BMW
BMW K1600GTL/Exclusive
$23,950/$29,950
The fully faired, hard-luggage-equipped GTL is clearly designed for long-distance touring. But with its inline-6 producing a claimed 160 hp and a whopping 129 pound-feet of torque, this long-hauler’s get-up-and-go is impressive, too. Standard amenities include a full-coverage windshield, a rear top case, and a sound system with iPod compatibility and Bluetooth interface. Also available: The K1600GTL Exclusive standardizes nearly every imaginable bell and whistle, including Hill Start Control, which takes the worry out of pulling away uphill, even when carrying a passenger and luggage.
BMW K1600GT
$21,500
This magnificent mile-eater is fitted with the same smooth, forward-angled inline-6 that powers BMW’s K1600GTL luxury-tourer. Antilock brakes are standard, as is a xenon headlight and a ride-by-wire system with three user-selectable throttle-response settings: Rain, Road, and Dynamic. Among available options: ESA II electrically adjustable suspension, GPS, and an HID low-beam headlight, whose servomotor-controlled beam follows curves while the motorcycle is banked over rather than shining blindly into space as with a conventional headlight.
BMW K1300S
Few motorcycles can go head to head with a Kawasaki ZX-14R or a Suzuki Hayabusa; one exception is the K1300S. This fully faired four-banger puts out a claimed 175 hp and 103 pound-feet of torque, more than enough power to run with the class-leading Japanese bikes. The S model handles well, too, thanks in part to Duolever front suspension and a Paralever rear end that eliminates up-and-down chassis movement during acceleration and deceleration. The optional Dynamic package includes ESA II, HP Gear Shift Assistant, heated handgrips, and other goodies.
$15,750
BMW R1200GS Adventure
Now powered by a new water-cooled boxer engine, the global-assault-ready R1200GS Adventure has a large, adjustable windscreen, long-travel suspension, engine crash guards, wire-spoke wheels shod with your choice of street or knobbed tires, and an enormous 7.9-gallon gas tank that offers a massive range. ABS is standard but can be switched off. Many available options—such as LED auxiliary lights, aluminum side and top cases, and semi-active Dynamic Electronic Suspension Adjustment—allow buyers to set up the Adventure to suit their wildest two-wheel travel dreams.
$18,200
BMW R1200RT
Looking for a long-haul-friendly, two-up-ready bike powered by a torquey twin and built in Germany? Here’s BMW’s largest and newly water-cooled twin-cylinder sport-tourer, the R1200RT. An adjustable-height windscreen and seat, lockable, color-matched hard saddlebags, ABS, two riding modes, and a luggage rack are among the standard features. If that doesn’t meet your long-distance needs, semi-active electronically adjustable suspension, LED Corona Rings headlights, and Gear Shift Assistant Pro, which allows for clutchless shifting, both up and down, are some of the available options.
$17,650
BMW R1200GS
$16,100
BMW’s popular adventure-tourer, the R1200GS, is powered by a wet-clutch opposed twin that uses water—as opposed to the earlier combination of air and oil—to cool elements of the engine that are subject to the greatest thermal stresses. Claimed output of 125 hp and 92 pound-feet of torque is delivered through a left-side-mounted shaft to a 17-inch rear wheel. Smoothly transferring this power to the ground in all types of conditions is Dynamic ESA, semi-active electronic suspension with five modes: Rain, Road, Dynamic, Enduro, and Enduro Pro. Automatic Stability Control and Integral ABS are standard.
BMW R nineT
$14,900
While the new R nineT looks a bit like a one-off custom, it is actually a current-year production model. The café-style bike is powered by the air/oil-cooled version of BMW’s 1,170cc boxer engine hung as a stressed member in a new tubular steel chassis and produces a claimed 110 hp and 88 pound-feet of torque. With its stripped good looks, deep, rich textures—including an available brushed-aluminum tailsection—black wheels, and thick catalog of accessories, this retro roadster invites plenty of individual personalization.
BMW R1200R/DarkWhite/Classic
$14,100/$15,395/$15,200
At first glance, the R1200R looks like a typical standard bike, but it’s fitted with an air/oil-cooled dohc boxer motor producing a smooth power curve and high rev ceiling, plus ABS and active stability control. Throw in the right accessories and the R can be many things. With the optional electronic suspension adjustment, an onboard computer, sport windshield, and saddle-bags, for example, the R is ready and willing to do whatever you need it to do. Also available: The R1200R DarkWhite and R1200R Classic are the same bikes sprayed with special paint and fitted with unique parts, such as a black-anodized fork and wire-spoke wheels.
BMW HP4
$20,835 to $25,305
In BMW-speak, HP stands for “High Performance,” and that’s exactly what you get with the S1000RR-based HP4. This trackday-ready sportbike has many trick features, with Dynamic Damping Control semi-active suspension topping the list. Offered in just one color scheme—Racing Blue Metallic/Light White—the HP4 is available in two trims: Standard or Competition. The latter is the pricier of the two and includes heated grips, folding brake and clutch levers, adjustable rider footpegs, Racing Blue Metallic wheels, a sponsor decal kit, plus carbon-fiber bits and pieces.
BMW S1000RR
Since its introduction three years ago, BMW’s ultra-powerful alternative to the best open-class racer-replicas from Japan and Italy has received some big updates. A new aluminum frame with revised steering geometry and a slightly shorter wheelbase, which, in conjunction with updated fork internals, a more precisely damped shock, and a 10-position steering damper, provided better handling. Already excellent electronics were simplified; engine response in Rain mode became mellower and more direct in Sport, Race, and Slick. Race ABS is standard, and Dynamic Traction Control is an option.
$15,150
BMW S1000R
Derived from the award-winning S1000RR, the new S1000R is optimized for street use, with more comfortable, upright ergonomics and additional torque, peaking at claimed 83 pound-feet at 9,250 rpm. Offered in three stunning colors—Racing Red, Frozen Dark Blue Metallic, or Light White— the S1000R comes standard with an eye-catching asymmetrical front headlight treatment, plus Automatic Stability Control, Race ABS, and two riding modes. A Sports Package—with Dynamic Traction Control, two additional riding modes, Gear Shift Assistant, and cruise control—is optional.
$13,150
BMW F800GS Adventure
A more aggressively styled and off-road-oriented version of BMW’s superb F800GS, the F800GS Adventure is equipped with a range-extending 6.3-gallon fuel tank (2.1 gallons bigger than the standard model’s), a taller windscreen, hand guards, a more comfortable seat, and engine crashbars. With the addition of available Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA), Automatic Stability Control (ASC) with new Enduro mode, and no-extra-charge off-road tires, the F800GS Adventure is a nearly unbeatable middleweight adventure-touring package.
$13,550
BMW F800GS
This smaller version of BMW’s big-bore adventure model, the R1200GS, has been a real home run for the Bavarian bike maker. Using the parallel-twin-powered F800 streetbike as a starting point, BMW created a GS for the masses, one that isn’t quite as massive. A tubular steel frame combined with suspension that offers nearly 9 inches of travel at both ends promises the go-anywhere, do-anything capability that GS owners expect. A new optional Dynamic Package includes Electronic Suspension Adjustment and Automatic Stability Control, with an off-road mode for ABS and ASC.
$12,090
BMW F800GT
$11,890
If you’re attracted to the idea of a midsize motorcycle that can cover long distances without tying your torso in knots, look no further than the F800GT. Based on the discontinued F800ST, this sport-touring model has a full-coverage fairing and an upright riding position. Behind the crisply styled bodywork is BMW’s excellent liquid-cooled parallel twin, producing a claimed 90 hp at 8,000 rpm. Automatic Stability Control (ASC), Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA), an onboard computer, heated grips, and quick-release hard luggage are among the available options.
BMW F700GS
$9990
The F700GS has the same twin-cylinder engine and, inexplicably, displacement as the F800GS, and they even share certain styling cues, but the two bikes differ greatly in their missions. The 800 is more capable off-road, whereas the 700 targets the urban sprawl. To appeal to the widest possible range of riders, the 700 makes a bit less horsepower and torque, has a lower seat height and shorter-travel suspension, and, as a direct result, costs much less. Standard ABS can be disengaged with the push of a button. Options include Comfort and Low Suspension Plus Packages, the latter dropping seat height by 2 inches.
BMW G650GS/Sertão
$7850/$8650
One of the most popular dual-purpose singles in the 250cc-plus displacement category, the G650GS is BMW’s least-expensive model. It was updated a few years ago with a torquier, more-fuel-efficient engine. Current claimed output is 48 hp at 6,500 rpm and 44 pound-feet of torque at 5,000 rpm. A compact, flat instrument panel has an analog speedometer and a liquid-crystal display featuring a digital tachometer. Also available: The Sertão is an off-road-oriented version of the G650GS fitted with wire-spoke wheels and longer-travel suspension.
BMW C650GT/C600 Sport
$9990/$9590
Take on suburbia or escape it altogether. Manage appointments in town or hit the highway Pick up groceries on your way home or load up for a week on the road. You can do it all on BMW’s new twin-cylinder maxi-scooter, the C650GT. This powerful machine comes with many standard features, including ABS, an electrically adjustable windshield, central locking, an auto-deploying parking brake cleverly integrated into the sidestand, and the most storage capacity in its class. Also available: The C600 Sport is a sportier and slightly lighter version based on the same frame.
