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Go your own way

Especially when there’s no road ahead of you, I’m right at your side. You have the courage. The will. And the belief in yourself. You need a bike that can keep up with you. It’s only when you go off road that you can really see who has leadership qualities – on the part of the rider and the motorcycle. Each obstacle reveals our true character. That is the #SpiritOfGS .

Highlights for true adventurers

You plough through sand, climb hills, and cross waterways: This equipment is made for you. From the radiator grille guards to the high rider's seat – everything is designed to tap into the full off-road potential of you and your bike, so that you can concentrate fully on the challenges that lie ahead.

The optional headlight guard and the turn indicator stalk of the Enduro package Pro, which is available as an optional extra, emphasize the off-road look in the front section and offer optimal protection on off-road terrain.

The most fun off-road ride: With the optional sports suspension with up to 0.78” of additional spring travel, you can conquer fields, forests, and rivers.

The colors, the graphics, and the inscription show you what your bike can achieve off-road at a glance.

The optional single seater wins riders over with its minimalism and countless individualization options. The short, inclined rear gives the GS Trophy a more agile look – allowing you to conquer any terrain with ease.

Equipped with the optional Enduro package Pro, you will be ready for anything. Included in the package: the large underride guard, the frame guard, and numerous adjustable components, such as the rider footrest and footbrake lever.

Ready for tough off-road runs: The  radiator grille guards that are installed on the GS Trophy as standard offer protection against damage from stone chips, for example.

The particularly light and stable optional forged enduro wheels offer an upgrade for off-road use. The wheels are cast, then forged, and are then given their distinctive BMW Motorrad branding.

The shortened Enduro brake lever included in the optional Enduro package Pro is ideally suited for off-road use.

You can face any challenge

Every obstacle can be a reason to rejoice. The optional Enduro package Pro gives you what you need for a magnificent off-road experience. Moreover, the spray guard installed on the rear wheel as standard helps protect you against dirt in an impressive way: The air channel created while riding guides the dirt particles away from you. The Sport grab handle, Sport windscreen and Sport rear footrest round out the equipment of the GS Trophy.

Stay in control at all times

In off-road terrain, you can’t always control what the trail ahead will bring. However, you do have full control of your bike – and you can take charge in any situation. Among other reasons, this is due to the concentrated vehicle mass in connection with a low vehicle weight. The easy handling and optimal freedom of movement can also be attributed to the flat tank platform and the short rear. The impressive riding stability is provided by the unique BMW EVO Telelever, among other things. Additionally, the conceptual division of the seat provides more ergonomical variation. Anything fits, anything goes.

Facts for off-road enthusiasts

Just follow your instincts.

Whatever you have planned, the right drive can help you achieve it. The 145 hp boxer gives you everything you could ever want. Especially off-road, you can appreciate the confidence and control you have over the engine. The ShiftCam technology ensures a comfortably smooth and quiet ride, even at low speeds. With a displacement of 1,300 ccm, almost nothing can stop you, even on treacherous terrain. You can rely on exquisite performance and maximum control.

This is what your next adventure sounds like

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Designed for adventurers

Ready to go off-road.

Ready when you are. As a GS Trophy variant, your bike already has the ideal look for your ambitious off-road adventures. The typical colors and expressive graphics emphasize the adventurous character.

In Racing Blue Metallic with red and white graphics , the expressive inscriptions and the white metallic rear frame with a matte coating, this GS will fuel your desire for sporty off-road riding. The robust cross-spoked wheels are available with black wheel rim, or optionally in gold.

Be courageous 

Expand your comfort zone. The flat tank platform and the short rear offer you our highest degree of freedom of movement. The optional large frame guard offers protection, even when performing ambitious maneuvers. The high rider's seat with a seat height of 34.25" in combination with the Sport passenger seat provide the aesthetic and ergonomics of a Rallye seat, and in connection with the seat cover that runs up to the tank cover, it forms a perfectly useful unit. The conceptual division of the seat allows for greater ergonomic variance using the integrated seat incline adjustment for the rider's seat.

For those with higher standards  

Do you want to reach even greater heights? Let us help you. Individualize your GS Trophy to suit your preferences with the comprehensive range of optional equipment and the Original BMW Motorrad Accessories range. Alternatively, you can select a pre-configured off-road champion that is equipped with everything you really need.

The pioneer

You will be ready for your personal GS Trophy with this equipment recommendation. Upon request, every ride can be made significantly more dynamic and comfortable with the avilable dynamics package, semi-active suspension (DSA) and the Pro riding modes. The numerous off-road parts will help you conquer nearly any terrain. Explore the equipment options in detail or configure your own version.

The optional dynamics package allows you to exploit the full potential of the sporty vehicle. Thanks to the shift assistant Pro and the Pro riding modes, every ride can be a highlight in driving dynamics with individual configuration options. The sports brake and the electronic suspension (DSA) serve to ensure optimal handling and control.

Enduro package Pro 

The optional Enduro package Pro includes numerous components that masterfully prepare your GS for off-road use. The engine protection bar, underride protection and frame guard can prevent damage. Components such as the handlebar risers, adjustable gearshift and brake levers and height-adjustable rider footrest make the bike easier to handle on treacherous terrain.

Expanded hand protection

The available expanded hand protection provides improved protection against the wind and weather conditions for your hands and forearms. As such, you will not only enjoy a more comfortable ride, you will also have increased protection against disruptive influences.

Off-road tires

The available off-road tires are the right choice for ambitious off-road use. The cleated tires with a rough profile are especially well suited for impressive off-road experiences in combination with the optional Enduro Pro riding mode. As such, the machine can handle even the most demanding terrain with great precision.

Forged enduro wheels

The available forged enduro wheels are particularly light, and in comparison with the standard wheels, they offer improved off-road capabilities. They are characterized by a weight advantage of 3.9 lbs and offer a sporty aesthetic. The wheels are first cast, and then forged. The high-quality surface is decorated with BMW Motorrad branding.

Sport windscreen, low

The low windscreen emphasizes the sporty Enduro look and gives you a clear field of view. At the same time, it also improves aerodynamic efficiency.

Luggage plate

Luggage can be lashed to the luggage plate made from impact-resistant plastic.

Headlight Pro impresses riders with an improved view and a fitting aesthetic. The driving lights, high-beam headlights and cornering light are designed as an LED matrix. They offer modern lighting functions. This allows riders to illuminate the road in a way that best suits the driving situation.

Intelligent emergency call

The intelligent emergency call automatically contacts the BMW call center in the event of an accident in order to activate the rescue chain as quickly as possible. The vehicle position is transmitted and, if possible, an initial conversation with the person concerned is established. The system can also be triggered manually, such as to help other road users.

Teleservices  With Teleservices, your motorcycle has access to the mobile network via an integrated SIM card. This ensures the functionality of the intelligent emergency call function, among others. Additionally, it gives you direct and convenient contact with the BMW service functions

The comfort rider's seat allows larger riders to enjoy a comfortable ride on longer journeys. On off-road tours, the increased seat height can improve stability. The seat incline adjustment also helps you to achieve the optimal seat position.

ConnectedRide Navigator

With the BMW ConnectedRide Navigator, all tours and plans are always with you. Synchronize planned routes and recordings with the BMW Motorrad app through your BMW ID. You can read the 5.5-inch touch display easily, even in direct sunlight. The operation is intuitive via the multi-controller.

The navigation assembly with holder and Mount Cradle on the handlebar clamp serves to secure the BMW Navigator in the rider's field of vision. 

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The BMW F 900 GS Adventure

Looking for adventure? Your GS is waiting for you. Ready to explore the globe – different climates, altitudes, horizons. Our touring enduro lets you relax on your journeys. Alone or with a pillion passenger, there's enough comfort for everyone. You are living the #SpiritOfGS and know that you can always rely on yours. Whether it's short sprints or long distances, with its powerful parallel-twin engine, you can be confident in every situation. 

Start with your F 900 GS Adventure. Your next adventure awaits you.

Coming home with stories to tell

The highlights of the F 900 GS Adventure

This GS is your perfect touring companion. Relaxed on the road with maximum safety, dynamics and comfort. These highlights make the F 900 GS Adventure suitable for touring and make you ready for all short and long trips.

The adjustable touring windscreen provides wind and weather protection and reduces annoying helmet shaking while riding.

The standard aluminium underride guard protects your bike from damage on the road.

You like to be in the saddle for many hours. The comfort seat makes you comfortable and extends your stamina on long journeys.

The optional Dynamic ESA electronic suspension significantly improves the contact between road and tyres and offers you maximum driving safety and performance on tours.

We have fitted an adjustable upside-down suspension fork as standard. For riders with luggage and/or a passenger, adjusting the spring preload allows for better control of the compression, and thus improved handling and riding stability.

The side panels with the striking GS logo have a dynamic look, and the large 23-litre tank holds enough fuel for your tours.

It is ready when you are. Simply integrate your navigation device into the preparation and start your journey.

The additional LED headlight provides more safety on the road, especially in poor visibility and weather conditions.

Heading unerringly towards freedom

Wherever you want to go, the ConnectedRide Navigator is your companion. With the most important vehicle and traffic information, you'll never lose your way. Regular map updates ensure that you always reach your destinations. The almost indestructible hardware can cope with pretty much anything. And with the BMW Motorrad Connected app, you can also integrate your smartphone content.

Ride Pro package

The Ride Pro package includes equipment for extensive touring with your GS. Integrate your navigation system into the navigation preparation, simply get on with Keyless Ride and then set off on your journey. Activate the electronic cruise control on the road and reach your next destination relaxed at a constant speed. The additional LED headlight, dynamic ESA, riding modes Pro and shift assistant Pro deliver more dynamics, comfort and safety. A case holder for the aluminium cases, the M Endurance chain and the centre stand set you up nicely for touring.

3 years warranty.

Ride on & on & on. We're giving you 36 months peace of mind.

Did you know there's a 3 year warranty including Roadside Assistance on all new BMW motorcycles? 

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Impressive performance

Unique touring performance.

Whether in Thailand or the Black Forest, on high mountain passes or flatland highways: the F 900 GS Adventure always delivers maximum touring fun. For those who want to max out their performance between relaxed stretches of road, it delivers ample power at peak output and provides plenty of usable torque in the lower and upper rev ranges. Its contemporary emissions concept ensures precise, efficient exhaust gas control.

The sound of adventure

Relaxed to peak performance.

The powerful parallel-twin engine of the F 900 GS Adventure is just as much fun on long trips as it is on short journeys. The two-cylinder in-line engine provides plenty of usable torque in the lower and upper rev ranges. With its impressive power curve, the F 900 GS Adventure reaches a peak output of 77 kW (105 hp) at 8,500 rpm. The broad torque curve offers up to 93 Nm at 6,750 rpm.

Your way, your design

Discover your style.

Love discovering new things? You'll find what you're looking for here. Choose from two styles of the F 900 GS Adventure the one that best suits your adventurous spirit.

Blackstorm metallic

A powerful unit: the F 900 GS Adventure with comfort seat in black/grey, radiator cowls in white aluminium and tank cover in the body colour Blackstorm metallic.

Dynamic when on the move. Equipped with the Ride Pro package, it features the comfort seat in black/grey, radiator cowls in white aluminium matt with a new tape design and tank cover in the body colour white aluminium matt.

Function meets pleasure

Everything is tailored to functionality and driving pleasure. Whether you choose the powerhouse in Blackstorm metallic or the high-flyer with the Ride Pro package and eye-catching tape design, you'll look dazzling on every tour. The innovative plastic tank is just one of the elements that define the dynamic GS Flyline. The impressive side panels with the GS logo immediately show that you prefer riding at the head of the pack. The striking LED headlight with light icons shows you the way.

Find your perfect equipment

You know best what you need to go on tour. Take a look at our suggestions, let yourself be inspired and design the F 900 GS Adventure according to your needs.

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The BMW F 900 GS Adventure

Looking for adventure? Your GS is waiting for you. Ready to explore the globe – different climates, altitudes, horizons. The F 900 GS Adventure lets you relax on your journeys. Alone or with a pillion, there's enough comfort for everyone. You are living the #SpiritOfGS and know that you can always rely on yours. Whether it's short sprints or long distances, with its powerful parallel-twin engine, you can be confident in every situation. 

Start with your F 900 GS Adventure. Your next adventure awaits you.

Coming home with stories to tell

Available Colours

Choose your style.

Discover the range of available colours on the F 900 GS Adventure

Black Storm Metallic

White aluminium matt, model variants.

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Standard Equipment

• ABS Pro, Riding Modes
• 6.5" TFT Display with Connectivity,
• Cross Spoke Wheels, Heated Grips
• Dynamic Brake Light, Comfort Turn Indicator, LED Headlight, Taillight and Indicators, LED Daytime Riding Light
• Luggage Rack, Comfort Seat, Adjustable Windscreen
• 12V Socket, USB Port

F 900 GS Adventure RIDE PRO Additions

• Tyre Pressure Control

Ride Pro Package: M Endurance Chain, Dynamic ESA, Keyless Ride, Gear Shift Assistant Pro, Riding Modes Pro, Navigation Preparation, Cruise Control, LED Additional Fog Lights, Main Stand, Pannier Fastenings for Aluminium Panniers

The highlights of the F 900 GS Adventure

This GS is your perfect touring companion. Relaxed on the road with maximum safety, dynamics and comfort. These highlights make the F 900 GS Adventure suitable for touring and make you ready for all short and long trips.

The adjustable touring windscreen provides wind and weather protection and reduces annoying helmet shaking while riding.

The standard aluminium underride guard protects your bike from damage on the road.

You like to be in the saddle for many hours. The comfort seat makes you comfortable and extends your stamina on long journeys.

The optional Dynamic ESA electronic suspension significantly improves the contact between road and tyres and offers you maximum driving safety and performance on tours.

We have fitted an adjustable upside-down suspension fork as standard. For riders with luggage and/or a passenger, adjusting the spring preload allows for better control of the compression, and thus improved handling and riding stability.

The side panels with the striking GS logo have a dynamic look, and the large 23-litre tank holds enough fuel for your tours.

It is ready when you are. Simply integrate your navigation device into the preparation and start your journey. 

The additional LED headlight provides more safety on the road, especially in poor visibility and weather conditions.

Heading unerringly towards freedom

Wherever you want to go, the ConnectedRide Navigator accessory is your companion. With the most important vehicle and traffic information, you'll never lose your way. Regular map updates ensure that you always reach your destinations. The almost indestructible hardware can cope with pretty much anything. And with the BMW Motorrad Connected app, you can also integrate your smartphone content.

Ride Pro package

The Ride Pro package includes equipment for extensive touring with your GS. Integrate your navigation system into the navigation preparation, simply get on with Keyless Ride and then set off on your journey. Activate the electronic cruise control on the road and reach your next destination relaxed at a constant speed. The additional LED headlight, dynamic ESA, riding modes Pro and shift assistant Pro deliver more dynamics, comfort and safety. A case holder for the aluminium cases, the M Endurance chain and the centre stand set you up nicely for touring.

5 Years Warranty

Keep on riding. We're giving you three extra years. 

Now there's a 5-year warranty on all new motorcycles.

Impressive performance

Unique touring performance.

Whether in Yarra Valley or the Blue Mountains, on high mountain passes or flatland highways: the F 900 GS Adventure always delivers maximum touring fun. For those who want to max out their performance between relaxed stretches of road, it delivers ample power at peak output and provides plenty of usable torque in the lower and upper rev ranges. Its contemporary emissions concept ensures precise, efficient exhaust gas control.

The sound of adventure

Relaxed to peak performance.

The powerful parallel-twin engine of the F 900 GS Adventure is just as much fun on long trips as it is on short journeys. The two-cylinder in-line engine provides plenty of usable torque in the lower and upper rev ranges. With its impressive power curve, the F 900 GS Adventure reaches a peak output of 77 kW (105 hp) at 8,500 rpm. The broad torque curve offers up to 93 Nm at 6,750 rpm.

Function meets pleasure

Everything is tailored to functionality and driving pleasure. Whether you choose the powerhouse in Black Storm Metallic or the high-flyer with the Ride Pro package and eye-catching tape design, you'll look dazzling on every tour. The innovative plastic tank is just one of the elements that define the dynamic GS Flyline. The impressive side panels with the GS logo immediately show that you prefer riding at the head of the pack. The striking LED headlight with light icons shows you the way.

Find your perfect equipment

You know best what you need to go on tour. Take a look at our suggestions, let yourself be inspired and design the F 900 GS Adventure according to your needs.

Even more #SpiritOfGS

These Are the Best BMW Adventure Motorcycles You Can Buy Right Now [2024 Edition]

Updated October 11, 2023 by Simon Bertram

For When You Just Want To Get Out There & Go On An Adventure

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These are the best BMW Adventure bikes you can buy new or used in 2023:

BMW F850 GS

BMW G310 GS

BMW F850 GS Adventure

BMW R1250 GS

BMW F800 GS

BMW R1200 GS Adventure

Just hearing someone say BMW adventure motorcycles conjures up images of twisty mountain highways, steep dusty trails, vast deserts, and dense forest roads. BMW is the company that pioneered the adventure motorcycle segment , and it’s the first that comes to mind for most riders when adventure touring is concerned.

The Bavarian company has been expanding its adventure lineup lately, and it now has a robust list of bikes that can satisfy basically any rider out there who has a penchant for taking a motorcycle where Harley folks wouldn’t dare. While there’s plenty of great options, choosing the best BMW adventure motorcycle has never been tougher. That’s why I thought it best to take a detailed look at the lineup and make some recommendations.

You might not agree with my selections, but dear reader, I want you to know that I have your best interest at heart. Below you’ll find what I think is the best BMW adventure motorcycle overall and what I think is the best for specific scenarios or buyers.

About Our Selections

In two words: culture and capability. BMW adventure motorcycles have achieved legendary status thanks to decades of successful, well-made, durable, and ultimately enjoyable motorcycles.

The simple fact of the matter is that the capabilities BMW built into its GS motorcycles have developed a specific rider culture for the brand. This is a very good thing for BMW, and something other brands will always have a tough time competing with.

Similar to the way there’s an entire culture around Harley-Davidson motorcycles in general or Honda Gold Wings for styling-challenged, comfort-seeking touring riders, the GS line of BMW adventure motorcycles has bred its own kind of rider, one that is always looking for a bigger and better adventure—at least in most cases.

I guess what I’m saying is that the bikes are good, really good, and because they’re so good, they’ve developed a near cult following that has loyalists who won’t be shaken. Perhaps the biggest feat that BMW has pulled off with these bikes is that its adventure motorcycles will fully satisfy you no matter where or how you ride. They’re designed to do everything and do it well.

Best Overall: BMW F850 GS

A perfectly balanced adv for both the road and the dirt.

Why We Picked It:

Some folks who think bigger equals better will fight me here. I think the BMW F 850 GS is a better motorcycle than the R 1250 GS. The bike is simply a more manageable machine, and it still offers plenty of power and good features. If you wanted a more hardcore off-roader, then the F 850 GS Adventure is a good choice, and I talk more about that below.

The standard F 850 GS offers a lot of value for the money. At a $13,290 starting price, the motorcycle is one of the best middleweight adventure bikes in the world. It’s also the sweet spot in my eyes for the BMW lineup. The bike features a strong 853cc liquid-cooled twin-cylinder inline engine that makes 90 hp and 63 lb-ft of torque. That’s enough power for comfortable highway riding and enough grunt to get you through tough situations in the dirt.

I chose this one over the R 1250 GS because it’s about $4,500 less expensive and can do pretty much everything the R 1250 GS can. It’s nimbler, thinner between the thighs, and just generally a little easier to handle. The R 1250 GS is still an amazing bike, but I’d rather save the money and get the F 850 GS.

Read more about this bike .

Specifications:

Price: $13,290

Engine: 853cc inline four

Power: 90 HP

Torque: 63 lbs-ft

Transmission: 6 Speed Manual

Curb Weight: 504 lbs

Not too big, not too small. An example of a "Goldilocks motorcycle" as it is just right

Big power, without an oversized engine, and surprisingly big chunks of torque in the lower mid-range for the off-road duties

Nimble, thinner than its boxer-twin brethren, and supremely comfortable for all day adventuring

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2023 BMW F850 GS specs, features, & pics

2023 BMW F850 GS

Best Value: BMW G310 GS

Superbly affordable with all of the bmw features you'd expect on a bike from the bavarians.

Honestly, the BMW F 850 GS is a great value for the money, but, the best value is the BMW G 310 GS. It’s a motorcycle that can do a whole heck of a lot for a low MSRP of only $6,485. The motorcycle is a great all-around little workhorse. It has real off-road capability and it's equally at home on the street.

The bike gets a 313cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine that makes 34 hp and 21 lb-ft of torque. That engine is mated to a six-speed transmission. It’s a good bike for a lot of different riders from the newbie to the veteran adventure rider who doesn’t want to have to deal with much weight.

When I was thinking of the best value option in BMW’s adventure motorcycle lineup, I almost settled on the F 750 GS, which is a great bike. I didn’t select it because it’s quite a bit more expensive than this bike and offers less suspension travel. It’ll be more at home at high speeds, but is less of a good all-around motorcycle.

Price: $6,485

Engine: 313cc four-stroke single

Power: 34 HP

Torque: 20 lbs-ft

Curb Weight: 386 lbs

Has earned a reputation as a surprisingly capable little tractor of an ADV. It might only have 20 lbs-ft of torque, but it will pull all day, every day, from basically idle all the way to the upper rev range

Packed with all the expected features and optional extras you expect to find on its bigger brothers, at an almost bargain basement price

2023 BMW G310 GS specs, features, & pics

2024 BMW G310 GS

Best Off-Roader: BMW F850 GS Adventure

A much more off-road focused version of the best overall bike, picked for very good reasons.

When it comes to the best BMW adventure motorcycle for the rider who wants to spend a lot of time on the dirt, I’d point to the BMW F 850 GS Adventure. The reasons listed above for the motorcycle to be the top pick overall, count here, too.

What makes this an even better off-road bike is that the Adventure model comes with a larger fuel tank—23 liters (6 gallons) instead of 15—additional protection for the engine and drivetrain components, height-adjustable windscreen, riding modes, and improved electronics.

This motorcycle is designed to take the extremely competent F 850 GS and turn it into a machine that can handle any terrain with ease. If you’re going to go pretty far off the beaten track, and you want a BMW motorcycle, this is the one I’d buy.

Price: $14,640

The more off-road oriented version of the best overall F850 GS

Huge 6 US gallon tank, engine guards, more robust drivetrain protection, height adjustable windscreen, rear wheel ABS deactivation option in settings, and about every other BMW feature that makes the F850 GS our overall pick

2023 BMW F850 GS Adventure specs, features, & pics

2023 F850 GS Adventure

Best Adventure Tourer: BMW R1250 GS

The quintessential adventure tourer that has defined the segment, in one form or another, for over 30 years.

Adventure touring is about finding those trails and dirt roads, but it’s also about touring across the country or around the world. While the bikes listed above will let you do that, if you’re really into the touring side of things, you can do no better than the BMW R 1250 GS.

The model is built to gobble up the miles. It features a 1,254cc twin-cylinder boxer engine that makes 136 hp and 105 lb-ft of torque. It’s a good engine with smooth power that is right at home at touring speeds.

The R 1250 GS will handle situations off the pavement well, but it can also be a fantastic bike to take on long road trips. The saddle is extremely comfortable, the ride smooth, and there is good wind protection and plenty of technology features to keep you happy. It’s not cheap, though. The bike has a starting price of $17,895 , and while that money gets you quite a lot, you’ve got to have somewhat deep pockets to make it happen.

Price: $17,995

Engine: 1,254cc boxer twin

Power: 136 HP

Torque: 105 lbs-ft

Curb Weight: 549 lbs

Not just one of, but the best road-oriented adventure tourer of all time. The R-series have existed since BMW invented the ADV segment in 1981, defining it every step of the way

Absolutely packed with every feature you could want, and then has some super optional extras such as luggage kits, heated seats, extra 12v and USB ports for heated gear and mobile/GPS charging as needed

2023 BMW R1250 GS specs, features, & pics

2023 BMW R1250 GS

Best Value Used: BMW F800 GS

The bike that the f850 gs evolved from, it's almost as good as the new bike, but much, much less expensive on the pre-owned market.

Note: This section refers to the 2008 to 2019 version, not the new 2024 F800 GS

If you're after a good BMW adventure motorcycle that's used, then your first look should be to the BMW F 800 GS. It's the bike that preceded the F 850 GS, and it's nearly as good. The fact of the matter is that the BMW F 850 GS is just a better version of this bike, so if you need to save a few bucks and buy a used machine, you won't do much better than this. 

This motorcycle is a veritable do-it-all machine designed to put a grin on your face. Ask anyone who owns one of these, and you're bound to get that rider fawning over their bike. The F 800 GS features an inline two-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine with a displacement of 798cc. That engine makes about 85 hp, which is enough for pretty much everything.

The F 800 GS comes with rain and road riding modes and ABS. Electronic suspension adjustment and electronic stability control are options. In general, this is a motorcycle that was designed to be the best adventure bike on earth, and it's still a top-quality machine today. Keep an eye out for these on the used market. You should be able to find one under $10,000 , which is a steal in my mind.

Specifications (2019 Model):

Price: $13,195 in 2019

Engine: 798cc parallel twin

Power: 85 HP

Torque: 61 lbs-ft

Curb Weight: 421 lbs

The previous version of the "Goldilocks" bike, with ample power, features, and a price that placed it perfectly in the ADV midrange

Had two editions, the 2008 to 2012 model and the 2013+ refresh. The biggest update for the 2013 onwards edition was the addition of BMW's superb Pro ABS, as well as optional electronic suspension adjustment and standard stability control

2008 BMW F800 GS specs, features, & pics

2008 to 2019 BMW F800-series WikiPedia page

Best Adventure Touring Used: BMW R1200 GS Adventure

An adventure tourer that was around for just over 15 years, an extremely capable and reliable bike.

I listed the BMW R 1250 GS as the best new adventure touring motorcycle for touring, but the equivalent generation before it, the R 1200 GS is still a fantastic motorcycle and one way for you to get the big adventure bike from BMW without paying such a high price tag.

The BMW R 1200 GS might not be the newest and most advanced bike out there, but it still offers a whole heck of a lot in terms of power, abilities, and features. The motorcycle comes with a flat-twin 1,170cc engine that manages to churn out right around 110 hp, which when paired with the R 1200 GS's fantastic suspension and chassis is enough to get you basically anywhere on the earth comfortably.

The R 1200 GS can be found everywhere. BMW sold loads of them, so there are plenty of well-maintained options out there. Prices will vary depending on mileage and condition, but you should be able to find one for just over $10,000 that's ready to roll.

Specifications (2012 Model):

Price: $18,350 in 2012

Engine: 1,170cc boxer twin

Power: 109 HP

Torque: 89 lbs-ft

Curb Weight: 505 lbs

One of BMW's best selling models ever, so there are a literal ton of bikes out there on the used market

Made famous by the Long Way Round and Long Way Down adventure documentaries featuring Ewan McGregor and Charlie Boorman

Expect to be paying between $8,000 for a fixer upper to $15,000 for a pristine example, depending on age and service history

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Get Ready For BMW’s R 12 GS Enduro Bike

A boxer-powered enduro bike sounds like a dream, but it could soon come true

• BMW confirms the upcoming R 12 GS enduro model, catering to off-road popularity.
• The R 12 GS was spotted testing with a large front wheel and knobby tires.
• Ergonomic changes on R 12 GS include rally-style saddle, semi-digital instrument cluster, and wider handlebar.

Not long ago, BMW unveiled the new-for-2024 R 12 nineT. It took over from the R nineT , serving as the company’s new flagship retro naked. Now, it looks like the R 12 lineup is set to grow soon. That too, with an enduro-type off-road-biased scrambler; let’s call it the R 12 GS . The confirmation comes straight from the company’s head honcho and spy shots from its hometown.

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Markus flasch confirms the arrival of a new bmw r 12 enduro bike.

According to Markus Flasch (head of BMW Motorrad), the Bavarian giant is readying an off-road-specific R 12 model. It will be a successor of BMW’s previous two enduro bikes, the R nineT Urban G/S and the iconic HP 2 Enduro. It’s a move that makes a lot of sense since the off-roading motorcycle market is soaring in popularity nowadays.

No, we don’t mean adventure bikes; we’re referring to stripped-back bikes with bare-minimum bodywork and a light heft. Such bikes can do anything from city stints, highway touring, and most importantly, charting through tight trails while easy to control, unlike ADV heavyweights. A prime example would be the Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled .

The Upcoming BMW R 12 GS Has Already Been Spotted Testing

What all will the R 12 GS pack, you ask? The answer comes from the GS’ test mule seen back in 2021. At the time, the spy shots made little sense as BMW already had the R nineT Urban G/S in its lineup. But with Flasch’s latest comments, it’s a no-brainer that the test mule could very well be the upcoming GS. Of course, the launch timeline still remains unclear.

Coming to the details, the key changes come to the underpinnings. Unlike the standard R 12 nineT, the GS test mule rides on a large 21-inch front wheel. This, paired with uber-long-travel USD forks, gives the enduro bike an extremely tall stance and oodles of ground clearance. Oh, and the spoke wheels are shod with knobby tires, unlike the standard model’s alloys and road-spec tires.

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The same trend follows in the ergonomics department. We can spot a wider, taller handlebar than the NineT, partnered with a rally-style flat saddle and toothed pegs . The cockpit, meanwhile, has a single-pod semi-digital instrument cluster. As for design, a motocross-like fender is clearly visible and so is an LED headlight reminiscent of the R 12 nineT. The tank shape is also identical.

Finally, the centerpiece of all this is the boxer engine. The casing matches the R 12’s powerhouse, meaning this would have the same 1,170cc, air-cooled mill . This is good for 109 horsepower, which would be more than enough for some serious fun on the trails. Another lifesaver would be the shaft-drive outback. It’s more hassle-free than cleaning muck from chains and sprockets.

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The BMW R 1250 GS Adventure

The world is there to be discovered. There’s always something new. The R 1250 GS Adventure is the queen of the touring enduro It’s just made for impassable routes, adverse conditions and the most remote destinations. That is why we have further optimised the high standard of touring suitability and comfort. From driver assistance systems, lighting technology and advanced riding modes to a USB socket, the R 1250 GS Adventure offers you everything you need to explore unknown places. And thanks to the powerful boxer engine with BMW ShiftCam, you can reach any destination with ease. Because we know: Your ideas for travelling the world are endless. Just typical #SpiritOfGS.

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Model Variants

• R 1250 GS Adventure TE

Specification

• TFT with Connectivity
• LED Dynamic Brake Light
• Power Socket
• Centre Stand
• Adjustable Windscreen
• BMW Motorrad Multimedia Controller
• LED Headlight
• Automatic Stability Control (ASC)
• Riding Modes Rain and Road including Hill Start Control
• Hand Gaurds
• BMW Motorrad ABS Pro
• Intelligent Emergency Call and Teleservices

Specification.

Includes base model specification plus:

• Dynamic Package: Gearshift Assist Pro, Riding Mode Pro (incl. Dynamic, Dynamic Pro, Enduro, Enduro Pro, HSC, Pro, DBC), and Dynamic Electronic Suspension Adjustment
• Comfort Package: Chrome Header Pipe / Chrome Exhaust, Tyre Pressure Control, Heated Grips, Keyless Ride
• Touring Package: Pannier Fastenings L&R for Aluminium Panniers, Preperation for GPS, and Cruise Control
• Lights Package: Headlight Pro (incl. Adaptive Headlight and Daytime Running Light), Cruising Lights and Multifunction Indicators, and LED Additional Fog Lights 

*Image displays Triple Black package (optional extra)

Highlights to discover

The R 1250 GS Adventure is at home in the world. No destination is too far for it. On the road, off-road and back again. Even if you don't know what terrain to expect along the way, you can rely on your bike down to the smallest detail. With the R 1250 GS Adventure, you can now enjoy long distances even more intensely. Comfortably and safely. Always ready for a few extra miles - and miles with that little extra. 

Make you even more visible in the dark. The Cruising Light is also eye-catching: It makes the front indicators glow permanently, slightly dimmed and, in combination with the headlight, gives a wide light front.The Cruising Light is shown with the daytime running light activated in the headlight.

This is particularly beneficial for the taller drivers. But also when riding off-road or as an ambitious enduro rider, you have more control and even more fun with the handlebars mounted 30 mm higher. 

When in beautiful surroundings, you won’t want to cut your journey short: With a maximum range of over 600 kilometres, you can relax and be on the road a little longer. 

This way, every tour can easily be a little longer: The multi-level seat heating guarantees the rider and passenger more comfort and makes them want to stay out longer.

You get more out of every mile if you can see better. That’s why the 1250 GS Adventure illuminates your path consistently and homogeneously. Even on dynamic curves. 

Every terrain is worth trying out: The Pro riding modes, which have been extended to up to seven with new dynamic engine brake control, ensure optimum control on any terrain. The standard ECO Mode gets more range out of every tank of fuel: for relaxed longer trips.

The nicest thing about adventure is you never know how you’ll reach your destination. With ABS Pro and DTC, you are ideally prepared for any surface. Both when braking or if surface grip suddenly changes.

On the TFT display, the BMW Motorrad Connected App gives you a clear view of your navigation and all your data. The large windscreen can be adjusted using the knob and offers you protection from changing weather conditions. Thanks to the USB charging socket, your smartphone always has enough power. 

Go relaxed into unknown terrain

The comfortable ergonomics and seating position of the R 1250 GS Adventure offer superior vision in every situation and let you control the bike easily. As the handlebars can be raised by up to 30 mm, you can ride comfortably and confidently even as a tall rider or standing up while off-road. In addition, the wide range of seat heights from 790 to 910 mm and the extensive selection of seats are guaranteed to help you find the right R 1250 GS Adventure for you. And the seat heating system ensures that you and your passenger enjoy every tour even more. 

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LED lighting technology

More radiance, visibility and prominence: The full-LED swivelling headlights and adaptive headlights guarantee superior illumination and constant range - to the side, up and down. Depending on the ground gradient, payload and inclination in curves.  

This way, the light is with you wherever you ride. The LED turn signals with Cruising Light option provide an eye-catching appearance with constantly dimmed lighting at the front. While at the rear, the multifunctional LED indicators increase passive safety. Further highlights: the Welcome and Goodbye function as well as the driving lights, which can be activated when the ignition is switched off - very practical when manoeuvring in the dark.

Powerful, confident, reliable

Inspiring smoothness.

Confident, reliable, powerful. Just like the ideal companion should be in known and unknown worlds. Thanks to the variable camshaft control system BMW ShiftCam, the boxer engine of the R 1250 GS Adventure turns long distances into pure pleasure. What does this mean for you? Smoother running in the low speed range and high torque in each speed range. This results in a balanced running culture that gives you even more confidence and dynamics when riding your R 1250 GS Adventure.

This is what adventure sounds like

Standard muffler.

Rear silencer made of stainless steel for a striking design.

Sports silencer

Slip-on silencer for a sonorous sound and a great look. Titanium jacket, stainless steel interior.

As unique as your destinations

Inspiration at every glance.

The expression: powerful, robust. And on top of that, the impression of being able to conquer any terrain - this is the look and feel of every R 1250 GS Adventure. Now it's up to you how far you want to go

Strong performance: the dynamic Racing blue metallic highlights the R 1250 GS Adventure's sporty side.

Already legendary: the R 1250 GS Adventure in GS Trophy design. The rich colour scheme in Gravity blue metallic emphasises its insatiable thirst for adventure. The dynamic highlights and expressive tapes underline that stagnation is not an option.

In Ice grey with contrasts in silver and black and the striking seat in red/black, this bike stands for the pure GS feeling.

Triple Black

Simple elegance: The matt and shiny details of the Black storm metallic/black/agate grey paintwork emphasise the powerful silhouette of your GS.

Equipped for the long-haul

Well-trodden paths not for you? The R 1250 GS Adventure doesn’t like them either. Thanks to its wide-ranging optional equipment, such as the Touring Package with preparation for the navigation system or case holders, you can put together your machine exactly as you need it. We've already prepared three suggestions to inspire you: from ample storage space for the most distant destinations and enduro-specific equipment for off-road enthusiasts, to a particularly refined finish. Make the R 1250 GS Adventure your bike for your adventure.

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Build a momentum of technique, control and comfort in the saddle with every new revolution of the wheel. We’ll cover controlled clutch and throttle movements, low-speed maneuverability, overall balance and more. Every scenario is built to enhance your real-world enjoyment and safety when riding. Rev it up.

Only five percent of the world’s roads are paved, which means one thing: You’re going to get dirty. Off-road classes traverse challenging terrain that leaves students with increased confidence and newfound riding ability.

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Moscow Metro 2019

Will it be easy to find my way in the Moscow Metro? It is a question many visitors ask themselves before hitting the streets of the Russian capital. As metro is the main means of transport in Moscow – fast, reliable and safe – having some skills in using it will help make your visit more successful and smooth. On top of this, it is the most beautiful metro in the world !

. There are over 220 stations and 15 lines in the Moscow Metro. It is open from 6 am to 1 am. Trains come very frequently: during the rush hour you won't wait for more than 90 seconds! Distances between stations are quite long – 1,5 to 2 or even 3 kilometers. Metro runs inside the city borders only. To get to the airport you will need to take an onground train - Aeroexpress.

RATES AND TICKETS

Paper ticket A fee is fixed and does not depend on how far you go. There are tickets for a number of trips: 1, 2 or 60 trips; or for a number of days: 1, 3 days or a month. Your trips are recorded on a paper ticket. Ifyou buy a ticket for several trips you can share it with your traveling partner passing it from one to the other at the turnstile.

On every station there is cashier and machines (you can switch it to English). Cards and cash are accepted. 1 trip - 55 RUB 2 trips - 110 RUB

Tickets for 60 trips and day passes are available only at the cashier's.

60 rides - 1900 RUB

1 day - 230 RUB 3 days - 438 RUB 30 days - 2170 RUB.

The cheapest way to travel is buying Troyka card . It is a plastic card you can top up for any amount at the machine or at the ticket office. With it every trip costs 38 RUB in the metro and 21 RUB in a bus. You can get the card in any ticket office. Be prepared to leave a deposit of 50 RUB. You can get it back returning the card to the cashier.

SamsungPay, ApplePay and PayPass cards.

One turnstile at every station accept PayPass and payments with phones. It has a sticker with the logos and located next to the security's cabin.

GETTING ORIENTED

At the platfrom you will see one of these signs.

It indicates the line you are at now (line 6), shows the direction train run and the final stations. Numbers below there are of those lines you can change from this line.

In trains, stations are announced in Russian and English. In newer trains there are also visual indication of there you are on the line.

To change lines look for these signs. This one shows the way to line 2.

There are also signs on the platfrom. They will help you to havigate yourself. (To the lines 3 and 5 in this case). 

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Moscow metro private tours.

• 2-hour tour $87:  10 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with hotel pick-up and drop-off
• 3-hour tour $137:  20 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with Russian lunch in beautifully-decorated Metro Diner + hotel pick-up and drop off. 
• Metro pass is included in the price of both tours.

Highlight of Metro Tour

• Visit 10 must-see stations of Moscow metro on 2-hr tour and 20 Metro stations on 3-hr tour, including grand Komsomolskaya station with its distinctive Baroque décor, aristocratic Mayakovskaya station with Soviet mosaics, legendary Revolution Square station with 72 bronze sculptures and more!
• Explore Museum of Moscow Metro and learn a ton of technical and historical facts;
• Listen to the secrets about the Metro-2, a secret line supposedly used by the government and KGB;
• Experience a selection of most striking features of Moscow Metro hidden from most tourists and even locals;
• Discover the underground treasure of Russian Soviet past – from mosaics to bronzes, paintings, marble arches, stained glass and even paleontological elements;
• Learn fun stories and myths about Coffee Ring, Zodiac signs of Moscow Metro and more;
• Admire Soviet-era architecture of pre- and post- World War II perious;
• Enjoy panoramic views of Sparrow Hills from Luzhniki Metro Bridge – MetroMost, the only station of Moscow Metro located over water and the highest station above ground level;
• If lucky, catch a unique «Aquarelle Train» – a wheeled picture gallery, brightly painted with images of peony, chrysanthemums, daisies, sunflowers and each car unit is unique;
• Become an expert at navigating the legendary Moscow Metro system;
• Have fun time with a very friendly local;
• + Atmospheric Metro lunch in Moscow’s the only Metro Diner (included in a 3-hr tour)

Hotel Pick-up

Metro stations:.

Komsomolskaya

Novoslobodskaya

Prospekt Mira

Belorusskaya

Mayakovskaya

Novokuznetskaya

Revolution Square

Sparrow Hills

+ for 3-hour tour

Victory Park

Slavic Boulevard

Vystavochnaya

Dostoevskaya

Elektrozavodskaya

Partizanskaya

Museum of Moscow Metro

• Drop-off  at your hotel, Novodevichy Convent, Sparrow Hills or any place you wish
• + Russian lunch  in Metro Diner with artistic metro-style interior for 3-hour tour

Fun facts from our Moscow Metro Tours:

From the very first days of its existence, the Moscow Metro was the object of civil defense, used as a bomb shelter, and designed as a defense for a possible attack on the Soviet Union.

At a depth of 50 to 120 meters lies the second, the coded system of Metro-2 of Moscow subway, which is equipped with everything you need, from food storage to the nuclear button.

According to some sources, the total length of Metro-2 reaches over 150 kilometers.

The Museum was opened on Sportivnaya metro station on November 6, 1967. It features the most interesting models of trains and stations.

Coffee Ring

The first scheme of Moscow Metro looked like a bunch of separate lines. Listen to a myth about Joseph Stalin and the main brown line of Moscow Metro.

Zodiac Metro

According to some astrologers, each of the 12 stops of the Moscow Ring Line corresponds to a particular sign of the zodiac and divides the city into astrological sector.

Astrologers believe that being in a particular zadiac sector of Moscow for a long time, you attract certain energy and events into your life.

Paleontological finds 

Red marble walls of some of the Metro stations hide in themselves petrified inhabitants of ancient seas. Try and find some!

• Every day each car in  Moscow metro passes  more than 600 km, which is the distance from Moscow to St. Petersburg.
• Moscow subway system is the  5th in the intensity  of use (after the subways of Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul and Shanghai).
• The interval in the movement of trains in rush hour is  90 seconds .

What you get:

• + A friend in Moscow.
• + Private & customized Moscow tour.
• + An exciting pastime, not just boring history lessons.
• + An authentic experience of local life.
• + Flexibility during the walking tour: changes can be made at any time to suit individual preferences.
• + Amazing deals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the very best cafes & restaurants. Discounts on weekdays (Mon-Fri).
• + A photo session amongst spectacular Moscow scenery that can be treasured for a lifetime.
• + Good value for souvenirs, taxis, and hotels.
• + Expert advice on what to do, where to go, and how to make the most of your time in Moscow.

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