Nothing official or confirmed, but it certainly seems that BMW is working on a project that could put a smile on the face of a number of enthusiasts who find something tremendously seductive in this type of motorcycle. While it is true that the current GS series is also capable of handling off-road brilliantly, it seems possible that BMW is working on a motorcycle with a more pronounced off-road vocation, lighter, more agile, more capable in a purely off-road context.
The project, which may be taking shape at BMW’s German headquarters in recent months, seems to aim to offer a motorcycle lighter than the “normal” GS, a frame set suitable for even the most specialized off-road terrains, and probably dedicated lines and superstructure. There is also the possibility that the starting point identified by BMW is not the current GS 1300, but rather the BMW R 12 and BMW R 12 nineT production line.
Curious? In fact, such an approach would allow for the exploration of the 1170 cc air/oil-cooled boxer engine with around 100 hp, perhaps the most suitable for achieving the best compromise between weight and performance. Naturally, the frame would be built for this purpose and, in this case, production would already be prepared to provide a front end without the classic telescopic arm in favor of a traditional fork. Strictly speaking, a 21-inch front end would complete the frame, while the rear could remain with the classic BMW shock absorber and perhaps an 18-inch wheel.
Aún es demasiado pronto para hacer hipótesis más concretas, pero BMW está definitivamente trabajando para poner en las manos de los futuros entusiastas del todoterreno conectados a la marca alemana, algo que realmente podría traer de vuelta las clásicas “mariposas en el estómago”, una sensación que podría abarcar perfectamente el delicado equilibrio entre el conformismo y el no conformismo que es tan popular y que la legendaria HP2 fue capaz de capturar perfectamente a mediados de los años 2000.
