BMW has revealed a range of tweaked bikes for the 2016 model year, including a special edition model of the popular R 1200 GS. The adventure bike will be available in new color options and the bike will also get a new dynamic brake light as a special equipment feature. The Germans also upgraded the ABS brake system. But the highlight of the GS line-up is the all-black R 1200 Gs Triple Black.
2016 BMW R 1200 GS Triple Black
For model year 2016, BMW released a number of model facelift measures as well as the special model R 1200 GS TripleBlack included in the BMW Motorrad program.
2016 BMW R 1200 GS
As of model year 2016, the R 1200 GS will not just be available in new paint finishes. With a view to enhanced motorcycling safety, the range of special equipment features is extended to include the banking-optimised ABS Pro and the dynamic brake light (in conjunction with the Riding Modes Pro option).
2016 BMW R 1200 GS
An overview of the new features in the R 1200 GS:
- ABS Pro and dynamic brake light as a special equipment feature (dynamic brake light currently for EU markets only).
- Light white non-metallic replaces the existing Alpine white 3 non-metallic.
The paint finish Black storm metallic will no longer be available.
2016 BMW R 1200 GS Triple Black
TripleBlack – the name says it all with this BMW R 1200 GS special model. BMW Motorrad is responding to a wish expressed by many customers by bringing out the world’s top-selling motorcycle in a virtually all-black finish.
2016 BMW R 1200 GS Triple Black
The central fuel tank cover, fuel tank side panels and front mudguard in Black storm metallic together with black anodised fork slider tubes give the legendary travel enduro a strikingly masculine touch. Powerful technical accentuations are provided by the front and rear frame in Agate Grey in combination with the engine, gearbox and swinging arm.
The special model is fitted with the cross-spoke wheels with black gloss rim base familiar from the R 1200 GS Adventure, previously available as a special equipment feature.
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A new black-grey seat with striking “GS” application on passenger seat rounds off the strong appearance of the new R 1200 GS TripleBlack.
BMW R 1200 GS Adventure.
As of model year 2016, the R 1200 GS Adventure will not just be available in new paint finishes. With a view to enhanced motorcycling safety, its range of special equipment features is extended to include the banking-optimised ABS Pro and the dynamic brake light (in conjunction with the Riding Modes Pro option).
2015 BMW R 12000 GS Adventure in light white livery
An overview of the new features of the R 1200 GS Adventure:
- ABS Pro and dynamic brake light as a special equipment feature
(dynamic brake light currently for EU markets only).
- New paint Racing red non-metallic matt and Ocean blue metallic matt.
- Light white non-metallic replaces the existing paint finish Alpine white 3 non-metallic.
The paint finishes Olive non-metallic matt and Racing blue metallic matt are no longer available.
The models in the new configuration can be ordered from all BMW Motorrad dealers from August 2015.
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Source: BMW
