un-released photos

be_are_why · 01-10-2006, 01:10 PM

here are a bunch of photos of the R1200S and some technical drawings.
for your visual edification. and a few of the approved accessories.

be_are_why · 01-10-2006, 01:13 PM

more...

be_are_why · 01-10-2006, 01:16 PM

and more...

be_are_why · 01-10-2006, 01:20 PM

and the last batch for now...

as I find more I will pass them along. Can't wait to see it in person in NYC on the 20th.

be_are_why · 01-10-2006, 01:22 PM

you'all may have seen some of these, but hopefully some new shots.

ExarKunONe · 01-10-2006, 01:24 PM

Very cool. Thanks!

HugoVW · 01-10-2006, 02:13 PM

Interesing to compare the R1200GS and S; it is clear to see the camshafts have an extra bearing to cope with the extra rpm:

Hugo

peakrunner · 01-10-2006, 02:40 PM

Nice to see that it has an oil temp gauge!

racegun · 03:11 PM

ok first, it can loose about a pound and look better... I see how to remove rear foot pegs.... the VERY FIRST thing !!

now second... why in the world don't BMW put a rear tire hugger/fender. I guess for track, the gunge up on the heat sheild is no biggee... just hope it does not rain on the back turns of the "ring"

Deans BMW · 01-10-2006, 03:20 PM

Notice also how the Airbox is different than the R1200 RT/ST/GS, looks like it will flow more air, I can not wait to try it out.

John Diakonis · 01-10-2006, 03:34 PM

I saw the new S last week at my dealership and at the Detroit bike show and I was amazed by it. BUT, I can't believe for that much money they can't spray on some more clear over the black tape stripes! I really don't think there was any clear over them at all. Even the Jap bikes shoot a little clear over theirs.

pdonnell · 01-10-2006, 03:38 PM

I think the big picture people would like to see is 1. What (if) will bags look like 2. How big will they be 3. How much

SergioK · 01-10-2006, 04:02 PM

They are probably going to be very closely related to the side bags on the K1200S.

GUS · 04:26 PM

Great pics,thanks for sharing.
I still dont get this thing about people wanting panniers(bags)on the new S.It aint a sport tourer is it?Its a sports bike.They have already,judging by the photos suggested that a tank and tail pack is what you can have.It dont look like no touring bike to me with its ergonomics.Wanna tour with a sporty edge?Get an ST.Just tour?Get an RT.Now watch me be proven wrong and a rail and pannier set comes on the option list.Be a crying shame to stick panniers on it.Im my opion anyway.
gus

BikeOps · 01-10-2006, 04:26 PM

These photos and drawings are sweet...thanks for searching these out.

1100s nut · 01-10-2006, 06:38 PM

Great pics B R Y & Thanks for the work.
I only have one problem, the previous model is SOOOO Sweet, I don`t needs one of dhese. No kidding, I really like the new bike but I like the 1100s so much. I fell for this girl. I have treated my other bikes like hookers, have fun, treat`em like crap and move on to the next one, but on this one,I broke a rules, I kissed her. Now I love her and won`t let her go.
Later,
Lane

Renton · 01-10-2006, 06:46 PM

Wow great post. Thanks!

Steve Carlton · 01-10-2006, 06:50 PM

Cool! Where did you get the pics, be_are_why?

be_are_why · 01-10-2006, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Steve Carlton
Cool! Where did you get the pics, be_are_why?

the design firm i am art director for does tons of work for bmw cages {after sales & lifestyle } print publications, so I get access to the photo archives for all of bmw. it's all cool if i only post these lo-res thumbnail shots, the hi-res versions cost big bucks. i'll keep checking it every week or so & pass along any new shots that they post.

Steve Carlton · 01-10-2006, 08:05 PM

Excellent! We have a mole in the BMW archives... You can be_our_spy!