Product Description

In an era when off-road motorbikes are highly specialised models, the BMW GS combines off-road capabilities with speed on tarmac without ever losing its composure, offering the same riding pleasure and the confidence that comes from relying on BMW’s robustness and quality. The story of the first ‘maxi-enduro’ in history tells of a segment that did not previously exist and which, within a few years, forced the competition to catch up and adapt, but also of the ability to slot into the tradition of a decade-long legacy – see the 2-cylinder boxer engine – to innovate and revitalise the range without renouncing its origins. Then there is the epic tale, the one in which the protagonists of this ASI guide – the 800 and 1000 cc GS models with 2-valve cylinder heads – brought the Bavarian brand to the fore in competitions, first and foremost the Paris-Dakar, the most gruelling desert rally, which was precisely why it was so popular at the time and served as an extraordinary driver of commercial promotion.