BMW's R 1250 GS: Big, strong and friendly

Getting comfortable with the BMW's latest R 1250 GS is not a tall order at all

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Billed as an adventure bike, the new BMW R 1250 GS boasts new technology that gives riders better control without compromising on speed and power.
The BMW R 1250 GS is equipped with disarmable cornering and anti-lock brakes, including customisable traction intervention.
The BMW R 1250 GS is equipped with disarmable cornering and anti-lock brakes, including customisable traction intervention. ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH
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I am not a fan of big, dual-purpose motorcycles. I love the power and torque big engines possess, but I cannot imagine lifting a downed adventure motorcycle alone.

Taking the latest BMW R 1250 GS for a test ride gave me sweaty palms.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on March 07, 2020, with the headline BMW's R 1250 GS: Big, strong and friendly. Subscribe