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Another one bikes the dust
Off-road BMW Motorrad model G 650 GS Sertão hits the capital
As the days are not yet blisteringly hot and the evenings remain relatively crisp, you may have noticed many more bikes and motorcycles around than usual. This is the season to enjoy getting on the protective gear and tearing about the place on two-wheels and if you look BMW’s way there may be a model just in to tempt even the most beige of characters into splashing out.
While biking along the road might not be for you (the less said about other drivers’ attitudes towards motorcycles in this country the better), heading out into the desert and taking on a few dunes is becoming increasingly popular among the weekend adventure seekers. The thought of the vast open spaces and high speeds as opposed to the sometimes-claustrophobic city is often too tempting to resist.
With this in mind BMW Motorrad’s latest edition, the G 650 GS Sertão, has arrived in Abu Dhabi. The long-awaited model, which is part of BMW’s 2012 enduro range of single-cylinder motorcycles, is now available exclusively at Abu Dhabi Motors.
The G 650 GS Sertão promises even more sporting characteristics than its predecessor and even greater off-road capabilities, building a stronger desire for adventure. What’s more, it does so without sacrificing the established virtues of a BMW single cylinder enduro such as everyday practicality, an appealing price-performance ratio, and playful riding capabilities.
Engineered for unrelenting performance in harsh environments, the new G 650 GS Sertão uses its high torque single-cylinder engine with 652 cc displacement. Robust and powerful, the bike boasts an engine that delivers an impressive 35 kW (48 bhp) at 6,500 rpm and maximum torque of 60 Nm at 5000 rpm. Additionally, this bike is fitted with wire spoke wheels.
“The BMW G 650 GS Sertão will make the hearts of motorbike fans beat a little faster,” said Arno Husselmann, general manager of Abu Dhabi Motors recently at the launch of the machine. “It features a bike chassis that is designed to offer the greatest possible agility and carefree cornering fun on country roads, without sacrifice to comfort or touring properties.”
The G 650 GS Sertão will also appeal as a result of BMW’s standard features such as a long running life, a good level of engineering and optimum environmental compatibility thanks to the use of its advanced exhaust management.
“We place a huge emphasis on providing our customers with the latest and most advanced in driving machines, and the BMW G 650 GS Sertão takes this to a whole new level. We look forward to welcoming our customers for test rides so they can see what this new model can do,” Husselmann added.
The model joins Abu Dhabi Motors’ range of BMW Motorrad Motorcycles, including the BMW S1000 RR, R 1200 GS, G 650 GS and the GS Adventure.
Additionally, in February, Abu Dhabi Motors will be launching a brand new and exclusive BMW Motorrad showroom in Umm Al Nar, which will be part of the largest BMW Group dealership in the world.
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