New R1200GS and GSA for 2010!

Oh man, Daddy wants. Daddy wants bad (but what else is new, eh?). Complete details -- more horsepower, dual overhead cams, new valve config, new exhaust valve for "manly sound," and so on -- are probably at BMW's website.

I want the yellow. I want the yellow. Oh God, I want the yellow. It's like a big adventure banana, I tell ya...

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Edited to add some more photos and specs.

The main features of the 2010 BMW R 1200 GS at a glance:

• New, even more dynamic engine now with two overhead camshafts per cylinder and valves in radial arrangement.
• Increase in engine output by 5 per cent to 110 hp at 7,750 rpm and maximum torque to 88 lb-ft at 6,000 rpm.
• Increase in maximum engine speed from 8,000 to 8,500 rpm offers a wider range of useful engine speed.
• Significantly better acceleration and torque.
• Electronically controlled exhaust flap for an aggressive muscular sound.
• Color variants of the R 1200 GS: Alpine White non-metallic, Magma Red non-metallic, Ostra Greymatt metallic, Sapphire Black metallic.
• Optional extras and accessories tailored to the model with BMW’s usual high level of quality.
• New additional headlight in LED technology for the R 1200 GS (accessory).

2010 BMW R 1200 GS Specifications

Engine
Capacity 1,170 cc
Bore/stroke 3.98/2.87 inches
Max output 110 hp at 7,750 rpm
Max torque 88 ft-lb @ 6,000 rpm
Configuration Flat-twin
No. of cylinders 2
Compression ratio/fuel grade 12/S 95-98 RON, max output with 98 RON,
optional 91 RON SA
Valve/gas timing DOHC
Valves per cylinder 4
Intake/exhaust valve diameter 1.54/1.30 inches
Throttle butterfly diameter 1.97 inches
Fuel supply BMS-K+
Exhaust management Fully-controlled three-way catalytic converter

Electrical System
Alternator (W) 720 W
Battery (V/Ah) 12/14, maintenance-free
Headlight (W) H7
Starter (kW) 1.1

Transmission/Gearbox
Clutch Single-plate dry clutch, diameter 7 inches
Transmission Dog-type six-speed gearshift
Primary ratio 1.737
Gear ratios I 2.375
II 1.696
III 1.296
IV 1.065
V 0.939
VI 0.848
Rear-wheel drive Drive shaft
Final drive ratio 2.91

Suspension
Frame Tubular steel frame, load-bearing engine
Front wheel control BMW Telelever
Rear wheel control BMW Paralever
Overall spring travel, front/rear 7.5/7.9 inches
Castor 4.0 inches
Wheelbase 59.3 inches
Steering head angle 64.3 degrees
Brakes
Front Dual disc brake, diameter 12 inches
Rear Single disc brake, diameter 10 inches
Optional BMW Motorrad Integral ABS
(semi-integral, on-demand)

Wheels Cast Cross-spoke
Front 2.5 x 19
Rear 4.0 x 17
Tires
Front 110/80 R 19
Rear 150/70 R 17

Dimensions and Weight
Length 87 inches
Width (overall, with mirrors) 37 inches
Handlebar width (without mirrors) 36.6 inches
Seat height 33.5/34.3 inches
Dry weight 448 lbs
DIN (unladen weight in road trim) 505 lbs
Max permissible 970 lbs
Tank capacity 5.28 gallons

Performance Data
Acceleration 0–62 mph 3.7 sec
Top speed 124 +

Talimena Drive

This past weekend, Danny, Kim, and I embarked on our second annual "We Don't Know Where We're Going" Tour. We wound up in Arkansas again and had a fantastic time. Danny and Kim were on their brand new shiny red 2008 BMW R1200GS Adventure. I was mounted on my Triumph Tiger. Returning home Sunday morning, we rode the Talimena Scenic Byway, that twisty stretch of pavement between Mena, Arkansas and Talihina, Oklahoma. The sun was shining and it was about 45 degrees -- perfect weather to shoot some video.




Thanks for a great weekend, Danny and Kim!

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