BMW Motorrad Malaysia introduces three new adventure motorcycles

By CARSIFU | 24 June 2019


KUALA LUMPUR: BMW Motorrad Malaysia has extended their portfolio of premium motorcycles in the country with the new BMW F 850 GS Adventure, BMW R 1250 GS and BMW R 1250 GS Adventure priced at RM88,500, RM116,500 and RM125,500 respectively.

There is also the BMW R 1250 GS Adventure HP variant priced at RM127,500. Prices are on the road, without insurance, and with BMW Motorrad Malaysia’s All-New 3-Year Warranty and 3-Year Roadside Assistance Programmes.

The new models were introduced at the BMW Motorrad Night Fuel 2019 event at Sepang Airport to the surprise of the motorcycling enthusiasts in attendance.

(From left): Ooi Choon Beng, Senior Sales Manager of BMW Motorrad Malaysia, and Owen Riley with the New BMW R 1250 GS and the New BMW R 1250 GS Adventure.
(From left): Ooi Choon Beng, Senior Sales Manager of BMW Motorrad Malaysia, and Owen Riley with the new BMW R 1250 GS and the new BMW R 1250 GS Adventure.


The event featured a line-up of live performances by the TC Buskers, Arjuna Band and a special performance by the Malaysian rock legend, Amy from the band, Search.

Designed for concentrated performance and impressive efficiency, the BMW R 1250 GS and BMW R 1250 GS Adventure features advanced Boxer engines with BMW ShiftCam Technology that increases engine displacements to deliver better performances.

Based on the dynamic and off-road oriented character of the BMW F 850 GS, the New BMW F 850 GS Adventure stands out with its high-level touring capability, long-term endurance, sporty dynamic riding and superior off-road qualities.

The new BMW F 850 GS Adventure embodies a new, powerful and reengineered two-cylinder in-line engine which generates 95hp at 8,250rpm and a maximum torque of 92Nm at 6,250rpm, all of which enables a top
speed of 197kph.

The capacity of the new BMW R 1250 GS and BMW R 1250 GS Adventure have been increased to 1,254cc with an increased output of 136hp at 7,750rpm and a maximum torque of 143Nm at 6,250rpm.

The BMW R 1250 GS Adventure is capable of a top speed of more than 200kph while the BMW R 1250 GS has a top speed of 200kph.

Managing Director of BMW Group Malaysia, Harald Hoelzl said, “BMW Motorrad has set the benchmark for premium motorcycles that are capable of high-level endurance riding and touring, motorcycles that are synonymous with its adventurous spirit.

"The introduction of the BMW Motorrad F Series and the BMW Motorrad R Series has brought about a wave of new, innovative designs that truly Make Life A Ride for our dedicated motorcycle owners.”

Hoelzl added that BMW Motorrad Malaysia has successfully delivered more than 2,000 motorcycles to new owners in the past two years, with almost 500 deliveries made in just the first half of 2019.

With the Financing Plan from BMW Group Financial Services Malaysia, ownership of the new BMW F 850 GS Adventure starts from RM1,080 per month, the new BMW R 1250 GS starts from RM1,420 per month and the new BMW R 1250 GS Adventure starts from RM1,530 per month. These are based on estimates of 80% loan on a 4-year tenure.

 

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