Although the BMW R 12 GS reached the concessionaires of the German brand relatively recently, in March of this year, there are already more than interesting preparations and is created by Motorrad Martin is one of them. Combining current elements and aesthetic winks to the Dakar motorcycles of the time, the result is a machine that not only impacts its image, but also for its tuning.
This edition does not arise as a simple style exercise. In addition to visual work, it incorporates a selection of components designed for more adventurous use. The result is a R 12 gs with its own personality, different from the serial model both by image and equipment.
The first thing that attracts attention for obvious reasons is a red and white decoration with vintage touches, accompanied by logos of classical inspiration and details such as cylinder head covers, the shell or the strokes finished in matte black. The set immediately reminds those BMW who dominated the Dakar between 1981 and 1985, with figures such as Hubert Auriol or Gaston Rahier.
Behind this design there are also a series of improvements that go beyond the aesthetic. The elevated exhaust system manufactured by Unitgarage, for example, reduces weight and improves sound without leaving legality for road use. A detail that makes differences both in the dynamic and the sound section.
Classic spirit, current solutions in this BMW R 12 GS Dakariana
What does not change is the air and oil -cooled boxer engine of 1,170 cc, which delivers 109 hp and 115 nm and is preserved as standard as it comes in the BMW R 12 g/s. In this preparation, therefore, there are no mechanical background changes, but a careful selection of elements available in the official catalog of the brand.
The model presented by Motorrad Martin has several optional BMW packs. The call Comfort Pack adds elements such as cruise control, heating cuffs and the slope start assistant. On the other hand, the Enduro Pack incorporates improvements such as the motor protector, defenses, specific strokes, high handles and a 18 -inch rear wheel.
With all modifications, not only the aesthetic part has been modified, but they have also been able to improve the figures on the scale. In total, the set loses approximately one kilo of weight that, with a full tank, is around 228 kg.
One of the details that most attracts attention is that this version is not limited to a specific production. Any person interested in this configuration can request it directly through the concessionaire, something that is not usually common in other preparations of this style.
As for the price, the complete set as it has been presented, has a cost of 25,990 euros. A figure significantly higher than the base price of the model, which starts its base marketing at 17,830 euros, but that is justified by the added equipment and aesthetic and functional customization of the set.
