The sales success of the BMW GS range lies in the versatility of motorcycles that adapt to all types of routes. And always with a high degree of security. And although not all owners are willing to travel halfway around the world in search of adventure, through long journeys, there are skilled users who continue to enjoy riding a GS on tracks and trails. Even if it’s on the weekend.
For all of them, BMW offers its recently updated GS 1250 Adventure, a new version in the GS range that has its own well-deserved niche in the maxitrail market, a segment that is clearly on the rise.
Aesthetically, we will find few differences compared to the R 1250 GS, a true sales success in its segment. However, you have to look a little at its exoskeleton that covers and protects cylinders, radiators and part of the bodywork, and the lever protectors on the handlebars. All of these elements give it away as a motorcycle prepared for adventure, to travel long distances on tracks, rather than to move on asphalt.
The seat, somewhat smaller, also seems designed for enduro practice, although it is not uncomfortable for that. But the element that distinguishes it as a motorcycle specially prepared for long distances is the 30-liter tank. So much autonomy implies, however, a weight increase of 20 kg compared to the standard R 1250 GS. The 136 horsepower air-cooled, liquid-cooled, opposed-twin boxer engine, as well as the chassis and brakes, are the same.
But the GS 1250 R Adventure is an enduro bike and as such is equipped with elaborate electronics including the usual Road and Raid riding modes. In addition, as an option, you can enjoy the additional modes Dynamic, Dynamic pro, Enduro and Enduro pro. A big difference, since this motorcycle can be programmed to suit the user down to the smallest detail: ABS, suspension, engine brake and a long etcetera.
Its driving in the city or on asphalt is like other trail bikes, but if we go to Enduro or Enduro pro mode things change radically. In addition, if we request studded tires (mixed as standard), this globetrotter becomes an effective tool on any type of inconsistent terrain, however severe it may be.
Of course, for the practice of enduro experience is required, since we are talking about a motorcycle of 268 kg and 136 CV, a considerable potential. Despite this, once under way, it is agile and allows you to safely avoid obstacles. In short, a motorcycle that provides very stimulating driving or riding.
