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BMW GS Trophy 2018: Mongolia!
Credibility is everything in the world of Adventure bikes, and BMW has built a reputation throwing its GS models into the deep end and proving that they are worthy of the moniker. When BMW created the very first GS back in 1980, there is no way that it could have known that the category of motorcycle would evolve into to what these machines are today.
Since the GS was conceived for travel in remote and sometimes crazy locations, and had been ridden just about everywhere on planet earth, it made perfect sense to create the International GS Trophy back in 2008. Ten years ago, it all started in Tunisia and then every two years since then, the event has visited some unbelievable and unique spots around the world, like South Africa, Patagonia, Canada, Thailand, and Mongolia for 2018.
Over the years, the participant count has grown from five teams in 2008 to 19 teams in 2016. Although inclusion into the event is open, each member of each nation’s team must be selected through regional qualifiers, where riders are put through a host of tests from riding, navigational, repair, and on-trail bike maintenance tasks required to test each potential rider’s mettle.
Teamwork is key to the GS Trophy, and a winning team will be the culmination of the combined efforts of the group. Special tests, numerous stages over eight days of competition will separate those capable of working together and those who can’t.
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BMW R 1200 GS Rallye GS Trophy 2018
Standard Features:
Lupin Blue metallic paint finish.
Cordoba Blue frame.
Black drivetrain.
Dynamic Package including DTC, LED headlight, Daytime running light, Hill Start Control, Shift Assistant Pro, Riding Modes Pro, ABS Pro, LED turn indicators.
Cross-spoke wheels.
Metzeler Karoo 3 off-road tyres.
Sports suspension.
Dynamic ESA.
Connectivity with multi-functional instrument cluster and 6.5 inch full-colour TFT display plus numerous features.
Passenger package including standard seats, standard windshield and centre stand.
Heated grips.
Chrome exhaust system.
Hand protectors.
On-board computer Pro.
Case holder.
Customized graphics kit including competitors name, blood group and country.
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BMW R 1200 GS Rallye GS Trophy 2018
Built to survive.
The bike that all of the GS Trophy participants will ride at the 2018 edition of the event are R 1200 GS Rally models that have had a few additions from the BMW accessory catalog thrown at them to better equip the bikes for the conditions that they’ll face. All of these additions can be added to any customer Rally model.
The logistics of the event can be summed up in the effort it takes to get the 114 GSs to the event that will start in Ulaanbaatar.
With every kind of obstacle, and challenge imaginable thrown at the riders and their bikes, the BMW R 1200 GS Rallye GS Trophy is made stout to absorb all of the punishment that competitors will surely dish out.
Additional Features:
In addition to the standard R 1200 GS Rally, the bikes have been fitted with the following aftermarket accessories.
- Adjustable rider foot pegs.
- The spring-loaded rider foot pegs offer increased comfort when riding in a seated position. When standing, especially during off-road riding, the tread deflects to give a zigzag outline for better grip and control. Adjustable between three heights.
- Adjustable foot brake lever.
- Wider than before and height-adjustable thanks to a patented hinge mechanism, the foot brake lever improves the control of brake pressure when riding off-road in a standing position.
- Adjustable gear lever.
Provides improved control when standing. - Stainless steel cylinder head cover guard .
- If the worst comes to the worst, the cylinder head cover guard provides additional protection against damage. It also accentuates the exceptional design of the boxer engine.
- Stainless steel engine protection bar.
- The stainless steel, electropolished engine protection bar provides effective protection for the cylinders without compromising the lean angle. Also combines perfectly with the cylinder head cover guard.
- Enduro aluminium bash plate.
- This sturdy enduro aluminium bash plate was specially constructed for off-road use and provides optimal protection for the lower section of the engine.
- Headlight guard.
- Protects the headlight during off-road riding (not homologated for road use). Quick and easy handling due to snap lock mechanism.
- Stainless steel luggage grid.
- Robust luggage made of electropolished stainlees steel.
- Bag for pillion seat.
- This waterproof bag attaches to the pillion seat and offers 14l of storage (which can be increased to 18 l) – just the right amount for day trips.
- First aid kit, large.
- DIN-Norm motorcycle first aid kit. Space saving and waterproof.
- BMW ADVANTEC Ultimate engine oil.
- With original BMW Advantec Ultimate engine oil, the motorcycle will run the same as it did on the first day even after thousands of miles. It is perfectly attuned to your machine’s engine because it was developed by the same specialists who built it.
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