Kiwi Rider August 2022 Vol.2 | Page 95

ROAD NEWS

BMW R1250GS RETURNS TO GS TROPHY COMPETITION

BMW ’ s flagship adventure model is returning to the global competition stage with BMW Motorrad confirming that the R1250GS will be the bike of choice for the 2022 edition of the BMW GS Trophy set in Albania . Awaiting competitors in Albania alongside their trusty GS steeds are rugged cliffs , deep valleys , raging rivers and the breathtaking Mediterranean coastline , which makes up the challenging terrain of the BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy from September 4-10 . The country is still considered a real insider ’ s
tip for off-road adventures , and this year 126 models of the R1250GS Trophy Competition , specially built for this event , will be available to the participating enduro riders from all over the world . While it was the F850GS used as the competition bike at the last International GS Trophy right here in little ol ’ NZ in 2020 , BMW Motorrad is bringing the competition back to its boxer twin R1250GS Trophy Competition featuring the flat-twin boxer engine . BMW says this is because the 1250 offers
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