R 1250 GS 2024

The 2024 BMW R 1250 GS has been the absolute benchmark of adventure motorcycles for more than four decades. When competitors want to describe their adventure bike as "the best," they compare it to the GS. With the 1254cc Boxer engine and ShiftCam technology, 136 horsepower, and Dynamic ESA semi-active suspension, the 2024 GS remains the technical peak of the segment.

The Boxer Engine: Philosophy and Performance

BMW's boxer engine has the cylinders opposed horizontally, lowering the center of gravity and creating the brand's distinctive character. BMW's ShiftCam varies the valve profile according to engine speed: at low RPMs it prioritizes torque and smoothness; at high RPMs it maximizes power. The result is an engine that pushes hard from idle (143 Nm of torque at just 6,250 rpm) and remains powerful up to 7,750 rpm.

Five Riding Modes

Rain, Road, Dynamic, Enduro, Enduro Pro — five modes that change the engine map, cornering ABS (switchable off-road), traction control (DTCevo), and throttle response. The GS can go from muddy dirt to high-speed highway without changing bikes.

Who is the 2024 R 1250 GS for?

For experienced riders planning long trips with mixed terrain. For those who value German engineering and are willing to pay for it. For the long-distance traveler who wants the bike that, statistically, takes more people around the world than any other model.