Feasts on pavement. Chews dirt. Demands seconds.
Twisties? Touring? Gravel roads? It hardly matters because to the R 1200 GS, the most versatile machine in the 2008 GS lineup. This year, a 5% increase in power raises its output to 105 ponies for even quicker acceleration. Handling is agile and precise thanks to a Telelever suspension system, and with Enduro ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment) you can adjust both front and rear suspensions between Sport, Normal, Comfort, and Off-road settings. The 2008 R 1200 GS also gets a few sporty new features that make it even more eye-catching, including stainless steel knee covers on each side of the gas tank, dynamic cylinder covers, as well as an ergonomic aluminum handlebar and a more comfortable seat. The result? A bike that thrashes every road you throw at it and begs for more.
The 100,000th R 1200 GS and Adventure has rolled off the conveyor belt in the Berlin plant!
BMW Models win top honors at Cycle World, Motorcyclist, Red Dot and IDSA!
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R1200GS (32.6 MB) |
Base price: R 1200 GS $14,600 + applicable fees
A vast array of dealer installed options are available. Contact us for specific configuration options and pricing bmwsales@bmwsantacruz.com or call us toll free at 1-831-722-6262.








