BMW Motorrad is all set to launch the BS6 BMW R 1250 GS Adventure in the coming weeks. In fact, dealerships across India have begun taking pre-bookings for the updated model. We expect the 2021 R 1250 GS to be launched in the coming days, as soon as next week, maybe. And yes, BMW will launch the BS6 models of the R 1250 GS along with the even more hard-core R 1250 GS Adventure together. The company has been teasing the launch of the motorcycle for a week now.
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(The electronics package gets updated for 2021, and the GS models get standard heated seats and heated grips)
We believe that the company will launch these two motorcycles an updated list of features and possibly the '40 years of GS' colour scheme as well. The updated model is already on sale in other parts of the world. The '40 years of GS' colour scheme consists of black and yellow, which debuted in October 2020, marking the 40th anniversary of the BMW R series motorcycles. The bike is all black, with yellow accessories, a throwback to the classic BMW R 100 motorcycle.
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(The 2021 GS models get adaptive cornering lights along with other feature updates)
The motorcycle continues to get the 1,254 cc boxer-twin engine with variable valve timing system, which BMW calls 'Shiftcam Technology'. Of course, it will be BS6 compliant as well. The boxer-twin engine now makes 136 bhp at 7750 rpm and 143 Nm at 6,250 rpm and is paired to a six-speed manual gearbox. There is a new 'Eco' riding mode on offer as well, which adjusts the ShiftCam system on the engine for better fuel efficiency, by flattening the throttle curve and reducing torque.
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(The motorcycle continues to get the same 1,254 cc boxer-twin engine which makes 1364 bhp and 143 Nm)
The new model is also likely to get a new integral ABS Pro as a standard fitment rather than an optional accessory on the previous model. The Integral ABS Pro is a linked system, with the hand lever activating both front and rear brakes simultaneously, while the brake pedal only operates the rear brakes. The Integral ABS system uses a six-axis inertial measurement unit (IMU) to optimise better braking performance for both on-road and off-road riding.
(The 2021 BMW R 1250 GS will go up against the Ducati Multistrada V4, which will be launched soon)
The updated R 1250 GS and GSA are likely to get new adaptive cornering lights, with the headlight reflector able to swivel in a 30 degree arc, so when the bike negotiates a corner and the headlight is on dipped beam, the headlight pivots and aims the beam to the direction of where the bike is headed. The light can also adjust the height with a pillion on board. BMW says that it has updated the hill start control (HSC) system on the motorcycle and updated the same to HSC Pro. Additional features include heated rider and passenger seats, as well as heated grips that now offer five stages of heat adjustment all controlled through the TFT instrument console.
In India, the BMW R 1250 GS will go up against the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin and the soon-to-be-launched Ducati Multistrada V4.
