You're dealing with a large motorcycle here. With a claimed
weight of 591 pounds with a full 7.9 gallons of gas, this is by
far one of the heaviest ADVs on the market. That gas load is
situated high up, and you need to be wary of weight transfer
when fully fueled on dirt roads. However, the ergonomics
with the 30mm higher handlebar risers give the rider a sure-
footed feeling, allowing taller riders plenty of comfort and
ease of maneuverability.
The sheer size of the GS Trophy Adventure will be one of
the drawbacks for shorter riders. The seat height is a tall 35
production is ditched for the world
traveler look we know today. The
smaller R 80 GS (848cc) makes its
debut two years later.
1999
Now bumped to R 1150 GS
(1130cc) stature with a claimed 85
horsepower and twin-spark heads.
Model runs from 1999 to 2004,
gains a six-speed gearbox, and
in 2002, the optional ABS braking
system was replaced with an elec
-
trically servo-assisted combined
braking system that's still in place
today. Also, in 2002, the R 1150
GS Adventure made its debut. The
smaller F 650 GS made its produc
-
tion debut in 2000.
2004
The R 1200 GS makes its arrival.
Engine capacity is bumped from
1130cc to 1170cc. Vastly improved
over the 1150, the 1200 combined
98 horsepower and 85 lb-ft of torque
with a revised chassis, new body
-
work and new electronics to create a
bike that still holds its own today.
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