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The BMW GS series of dual-sport BMW motorcycles have been produced from 1980, when the R80G/S was launched, to the present day. The GS originally stood for Gentleman scrambler, but was later renamed to Gelände/Straße (German: terrain/street).[1] GS motorcycles can be distinguished from other BMW models by their longer travel suspension, an upright riding position, and larger front wheels – typically 19 to 21 inch. In May 2009, the 500,000th GS was produced, an R1200GS model.[2]
- ^ Gibbons, Jordan (20 May 2020). "Forty years of the GS: Original BMW R80 G/S designer tells us the untold story". Motorcycle News. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ^ "500,000th GS comes off the production line". MCNEWS.com.au. 27 May 2009. Archived from the original on 15 March 2011. Retrieved 28 May 2009.