
R1200GS Model Changes 2008 / 2009
BMW GS Series – a brief history History of the BMW Roundel BMW Motorcycle Name History BMW Boxer Twins History R1200GS madness! 🙂
One man’s great idea is just plain crazy to someone else!
History of BMW Boxer Twin Motorcycles
R1200GS Technical Specificatons
Technical Info
Motorcycle Manuals & Parts Fiche
If you’re doing your own motorcycle service and maintenance work then a workshop manual is always handy! Needless to say I recommend you go out and buy a legitimate workshop / service / repair manual but there’s a huge array of motorcycle workshop manuals available for download online FREE!
BMW Motorcycle Manuals & Parts Fiche – links to free online resources and downloads
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R1200GS Technical Data – Massive list of resources
Servicing Info
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You’ll find all the technical data here for you R1200GS – torque values, service schedules, wiring diagrams etc etc
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Articles on how to carry out various tasks on your R1200GS – guides and instruction on carrying out service and repairs, fitting/installing after-market parts, performance tweaks and modifications
R1200GS Extended Warranty & Warranty Insurance Policies
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Accessories Parts and Servicing hub page
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BMW R1200GS Reviews
R1200GS Group Tests and Comparisons
2004 BMW R1200GS First Ride – Kev Ash
2006 BMW R1200GS Review – Kev Ash
2007 R1200GS Review – Chris Moss
MCN R1200GS Adventure 2010 Review
Motorcyclist R1200GS First Ride
2006 R1200GS Review – Short Way Around
2006 vs 2008 BMW R1200GS Adventure
MCN 2006 R1200GS Adventure Review
Inside Bikes 2004 R1200GS Review
2008 BMW R1200GS and GS Adventure Review
motorcycle.com 2008 GS and Adventure review
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Information for BMW R1200GS riders / owners
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See also: BMW R1200GS, R1200GS Adventure and other BMW motorcycle related downloads(including Rider’s Manuals)
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Re-keying Vario System Pannier & Cases locks (New)
GS-911 BMW Diagnostic Tool (updated)ECM’s Biking History and Modified Custom BMW R1200GS
R1200GS Model Changes 2004 to 2007
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…and my R1200GS video playlist on YouTube (25 videos)
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BMW R 1200 GS – The most successful BMW of all time
BMW Motorrad celebrated an impressive record on 27 July as the 100,000th R 1200 GS rolled off the production line in Berlin, Germany. Since the introduction of the all-new, lighter and more powerful R 1200 GS in 2004, a staggering 84,373 units have been built, plus an additional 15,627 of its model variant, the R 1200 GS Adventure.
No other BMW motorcycle has been built in such volume and within such a short space of time, thus making the R 1200 GS the most successful BMW motorcycle of all time.
The R 1200 GS is as popular today as it was back then. In 2006, 31,138 units were sold worldwide, making it BMW’s best selling model.
The popularity, supremacy and high volume of sales all underline the unique and universal appeal of the GS ‘Gelande Strasse’ (on/off-road) concept. Until fairly recently, BMW’s GS range of motorcycles was considered a rather niche proposition, used mainly by globetrotters and desert racers. However, the legendary genre has now firmly entered the mainstream, buoyed by a realisation that road-specific suspension, ergonomic efficiency and all-day comfort make more sense in the real world of high insurance premiums, poorly maintained roads and traffic congestion.
Tony Jakeman, Marketing Manager for BMW Motorrad UK, commented, “Here in the UK the GS and GS Adventure have been the best selling bikes, in the Adventure category, for several years. In 2006, the number of GS and GS Adventure registrations, at 2277, made it the best selling motorcycle in the country, so we’re delighted to be celebrating the production of the 100,000th R 1200 GS.
“Sales are looking strong again in 2007, with more and more riders discovering the joys of BMW GS ownership. The R 1200 GS and Adventure version work equally well as everyday commuters, weekend sports bikes and long-distance tourers.”
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