International GS Trophy 2020.

Experience pure offroad adventure.

Explore the world, master every challenge at the GS, and show your team spirit: The International GS Trophy is an incomparable and challenging motorcycle adventure. More than a dozen teams from all over the world are meeting again from 9 – 16 February 2020. The riders are in for a treat as this year's venue is New Zealand. There the participants will have the opportunity to experience a unique and once-in-a-lifetime event.

New Zealand: Enduro fun every step of the way.

It's not just the perfect film backdrop for famous fantasy films, it's also the ideal terrain for the International GS Trophy 2020: In New Zealand, rainforest meets glaciers, stepp-like flora meets subtropical flora. The island is characterized by high plateaus and mountain peaks with heights of well over 3000 meters as well as fjord landscapes, countless uplands and woodlands – the best conditions for exciting trails and gruelling challenges. Wherever the trail may go: Every meter is packed with pure enduro fun.

The GS Trophy bike.

The F 850 GS is made to push the boundaries and discover the unknown. Thanks to the two-cylinder in-line engine with 70 kW (95 hp), Int. GS Trophy riders have a robust powerhouse that will win over any terrain. The high torque and lively nature of the F 850 GS turn obstacles into exciting challenges. What's more: The special GS Trophy decal makes this bike a real eye-catcher in New Zealand. What's more: with an appropriate protective clothing and an indestructible equipment the riders are able to defy the extreme requirements of any challenge.

Ready. Set. Int. GS Trophy.

Rides through mud and water, navigation exercises and skill questions: The challenges of the Int. GS Trophy are already lurking at each national Qualifier. Those riders, who master them best, are getting one of the three desirable positions in their national team and thus their ticket to the Int. GS Trophy in new Zealand. 23 teams, including two international female teams, are making the event in 2020 even more exciting: although the best endurists per country have been chosen, the competition will show who is the best team. Get to know all the participating teams and riders.

Follow The Trails.

It’s time to leave your comfort zone: follow the trails of the Int. GS Trophy (2010, 2016, 2018 and 2020) and ride the routes in New Zealand, Mongolia, Thailand or South Africa yourself! Official BMW Motorrad partners, such as the Enduropark Andalusien, Enduropark Hechlingen und Malelobo offer you the chance to experience the GS Trophy feeling. The adventure package includes the official GS models, accomodation, meals and gas as well as logistic and medical support. With official BMW Motorrad instructors, your GS as well as your team by your side you can experience the tours as authentic as possible: turn muddy roads and steep hills into your playground. Don’t waste your time and book your placement now.

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Unique experiences.

The Int. GS Trophy is not a rally or a race; it focuses mainly on team spirit as well as skills that are tested in various ways. Sleeping in a tent and getting to know a new environment and culture as well as making new friends from around the world, these are the unforgettable experiences of the International GS Trophy, that BMW Motorrad hosts every two years­ for real offroad experts.

 

Eight unforgettable days.

Riders took on every difficult challenge they came up against for eight days at the International GS Trophy 2018 in Mongolia. 18 teams from 21 countries qualified for the sixth edition of the motorbike adventure and rode 2400 kilometres over gravel, sand, and stone. Here you can read about the participants' unforgettable moments and how they made new friends.

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Suitable motorcycles.

Roadster

F 450 R

Your crew is here. The city awaits. Time for the next lap. The BMW F 450 R is always ready to break away with you. As a fully fledged Naked Bike in the entry class, it brings 48 hp, a weight of only 175 kg and a whole load of agility to the streets. For bends, group rides and the kind of plans that only get made when you’re on the road.

Heritage

R 12 S

The R 12 S brings legendary genetics to the streets in a modern and stylish way. It combines the shapes and colours of the ultimate racing bike from the 1970s, the R 90 S, with modern technology, comfort, and driving dynamics, as well as extensive standard equipment. Based on the R 12 nineT, it gives you a unique riding experience with an unmistakable boxer punch – pure #Soulfuel. Let’s paint the town orange.

Sport

F 450 RR

The authentic RR experience doesn’t only start on the race track. With its supersport design, the newly developed two-cylinder engine, 48 hp and a kerb weight of only 177 kg, the BMW F 450 RR brings racing DNA to your everyday life. It brings you to the starting line of the RR world and gives you the option to test your skills on every ride and keep challenging yourself.

Sport

R 1300 RS

The BMW R 1300 RS is a high-performance marathon runner, packing an iconic boxer punch. Ready for any sporty marathon or adrenaline-charged sprint, ride in style with a buff bike that radiates effortless energy.

This Sport motorbike, offers a whole range of technology for a fun and thrilling ride. Whether you’re riding solo, with a passenger, with luggage, or without, the dynamic R 1300 RS is exactly how you want it, always following the motto #NeverStopChallenging.

Roadster

R 1300 R

The R 1300 R is your must-have Roadster if you care about performance, versatility, and pure enjoyment. Packing a hefty boxer punch with an impressive 149 Nm of torque, it gives you everything you need to master one bend after another. Its sharp design emphasises its sporty character, while uncompromising features, such as the sport suspension and the Riding Assistant, take performance and comfort to a new level. Be it on a country road or an Alpine pass – this dynamic Roadster underpins your lifestyle. #NeverStopChallenging

Tour

R 1300 RT

The BMW R 1300 RT is your shortcut to the ultimate touring experience. With its carefully selected equipment for comfort and technology, you are always in control – for a top-class experience on long-distance trips. Its powerful boxer engine and 145 Nm of torque mean that you and your passenger can enjoy dynamic tours. The visual levity of the design gives the bike a particularly vivacious aesthetic. In short: With this RT, you can make the most of every minute of your journey.

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