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Rugged rocks, deep valleys, raging rivers and the dreamlike Mediterranean coast form the challenging terrain of the BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy from 4 to 10 September 2022 in Albania. The country is still considered a real insider tip for off-road adventures and this year 126 copies of the R 1250 GS Trophy Competition specially built for this event will be available to participating enduro riders from all over the world.

Superior drive power and tailor-made equipment for challenging adventures in the most difficult terrain.

While the BMW F 850 GS was used as a competition vehicle at the last International GS Trophy in 2020, BMW Motorrad is returning to the boxer engine at this year's edition with the R 1250 GS Trophy Competition – and thus to unspoilt, always superior power, beefy torque and maximum tractive power for the sometimes very demanding off-road sections, in which you have to ride predominantly in the lower gears.

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In addition to an exclusive two-tone finish in Lightwhite uni / Gravityblue metallic matt in combination with specially designed GS Trophy stickers, the R 1250 GS Trophy Competition enters the seven-day adventure with a whole series of changes made especially for competition. For model year 2023, the R 1250 GS will also be offered in this two-tone finish.

This year's BMW International GS Trophy Competition Bike has, among other things, a robust aluminium enduro engine guard, headlight protection, cylinder head covers that are particularly resistant to damage and a TFT display that is protected against falls and stone chips. The particularly robust enduro footpegs from the R 1250 GS Adventure as well as adjustable shift and foot brake levers are also due to the upcoming tough off-road use. For the best possible grip on difficult terrain, coarse Metzeler Karoo 4 tires are mounted on the cross-spoke wheels, which replace the standard Karoo 3 tires. Sport windscreen, rally seat and Akrapovic rear muffler round off the equipment of the competition car.

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Tank bag Adventure Collection Small as a practical companion during long strenuous driving days.

With the 5 litre small tank bag from the new Adventure Bag Collection, the International GS Trophy participants finally have a practical accommodation option for all kinds of utensils and some food on the go. Thanks to tie straps, it is used as a rear bag in the R 1250 GS Trophy Competition. A waterproof inner bag, water-repellent and lockable two-way zippers on the main compartment, a zippered lid pocket and a cable outlet for a charging cable inside are other useful details of the tank bag Adventure Collection Klein.

Everything about this year's BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2022 in Albania can be found on www.gstrophy.com.