For this year’s edition of the 2022 GS Trophy adventure race in Albania, BMW Motorrad has announced the purpose of building an R 1250 GS Trophy Competition version of its famous adventure touring motorcycle. The GS Trophy is seen as a challenge for both rider and machine, with entry determined not by entry fees but through knockout rounds held in the rider’s country of origin.
While the previous round of the GS Trophy used the F 850 GS as the race vehicle, this year’s edition sees the return of the R 1250 GS, of which 126 will be built specifically for this race. . Taking the base of the R 1250 GS, BMW Motorrad’s full-size extreme sport bike has been added for heavy-duty off-road racing.
The R 1250 GS Trophy Competition is painted in Light Light Uni / Gravity Blue Metallic Matte and is decorated with GS Trophy graphics. As always, the competitor’s name and country of origin adorn the front of the R 1250 GS.
In addition, an aluminum skid plate is fitted to the bottom of the R 1250 GS as well as the headlight guard, with other protections including cylinder head covers, crash shields, guard plates and so on. TFT screen protector and enduro-style side stand. Braking system and adjustable gear lever are also fitted, Metzeler Karoo 4 tires replace the standard Karoo 3, along with Rally seats, sports windshield and Akrapovic exhaust.
R 1250 GS is equipped with the legendary BMW Motorrad twin boxer engine, capacity of 1,254 cc with ShiftCam variable valve control. Power for the R 1250 GS is 136 hp at 7,750 rpm with 143 Nm of torque at 6,250 rpm mated to a six-speed transmission and ultimate powertrain.
