BMW has announced a host of what the manufacturer calls ‘maintenance measures’ for returning GS models, including several new colors and other minor updates. For 2023, several models will see new standard equipment, plus a GS Trophy edition will be offered for the R1250GS range and F850GS. 

It is also worth noting that BMW’s U.S. page for the R1250GS and R1250GSA indicates that due to a semiconductor supply shortage, LED headlights are not currently available and therefore the bikes will be temporarily delivered with halogen lights.

The 2023 lineup will be available from August 2022 onwards. Let’s look at the updates.

With its budget-friendly price, the ‘Baby GS’ has been attracting a new generation of adventure riders to the Bavarian marque since it was first introduced in 2016. Since then, the pint-size adventurer has gone through some modest changes including adjustable hand levers, an optimized throttle, a revised clutch and more.  For 2023, the G310GS only sees new colors however.

For 2023 the easy going all-rounder gets some slight revisions, including RDC real-time tire pressure monitoring as standard equipment. It also comes in the new colorway — Light White/Racing Blue/Racing Red — which joins the previous colors Triple Black and Light White. 

All U.S. F 750 GS models automatically add Premium Package.

ZPP Premium Package – GPS Prep, Cruise Control, LED Headlight, Gear Shift Assist Pro, Ride Mode Pro, Heated Grips, Luggage Rack with Case Holders, TPM tire pressure monitor, MSR Dynamic Engine Brake Control and Dynamic ESA(not available with low suspension).

Individual options – Low Suspension, Center Stand, M Endurance Chain, Comfort Seat, Extra Low Seat.

For the new year model, BMW’s mid-size adventurer gets a GS Trophy edition, featuring a Tour windshield, Enduro footpegs and a Navigation holder above the TFT display. The look is completed with a Gravity Blue Metallic colorway. 

The F850GS also gets RDC real-time pressure monitoring as standard.

All U.S. F 850 GS models automatically add Premium Package.

ZPP Premium Package – LED Headlight, Gear Shift Assist Pro, Ride Modes Pro, Heated Grips, Luggage Rack with Case Holders, Keyless Ride, TPM tire pressure monitor, MSR Dynamic Engine Brake Control, Dynamic ESA(not available with low suspension).

Individual Options – Low Suspension, Center Stand, M Endurance Chain, Off-Road Tires, Cruise Control, Comfort Seat, Extra Low Seat, Touring Package(GPS Prep, Cruise Control).

For 2023, the bigger tanked F850GS gets the same new equipment as the standard model. However, unlike its sibling, the Adventure model is not offered in a GS Trophy edition and will only get a Kalamata Matte Metallic finish as a new colorway.

All U.S. F 850 GS Adventure models automatically add Premium Package.

ZPP Premium Package – GPS Prep, Cruise Control, LE Aux. Lights, LED Headlight, Gear Shift Assist Pro, Ride Modes Pro, Heated Grips,  Aluminum Side Case Holders, Keyless Ride, TPM tire pressure monitor, MSR Dynamic Engine Brake Control and Dynamic ESA.

Individual Options – M Endurance Chain, Low Suspension, Off-Road Tires, Center Stand(not available with low suspension), Double Seat, Rallye Seat and Low Seat.

Like the F850GS, the big adventurer also receives the GS Trophy treatment for 2023. This option not only drapes the R1250GS in a Gravity Blue Metallic colorway but also includes cross-spoke wheels, a Rally seat, a Sport windshield, radiator protectors, frame protectors and enduro footpegs. 

All U.S. R 1250 GS models automatically add Premium Package.

ZPP Premium Package – Keyless Ride, Silencer, Chrome Header, Heated Grips, TPM tire pressure monitor, GPS Prep, Cruise Control, Hand Protection, case Holders, Dynamic ESA, Gear Shift Assists Pro, Ride Modes pro, MSR Dynamic Engine Brake Control.

Individual Options – Enduro Package, Passenger Kit (standard and low), Low Suspension, Heated Seat, M Lightweight Battery, Sports Suspension, LED Aux. Lights, Handlebar Risers, Off Road Tires, Aluminum Case Mounts, Black or Gold Cross Spoke Wheels, Low Rallye Bench Seat and Billet Packs.

BMW’s flagship GS also gets a GS Trophy Edition featuring cross-spoke wheels, a Rally seat, radiator protectors, frame protectors, Sport windshield, Enduro footrests and Gravity Blue Metallic paint. 

Other updates to the model are also slight and mainly consist of changes to equipment packages.

All U.S. R 1250 GS Adventure models automatically add Premium Package.

ZPP Premium Package – Keyless Ride, Silencer, Chrome Header, Heated Grips. TPM tire pressure monitor, GPS Prep, Cruise Control, case Mounts, Dynamic ESA, Gear Shift Assist Pro, Ride Modes Pro and MSR Dynamic Engine Brake Control.

Individual Options – Passenger Kits (standard and low), Heated Seat, LED Aux. Lights, Handlebar Risers, Off Road Tires, Black or Gold Cross Spoke Wheels, Rallye Bench Seat and Billet Packs.

I have a hard time understanding why anyone would buy a BMW over a KTM these days. These are just ugly, overweight pigs if you ask me.

Well, some of us like reliability.

Agree 100%. I put 120k kms on mine with no issues. Runs like new.

If you ride both of them for any length of time – it is an easy choice – BWM runs circles around the KTM – I have both of them in my garage – KTM is listed on Ebay for SALE.

I ride mega long adventures and THE NUMBER ONE bike I see broke down beside Harleys…KTM.

Just because these are much better bikes!

KTM are so poorly built now the wheels are weak, had mates been off the road for months due to shortage of spares on new bikes. Meanwhile I’ve just done 30k on my GS adv 1250 with no issues and due to a slight amount of corrosion on my crankcase they’ve just installed a brand new engine and gearbox free under warranty, let’s see KTM do that. Plus they’re orange hahahaha

48k on my 1190advr and still without issues. Did 1400 miles from Galveston Texas on a Friday evening arrived in Virginia Beach Virginia Sunday 2:30pm

I didn’t hear anyone asking!

Hmm…. don’t recall anyone asking…

Simply googling “BMW motorcycle recalls” throws the reliability and bulletproof characteristics out the window now-a-days. I had a GS, now I have a KTM, they’re different bikes. The KTM is more powerful and for me more comfortable but rough around the edges. The BMW is more refined, with a fit-and-finish that far surpasses the KTM.

Ktm heeft toch geen uitstraling, lelijk ding allen.

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