ROAD NEWS
footrests from the R1250GS Adventure and adjustable gearshift and footbrake levers are just as much in keeping with the tough off-road use ahead of the bikes . Metzeler Karoo 4 tyres are mounted on the cross-spoke wheels , replacing the standard Karoo 3 tyres to give better grip in difficult
terrain . Sports windshield , rally seat and Akrapovic rear silencer round off the equipment of the competition vehicle . The GS Trophy riders also score a 5-litre tank bag from BMW ’ s new Adventure Bag Collection , another practical storage option for all kinds of utensils and some food and drink for the road .
EUGENE LAVERTY TAKES THE REINS
Eugene Laverty ’ s 2023 season will look very different with the racer moving from behind the bars to the world of management with the Bonovo action BMW Racing Team . From 2023 onwards , the 36-year-old Irishman will become a co-owner and join the management of the Bonovo action BMW Racing Team whom he currently races for . Apart from becoming part of the team management around team owner Jürgen Röder and team manager Michael Galinski , he will also bring in his vast experience as a rider coach for the team . Laverty will take on his new role within the team after the 2022 season finale in November . “ Jürgen Röder and Michael Galinski made this proposal to me and I really appreciate that they believe I can fulfil this role ”, Laverty said . “ I wanted to finish in a strong way with some decent results , but obviously after the last rounds , I had to change my thinking a little bit , as I ’ m having some difficulties . I really enjoy being part of this team though , as it ’ s probably the best team I ’ ve ever ridden for during my career . And opportunities like this don ’ t come
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