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M.vinay · 08-19-2011, 10:41 PM

All-new BMW R1200GS spied!

Water-cooled BMW GS is new from the ground up

This exclusive spy shot proves the next generation BMW R1200GS will be new from the ground-up, with an all-new water-cooled engine, revamped styling and major chassis changes.

The photographs - taken last week outside BMW's Munich Development Centre - show a pre-production GS with a water-cooled engine plus radial brakes, modernised styling, adjustable screen, new clocks and the exhaust and shaft drive on opposite sides to the current model.

The clearest evidence that the bike is water-cooled comes from the exhaust port, which is now at the base of the motor. This would not be possible with an air-cooled engine because the exhaust valves would get too hot - they need to be at the front to get maximum benefit from the airflow. A radiator fan is also just visible through one of the ducts near the bike's headstock, though the water pump is not visible and any hosing is tucked neatly out of sight.

In the past, water-cooling was primarily a route to increasing power - the greater control over engine temperature means components can safely operate at higher revs without overheating. But BMW insiders have told MCN the company has no desire to improve on the current GS's 110bhp and is more interested in exploiting other benefits of water-cooling. These are: emissions control, noise reduction and moving the inlet out of the way of the rider's legs.

Source: Water-cooled BMW GS is new from the ground up - | Motorbike reviews | Latest Bike Videos | MCN

MG · 08-20-2011, 08:58 AM

News Approved

milancherian · 08-20-2011, 10:56 AM

Whoa...that looks really heavy but looks really cool!

Manas d biker · 08-20-2011, 11:07 AM

really cool !!!! feel the road presence

princesirohi · 08-20-2011, 12:31 PM

wow, one of my fav. bike. simply superb, i would like to own one someday.

btw, why is BMW and ducati so obsessed with single sided swingarms?

and what is the reason for using spoke wheels

surya220 · 08-20-2011, 07:41 PM

Looks meatier compared to the current model.. Although, i still can't understand their obsession with Boxer Engines.. Why not a I4 or V4..?

payeng · 08-21-2011, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by princesirohi

wow, one of my fav. bike. simply superb, i would like to own one someday.

btw, why is BMW and ducati so obsessed with single sided swingarms?

and what is the reason for using spoke wheels

Spoke wheels absorb the impact over bad roads better than alloys which tend to crack under heavy impact.

The R1200 GS "Adventure" is an Adventure Tourer, meant to tour long distances over any terrain.

The "Adventure" variant gets the spoke wheels + slightly knobby tyres for ride anywhere capability. There is also another R1200 GS variant which gets alloy wheels and slicker tyres for those who do not plan to go off road.

Quote:

Originally Posted by surya220

Looks meatier compared to the current model.. Although, i still can't understand their obsession with Boxer Engines.. Why not a I4 or V4..?

When the whole world hails the R1200 GS as the best adventure bike out there, all with it's boxer engine, what's the problem? Why change something which is so far deemed to be the best at its business?

surya220 · 08-21-2011, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by payeng

When the whole world hails the R1200 GS as the best adventure bike out there, all with it's boxer engine, what's the problem? Why change something which is so far deemed to be the best at its business?

Its more of an irritation to see that they aren't experimenting.. They're rather settling down with the same old configuration.. Besides, it'd be nice to have a linear power delivery rather than a punchy output..

payeng · 08-21-2011, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by surya220

Its more of an irritation to see that they aren't experimenting.. They're rather settling down with the same old configuration.. Besides, it'd be nice to have a linear power delivery rather than a punchy output..

The above report says that the new bike probably has a liquid cooled engine. The ones so far had Air-Cooled engines..!! Also on an Adventure Tourer low-mid end punch is more desired rather than top end rush.

The R1200 GS is the best selling motorcycle model for BMW for many years now.. and has been at the top for standing apart from the crowd apart from being good at its business.

aargee · 08-22-2011, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by surya220

Besides, it'd be nice to have a linear power delivery rather than a punchy output..

It does about 145 Kmph (100 mph) very easily & I heard it can achieve a top speed close to 200 Kmph!!! Isn't that sufficient enough?

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M.vinay Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bangalore Posts: 276	All-new BMW R1200GS spied! All-new BMW R1200GS spied! Water-cooled BMW GS is new from the ground up This exclusive spy shot proves the next generation BMW R1200GS will be new from the ground-up, with an all-new water-cooled engine, revamped styling and major chassis changes. The photographs - taken last week outside BMW's Munich Development Centre - show a pre-production GS with a water-cooled engine plus radial brakes, modernised styling, adjustable screen, new clocks and the exhaust and shaft drive on opposite sides to the current model. The clearest evidence that the bike is water-cooled comes from the exhaust port, which is now at the base of the motor. This would not be possible with an air-cooled engine because the exhaust valves would get too hot - they need to be at the front to get maximum benefit from the airflow. A radiator fan is also just visible through one of the ducts near the bike's headstock, though the water pump is not visible and any hosing is tucked neatly out of sight. In the past, water-cooling was primarily a route to increasing power - the greater control over engine temperature means components can safely operate at higher revs without overheating. But BMW insiders have told MCN the company has no desire to improve on the current GS's 110bhp and is more interested in exploiting other benefits of water-cooling. These are: emissions control, noise reduction and moving the inlet out of the way of the rider's legs. Source: Water-cooled BMW GS is new from the ground up - \| Motorbike reviews \| Latest Bike Videos \| MCN __________________ Ride Like A Devil Feel Like An Angel Last edited by M.vinay; 08-23-2011 at 12:28 PM.

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