South Pacific Motorcycle Tours

Bike Information

• 2009 
• 1200cc, flat twin (boxer)
• 6 speed / shaft drive
• 223kg dry weight
• 895 - 915mm seat heights
• lower seat available
• 33 Litre tank, 700kms
• BMW heated grips
• Hand protectors
• Touring screen
• Garmin Zumo GPS available
• 36 litre top box available
• 82 litre total side luggage included

The ultimate touring machine for New Zealand, this bike offers additional long-distance riding comfort for both the rider and passenger, it has plenty of luggage space and with a 33 litre tank you can really go the distance.


The main differences between this model and the standard R1200GS are: 
1. 33 litre tank  
2. Larger windshield  
3. Tank, engine and valve cover protectors  
4. Stainless steel luggage rack and luggage  
5. High performance 720 W alternator  
6. Reduction in weight and loaded with features
7. Significant increase in output (up to 17%)  
8.New six-speed gearbox  
9. New Telelever  
10. New Evo-Paralever with TDD spring struts  
11. New instruments with info-flat-screen  
12. On-board single-wire network using CAN bus technology  


This is a seriously tall bike, even with the lower seat installed, fully laden with luggage and a passenger the R1200 GSA is heavy as well as tall. This bike is suited to the more experienced rider or those with longer legs (or very high heels!)

Rental Insurance Options

Options

Additional Cost

Insurance Excess

Standard Insurance Excess 
(Included in rental prices)

$0

NZ$3500

*Option A
Covers battery, keys, flat tyres and Kea parrot damage

$10 per day

NZ$3500

*Option B
Excess reduction

$40 per day

NZ$500

*Option C
Excess reduction 
plus covers battery, keys, flat tyres and Kea parrot damage

$50 per day

NZ$500