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Beach's BMW Fleet for European Tours

 
Thoughts on bike choices for a European tour
   
R1200R
   
R1200GS
   
F650GS
   
F800ST
   
R1200ST
   
K1200R
   
R1200RT
   
K1200GT
   
R1200S
   
K1200S
   

The Machines - BMW R1200GS

 
 



BMW's R1200GS is the evolution of the most successful adventure-touring twin in the world.

On pavement, the 1200 is a sort of Sensible Sportbike: comfortable riding position, amazing suspension, and capable of 9/10ths of the performance of a "pure sportbike" while carrying one or two people and their luggage for long distances. With the GS you have a very versatile bike which is, above all, hugely entertaining to ride.

It remains thoroughly up-to-date, combining the latest developments of the R259 Boxer family.

The R1200GS has a broad powerband with plenty of torque from idle to redline.

BMW's fabulous EVO brakes with optional Semi Integral ABS are fitted.

ABS may be switched off (if desired) for off-road use.

Rider's Information Display

Adjustable seat height

Hand protectors

Heated handgrips

Specifications R1200GS:
Engine.............
2-cylinder 4-stroke flat twin
Displacement... 1170cc
Horsepower..... 100 bhp
Seat Height...... 33 / 34"
Top Speed........ 120+ mph
Weight (wet).... 496 lbs.
Maximum load.. 937 lbs.
Wheelbase...... 59.8"
Overall Length. 87"
Fuel Capacity... 5.4 U.S. gallons
Fuel Tank......... steel tank


  BMW R1150R

BMW F650GS

 
 
 
 

BMW's R1150R, 1200GS, 1150RT, F650GS & F650CS.

 

2008 European Tour Dates

Alpine Adventure Classic
June 15–29
July 6–20
July 27–August 10
Alpine Adventure East
Will not be conducted in 2008
Alpine Adventure West
August 24 - September 7
Oktoberfest Olio
September 14-
28

2008 Italian Tour Dates
Italian Idyll
May 4–18
October 5–
19
Tour pricing, and 2009 tour dates are listed on detail pages for the individual tours.