The BMW R 1200 R gets a new HotCam 2 Titanium Short exhaust by Laser. Made from carbonfibre the exhaust has been designed as an attractive silencer with better performance and weight saving for the bike. The titanium-carbonfibre mix makes for a lighter exhaust and has a track-going sound on removing the DB killer.

Laser Exhaust estimates a performance increase of about 4.8 hp, up to a total of 103.6 hp. The Hot Cam 2 BMW R 1200 R exhaust sells for about €800. A Duo Tech silencer in stainless steel is available at €442 and there is also a Duo Tech titanium exhaust. For more details on the HotCam range, go to the Laser Exhaust website.

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This video shows a ride on the lovely BMW R 1200 RT, around the roads of the Mediterranean cost of Italy’s Ligura region. It’s just one of the motorcycle tour options you could take if you happened to own a touring motorcycle. Enjoy the video.

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The new BMW R1200GS gets some significant engine updates in a bike perhaps not meant to be revolutionary, but that has become an icon in the world of European motorcycling. It has DOHC cylinder head and cam set-up, with different valve positioning and overall lower emissions.

For full details on the whole valve cover/cylinder head cover and camshaft modifications, see Hell for Leather’s comments section which has some nice technical info. The BMW R1200GS should have 115 hp, with spark plug and cylinder modifications for greater fuel emission and to enter into Euro4 emissions laws. The BMW R1200GS will appear with the R 1200R and R1200RT at this year’s EICMA so stay tuned.

The R1200GS is already in production, ready for sales success in 2010, and we should see an interesting battle between it and the road enduro Ducati Multistrada/Stradaperta. Take your bets now…

BMW R1200GS engine pics

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The BMW R 1200 R Touring Special is seen in the pics sporting new comfort features for the traveller. The bike will have a redesigned seat, 32-litre capacity saddle bags and pillion passenger grab handles.

The seat is the same height, but will be slightly longer, measuring 1840mm (compared to 1800 for the standard version), while a higher seat with longer leg length is available for taller riders. A sport windshield is included for longer touring with a few chrome elements for added class. Check out the gallery for a closer look.

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At the 2008 EICMA show in Milan, BMW had presented a Lo Rider concept in a retro style, before French company Panda Moto decided to develop an R 1200 R based on the prototype.

The bike is called ‘Le Rider’ and like the concept, adopts a short seat with a completely exposed rear wheel. It has an usual oval shaped number and front double headlights. The wheels are spoked and borrowed from the GS series. It weighs 217 kg, 18 less than the series model.

The price of this tuning ranges from 15,000 to 24,000 euros, depending on the accessories and suspension chosen by the customer. Below is a full gallery of ‘Le Rider’. What do you think?

Source |Motorevue

Continue reading: BMW Lo Rider turns into special R 1200 R 'Le Rider'

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