2008 version of the R 1200 GS

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Friday, June 15th 2007, 6:57pm

The rumour mill: By the 4. quarter of this year BMW will be coming out with an updated version of the R 1200 GS. It is expected the engine develops 110 hp.

F 800 GS: That this new model will be launched is actually quite sure already. Experience would suggest the introduction date being around September, at one of the big motorcycle shows.

The upgraded R 1200 GS would make sense in hindsight that it would create a clearer gap to the F 800 GS, and at the same time BMW would strengthen the position against the new Tiger 1050.

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Friday, June 22nd 2007, 8:52am

Update rumours:

- Engine of the RT
- ESA electronic suspension
- Handle bars a little further backwards and a little higher

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Thursday, June 28th 2007, 11:10pm

Quoted

Originally posted by Peter
Update rumours:

- Engine of the RT
- ESA electronic suspension
- Handle bars a little further backwards and a little higher

Some addition to the rumour mill talk about redesigned beak, screen and seat, stainless steel side covers, different upper triple clamps, rider foot pegs same as the R 12 GSA.

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Sunday, July 1st 2007, 12:56am

Some prototype pics, as found on http://forum.r12gs.eu .

Changed triple clamps and handle bar mount. What is the electric thing there on the left fork leg?

The switch on the right side says 'Auf' and 'Ab', which means 'Up' and 'Down'.

Some toy for the Can-Bus

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Friday, July 27th 2007, 9:15pm

You can consider the following new frills are a 'close to confirmation':

- stainless steel side covers
- more power, 105 or 110 hp not yet confirmed
- service interval display integrated
- changed tripe clamps, makes the handle bars a little further backwards and a little higher for improved comfort
- redesigned front fender and screen for improved comfort, ditto for using the foot pegs of the ADV
- optional ESA electronic suspension (the 'up' and 'down' thingy on the photo)
- Delivery to German dealership starts 1. week of September

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Sunday, August 26th 2007, 12:18pm

Not 110 hp ... How about 2400 cc + 200 hp?!!

source: http://www.gs-forum.eu

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Wednesday, August 29th 2007, 12:35am

New version of the R 12 Adv is anounced for 03/2008.

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Thursday, November 1st 2007, 11:56am

R 1200 GS '08

R 1200 GS ADV '08

source http://www.breemernet.nl/

the new F 800 GS is here (click): BMW F 800 GS from 2008

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Wednesday, November 7th 2007, 10:49pm

R 1200 GS '08 model upgrade info here: R 1200 GS changes from 2004 - 2008

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Thursday, November 8th 2007, 12:53pm

Official Press Photos

2008 R 1200 GS

2008 R 1200 GS Adventure

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Wednesday, November 14th 2007, 11:49pm

2008 Model detail photos

The new designed beak with radiator decoration

New hand guards

New tank side cover

Engine colour changed

ESA suspension (optional) with 3 electrically controlled preload settings and 3 dampening settings

LED rearlight

New tank cover design

New design cast wheel design (Like - I want to have these)

source: Found in the German GS forum http://forum.r12gs.eu

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Wednesday, December 5th 2007, 1:47am

Design of the 2008 GS gauges

2008 switchgear for R 1200 GS + ADV

2008 Adventure model dashboard view

No starter cover anymore for the 2008 R 1200 GS + ADV

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Monday, January 28th 2008, 1:22am

The updated '08 engine puts out 110 hp at the clutch, as measured by several German motorcycle magazines. Here an example from MOTORRAD 1/2008:

They found the top hp sometimes varying unusually, here with the blue curve documented at 108 hp. They did measure also other results, with the worst being 105 hp. They found this being due to the activity of the knock sensor, or respectively the related FI programming. On request BMW stated this being likely more a Dynograph "Beauty Fault". Motorrad disagrees, but also says there is no negative impact feelable from the knock sensor's activity. May be likely BMW jut being careful. Even the worst case scenario "only" 105 hp is actually what their data sheet says. The already very well running incarnation of the '07 GS boxer is slightly beaten.

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Friday, February 1st 2008, 12:54am

Comparison R2100 GS 2008 / 2007

Top speed: 212 kph /205 kph

Acceleration
0 - 100 kph: 3.6 / 3.7 s
0 - 140 kph: 5.9 s / 6.1 s
0 - 200 kph: 16.0 s / 19.1 s
60 - 100 kph: 4,0 / 4,3 s
100 - 140 kph: 4,1 s / 4,3 s
140 - 180 kph: 4,8 s / 5,7 s

Speedometer Fault
Display 50 kph / 100 kph: 48 kph / 98 kph (both)

Tachometer Fault
Display 8000 rpm: 7800 rpm (both)

Fuel Consumption
Country Roads: 5.1 l per 100 km / 4.9 l per 100 km
at 130 kph: 6.2 l per 100 km (both)
Tank range: 392 km / 408 km

Seat Height
Low: 850 mm / 840 mm
High: 860 mm / 870 mm

Weight with all accessories, wet: 244 kg / 240 kg
(ABS, heated hand grips, alarm system, luggage system, RDC tire pressure control system,
ASC stability control, Onboard Computer, for 2008 as well ESA suspension = 4 kg)

Gross weight: 440 kg / 435 kg

Breaking distance 100 - 0 kph: 40.0 m (both)

source: MOTORRAD 21/2007

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