The new ECO Mode in series gets the most out of every full fuel tank. The basic color light white gives the GS a bright appearance, forming the perfect contrast to the silver frame and the telescopic fork in gold. The Cruising Light keeps the front indicators constantly dimmed and ensures a striking appearance, especially at night and in poor visibility. Photos by Randy Silva-Netto. The following week we were invited to attend the ride briefing at the RSA BMW Motorrad showroom in Libis, Quezon City to familiarize ourselves with the bike’s controls and electronics.

A new feature on the R1250GS I really like is Hill Start Control. It’s like the brake-hold feature on some late model cars and you can activate it, say for example when you stop on an incline, by tapping on the front brake lever twice. Ensure a relaxed posture and give you much more control when riding standing up.

After eating a hearty meal of Ilocano delicacies at the Kang Kang Windmill Cafe I took the R1250GS out to the beach to try its Enduro Pro mode. While eating Ilocos Empanada at a roadside stall right across the church we contemplated where to go next. How they managed to squeeze an actuator and a longer intake cam in there is beyond belief, but it certainly transformed how the R1250GS delivers its power. BMW Financial Services NA, LLC, NMLS #2738, Unladen weight, road ready, (fully fuelled 1), Sign up for the BMW Motorrad USA Newsletter, R 1250 GS Adventure - Edition 40 Years GS, Integral ABS Pro (inclination-optimized ABS), Dynamic ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment with automatic load levelling and automatic damping mode), Enduro-Package (with engine guard and handlebar riser), Riding Mode Pro, includes additional modes (Dynamic, Dynamic Pro, Enduro and Enduro Pro), riding mode pre selection (individualization of numbers of Ride Modes), automated hill start control pro (HSC Pro), dynamic brake assistant DBC and engine brake control MSR. It’s truly a sight to behold. Striking tapes make it clear where your bike is headed.

It was then when we finally decided to complete the north Luzon loop instead of going back to Vigan. With this GS, your thirst for discovery knows no bounds. That’s because most of the upgrades are hidden beneath the surface of the boxer-twin engine covers. Fun at the touch of a button: The Ride Modes Pro are adapted to different riding styles and give you even more control over your bike with features such as the new dynamic engine brake control. Another active safety feature is Dynamic Braking Control.

We eventually decided to visit the giant wind turbines in Bangui, another popular tourist attraction in Ilocos Norte. I switched from Road to Dynamic and vice versa a couple of times to see the difference and I can actually feel the suspension tense up on Dynamic, making turn-ins feel snappier. The new LED light design gives it a brilliant appearance and offers maximum visibility: This is ensured by the LED swivelling headlights with adaptive headlights and the Cruising Light. © 2020 BMW Financial Services NA, LLC. Air/liquid-cooled four stroke flat twin engine, double overhead camshaft, one balance shaft and variable engine timing system BMW ShiftCam. An increase in engine displacement brings you even more performance – pumping out 136 hp and 105 lb-ft of torque. The BMW R 1250 GS: concentrated performance meets impressive efficiency. We spent the night at Hotel Luna in Vigan right after the party hosted by Mr. Ronald Singson. In addition to the increased performance, the engine also works … Having ridden the bike numerous times in the not-so-distant-past, it didn’t take long for me to get familiar with the new bike’s controls and switches. This was achieved by increasing both the bore and stroke from 101 mm x 73 mm to 102.5 mm x 76 mm, resulting in a 9 percent bump in power to 136 hp at 7750 rpm from 125 hp, and a 14 percent gain in peak torque to 105 lb-ft from 92 lb-ft. The R 1250 GS has always been: Its striking black and yellow design is reminiscent of the iconic R 100 GS with very special details. (OE lowered suspension 31.5" / 32.3"  - 800 mm / 820 mm), 1,870 mm / 1,910 mm The ShiftCam system certainly made the already flexible boxer-twin even more flexible. DTC prevents the rear wheel from spinning on surfaces with little grip. It has been an icon for four decades - and still continues to inspire with new features. Facilitating the briefing was Mr. Toto Villanueva, a certified BMW Motorrad instructor. * MSRP excludes destination and handling fee of $495, tax, title, license and registration.European model shown. We got to Bangui just in time for lunch. The boxer engine of the R 1250 GS fascinates from the very first glance. The following day, instead of heading south to La Union with the BMW Motorrad group, my crew and I decided to ride further north to visit some of the popular tourist spots in Ilocos Norte. When the vehicle is stationary, you can pre-select up to four riding modes individually in the menu, which you can then select quickly and conveniently during the journey using the riding mode button. Additional equipment such as seat heating give you extra comfort and, thanks to the seven riding modes, you can master any driving situation with confidence. But that wasn’t the highlight of the new R1250GS, it’s only the beginning.

2003-2020. The R1250GS HP we used are equipped with BMW’s Dynamic Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) and with just a flick of a switch you can automatically or manually adjust the rear suspension’s preload to “Min” or “Max” depending on your bike’s load or desired ride height.

Easily adjustable to several levels, it provides you and your passenger with comfortable warmth in low temperatures and on long tours. It has been an icon for four decades - and still continues to inspire with new features. The perfect illumination for every curve: The adaptive headlights switch on automatically when the vehicle is tilted, providing optimum illumination of bends depending on gradient and payload – a significant plus in terms of safety and comfort. If you love riding motorcycles and haven’t tested the R1250GS yet you owe it to yourself to try it even once. Find out all about the technical data and equipment here. With the BMW R 1250 GS you will experience the Boxer even more directly. The variable BMW ShiftCam variable camshaft control ensures more powerful torque development over the entire engine speed range, providing greater control in every riding situation. The R1200GS was never short on power for the type of adventure-touring riding it was designed to do, but BMW engineers thought they could extract more power from the boxer-twin and make that power more accessible. Even calling it “new-ish” would be a slight exaggeration.