K 1600 GTL
You might think BMW doesn’t have any- where to go with their luxury touring plat- form, but they found room for improvement with the 2017 K 1600 GTL. New catalytic converters help the bike meet EU4 stan- dards, but power stays at 160 horsepower for the big inline six. BMW focused on ergonomics and
appearance with this update, improving wind and weather protection by enlarging the slipstream deflectors and tweaking the placement of side panels. Seating position remains more relaxed and upright than the GT model, and Dynamic ESA remains standard on this model. A new reverse assist is available as an option, as are Shift Assist Pro and Intelligent Emergency Call- ing; this latter option will only be available
in European markets that support BMW’s ConnectedDrive technology. Standard equipment includes ABS Pro,
Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), xenon headlights, grip and seat heaters, three rid- ing modes, cruise control, and other fea- tures K16 riders have come to expect from
BMW’s top-of-the-line touring bike. For color schemes, BMW is going with a
classic Thunder Gray metallic as well as a Light White non-metallic and Ebony metallic with Blackstorm metallic high- lights. Chrome accents add to the overall look.
R 1200 GS
With so much attention being garnered by the new G 310 GS and R nineT Urban G/S, it might be easy to put off any changes to the flagship R 1200 GS for a year or two, but clearly BMW Motorrad isn’t satisfied to let that happen. As the line extends past 35 years on the
roads and trails of the world, the big liquid- cooled GS remains true to its character, and BMW expects it to continue dominating the sector from a sales and performance standpoint. Updates for EU4 emissions compliance don’t affect power output, which remains at 125 horsepower. Refinements for 2017 include a judder
damper on the transmission output shaft and revisions to the shift drum actuator and transmission shafts. The Dynamic ESA suspension system gets an update to feature fully automatic self-levelling, and riders who prefer a tighter suspension response for off-road riding have the option of pick- ing up their R 12 GS with the Rallye pack- age. The Rallye package also includes a harder suspension overall, longer shocks and extra ground clearance. Other options include Riding Modes Pro, which adds
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DTC, Hill Start Control and four riding modes: Dynamic, Dynamic Pro, Enduro and Enduro Pro. Cosmetic changes round out the update,
with new tank trim panels and other new styling cues. The Rallye package includes a Lupine Blue metallic color scheme set off with BMW Motorsport colors, a Cordoba
Blue frame and a blacked-out drivetrain. The R 1200 GS Exclusive package has
Monolith metallic matte tank panels, a front wheel splash guard and an Iced Choc- olate metallic center tank panel to set off the Agate Gray metallic matte frame. A blacked-out drivetrain and gold brake cali- pers complete the Exclusive look.
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