Special Edition BMW 30 Years GS Models
January 1st, 2010 10:00 AM
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Special edition BMW 30 Years GS models
Original R80 G/S debuted in 1980 BMW Motorrad is celebrating 30 years of its Gelande-Strasse (GS) line with four special edition models.
By Motorcycle.Com Staff, May. 10, 2010
The GS lineup (Gelande-Strasse translates as on-/off-road) was first unveiled in 1980 with the R80 G/S, combining on-road, touring and off-road qualities.
The 30 Years GS line includes special edition versions of the BMW R1200 GS, the R1200 GS Adventure, the F800 GS and the F650 GS. Each special edition model features the BMW Motorsports colors of the R80 G/S Rally Raiders that found success in the Paris-Dakar Rally during the 80s.
BMW R1200 GS 30 Years GS
BMW R1200 GS
- Paintwork in Alpine White non-metallic.
- Three-coloured decals in the livery of BMW Motorrad Motorsport.
- 30 Years GS model designation on the tank.
- Cross-spoke wheels with a spoke ring in black eloxy finish.
- Hand protectors.
- Tinted windshield (Europe only).
- Seat in red with three-dimensional GS stamp in the side flanks.
BMW R1200 GS Adventure 30 Years GS
BMW R 1200 GS Adventure
- Paintwork in Alpine White non-metallic.
- Three-coloured decals in the livery of BMW Motorrad Motorsport.
- 30 Years GS model designation on the tank.
- Extra-large hand protectors all in black.
- Robust engine protection hoop made of aluminium.
- Seat in red/black with three-dimensional GS stamp in the side flanks.
BMW F800 GS 30 Years GS
BMW F800 GS
- Paintwork in Alpine White non-metallic.
- Three-coloured decals in the livery of BMW Motorrad Motorsport.
- 30 Years GS model designation on the airbox cover.
- Hand protectors with stainless-steel hoops, plastic protectors, and an extra-large spoiler element.
- Robust engine protection hoop made of aluminium.
- Tinted windshield (Europe only).
- White direction indicators.
- Seat in red with three-dimensional GS stamp at the front of the seat bottom.
BMW F 650 GS 30 Years GS
BMW F 650 GS
- Paintwork in Alpine White non-metallic.
- Three-coloured decals in the livery of BMW Motorrad Motorsport.
- 30 Years GS model designation at the rear.
- Magnesium-coloured cast wheels.
- Hand protectors with a stainless-steel hoop and plastic protector.
- Engine protector made of special plastic.
- Tinted, higher windshield (Europe only).
- White direction indicators.
- Seat in red with three-dimensional GS stamp at the front of the seat surface.
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