2023 BMW R 1250 GS, R 1250 GS Adventure Recalled in Europe Over Potential Fuel Line Leak

BMW Motorrad has announced a recall in Europe for specific units of the 2023 R 1250 GS and the R 1250 GS Adventure manufactured between 2 March 2023 and 16 March 2023. The recall has been issued to address the possible issue with the bikes' fuel line. According to the recall notice, the problem lies with a faulty pressure sensor in the fuel rail, which could lead to fuel leakage. It is worth noting that this recall was not related to the safety of the bike or the rider; however, the fuel leak could pose a threat to the environment, said the German manufacturer. It still remains unclear as to how many units of the R 1250 GS and the R 1250 GS Adventure have been recalled. In addition to these bikes, the recall also affects the 2023 R 1250 RT, the R 1250 R, and the R 1250 RS.

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Owners of the affected bikes will be contacted by the German brand, and the company will address the issue free of cost.

2023 BMW R 1250 GS, Adventure: Past Recalls

In January this year, the German company recalled select units of the R 1250 GS and the R 1250 GS Adventure in the North American market. The recall was issued over the reports of a possible risk of a broken gearbox input shaft. As per the manufacturer, the gearbox input shaft on the affected units got overloaded, causing it to break and block the rear wheel.

2023 BMW R 1250 GS: Powertrain

In terms of powertrain, the BMW R 1250 GS is powered by a 1,254cc liquid-cooled twin-cylinder engine, which is good enough to produce 134bhp of maximum power at 7,750rpm and 143Nm of peak torque at 6,250rpm. This engine is mated to a six-speed gearbox and gets a bi-directional quick-shifter. For maximum safety, the bike is equipped with the latest ABS and traction control.

2023 BMW R 1250 GS: Features

Feature-wise, the bike gets swivelling headlights, LED turn indicators, heated grips, a Bluetooth-enabled TFT colour display, seat heating, the keyless ride function, a USB charging interface, traction control, and multiple riding modes.

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As of now, the BMW R 1250 GS retails at a starting price of Rs 20.55 lakh in the Indian market. In terms of market rivalry, the BMW R 1250 GS and GS Adventure rival the likes of the Ducati Multistrada V4, the Triumph Tiger 1200, and the Harley Davidson Pan America 1250.