Converting an R1200GS or R1200GS Adventure （转换一个R1200GS或R1200GS冒险）.pdf

Page 1 of 27 Converting an R1200GS or R1200GS Adventure to Supermoto BMW R1200GS and GS Adventure models, model-years 2004 to 2013 © Copyright Nicholas Van den Berg. All rights reserved. Introduction and rationale The R1200GS and GS Adventure are roadgoing motorcycles of outstanding overall ability. Their long suspension travel, greater-than-average suspension compliance and upright, commanding riding position, with the added bonus of being able to stand up easily when needed, means greater control during sporting riding on varying, inconsistent or rough surfaces. Further, their higher overall centre of gravity compared to the R1200S and R1200RT mean quicker changes of direction. However, although the standard GS/GS Adventure wheel dimensions yield perfectly adequate performance in terms of on- road and semi-offroad capability, they quite naturally leave room for improvement in terms of aggressive tarmac-oriented performance. Version 1.0 February 2014 Page 2 of 27 The relatively narrow standard rims restrict maximum tyre widths, and limit choice of tyres to those with higher aspect ratios and harder compounds. This in turn restricts the potential size of the tyre contact patch. Further, the standard 19-inch front wheel (a compromise beween the on-road characteristics of the industry-standard tarmac-oriented 17-inch, and the rough- terrain rolling characteristics of a 21-inch) also has greater mass located further from the wheel hub, and therefore, greater inertia (‘f