A really useful new option is the Enduro ESA. ESA Electronic Suspension Adjustment provides on-the-fly setting of shock absorber modes (Normal, Sport or Comfort settings of compression and rebound damping on both front and rear shocks. When stopped, the rider can adjust for load (solo, with luggage, or two-up) with just the push of a button. The Enduro ESA adds two modes for offroad, with spring adjustment at both front and rear. The more severe setting also increases the ride height of the bike by about 2 cm.

Riders with shorter inseams are also accommodated with the new lowered chassis option. The seat height is brought down to 790 mm (31.1 in). Combined with the light weight of the GS and narrowness in the fuel tank area, the lowered bike is especially easy to handle.

STANDARD AND OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

Standard equipment includes light-alloy cast wheels, heated handgrips and Flatscreen Display. Also included are adjustable seat height, a 12-volt accessory socket, hazard warning flashers, and self-cancelling turn signals. Each bike is prewired for the BMW Motorcycle Navigator II GPS. A standard immobilizer system uses a "smart" ignition key which cannot be copied and makes hotwiring impossible.

Optional Stability Control (available with ABS) excessive wheelspin and consequent loss of stability. Tire pressure monitoring, also available, will warn of a flat tire due to a puncture before the tire deflates to a dangerous level.

Major original equipment options are grouped into these packages:

Safety Package includes antilock braking, stability control, and tire pressure monitoring Equipment Package One has an onboard computer, hand protectors, and luggage brackets Equipment Package Two adds Enduro ESA and chromed exhaust to Package One

Available separately or along with any of the packages:

BMW's unique variable-capacity aluminum-sided luggage and a wide range of touring accessories are available: