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New BMW GS Model to Rival Honda Africa Twin Caught Testing

Currently, a new prototype model from the BMW stable’s GS moniker has been scrutinized when the test mule was under consideration for being tested in Italy. Trending rumors suggest, the upcoming is likely to mark its presence in global market with two iterations and will be screwed with the parallel-twin engine. Out of the two, one will knock his head with the dominating Honda Africa Twin CRF1000L in the adventure tourer segment.

If talks about the revealed cosmetics and machine parts indulgence on the expected fresh BMW GS, it has gained the usual attributes found on the BMW adventurers. In the list, the checked marked boxes encompasses twin headlamp setup, bikini-fairing, sculpted fuel tank, elevated handlebar for improved upright seating position. If have a glance over the rear section of the prototype model, it receives a top case and panniers for touring aids.

The moving action of the bike depends on the suggested parallel twin engines with 800cc and 1000cc displacement capabilities. Whereas, the alloy wheels are maintaining the surface contact as beyond our expectation of a more off-road aimed spoke wheels. However, we can expect this component in an offered variant.

Furthermore, a closer source has informed that the smaller variant will be the substitute for the F800GS, while the 1000cc displacement variant will go against to the Honda Africa Twin, the KTM 1050 Adventure and Ducati Multistrada 950 in the international market.

As per the success of the Honda Africa Twin, various manufacturers are trying their hands in this adventure segment having more room to evolve, in the 800cc or 1200cc range. Offering the best of both adventure as well as touring facilities, this new segment is likely to witness many ups and down in the genre, in coming future.

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