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Sunday, June 9, 2013

BMW K1600

The K 1600 GT is one of those bikes that has been hotly anticipated simply because of its specification. No need for BMW to tell us it’s going to be the best at this or the fastest at that: six cylinders, 1,649cc and 158bhp say it all.

The GT is one of two new BMWs fitted with the latest, in-line six-cylinder engine. The other is the GTL, which we’ll report on soon. The GT is positioned as a tourer with a sporting edge, overlapping the market sector covered by the sadly discontinued K 1300 GT, with rivals such as Honda’s STX1300 Pan European, the Yamaha FJR1300 and Kawasaki’s 1400GTR.

The BMW’s on-paper specification trumps the lot, but there’s rather more to it than figures. It’s a big motorcycle, weighing in at 703lb (319kg), which could be intimidating – this is despite an intense weight-saving programme that leaves it tipping the scales only 59lb (26kg) heavier than the FJR1300, despite a more comprehensive specification and the extra cylinders.

Fire up the motor and even through modern silencing it hints at the ripping calico sound engineers look for in an engine. It’s simply right – not dissimilar to a Porsche 911, urging you to pull in the light-action clutch and get going.

That weight makes itself felt during slow U-turns, for instance, but otherwise the bike steers beautifully. It won’t change direction rapidly but it is predictable, neutral and astonishingly stable, and still satisfying on winding roads.

source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/motorcycle_manufacturers

Friday, June 7, 2013

2012 BMW G650GS Sertao Specs and Review

2012 BMW G650GS Sertao
2012 BMW G650GS Sertao - BMW had many new motorcycles to present at the 2010 EICMA show, including the Concept C scooter, the six-cylinder K 1600 GT and GTL and the new BMW G650GS Sertao.
With its new 2012 BMW G650GS Sertao, BMW Motorrad has added a new, sporting chapter to the history of single cylinders in the BMW GS family. Whereas the G 650 GS thrilled riders with its lean, wiry offroad stature, the 2012 BMW G650GS Sertao promises even more sporting characteristics, even greater offroad capabilities, and an even stronger desire for adventure.
Compared to the G650GS, the 2012 BMW G650GS Sertao has extensively modified rolling gear, while the engine and frame structure are 100-percent identical to the base model. The engine is a very solid and reliable liquid-cooled, dohc, four-valve Single with 100.0 x 83.0mm bore-and-stroke dimensions and features twin-spark ignition, EFI with a 43mm throttle body and an 11.5:1 compression ratio. The resultant output is 48.0 horsepower at 6500 rpm and 44.2 foot-pounds of peak torque at 5000 rpm.

Presenting a seat height of 860 mm instead of 800 mm, a considerably larger ground clearance, and a sturdy engine guard of aluminium, the 2012 BMW G650GS Sertao presents the optimal conditions for offroad riding. In addition, the high windscreen, hand protectors, and the extended front wheel cover provide a greater level of comfort on longer tours.
Braking is handled by a 300mm stainless-steel floating rotor and Brembo two-piston caliper up front and a 240mm disc pinched by a single-piston caliper out back.
The high contrast colour scheme in Aura white / Arroyo blue combined with the seat in black/grey and the vivid Sertão lettering lend the 2012 BMW G650GS Sertao its particular sturdy enduro character.
Even with the standard equipment, the 2012 BMW G650GS Sertao is virtually the perfect embodiment of a dynamic offroad enduro. Moreover, BMW Motorrad can provide an unusually extensive range of special equipment and accessories for even greater individualisation of the new BMW G 650 GS Sertão.
Special equipment is delivered directly ex works and is integrated in the production process. Special accessories are installed at BMW Motorrad dealerships. The motorcycle can therefore be fitted with options after it has left the factory.
Special equipment.
  •   BMW Motorrad ABS (disengageable) including hazard warning flashers.
  • Heated grips.*
  • Alarm system DWA.* 
  • Charging socket.* 
2012 BMW G650GS Sertao
2012 BMW G650GS Sertao - Specifications/Technical Details
MSRP Price:
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ENGINE
  • Capacity cc 652
  • Bore/stroke mm 100/83 
  • Output kW/hp 35/48 at speed rpm 6 500 
  • Torque Nm 60 at speed rpm 5 000 
  • Type Water-cooled single-cylinder 4 stroke engine 
  • Compression/fuel 11.5:1 / regular lead free (91 RON) 
  • Valve actuation DOHC (double overhead camshaft), Bucket tappets 
  • Valves per cylinder 4 
  • Ø intake/outlet mm 36/31 
  • Throttle valve diameter mm 43 
  • Carburetion BMS-C II 
  • Emmission control Fully controlled three-way catalytic converter
ELECTRICAL: SYSTEM
  • Alternator W 400
  • Battery V/Ah 12/12 
  • Headlight High-/Low beam: Halogen 12 V/55 W 
  • Rear light Brake light: 12V/21W, rear light: 12V/5W 
  • Starter kW 0.9 
  • Gearbox power transmissions
  • Clutch Multiple clutch in oil bath, mechanically controlled 
  • Gearbox Constant mesh 5-speed gearbox
  • Primary ratio 1.946
  • Gear transmission ratio I 2.750
  • II 1.750
  • III 1.313
  • IV 1.045
  • V 0.875
  • Rear wheel drive: chain
  • Transmission ratio 2.937
CHASSIS
  • Frame construction type: Steel bridge frame with rear frame bolted on
  • Suspension, front: Telescopic fork with stabiliser
  • Suspension, rear: Double boxed swing arm of steel sections, spring strut actuated via central rocker system spring travel front/rear mm: 210/210
  • Wheel castor mm: 123
  • Wheelbase mm: 1484
  • Steering head angle 61.9°
BRAKES 
  • Brakes front Hydraulically actuated single disc brake, fully floating, 300 mm diameter, double piston floating calliper
  • Brakes rear Hydraulically actuated single disc brake, 240 mm diameter, single piston floating calliper,
ABS
  • BMW Motorrad ABS, disengageable (special equipment)
WHEELS
Wire spoke wheels
  • Front 2.50 x 21“
  • Rear  3.00 x 17“
TIRES
  • front 90/90 R21 54S
  • rear 130/80 R17 65S
DIMENSIONS and WIGHT
  • Total length mm: 2185mm
  • Total width with mirrors: 920 mm
  • Seat height (without rider): 860 (standard) 900 (special accessory: high seat) mm
  • DIN unladen weight, ready for road: 193kg
  • Permitted total weight 380kg
  • Fuel tank level 14l
RIDING DATA
Fuel consumption
  • 90 km/h : 3.2 L/100 km
  • 120 km/h: 4.3 L/100 km
  • Acceleration: 0–100 km/h: 5.7s
  • Max speed: 170km/h

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

2012 BMW C650 GT Review

2012 BMW C650 GT Review
Conquer the city. You have the choice: with the new BMW C 650 GT Maxi-Scooter you can put your plans into practice in supreme style.
The LED daytime running light - a groundbreaking safety feature - is only available from BMW Motorrad. The new BMW C 650 GT - reinventing freedom.

As an integral part of the BMW Group, BMW Motorrad is also dealing with the issues of individual single track mobility and the future needs of customers. The BMW C 600 Sport and the BMW C 650 GT combine the outstanding riding properties of a motorcycle with the specific agility and conceptual comfort of a scooter for a new kind of dynamic riding experience.

The new maxi scooters will be built at the BMW Motorrad plant in Berlin.
Two dynamic maxi scooters for sports and touring.

Powerful 2-cylinder inline engine with CVT and characteristic sound.
The 2-cylinder inline engine of the C 600 Sport and C 650 GT is an all new development by BMW Motorrad with a displacement of 647 cc. Also the suspension elements fulfil more fastidious needs for sporting character and comfort. Powerful braking system with BMW Motorrad ABS fitted as standard.

The instrument cluster of the C 600 Sport and C 650 GT presents a large, easily readable LCD display with integrated engine speed readout and an analogue speedometer. For the first time, BMW Motorrad is also offering an LED daytime running light as an optional equipment feature on its C 600 Sport and C 650 GT.
C 600 Sport with the world premiere FlexCase.
The FlexCase for the C 600 Sport is an innovative stowage space concept.

Monday, May 20, 2013

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BMW motorcycle history, dating back to 1921 when the company started making another engine company. In a 1923 r32,: BMW is (Bayerishe Motoren Veruke) has launched the first motorcycle. Currently, the companys motorcycle manufacturing company, BMW Motorrad has called for. Year 1916, the companies Flugzenmaschinenfabrik (aircraft manufacturer) and belongs to the Gusutafuotto, Flugwerke Karl Rapps German, Bavarian companies gather for Flugzeugwerke belongs. It is initially up to seventy thousand nine hundred a year made the first airplane engine Friz Karl Rapps Bavarian Motor Works Bavarian Motoren the Veruke (BMWs) They were painted blue propeller plane renamed logo is a circle, still popular today is seen BMW cars. Luftwaffe Fokker aircraft were among the best of the day producing DV II, BMW provided the funding. But at the end of the First World War, in 1919, Germany was banned from airplanes, the Treaty of Versailles was signed. Reluctantly, the Friz is up to the chief designer for the company to maintain maritime order and make the engine turn a car or motorcycle. Most importantly, he is today more "boxer" engine has been designed cylinder boxer engine as the engine is known. M2B15 is his first boxer engines, BMW was using a British Douglas design gave a moderate success. A more successful version, using a lightweight alloy cylinder head, occurred immediately.

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In 1923, the oldest of the BMW motorcycle was produced in r32. Aluminum alloy cylinder head, a lubrication system Uettosanpu re-cycle engine had a time is very advanced features. This system until the year 1969 BMW R32 had been used, the drive wheel became the basis for future boxers. Only F650 series are equipped with shaft drive - it is also, F650 had been suspended until the shaft drive was introduced in 1994. In 1935, the first BMW motorcycle telescopic started. In 1937 HeNe Ernst is a 500cc OHC compressor 173.88MPH of BMWs ride, set a world record stood for 14 years. Ernst died in 2005 at the age of one hundred sadly. BMW has been in ruins at the end of World War II. Surrender of Germany prohibits it from making further ring, its top engineer, during the war will continue to work for BMW to create a jet engine was produced, was taken to Russia and the United States. After the ban had to start from scratch and engineer a motorcycle used as a basis for their designs before the war. In 1948, BMW motorcycle production from the first post-war years have exceeded 17,000 units in 1950.

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The R68, BMWs first sport bike, the 1954 was launched in 1951 was 30,000 motorcycles were made. In 1957 and 5500 to less than the late 1950s, exports of motorcycles fifty-eight boxer twin drive% from the United States. It was in 1960 on a regular basis, or R27 is to provide the latest series, introduced a single-cylinder models from 1960 since 1984, BMW had financial difficulties. R90S - During this period, but the range is large boxer twin, the model would include modern classic is one of many great production. In 1983, BMW, while in Europe, 1000cc, liquid-cooled four-cylinder engine is, K100 began the following year was introduced to the United States. But he never demands the boxers, so slow, it is still doing the boxer models. Is smooth in 1985, one of the three-cylinder 4 750cc cylinder version was introduced. In 1987, boxer powered sport bikes and Monorebariasasupenshon R100RT was started again. In the first quarter of 1989, where K100 is based on a sport bike. ABS resin was introduced in 1988, BMW motorcycle K became the standard for all models. F650 was introduced in 1994.




BMW K1300R Specs News and Review

2011 BMW K1300R
2011 BMW K1300R... Absolute destruction. Aggressive. Adrenaline pure. Even when standing still. And even more so as soon as it gets going. What happens at this moment is among the special moments in the life of a biker: a rocket-like start. Thanks to its geometry, this projectile zooms into orbit like no other. Perfect for the quarter mile. But also for everyday use. And bends. Not only does it supremely tap into 173 bhp and 140 Nm and produce a sound from its new hexagonal tube with catalytic converter and exhaust valve that gives you goose pimples. But also because all this goes hand in hand with fuel consumption and exhaust emission levels which even a “sensible” bike would be proud. After all, BMW stands for Bayerische Motoren Werke.
The very finest technology, ergonomics from the people who invented it and a style which is simply unforgettable. And you can hardly believe that despite all this emotional appeal, it is one of the safest motorcycles with the best levels of everyday suitability: ABS and ESA II as optional extras, for example. And even the accessories bowl you over: racers order the automatic shift function which allows them to burn through the gears, as well as the MotoGP-style 2D dashboard – just so the lap times are official. And if you want to load it up there are even luggage solutions, too. But even they cannot change the fact that this is the coolest power in town. Contact your dealer if you have any questions or concerns about test driving this bike!
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2011 BMW K1300R - Specifications
USA MSRP: Model not available in the USA
Canada MSRP: See Dealer for Current Pricing

Engine
  • Type Water-cooled 4-stroke in-line four-cylinder-engine, four valves per cylinder, two overhead camshafts, dry sump lubrication
  • Bore x stroke 80 mm x 64,3 mm
  • Capacity 1.293 ccm
  • Rated output 129 kW (175 hp) at 9,250 rpm
  • Max. torque 140 Nm at 8,250 rpm
  • Compression ratio 13,0 : 1
  • Mixture control / engine management Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management including knock sensor (BMS-K)
  • Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3
Performance / fuel consumption
  • Maximum speed Over 200 km/h
  • Fuel consumption per 100 km at constant 90 km/h 4,7 l
  • Fuel consumption per 100 km at constant 120 km/h 5,3 l
  • Fuel type Unleaded premium, octane number 98 (RON), automatic knock control permits operation with minimum octane number 95 (RON).
Electrical system
  • Alternator three-phase alternator 580 W
  • Battery 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free
Power transmission
  • Clutch Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, hydraulically operated
  • Gearbox Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox
  • Drive Shaft drive
Chassis / brakes
  • Frame Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engine
  • Front wheel location / suspension BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut
  • Rear wheel location / suspension Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut with lever system, spring pre-load adjustable hydraulically (continuously variable) at handwheel, adjustable rebound damping
  • Suspension travel front / rear 115 mm / 135 mm
  • Wheelbase 1.585 mm
  • Castor 104,4 mm
  • Steering head angle 60,4°
  • Wheels Cast aluminium
  • Rim, front 3,50 x 17"
  • Rim, rear 6,00 x 17"
  • Tyres, front 120/70 ZR 17
  • Tyres, rear 190/55 ZR 17
  • Brake, front Twin disc, floating brake discs, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston fixed calipers
  • Brake, rear Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm, double-piston floating caliper
  • ABS Standard equipment: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part-integral)
Dimensions / weights
  • Length 2.182 mm
  • Width (incl. mirrors) 905 mm
  • Height (excl. mirrors) 1.221 mm
  • Seat height, unladen weight 820 mm (low seat: 790 mm)
  • Inner leg curve, unladen weight 1,810 mm (low seat: 1,750 mm)
  • Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled 1) 254 kg
  • Dry weight 2) 228 kg
  • Permitted total weight 460 kg
  • Payload (with standard equipment) 206 kg
  • Usable tank volume 19 litres
  • Reserve approx. 4.0 litres
Technical data relate to the unladen weight (DIN)
  •  According to guideline 93/93/EWG with all fluids, fuelled with at least 90% of usable tank volume 
  • Unladen weight without fluids

Sunday, May 19, 2013

BMW F 800 ST Front 3 4

BMW F 800 ST sport touring
The BMW F 800 ST weighs in at 412 lbs dry, without the optional saddlebags seen here.


source : http://motorcycles.about.com/od/newbikephotogalleries/ig/2007-BMW-F-800-ST-Gallery/BMW-F-800-ST-Front-3-4.htm

Honolulu Police Use BMW R1200 RT P

BMW Motorrad, the motorcycle division of BMW AG, announced its cooperation with the Honolulu Police Department (HPD) to supply the BMW R 1200 RT-Police strengthen traffic patrol units. No fewer than 34 large motor units will be delivered until June 2011 to rejuvenate the mounts.

Honolulu Police Department has 12 years of relying on BMW as a patrol vehicle. In addition to escort the guest country, HPD will introduce the new mounts on the program "Say Hi" as a model of interaction between police and school students.

"Every unit of BMW motorcycles were created with standard and special missions so as to create a vehicle with special features. This bike has the best long term value,"said Frank Stevens, Authority Program Manager of BMW Motorrad USA, as reported by autoevolution, Sunday (22 / 5 / 2011).

Unlike the standard model, BMW made ​​the police have been equipped with additional lights, sirens, electric power is increased, cooling system, radio connection, as well as several other police additional tools. "Each unit of this motorcycle make the police department could save money and time if you want to add other equipment as products that received a complete package," added Stevens.

BMW R 1200 RT-P equipped with two-cylinder overhead cam engine that is able to deliver power Boxer 110 HP at 7750 rpm and 120 NM of torque at 6,000 rpm. The price, in standard conditions 17 250 U.S. dollars, or USD 147.9 million per unit.
Source:
autoevolution

Saturday, May 18, 2013

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Testastretta Evoluzione engine crowning glory of our development and improvement of engine L-Twin. World Superbike dominance for almost two decades is the result of our ongoing commitment to twin-cylinder configuration. We share the commitment to the World Cup prize winner of the technology is constantly flowing in a factory race team to our production vehicles.

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Transmission is by definition the possibility of using a high gear ratio 6-speed should be increased to allow the additional performance modifications (it is recommended to use the song anyway). As well as the mind and because of the high fatigue resistance, machined gears are the same high-strength steel used in Ducati Corse race applications and targeted treatment of shot-peening, to further ensure their strength.

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From experience gained on circuits throughout the world in the future, SP 1198 is the most exclusive of the highest ever, an aluminum tank, Ducati quick shift, clutch slippers, Öhlins rear suspension and technology TTXR, 168 kg of dry weight. SP 1198 next track ready to challenge you.





Friday, May 17, 2013

BMW K1200R


Before we even knew about the new 2005 BMW K1200S or even the 2006 BMW K1200R we were treated to this spy shot. This bring up the question, will BMW race the K1200R?


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2010 BMW M3 Notable publication accolades

In 2004, Sports Car International named the E30 M3 car number six on the list of Top Sports Cars of the 1980s.

In 2007 "Evo" Magazine rated the E30 M3 Sport Evolution top of all the M series BMWs at time of print

In 2007 "Automobile Magazine included the E30 M3 in their "5 greatest drivers cars of all time" under the 25 Greatest Cars of All Time.




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BMW K1300r Bikes

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BMW K1300r Bikes are naked sport type motorcycles released in 2008 for the year 2009 by BMW Motorbikes. K1300R is basically released to replace the k1200r,the flagship urban BMW bikes.The K1300r may be considered as muscle bike as having high power output and fast acceleration.
Primarily, the K1300R is claimed 173 hp (129 kW) @ 9,250 rpm from its 1,293 cc Inline-four engine with torque of 140 N·m (100 lbf·ft) @ 8,250 rpm.
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The BMW K1300R has optional ESA II Electronic Suspension Adjustment. The bike also has a formal gauge power switch rather than the usual BMW three button setup.
After review and test drive of the BMW K1300R performed by Bike journal in the United Kingdom was the fastest the 0-100 km / h (0-62 mph) in exercising muscles for 2.81 seconds, beating its main competitor, Suzuki B-king a tenth seconds.
From March 2012, the K1300R never been put up for sale in the United States while being offered on the smaller Canadian marketplace.Now view the Pictures gallery of BMW K1300R Naked Muscle and Sports Bikes and Wallpapers--

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Thursday, May 16, 2013

Whats in a Name BMW explains

The BMW bikes usually have the letters K , S & R in front or after its cubic capacity nomenclature. Now we all know the Japanese follows a typical patern (e.g RR for Race Replica and so on), but have you wondered what these letters mean to BMW? ell, at least I havent, but surely it would be nice to know!
As you will find these names (once you understand the background) tell everything about the bike. BMW started out building aeroplanes or rather not the planes, but the engines. The German Imperial Flying Corps arranged the engines for its aircraft according to its output and in Roman numerals (I, II, V, X...), and the company used this naming system for both its water-cooled and air-cooled aero engines up to 1932 – from the ‘BMW IIIa’ to the ‘BMW XV’.
But for the 2 & 4 wheelers, it looked rather odd and so BMW gave the name ‘Bayern-Motor’ followed by the output figure. They alos sometimes added the number of cylinders, their model series and project number with the name like ‘M4A1’ and ‘M2B15’, where ‘M’ stood for ‘Motor’, followed by the number of cylinders, then the model series and the final number for the project number. So the ‘M4A1’ was an ‘A’ series (large-capacity in-line) four-cylinder engine with the project number 1.

Still the names with 2 alphabets and two digits intermingled looked kind of odd and so in the mid-1920s, the references to the number of cylinders and model series were abandoned, so the M4A1 would become a M1. Now the only entry in front of the project number was to denote an engine (‘M’ for Motor), transmission (‘G’ for Getriebe), frame for motorcycles (‘R’ for Rahmen) or chassis for cars (‘F’ for Fahrgestell).
And this was how the first ever BMW motorcycle got its name. The frame for the new bike was given the project number ‘R 32’ when it was entered into the project list. The engine was initially christened ‘M2B33’ (Motor 2 cylinder B series Project 33), later shortened to ‘M33’. The transmission used in the motorcycle bore the designation ‘G 34’. The internal project number for the frame construction saw the motorcycle unveiled with the official sales designation ‘BMW R 32’. Initially, all the brand’s motorcycles were issued with their name according to this system, a product of the design organization. In the public use, the ‘R’ stands for ‘Rad’, a short name for Motorrad (motorcycle) at this time.

Later BMW (obviously) started using the same frame for many different models with different engine variant. This development meant that the sales designation for the models could no longer be based on the project numbers for the frames. The ‘R’ was retained, but was now followed by a two-digit number that differed from the design designation. A newer concept was thought about with single-cylinder machines single-digit sales designations while the two-cylinder units two-digit designations and it was hastily introduced.

With the expansion of manufacturers, in 1933, to simplify the naming, the Reich Air Ministry apportioned fixed numbering systems to its various engine manufacturers. BMW was given the range between 100 and 199. Likewise motorcycles were given the range from 200 to 299 and cars the 300-to-399 band. The existing motorcycle models were integrated into the new system and so the ‘R 32’ became the ‘232’. But later, during the mid 30s, the sales designations traditionally used for motorcycles were retained, the nomenclature for the models reflected, as a rule, the engine displacement. For example, the 500cc boxer unit was named the BMW ‘R 5’ and its successor the BMW ‘R 51’.
Even for the boxer engines, BMW retained the familiar designation ‘R’ (followed by a number denoting the engine capacity). Other alphabets were added-on abbreviations, which also described the bike further, like G meaning Gelände for off-road and S meaning Strasse for on-road, GS for Geländesport meaning off-road sport and RT for Reisetourer meaning tourer.
For the in-line engines, a totally separate designation K was adopted. In pattern with the boxer models or the R, the K was followed by a number derived from the engine displacement. BMW followed the same pattern with the single-cylinder machine that first went on sale in 1993. This model series was given the designation F, referring to the Funduro concept. More recently, the new generation of lightweight single-cylinder machines presented in 2006 took on the letter ‘G’. As such currently BMW has the R, K, F and G series.
So when you see the R 1100S, you know its a boxer twin with 1100cc and S meaning Strass for On-Road. Similarly the K 1200S stands for the in-line twin 1200 engine which is also a road bike. This is the overall picture. But you would also come across a RS or a SS. While RS stood for ‘Rennsport’ (race sport) with the ‘SS’ designation standing for Supersport. While the RS and SS came in 1973, since 1976, BMW had the ‘RS’ - ‘Reisesport’ (travel sport), ‘RT’ (Reise-Tourer – travel tourer), ‘LT’ (Luxus-Tourer – luxury tourer), ‘C’ (Cruiser), ‘CL’ (Cruiser und Luxus – luxury cruiser); and ‘GT’ (Grand Tourisme). In 1980, came the ‘GS’ designation meaning ‘Gelände/Strasse’ (off-road/on-road) and followed it with the ‘ST’ in 1982 for the street version of the GS. It stands for ‘Strasse/strada’ (street) and can be seen on the latest R 1200 ST model.
Err... then, what about the HP? In 2005, BMW broke the coding system for the first time used on the boxer twins since 1923. They launched the new off road bike HP2 which stood for High Performance 2 cylinder and was later extended to Megamoto and HP2 Sport.
The following article is supplied by BMW and I found this excelent link through Motorcycle Dot Com. I hope you enjoyed the history class as much as I did. All pictures courtesy - BERTKNST