BMW GS - The complete story

A definitive guide to the iconic BMW GS, the model that revolutionized the dual-purpose adventure bike in 1980. Combining all-terrain capability, high performance and on-road ride comfort, the GS is the bestselling large-capacity motorcycle in the UK and is still evolving today. Including comprehensive specification details, owners' experiences and previously unseen pictures, BMW GS - The Complete Story covers: The original R80G/S and its impact on the industry, Design and development of all the updated models, Radical engineering concepts and technology - notably the rear 'Paralever' swinging arm suspension and drive unit, Worldwide racing success for the GS, including wins at the Paris-Dakar Rally, The all-new R1200GS of 2013, including development of its partially liquid-cooled boxer engine, and the future of the GS, Inspirational stories and the GS in the media, including Long Way Round with Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman (PUB 05/2015, Autor: Phill West, Idioma: Inglês, 160 págs, 26X21 cms, capa dura, 196 fotos)