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2019 BMW S 1000 RR, 2019 BMW R 1250 RS, 2019 BMW R 1250 R Launched

The 2019 BMW S 1000 RR, 2019 BMW R 1250 RS, 2019 BMW R 1250 R were launched today at the 2019 Shell Malaysia Motorcycle Grand Prix.
Only the S 1000 RR with M Sport Package is available at the moment.
The R 1250 R and R 1250 RS adds to BMW’s Boxer family.

The 2019 BMW S 1000 RR, 2019 BMW R 1250 RS, 2019 BMW R 1250 R were launched today at the 2019 Shell Malaysia Motorcycle Grand Prix.

2019 BMW S 1000 RR (from RM 138,500.00 for M Sport Package)

The 3rd-generation S 1000 RR has been long-awaited even before its official launch at EICMA 2018. Suffice to say that it was one of BMW Motorrad’s worst kept secrets!

It’s easy to see why BMW’s superbike is so popular these days. It’s one bike that would go fast as you dare and as slow as you want it to without complaining. It’s also a superbike that you could ride to track, whack off the mirrors and indicators, tape up the headlamps and taillamp, blast around the track, and ride it to work the next day.

The bike launched today is the M Sport Package variant.

Highlights:

999cc, liquid-cooled, 16-valve, DOHC, inline-Four with ShiftCam.
The new lump produces 207 bhp (152kW) at 13,500 RPM and 113 Nm of torque.
The ShiftCam technology varies both valve opening timing but also lift.

Hollow-stem lightweight titanium intake valves.
This allows the bike linear and good spread of power.
But also good fuel consumption at 6.4 litres per 100 km.
Oil pump and water pump integrated as one — saves weight and width.

Suspension is handled electronically by next generation of DDC (Dynamic Damping Control).
The rear shock is moved further back, away from exhaust and engine heat.

A new frame called Flex Frame — with specifically tuned zones of stiffness — provides better grip in corners and feedback.
Leaner fuel tank, narrower midsection for better knee grip and support.

The bodywork has short overhangs — the entire bike sits between the wheels.

More compact dimensions are the goal including engine, frame, tank, bodywork.
Revised exhaust system, engine, and M-lightweight battery.

The M Sport package includes M sport seat, country-specific taillamp, M carbon fibre wheels and lightweight M battery.
The revisions cut weight down to just 193.5 kg from the standard bike’s 208 kg.

Standard electronic rider aid include Rain, Road, Dynamic and Race.
Options are the “Pro Modes” — Pro 1, Pro 2, Pro 3 which includes DTC, ABS Pro, DTC Wheelie Detection, engine torque and engine braking adjustments.

Also available are race assistance modes such as Launch Control and Pit Lane Limiter.
Signature S 1000 RR smooth gearshifts are handled by the HP Shift Assistant Pro (standard).
New 6.5-inch TFT screen with Bluetooth connectivity.

BMW Motorrad Malaysia brought in the M Sport package as the introduction as the S 1000 RR is of limited stock worldwide. As such, BMW Motorrad Malaysia will send a bike to each dealer for customers to view and place orders.

The base S 1000 RR will arrive in Malaysia in 2020.

2019 BMW R 1250 RS (from RM 106,500.00) and 2019 BMW R 1250 R (from RM 102,500.00)

The R 1250 RS and R 1250 R completes the BMW Boxer family. The RS is the sport-tourer (the R 1250 RT is the luxury sport-tourer), while the R is the Roadster (naked street bike). We feel that the R 1250 RS’s smaller size will make it easier to ride as a daily commuter, as well.

Highlights:

Features the new 1254cc Boxer with BMW ShiftCam technology.
Produces 136 bhp and 143 Nm of torque.

The engine is also economical, consuming only 4.75 litres of fuel per 100 km.
Two standard riding modes that adapt to riding style.

Automatic Stability Control is standard, as is Hill Start Control.
They also feature Riding Modes Pro which includes Dynamic and Dynamic Pro.

The Dynamic Traction Control ties in with the Riding Modes Pro selection.
New 6.5-inch TFT screen with Bluetooth connectivity.

BMW Financing

BMW Group Financial Services Malaysia provides financing for these new bikes. You can ride the S 1000 R from RM 1,690 per month, R 1250 R from 1,250 per month, and the R 1250 RS RM 1,300 per month. These amounts are based on estimates 80 percent loan for 4-year tenure.

BMW Motorrad Malaysia Introduces Engine Oil Inclusive, Service Inclusive and Warranty Extension Programmes

BMW Motorrad Malaysia rolled out exclusive aftersales programmes.
They are called Engine Oil Inclusive, Service Inclusive and Warranty Extension.
They offer BMW owners a complete peace of mind.

BMW Motorrad Malaysia introduced three new aftersales care programmes called Engine Oil Inclusive, Service Inclusive and Warranty Extension. The programmes cover new and existing BMW motorcycle customers in Malaysia.

BMW Motorrad Engine Oil Inclusive

This first ever Engine Oil Inclusive programme has two options i.e. three years (or 30,000KM) or five years (or 50,000KM). The programme offers regular engine oil services which also includes BMW ADVANTEC genuine oil and filter replacement for all new and registered BMW motorcycles dated under 10 years from first registration. The maintenance history of the motorcycles should be in accordance to the recommended service intervals and performed at authorised BMW Motorrad dealerships in the country for the programme to be valid.

BMW Motorrad Service Inclusive

The BMW Motorrad Service Inclusive programme offers an additional PLUS over and above the BMW Motorrad Engine Oil Inclusive programme. With Service Inclusive, customers are covered in terms of Valve Clearance Check, Fork Oil Check, Transmission Oil Change, Spark Plug replacement, Brake Fluid Change, Air Filter Change, CVT Belt Replacement, Fuel Filter Change and Rear Axle Oil Change.

Programme options are also over a period of three years (or 30,000KM) or five years (or 50,000KM), and is also available for BMW motorcycles under 10 years from its date of first registration. Prior maintenance history of the motorcycle should also be in accordance to the recommended service intervals and performed at authorised BMW Motorrad dealerships.

BMW Motorrad Warranty Extension

The BMW Motorrad Warranty Extension programme offers an added extension of the manufacturer’s warranty after the expiration of the statutory warranty period, including corrective work repairs with BMW genuine parts.

The add-on programme can be purchased as an additional one-year or two-year package above and beyond the manufacturer’s warranty, which was raised to a standard of three years for BMW motorcycles registered from January 1^st, 2019.

The programme is available on offer for new and registered motorcycles dated 90 days from its first registration, but excludes the BMW Motorrad offering of the Roadside Assistance programme introduced earlier this year.

Harald Hoelzl, Managing Director of BMW Group Malaysia said, “A complete peace of mind ownership experience is the key to premium expression of a vehicle from the BMW Group. It is also how we differentiate ourselves to create value for our customers in the premium automotive industry.”

Hoelzl added that the ownership experience beyond the purchase of the vehicle is as important as the moment of truth in the purchasing decision process. He said, “This is the very reason we have the best ownership experience in the industry, from the best service and warranty programme to the best customer experience programme which can be seen in our monthly Net Promoter Scores (NPS).”

Owen Riley, Head of BMW Motorrad Malaysia said, “The new programmes are firsts in the Premium Motorcycle industry here in Malaysia. They are backed by the same standards we have for BMW Motorrad worldwide and are on offer at all our authorised BMW Motorrad dealerships. The aim here is to look after our customers in all the areas of maintenance so that they can simply Make Life a Ride!”

Recommended Retail Pricing for the First-Ever Service and Warranty Extension programmes are as per the attached price list. All programmes are also eligible to be financed completely from BMW Group Financial Services Malaysia.

For more information on the First-Ever Service and Warranty Programmes from BMW Motorrad Malaysia please visit https://www.bmwmotorrad.com.my/en/service/services/warranty.html.

BMW Rider Training with Auto Bavaria BMW Motorrad

Auto Bavaria BMW Motorrad organized the BMW Rider Training sessions over the weekend.
The lessons sought to make better riders and learn more about the capabilities of their bikes.
It also included basic emergency first aid training.

Bikes may be getting “smarter” but the soft science of riding – as in the rider – cannot be ruled out of the equation. This was why Auto Bavaria BMW Motorrad organized the BMW Rider Training clinic over the weekend.

Sure, modern motorcycles are loaded with safety features such as ABS, traction control, wheelie control, combined braking and everything in between, but that doesn’t mean riders just need to sit back and let the systems do the rest. We may as well hang up our helmets and take Grab Car, if it was so.

You see, riders still get into trouble despite the advancement of motorcycle technology. In fact, 90% of motorcycle crashes could be attributed to rider error from one degree to another. Technology complements the rider, instead of the other way around.

This is why rider training is important. Auto Bavaria BMW Motorrad knows this, hence the rider training.

The sessions were carried out through the day and the number of participants was limited to only a maximum of eight. That low number allowed the instructor more time to focus on each student.

It kicked off with the introduction of certified BMW Motorrad trainer Wong K.K. K.K. has been riding extensively for many years, besides carrying out training for BMW car owners before switching to motorcycle training.

Class began with some reflective questions. The objective was to get the participants to recognize the risks, try to avoid them and solve threatening scenarios through training and learning to ride.

Therefore, subjects covered the basic tenets of riding including turning, braking, vision, throttle control, body positioning, cornering. Additionally, K.K. also touched on urban survival such as being visible to others, reading traffic flow, avoiding the blindspot, ATGATT (all the gears all the time), 3-second rule, being paranoid about other road users and situational awareness.

He also talked about group riding i.e. convoys which covered communication, rules, pacing oneself, avoiding fatigue, besides being fully prepared with emergency kits.

However, the main difference to this training was the basic life support talk and demonstration. The hosts roped in Dr. Khairul Azri, an Emergency Physician at the Universiti Malaya Medical Centre for assistance.

He spoke about the need for riders to learn basic life support (BLS) in order to save lives, those which could very well be our very own riding buddies’. As such, his talk covered subjects such as recognizing the severity of injuries, when and how to perform CPR, how to remove the helmet of a fallen rider, and other facets of emergency care.

It was a shame that his session was very compressed but AB will bring the good doctor back for a full-blown BLS course.

The participants and trainers then convoyed to the parking lot outside the Shah Alam Stadium for the practical part of the training.

The first exercise was for tight turns. It sought to provide the students with the confidence to turn their bikes within confined quarters and u-turns. It also highlighted the bikes’ abilities that are usually under-utilised by their respective owners.

For example, the participants needed to ride in a circle within a 2.2 metre square “box.” Most expressed surprise that their bikes including the R 1200 RT and R 1200 GSA could perform the task.

They proceeded to the slow speed slalom afterwards. This was to teach low-speed maneuverability to simulate riding through heavy traffic.

But perhaps one of the best module of the day was braking. Braking is a skill that not many riders are aware of and instead use that facet of bike control as an on/off switch. In fact, while riders everywhere specifically demand the ABS feature, not many are actually aware of what it does and how it works.

A sudden heavy downpour wetted the “track” and it became even more conducive to learn about ABS.

The exercise also served to emphasize BMW’s braking technology such as ABS Pro and Integral ABS.

ABS Pro is actually lean-angle-sensitive ABS, named as “cornering ABS” by other manufacturers. The system provides different braking strategy and brake pressure compared to when the bike is straight up to allow safe hard braking hard while leaned over in a corner.

Integral ABS, on the other hand, is called “linked braking system” or “combined braking system” by other makers. Pressing the front brake lever only will apply some rear brake pressure to stabilise the rear end and chassis. Vice-versa, applying the rear brake only will also trigger some pressure in the front brakes. Consequently, braking is more efficient and safer, in addition to providing more confidence to the rider.

With the ground drenched, the riders were told to ride to certain speeds and apply maximum braking pressure.

The most impressive part was watching a couple of riders who deliberately rode faster to test the limits of their bikes. Watching 250-odd-kg (the R 1200 GS Adventure) and almost 280kg (R 1200 RT) bikes being hauled down from high speeds to a complete stop without drama was probably the best spectacle of the entire class.

Lessons continued throughout the day with the riders learned more and more complex skills.

This writer also heard participants complaining that nothing of use was actually thought at driving schools. All they had to do was remember the procedures to pass. Not one was taught about steering, throttle control, braking, vision, steering and just about everything else. And some people kept wondering why we have so accidents and fatalities among motorcyclists. In any case, they were thankful that AB BMW Motorrad took the initiative to organise the clinic.

In the end, what mattered was eight BMW owners and riders rode home with better skills than when they first stepped into class that day.

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Recall for BMW G 310 R, BMW G 310 GS and BMW C 400 X in USA

A recall campaign for the BMW G 310 R, BMW G 310 GS and BMW C 400 X has been initiated in the USA.
It pertains to the bikes’ brake calipers that may corrode.
It happens in the USA due to winter conditions.

We’ve just learned of a recall campaign for the BMW G 310 R, BMW G 310 GS and BMW C 400 X in the USA.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the front and/or rear brake calipers may corrode, leading to the caliper pistons sticking or drag in their bores. The corrosion is caused by winter riding conditions. We suspect the salt applied to roads during the season as it lowers the melting point of water, thus ice melts quicker. But it also corrodes metal.

The affected models are from 2017 to 2020 for the G 310 R, 2018 to 2020 for the G 310 GS, 2019 C 400 X.

BikesRepublic.com have sought confirmation from BMW Motorrad Malaysia over this matter.

The above recall affects bikes in the American market due to winter conditions, thus does not affect bikes in Malaysia.

However, BMW Motorrad Malaysia will inform their official dealers to carry out checks on the calipers of these three bikes in the interest of safety. BMW will also update us should there be further action.

We would like to add that recall campaigns are actually a good thing. It shows that manufacturers are being responsible, rather than hiding data and facts.

REVIEW: 2019 BMW R 1250 GS Adventure – “Globetrotter”

We recently tested BMW Motorrad’s latest flagship adventure model, the BMW R 1250 GS. After concluding the fact that you can basically go anywhere and everywhere (including riding it as a daily bike), BMW Motorrad Malaysia gave us the opportunity to test its bigger and more badass version, the 2019 BMW R 1250 GS Adventure. (more…)

2019 BMW F 750 GS Test & Review – “Same same but different”

The 2019 BMW F 750 GS is the more road-biased model of F XXX GS series.
It uses the same engine as the F 850 GS but with a different tune.
The frame is the same but different forks.

It’s easy to skip over the fact that BMW Motorrad has many models of motorcycles in their line-up. Mention “BMW” and the very first image to pop up in people’s heads are the R 1200/1250 GS/GSA or S 1000 RR.

But how can we blame them? The bestselling motorcycle in the world was the R 1200 GS/GSA for many years, and soon to be taken over by its successor the R 1250 GS/GSA. The bestselling superbike – or at least among the bestselling – is the S 1000 RR.

In fact, we admit that we were rather surprised when we got the call to the test and review the 2019 F 750 GS. We know it exists but it’s so easy to overlook, even after testing the new 2019 F 850 GS. But let’s ride it anyway (since it’s a test bike – WOOHOO!).

But the main question that bugged us was why do you need a 750 when there’s already the 850?! Er…

And then get this: The F 750 GS is actually powered by the 853cc parallel-Twin which powers the F 850 GS. But the 750 uses a different tuning, resulting in 77 hp and 83 Nm of torque, as opposed to 95 hp and 92 Nm of torque. So, it’s an 850 but not an 850.

The F 750 GS’s silhouette is identical to its F 850 GS bigger brother, that’s for sure. But while the 850 seems very polished in its details, the 750 looks a little more spartan not unlike the previous F 800 GS. Or was it that I was biased…? Still, the build quality is typical of BMW.

The version we tested includes that large TFT screen found in the F 850 GS and R 12XX series, fortunately. The display has a very high resolution and scrolling through with the multifunction controller brings up all sorts of data, including “coffee break.” Great, now your bike knows how much time you spent at Starbucks Gohtong Jaya.

Electronic rider aids are the same, with a ride-by-wire throttle and two ride modes ROAD and RAIN.

Its seat height was much lower than that of the F 850 GS, as it wears a 19-inch front wheel, instead of a 21-inch wired wheel. The forks are conventional ones compared to upside down units on the 850. Ah hah, now there’s something really something different!

Okay, okay, let’s get going already.

The good news is it sounded just as good as the 850 since the crankshaft is offset by 270 degrees to mimic a 90o V-Twin. There’s a slight buzz at the handlebar when accelerating hard but you’ll soon ignore it.

And accelerate hard it did! It actually jumped forward harder and rawer than the 850 to a stonking intake sound from underneath the tank.

Having smaller wheels also meant that it was easier to flick the bike around. Combine that agility to the engine’s kick and you have a weapon that’ll terrorize other motorcyclists (which many dispatch riders learned the hard way). Flick, snap open throttle, brake, flick, snap open throttle, flick, repeat.

We’ve noted that the F 850 GS’s suspension was a tad too soft on the road. Traction was readily available, but the lack of feedback was disconcerting. However, the F 750 GS’s suspension was stiffer and had that feel that we wished we had.

It was only then that it dawned on me that the F 750 GS is the road-biased version, while the F 850 GS is biased more towards off-roading.

But doesn’t mean the 750 dares not venture where the road turns to muck.

We were testing another new adventure bike at the Rimba Valley Motorcamp that day. That particular bike was light and easy to handle, but every stone kicked the suspension here and there. It was controllable, but it the wheels hopped here and there.

When I got back on the F 750 GS to return home, I was surprise to discover that its suspension soaked up almost everything and the bike was super stable. Only one particularly large rock deflected the front wheel. I suspect that one could mount a 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wire spoke wheels and join GIVI Rimba Raid.

It was Karak Highway afterwards and the bike slid seamlessly into its sport-touring role.

Verdict

The 2019 BMW F 750 GS is a pretty good bike, surprisingly. But it truly shows that you don’t need tons of horsepower to have fun, and that’s the fun in itself.

Sure, there were some sore points. There’s that handlebar buzz around 5,000 RPM. But I’m sure no one will actually mind these minor negatives.

And yes, we will remember that there is actually an F 750 GS side-by-side with the F 850 GS from now on. Same same but different.

BMW R1250 GS: Berat 250KG Tapi Seimbang Bagaikan Atlet Gimnastik

Teringat lagi saat BMW Motorrad Malaysia melancarkan BMW R1250 GS dan R1250 GS Adventure ketika BMW Night Fuel yang berlangsung di Bandar Malaysia, Julai lalu. Saat kemunculan kedua-dua model tersebut di atas pentas membuatkan bulu roma meremang tanpa kawalan.

Ketika itu, sesi monolog bermula,”Alangkah seronoknya kalau dapat menunggang dua kuda liar ini”. Lebih sebulan kemudian, dialog dalam hati itu seakan mendapat panggilan apabila BMW Group Malaysia menghubungi MotoMalaya – menerusi Wahid Ooi dari BikesRepublic – dan memaklumkan bahawa mereka ada dua jentera yang ingin kami uji.

Tidak lain dan tidak bukan, dua kuda liar yang asalnya sekadar angan-angan Mat Jenin kini menjadi realiti. Jentera ‘Adventure’ (ADV) ikonik BMW kini bakal menjadi ‘milik’ MotoMalaya untuk tempoh 168 jam.

Mata kedua-dua BMW R1250 GS dan R1250 GS Adventure yang disinari Daytime Running Light (DRL) menyapa penglihatan lalu menusuk ke jiwa. Sesi kedua monolog bermula,”Tak sabar aku nak jinakkan kuda liar ini di atas permukaan bertar dari Cyberjaya ke Kuala Lumpur. Tetapi mampukah aku?”

Hati mula gundah-gulana kerana ini adalah perjalanan sulung MotoMalaya dengan BMW R1250 GS atau GS secara amnya.

Demi memahami intipati dan jiwa jentera ikonik BMW ini, BMW R1250 GS jadi pasangan pertama dan ketepikan R1250 GS Adventure buat sementara waktu.

Perasaan pertama, kuda liar ini didatangkan dengan tangki 20 liter dan berat 250 kilogram dan angka itu mungkin mengejutkan tetapi bukan bagi mereka yang telah mentelaah salasilah GS sebelum ini.

Hakikatnya, GS dan muatan berat berpisah tiada tetapi berat itu menjadi ghaib saat nadi bersesaran 1,254 cc dihidupkan dan roda bersaiz 19 inci depan dan 17 inci belakang mula mengorak langkah.

Jentera bernilai RM116,500 – setanding dengan harga seekor kuda sebenar – bukan sahaja tampil lebih jinak malah mendatangkan aura seakan bersedia untuk beraksi dalam sukan ekuestrian.

Perkataan STABIL melompat keluar dari celah-celah membran otak lalu disampaikan ke lidah bagi mencetuskan sesi monolog ketiga,”Mana pergi berat tadi? Macam mana boleh jadi seimbang sangat?”

Sepanjang sesi tunggangan, BMW R1250 GS meperlihatkan keseimbangan yang mengagumkan umpama atlet gimnastik yang ‘menari’di atas apparatus batang titian.

Selain daripada peranan kedudukan enjin boxer, magis sebenar BMW R1250 GS berlaku dengan bantuan sistem baharu yang diberi nama teknologi ShiftCam.

Jika ahli silap mata lebih gemar berahsia daripada berkongsi magis mereka, BMW mengambil langkah lebih berani apabila meluahkan segala rahsia mengenai teknologi baharu ini.

Teknologi ShiftCam membuatkan peralihan daripada prestasi enjin yang rendah ke tinggi (partial load ke full load) tanpa sebarang perasaan tersengguk sekaligus mencernakan pergerakkan yang efisien dan lancar. Sifat yang jarang sekali ditonjolkan jentera ADV kini berada di dalam GS.

Entah bagaimana ahli sihir (jurutera) di kilang BMW melakukannya tetapi apa yang pasti teknologi ShiftCam memastikan piawaian Euro 5 berjaya dicapai tanpa perlu mengorbankan kuasa dan imej GS.

Saksikan video dibawah bagaimana magis ShiftCam berlaku:

Keterujaan itu kemudiannya disalurkan menerusi pulasan pendikit dan saat itu bukan satu, bukan dua tetapi 136 kuasa kuda dapat dirasai serta-merta yang disalurkan menerusi transmisi enam kelajuan.

Ketika ini, sesi meremang bulu roma buat kali kedua berlaku dan ketika sedang lemas dalam keterujaan, pandangan di hujung mata menangkap paparan TFT berukuran 6.6 inci yang dengan jelas menunjukkan kelajuan ketika itu telah mengjangkau angka haram di sisi Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan Raya (JPJ) dan polis.

Selain daripada memaparkan maklumat penting seperti speedometer, odometer dan gear indiciator, paparan TFT – yang didatangkan secara standard bagi GS dan GSA – turut bertindak sebagai pusat hiburan mini. Sesuatu yang tidak akan dijumpai pada seekor kuda liar sebenar.

Paparan baharu ini membenarkan sambungan kepada telefon pintar yang boleh digunakan bagi memilih muzik, mengawal navigasi dan membuat serta menjawab panggilan telefon.

Meskipun 136 ekor kuda yang disumbat dalam enjin boxer kali ini tidak lagi digandingkan dengan brek Brembo namun penggunaan brek Hayes empat pot di bahagian depan – dijenamakan semula sebagai BMW – memberikan jaminan yang sama.

Hanya persoalan mengenai pertukaran daripada Brembo ke Hayes kekal menjadi teka-teki yang tidak dapat kami rungkaikan.

Tidak cukup R1250 GS dijinakkan dengan teknologi ShiftCam, BMW turut menyuntik Dynamic Braking Control (DBC) bagi menjaminkan keselamatan yang lebih jitu.

“Percayalah..” kata Siti Nurhaliza, sistem DBC amat diperlukan bagi mengendalikan jentera berat. Ciri keselamatan ini memastikan pendikit dilepaskan secara automatik dalam keadaan ‘panic-stop’.

BMW dakwa komputer mampu mengesan jika penunggang memegang pendikit dengan erat ketika sedang membrek dengan kuat. Tetapi kami pula dakwa ada ‘jin’ yang melakukan tugas tersebut kerana bunyinya agak sofistikated dan terlalu canggih!

Sementara itu, keselesaan tunggangan turut dirungkai menerusi penggunaan Dyamic ESA yang turut terdapat pada model sebelumnya – R1200 GS dan GSA.

Jika pemandu kereta manual risau gelongsor ke belakang ketika di bukit, apatah lagi bagi sebuah bas mini beroda dua dari Jerman ini dan kerana itulah BMW R1250 GS dan GSA didatangkan dengan Hill Start Control yang boleh diaktifkan dengan menekan brek depan dua kali.

Kesemua faktor ini membuatkan BMW R1250 GS layak digunakan sebagai kuda harian apatah lagi penunggang boleh memilih di antara empat mod – Rain, Road, Dynamic dan Enduro – bagi menyesuaikan jentera dengan cara tunggangan masing-masing.

Secara peribadi, kami jatuh cinta dengan mod Dynamic kerana berbanding Rain dan Road, mod ini menyerlahkan lagi kuasa sebenar GS.

Jika ada yang memiliki sifat ingin tahu dan bertanyakan ‘Kenapa tidak menggunakan mod Enduro?’

Jawapan kami, tiada kelapangan untuk membawa kuda liar ini ke permukaan ‘off-road’ tetapi selepas menyaksikan sendiri keupayaan model sebelum ini R1200 GS di GIVI Rimba Raid beberapa minggu lalu kami berpuas hati untuk hanya menjalankan sesi ujian di atas permukaan bertar.

Tidak dapat dinafikan BMW GS merupakan jentera yang mampu merungkai makna motosikal ADV. Meskipun didatangkan dengan harga yang tinggi tetapi kami jangka senario itu langsung tidak akan memberi kesan terhadap pemilik lama dan baharu untuk memastikan model ikonik ini akan terus memalingkan kepala setiap pengguna jalan raya.

Can you ride the BMW R 1250 GS daily?

BMW Motorrad Malaysia recently celebrated their annual BMW Motorrad Night Fuel event held at the Malaysia. There were many highlights of the night which included the launch of the all-new 2019 BMW R 1250 GS, R 1250 GS Adventure, and the F 850 GS Adventure. We got our hands on the latest R 1250 GS and we’re here to answer the question; can you ride it on a daily basis? (more…)

BMW R 1250 GS, R 1250 GS Adventure dan F 850 GS Kini Dilancarkan!

BMW Motorrad memperkenalkan tiga model baharu yang bakal menggegar jalan raya di Malaysia ketika majlis BMW Night Fuel yang berlangsung di Pangkalan Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia (TUDM), Sungai Besi, hari ini.

Tiga model tersebut merangkumi keluarga GS, BMW F 850 GS Adventure, R 1250 GS dan R 1250 GS Adventure.

BMW F 850 GS Adventure (RM88,500)

Meskipun tidk memiliki enjin sebesar abangnya, GS 1250 namun F 850 GS tampil dengan reka bentuk yang lebih maskulin. Enjin segmen pertengahan ini turut didatangkan dengan upside-down fork dengan double-sided swingarm aluminium bagi sekaligus memastikan respon yang lebih sensitif.

BMW turut memperbaiki ergonomik bagi memastikan tunggangan yang selesa terutamanya bagi senario off-road.

BMW F 850 GS Adventure kini dilengkapi dengan enjin 853cc dua silinder in-line yang telah dinaik taraf sekaligus menjanjikan peningkatan kuasa sebanyak 95hp pada 8,250rpm dengan 92 Nm pada 6,250rpm – yang disampaikan menerusi transmisi enam-kelajuan.

Antara ciri keselamatan yang terdapat pada F 850 GS Adventure:

Riding Mode (Rain,Road)
BMW Motorrad ABS
Automatic Stability Control (ASC)

BMW F 850 GS Adventure turut didatangkan dengan tayar enduro street sebagai standard. Bagaimanapun, hanya empat model dibawa masuk bagi tahun ini.

BMW R 1250 GS dan BMW R 1250 GS Adventure (RM116,500 dan RM125,500 sementara RM127,500 bagi Style HP)

Kedua-dua jentera kini telah dinaik taraf bagi memastikan pengalaman tunggangan yang lebih mantap dengan elemen bertaraf dunia yang selaras dengan imej ikonik GS.

Penguasaan off-road kini disalurkan menerusi reka bentuk serba baharu termasuk pilihan warna yang berbeza. Kini, lampu depan LED dan Day Time Riding Lights (DRL) turut didatangkan secara standard.

Bahagian powertrain kini lebih menonjol dengan pilihan warna hitam matte yang digabungkan dengan kerangka utama berwarna Agate Grey metalik matte. Kedua-dua jentera turut tampil lebih garang dengan tayar Cross-Spoke berwarna hitam.

R 1250 GS dan R 1250 GS Adventure turut dilengkapi dengan sistem ekzos baharu yang menawarkan kuasa dan tork lebih optimum selaras dengan teknologi BMW ShiftCam.

Sementara itu, panel 6.5 inci berwarna TFT pelbagai fungsi turut didatangkan secara standard.

Antara ciri keselamatan lain yang terdapat pada R 1250 GS dan R 1250 GS Adventure:

Mod tunggangan ( Rain, Road)
Automatic Stability Control (ASC)
Hill Start Control
Electroninc Suspension Dynamic ESA

Pelanggan turut ditawarkan dengan Riding Modes Pro yang menawarkan pelbaga ciri baru antaranya:

Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)
ABS Pro
Hill Start Control Pro
Dynamic Brake Assistant (DBC)

Enjin dua silinder empat strok dengan sistem penyejukan cecair turut diperhalusi dengan teknologi BMW ShiftCam bagi kedua-dua model yang menawarkan peningkatan kuasa dan tork.

Kapasiti bagi kedua-dua model turut dipertingkatkan kepada 1254cc yang kini mampu menjana 136hp pada 7,750rpm dan 143 Nm pada 6,250 rpm.

2019 BMW R 1250 GS, BMW R 1250 GS Adventure, BMW F 850 GS Adventure Launched

The 2019 BMW R 1250 GS, BMW R 1250 GS Adventure, BMW F 850 GS Adventure were launched tonight.
They were launch at the BMW Motorrad Night Fuel Kuala Lumpur lifestyle event.
The R 1250 GS line-up features the new 1254cc Boxer with ShiftCam Technology.

BMW Motorrad Malaysia launched the 2019 BMW R 1250 GS, BMW R 1250 GS Adventure, BMW F 850 GS Adventure here tonight at the BMW Motorrad Malaysia Night Fuel Kuala Lumpur lifestyle event.

All three models are eagerly awaited by BMW and adventure fans, more so since they have been upgraded for more performance from the engine and chassis.

2019 BMW F 850 GS Adventure (GSA) – From 88,500

The F 850 GS Adventure (GSA) expands the F 850 GS’s already impressive touring and adventure capabilities. Owners can expect greater range and off-road riding capability.

Highlights:

853cc, 8-valve, DOHC, parallel-Twin.
The crankshaft is revised to feature a 90^ospacing to mimic a 90^oV-Twin, instead of the 360^ocrank in the F 800 GS.
The new 270^o/450^oignition timing provides smoother torque and less vibration.
The new engine delivers 95 hp @ 8,250 RPM and 92 Nm of torque at 6,250 RPM.
Power is transferred to the transmission through a slipper clutch.
The instrument cluster consists of a 6.5-inch TFT screen.
There are two power/ride modes: ROAD and RAIN.
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Automatic Stability Control (ASC) are standard.
Front forks are upsided-down with 230 mm travel.
Rear shock is adjustable for preload and rebound and has 215 mm travel.
Front wheel is 21-inches, rear is 17-inches.
Engine guard is standard.
As with BMW’s Adventure variants, fuel is expanded to 23 litres.
With an optimum fuel consumption of 4.1 litres/100km, the bike has a 500-km touring range.

2019 BMW R 1250 GS – From RM 116,500

Development of the BMW R 1250 GS was eagerly followed the world over, especially when it was revealed that it will feature a new, larger engine with variable valve timing. Indeed, the ShiftCam Technology boosts the new engine’s performance while retaining fuel economy and the classic BMW Boxer character.

Highlights:

1254cc, 8-valve, DOHC, horizontally-opposed-Twin (Boxer) with BMW ShiftCam Technology.
The new engine produces 136 hp at 7,750 RPM and 143 Nm of torque at 6,250 RPM.
There are now two knock sensors allowing use of fuel less than RON 95.
The instrument cluster consists of a 6.5-inch TFT screen.
There are two power/ride modes: ROAD and RAIN.
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Automatic Stability Control (ASC) are standard.
Also, standard is Hill Start Control.
Suspension is via Dynamic ESA “Next Generation” with fully-automatic load compensation.
Optional Riding Modes Pro includes Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), ABS Pro, Hill Start Control Pro, and Dynamic Brake Assistant (DBC).

2019 BMW R 1250 GS Adventure – From RM 125,500

In addition to the R 1250 GS’s specifications, the R 1250 GS Adventure includes model specific features for longer range and adventure riding.

Highlights:

Longer travel suspension – 210 mm front and 220 mm rear vs. 190 mm/200 mm on the GS.
30-litre usable fuel capacity vs. 20 litres on the GS.
268 kg ready to ride weight vs. the GS’s 249 kg.
Priced from RM 125,500 and from RM 127,500 for the Style HP colour scheme.

New BMW S 1000 RR to Debut at BMW Motorrad Night Fuel Malaysia?

The sixth edition of the BMW Motorrad Night Fuel Malaysia will be held on 22^ndJune 2019.
It’s set to take place at the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) base at Sungai Besi.
Will we see the new S 1000 RR, R 1250 GS and R 1250 RT?

The sixth edition of the BMW Motorrad Night Fuel Malaysia will be held on 22^ndJune 2019. It’s set to take place at the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) base at Sungai Besi.

The BMW Motorrad Night Fuel Malaysia event has toured across Malaysia since 2016. This 2019 event is a return to Kuala Lumpur.

Celebrating the Making Life a Ride spirit, the BMW Motorrad Night Fuel Malaysia event is one of the largest gatherings of premium motorcycle enthusiasts from across the country and is open to all BMW Motorrad owners.

Held on Saturday, 22^ndJune 2019 at The Base, Sempang Airport, Royal Malaysian Air Force Base along the Sungai Besi area, the event will host a night filled with great food, music, camaraderie.

And as usual, the introduction of new motorcycles from BMW Motorrad Malaysia as well as a lucky draw chance to win a BMW Motorrad GS model. Our guess are the new S 1000 RR superbike, R 1250 GS and R 1250 RT, among others.

Sensational line-up of live performances includes the TC Buskers, Arjuna Band and a special performance by a legendary Malaysian Rock Legend!

Details of the event:

Date : 22^ndJune 2019, Saturday

Time : 7:00PM to 11:00PM

Venue : The Base, Sempang Airport, Royal Malaysian Air Force Base, 57100 Sungai Besi, Kuala Lumpur.

Ticket entry to the Sixth BMW Night Fuel Event Malaysia 2019 is at RM 90.00 via online registrations from now until Monday, 17^thJune 2019 and at RM 110.00 for walk-in registrations during the event itself. Visit BMW Motorrad Malaysia’s website HERE.

More details are also available on BMW Motorrad Malaysia’s Facebook page or call BMW VOICE at 1800-88-3000.

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