True two-wheeled adventurers know that when it comes to epic riding that crosses continents, there’s only one choice: the unstoppable, all-conquering R 1200 GS Adventure. And for 2008, the world’s most rugged adventure tourer features enhancements that make it even more adept at reaching the unreachable. A 5% increase in horsepower kicks its engine output to 105 HP. Combined with a taller windshield, adjustable seat, extra wide foot pegs, optional ABS and an 8.7 gallon fuel tank, even the longest days in the saddle are a breeze.
Add Enduro ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment) and you can customize both front and rear suspension settings to fit off-road or on-road riding conditions with the flick of a switch. No wonder it was Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman’s choice for their trans-Africa odyssey in the upcoming “The Long Way Down” and their epic journey from London to New York in “The Long Way Round.”
MSRP: $16,600
Top 2008 R1200GS Adventure Professional Reviews:
motoring.co.za reviewed 2008 R1200GS Adventure and said”
The bike is more than a metre wide across the boxes and unable to get through the gaps in the gridlock I go through to get to work.The Adventure is not an all-rounder; it’s of limited use as a commuter and nobody’s idea of a sportbike.”
Video show:
2008 BMW R1200GS - Adventure Motorcycles
BMW GS Adventure, for two days through a springtime Arizona desert.
Features & Highlights
Electronic Suspension Adjustment
The most significant new technological development found on the R 1200 GS Adventure is optional Enduro ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment). This feature gives the rider the ability to customize the motorcycle to his or her exact preferences. No matter what type of condition should arise—and where this bike travels to, just about anything can occur—Enduro ESA lets the rider adjust both front and rear suspension to accommodate it. Settings include Sport, Normal and Comfort, and there is even an off-road mode that adjusts the front and rear preload and increases ground clearance for those inevitable sections of bumpy terrain that occur while touring through the vast unknown.
Engine and Drivetrain
The 2008 R 1200 GS Adventure engine now makes 5% more power (105hp) and maximum engine speed has been increased to 8,000 rpm giving an even wider spread of power. The transmission has completely revised transmission ratios with a focus on better acceleration in the upper half of the speed range which makes low speed traction even better. In addition the transmission has increased bearing diameters to cope with the extra power and increased revs.
New design elements
Two part, two color hand protectors
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May 9th, 2008 at 5:29 am
Husky 2008 WR250 (2) or Honda 2006 XR650R (4)?
Own a BMW R1200GS Adventure. Looking for a second powerful but light motorcycle to ride in city traffic, 80/20 self/partner, and light trails. Beginer but have some interest for light trail, and motocross. would love to know your opinions asap. thank you.
May 9th, 2008 at 5:29 am
First, let me say that BMW is a nice bike, congrats on that.
Do I understand you correctly to say your looking for a street legal bike? If so, neither one of these will work, at least not without some modifications. Unless you plan to install d.o.t. approved headlight, turn signals, brake light - tail light, street legal exhaust, rear view mirror(s)…etc., and depending on where you live, the 2 stroke may be impossible to get liscensed for street use.
And you will have a passenger sometimes? I don’t know your size, but if you plan on putting more than 250 lbs on the bike (rider & gear) I would recommend going with the 4 stroke, 600 cc range. Yes, they are a little heavier to twist thru on the tight trails, but you’ll appreciate being able to lug it in the low rpm’s vs. having to be up in the rev’s on a smaller cc bike. You’re already used to the beemer, so i know you can handle it.
Off hand, the XR 650L, Kawi’s KLR 650, Suzuki’s DR series, i know KTM makes one or two, and probably Husky as well. Probably others, but those are the one’s that come to mind for that size/price range.
May 9th, 2008 at 5:29 am
You have the ULTIMATE dual Sport.
I am a Honda guy, but would take the WR250 in this case.
I have had 2 of the 650cc Honda thumpers and thier low end vibration isnt relaxing. They dont smooth out until about 3800 RPM. Too large a piston. I have two 500cc Honda’s single’s and they are way better engines for me.