BMW Unveils All-new, Liquid-cooled R 1200 GS

james1300 · 11-01-2012, 06:24 AM

From 'Rider' magazine...

LINK>>http://www.ridermagazine.com/top-sto...&utm_campaign=

Avboden · 11-01-2012, 06:28 AM

One thing that's important to note is that the liquid cooling is very targeted to just the components that need it. Makes for a much lighter and more compact system.

BusaDave · 11-01-2012, 09:42 AM

I can't believe you beat him to the punch on posting about a new BMW.

Avboden · 11-01-2012, 09:49 AM

Originally Posted by BusaDave

I can't believe you beat him to the punch on posting about a new BMW.

eh, it was all widely known a few weeks ago.

KNanthrup · 11-01-2012, 09:51 AM

I'm all for it, provided that BMW is doing their due diligence on reliability measures. The 1200 oilheads were good engines, but there have been some issues with other drivetrain components, and I fear that the mighty boxer GS's will start to lose their 'bulletproof workhorse' status. Time will tell... definitely sounds like a good idea on paper though.

WaGigKPN · 11-01-2012, 09:54 AM

Originally Posted by BusaDave

I can't believe you beat him to the punch on posting about a new BMW.

I thought the same thing! lol

Bmwridr05 · 11-01-2012, 10:02 AM

Actually Av posted on 10/2 about it. But anyway, as I said then, I'd wait for the 2014 or 15 model, let BMW sort all the issues out on the new build.

Plus some good deals on older non-watercooled GS's should be hitting the market soon

ZXWUT? · 11-01-2012, 10:10 AM

Originally Posted by Avboden

One thing that's important to note is that the liquid cooling is very targeted to just the components that need it. Makes for a much lighter and more compact system.

Isn't that what every cooling system is designed to do?...

Avboden · 11-01-2012, 11:46 AM

Originally Posted by ZXWUT?

Isn't that what every cooling system is designed to do?...

the difference is that this engine, being a boxer, still has substantial air cooling to certain components, those that have this don't get the water. In a normal watercooled engine, it simply takes a hell of a lot more water/cooling capacity.


11-01-2012, 06:24 AM	#1
james1300 Track School Dazed Joined: Oct 2005 From: CENTRAL I Ride: When I can	BMW Unveils All-new, Liquid-cooled R 1200 GS From 'Rider' magazine... LINK>>http://www.ridermagazine.com/top-sto...&utm_campaign= __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


11-01-2012, 06:28 AM	#2
Avboden Moto2 Contender Joined: Oct 2007 From: from Wa, living on Grenada (island) I Ride: 2007 BMW F800S, 1999 ATK 605 ESDS/SM	One thing that's important to note is that the liquid cooling is very targeted to just the components that need it. Makes for a much lighter and more compact system. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


11-01-2012, 09:42 AM	#3
BusaDave Peg Dragger Joined: Jul 2010 From: Lacey, Wa Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: Busa, KTM	I can't believe you beat him to the punch on posting about a new BMW. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


11-01-2012, 09:51 AM	#5
KNanthrup Shredder Joined: Jul 2008 From: Issaquah, WA I Ride: '09 CBR1000RR. '95 R1100GS	I'm all for it, provided that BMW is doing their due diligence on reliability measures. The 1200 oilheads were good engines, but there have been some issues with other drivetrain components, and I fear that the mighty boxer GS's will start to lose their 'bulletproof workhorse' status. Time will tell... definitely sounds like a good idea on paper though. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


11-01-2012, 10:02 AM	#7
Bmwridr05 Peg Dragger Joined: Mar 2006 From: Chewelah,WA I Ride: 1985 R80, and others	Actually Av posted on 10/2 about it. But anyway, as I said then, I'd wait for the 2014 or 15 model, let BMW sort all the issues out on the new build. Plus some good deals on older non-watercooled GS's should be hitting the market soon __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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