More tech laden BMWs at Intermot
BMW Motorrad showcased the BMW R 1250 GS and BMW R 1250 RT at this year’s Intermot. The 1,170cc boxer engine of the RT and the GS has been upsized to 1,254cc, and BMW has also implemented the BMW Shift Cam Technology on this bike. This technology enables variation of the valve timings and valve stroke on the intake side. In addition, the intake camshafts are designed for asynchronous opening of the two intake valves, resulting in enhanced swirl of the fresh, incoming mixture and therefore more effective combustion. Other technical changes to the engine relate to the camshaft drive – now taken care of by a toothed chain (previously a roller chain) – an optimised oil supply, twin-jet injection valves and a new exhaust system. There are two riding modes available as standard in order to be able to adapt the motorcycle to individual rider preferences.
The new R 1250 GS now features the LED headlamp as standard. In addition to this, the LED daytime running light is available as an optional equipment item for both the R 1250 GS and the R 1250 RT, which has halogen headlamps. The new R 1250 GS now has the equipment feature Connectivity as standard including a 6.5-inch full-colour TFT screen. The R 1250 RT is fitted with a large 5.7-inch TFT colour screen. This is supplemented with an analog speedometer and rev counter.
THE 1,170CC BOXER ENGINE OF THE RT AND THE GS HAS BEEN UPSIZED TO 1,254CC