BMW Motorcycles For Your Adventure...

Unless otherwise noted, all our European motorcycles are equipped with:

Saddlebags
Heated Grips
BMW Accessory Outlet
ABS
Beach's Pre-programmed GPS

Beach's Motorcycle Adventures use the fine machines of Bavaria, those from BMW Motorrad, for all our European tours. BMW's long standing history of quality and performance have proven itself and continue to impress the world over.

Because the Alps are best conquered without having to worry about the machine beneath you, they are best taken on a BMW. A Beach's tour is your adventure, so we offer a wide range of models for you to choose from. Rob would love to give his recommendation, so call if you have questions. Or you can read Rob's article on the issue.

The Beach family wants you to have a great tour on a machine that will make you happy. Therefore, most of the machines in the BMW model line are included in the rider price, including R 1300 models. Only a few premium bikes have an extra surcharge.

We have expanded the seat height charts on the following specification lists. First is the traditional seat height, which is a linear measure. The arc length includes the width of the seat, or the length needed to put both feet down flat. This is an important metric. For example, Gretchen has an inseam of 29½". When sitting on the R 1250 R with a low seat, her feet are not quite flat, but she has a firm footing and is comfortable. This bike configuration has the lowest arc length by far of the models available, yet the seat height is not exceptionally lower than other bikes.

Which Bike?

If you have never ridden in the Alps, read Rob's article regarding bike choice.

There is a profound difference between riding in North America and riding in Europe. The difference is as big as Corvette vs. Porsche. North American roads in the 21st century all lead to the interstate system, designed by a military general, straight and firm. Frequently with enough tarmac to land a warplane in times of crisis.

European roads were beaten into existence over thousands of years by the feet of farmers, pilgrims, traders, warriors, knights, and invaders. They may be paved now, but the tendency for smaller winding roads that resemble the land still exists. For a rider, these roads are what a motorcycle was made for. A smaller, more nimble machine outranks raw horsepower and luxury attachments every day of the week.

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Motorcycle Photographs and text stolen with love from BMW Motorrad Germany or BMW Motorcycles USA.

The following models are recommended and included in the Rider tour price.

Each is equipped with saddlebags.

F 800 GS

You can rely on it, whatever the route entails. Thanks to the new, more powerful engine and many other upgrades, the F 800 GS is your perfect companion for an epic journey. Together you will explore new paths and experience unforgettable adventures. Leave your everyday life behind!

Specs and More!

Seat Style	Seat Height	Step Arc Length
Standard	32.1"	72"
Low Seat	31.1"	70.5"
Low Frame	29.9"	68.1"
High/Comfort Seat	32.7"	73.6"

Weight:	500 Lbs
Displacement:	895 cc
Horse Power:	87 bhp
Cost:	Included in Rider Price

Feel the strong-charactered engine and enjoy the ease of handling of the F 800 GS. While you're off discovering the world, you have the bike with the automatic stability control (ASC) and the anti-lock braking system ABS safely under control. And with the ex factory option Connectivity with its 6.5 inch TFT-display shows you among others which junction you have to turn off at or who is calling you. Clear and concise – without distracting you from the road. The entry into your next experience is – also thanks to the low seat height – easier than ever before.

It's obvious: From the slim rear to the striking front tank right up to the GS-typical top front mudguard, the design elements of the F 800 GS speak a clear language: the motorcycle has the GS gene. Unmistakeable and original is the typical flyline. With the view on the front, the new headlamps are particularly striking – a real light icon. And the galvanised radiator blind with the Exclusive style highlights the high quality of the all-rounder and embodies the spirit of GS. Discover more!

BMW F 900 R

The pure and powerful design of the F 900 R simply demands to be challenged. This dynamic roadster gives you the opportunity to get your adrenaline racing. The F 900 R responds with precision and accuracy. This means that you can engage its power intuitively, as if translating your thoughts directly into riding pleasure.

Specs and More!

Seat Style	Seat Height	Step Arc Length
Standard	32"	71.7"
Low Seat	31.1"	70.1"
Low Frame	29.9"	68.3"
High/Comfort Seat	32.9"	73.2"

Weight:	459 Lbs
Displacement:	895 cc
Horse Power:	105 bhp
Cost:	Included in Rider Price

Behind the muscular style of the F 900 R stands pure riding enjoyment. Its precise edges emphasize the athleticism of the machine. It appears focused, finely tuned. The front is aggressive. The headlight and cockpit sit compactly on the handlebars. Like the fists of a fighter: covered and ready to attack at a split second. The tank is set towards the front providing optimal mass distribution and a short tail. The compact low-mounted exhaust supports this crisp look.

With optional Ride Modes Pro, you can turn every curve and every straight for pure enjoyment even faster: they include safety-related assistance systems like ABS Pro, Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), and Engine Braking Control (EBC). The DBC gives more control when braking, and the new EBC prevents the rear wheel from sliding or stamping when spontaneously activating the gas or clutch. The Gear Shift Assist Pro or the electronically adjustable suspension combine sport dynamism with comfort: for even more riding enjoyment.

BMW F 900 XR

XR stands for the uncompromising combination of athleticism and long-distance performance: Adrenaline for days, curve for curve. On the new F 900 XR, you can keep hunting these curves without stopping – mile after mile. Even its thrilling design promises pure performance. While the upright, relaxed sitting position and the wind and weather protector show: Only one person decides when your ride is over – you.

Specs and More!

Seat Style	Seat Height	Step Arc Length
Standard	32.3"	72"
Low Seat	31.3"	70.6"
Low Frame	29.9"	68.3"
High Seat	32.9"	73.2"

Weight:	476 Lbs
Displacement:	895 cc
Horse Power:	105 bhp
Cost:	Included in Rider Price

The motivation of the F 900 XR can be seen at the very first glance. The striking LED light guides of the newly developed headlight emphasize the commanding nature of the F 900 XR – a feeling that you know best. The fairing builds further upon this dynamic excitement. Precise edges define its aggressive design. The slim and visually short tail invokes the athletic energy of this long-distance performer.

At the end of the day, you’ve put in just the right number of miles onto the odometer and have just enough in your bones. The ergonomics of the F 900 XR are designed for sporty long-distance performance. Take on curve after curve behind its protective front fairing. The optimal position of the footrest and seat enables your passenger to join in on the passion for every mile.

BMW R 1300 GS

Ah, the R 1300 GS. How can you upgrade the benchmark? Remarkably, BMW has done it. Lighter, slimmer, and more powerful, it is better than its previous iteration. Output is now 145 horsepower making this the most powerful production boxer ever made.

That power isn't raw and uncontrollable. Thanks to improvements in the shift-cam technology and better engine-management electronics power delivery is buttery smooth. The torque curve isn't dependent on RPM. This remarkable motor pulls from just off idle right through to redline.

Specs and More!

Seat Style	Seat Height	Step Arc Length
Standard	33.4"	74.8"
Adaptive ride / low	31.5"	??"

Weight:	523 Lbs.
Displacement:	1300 cc
Horse Power:	145 bhp
Cost:	Included in Rider Price

This has everything you need to make your journeys comfortable and your bike as dynamic as possible, providing you with a premium riding experience.

BMW G 310 R

The BMW G 310 R is the essence of riding pleasure. It was built for pulsing cities and those who simply love riding motorcycles. It is maneuverable, easy to handle and sporty at the same time. Whether you're a tall or small rider, you’ll immediately feel at home on the BMW G 310 R. The bike is lightweight, yet a real powerhouse with its 313 cc engine. Get to work, the next hot spot or out of the city safely and reliably on the G 310 R. Premium quality, excellent workmanship and extraordinary technology ensure intense riding pleasure.

Specs and More!

Seat Style	Seat Height	Step Arc Length
Standard	30.91"	69.29"
Low Seat	30.31"	68.11"
High/Comfort Seat	31.50"	70.47"

Weight:	350 Lbs
Displacement:	313 cc
Horse Power:	34 bhp
Cost:	Included in Rider Price
Note:	Luggage is limited to a 40 liter topbox. Saddlebags are not available.

Good looks unmistakably run in the family – the G 310 R clearly carries the S 1000 R genes. The sporty headlight fairing with powerful headlight, dynamic fuel tank trim and typical roadster proportions transform it into an eye-catcher on the street. The G 310 R is light and strong. The sporty seat emphasizes the roadster dynamic and gives the bike an unmistakable motorsport look. The gold anodized fork and brake calipers emphasize the workmanship of the machine.

Another highlight is the detailed aluminum swing arm. The design ensures lightness and the struts offer stability. Wide tires grip to the road - providing confident riding pleasure.

BMW R 1300 R

The R 1300 R is your must-have Roadster if you care about performance, versatility, and pure enjoyment. Packing a hefty boxer punch with an impressive 110 lb-ft of torque, it gives you everything you need to master one bend after another.

Be it on a European country road or on an Alpine pass this dynamic roadster makes it happen.

Specs and More!

Seat Style	Seat Height	Step Arc Length
Standard	32	70.9"
Low Seat	31"	69.5"
High Seat	33"	72.8"

Weight:	501 Lbs
Displacement:	1300 cc
Horse Power:	145 bhp
Cost:	Included in Rider Price

Right from the word go, you can feel the superior qualities of the new Boxer engine: the variable camshaft control system BMW ShiftCam ensures a masterful and even power delivery in every engine speed range. With a capacity increase to 1300 ccm and a maximum torque of 149 Nm, the new engine offers a performance boost that is available at any time and with which you seek to catapult yourself out of even the tightest of corners with even more pressure.

BMW F 900 GS

This is where it begins, if your next adventure that takes you where hardly anyone else goes. Over the highest hills, joy in your heart, adrenaline in your blood – fully in your element!

The F 900 GS is built for precisely such experiences. The engine, the body – everything optimized to achieve a bike with maximum power but at a light weight. And here it is.

Specs and More!

Seat Style	Seat Height	Step Arc Length
Standard	34.3"	76.2"
Low Seat	33.7"	74.8"
Low Frame	32.9"	70.9"
High Seat	35"	77.4"

Weight:	542 Lbs
Displacement:	895 cc
Horse Power:	105 bhp
Cost:	Included in Rider Price

BMW F 900 GS Adventure

Looking for adventure? This GS is ready to explore the globe – different climates, altitudes, horizons. Our touring enduro lets you comfortably take your journeys. Alone or with a passenger, there's enough comfort for everyone.

Specs and More!

Seat Style	Seat Height	Step Arc Length
Standard	33.9"	75.2"
Low Seat	32.9"	73.6"
Low Frame	31.7"	71.3"
High Seat	34.4"	76.8"

Weight:	482 Lbs
Displacement:	895 cc
Horse Power:	105 bhp
Cost:	Included in Rider Price

BMW models available with a premium bike surcharge:

21 day tour $1,185
14 day tour $790
9 day tour $540

Each is equipped with saddlebags.

BMW S 1000 XR

The motorcycle with the dynamic performance of a racer, the upright seat position of an adventure machine and the endurance of a tourer. The BMW S 1000 XR combines the best aspects of all of these worlds to create BMW Motorrad's first adventure sports bike: perfect for anyone who wants performance and comfort in one machine.

Specs and More!

Seat Style	Seat Height	Step Arc Length
Standard Seat	33.5"	75"
Low Seat	31.1"	71.2"

Weight:	500 Lbs
Displacement:	999 cc
Horse Power:	170 bhp
Cost:	Premium Bike Surcharge

The S 1000 XR is exceptional – and that's exactly how it looks. With its synthesis of sports, touring and adventure, it combines the visual characteristics and qualities of each of these categories, making it one impressive-looking bike. The sporty shape and typical BMW S 1000 RR split-face emphasize its supersport influence, while its characteristic flyline, "beak" and relatively long spring travel reflect the look and ergonomics of the GS series. Wherever the S 1000 XR rolls up, it's sure to turn heads.

BMW R 1300 RS

Riding dynamics coupled with touring suitability - at the very highest level: that's the R 1300 RS. With its potent engine and stable suspension, the sports touring bike offers more than just a huge amount of riding pleasure. Thanks to its relaxed, sporty seating position and its perfect wind and weather protection, the bike offers an incredible ride feel when traveling fast and riding along country roads in sporty style.

Specs and More!

Seat Style	Seat Height	Step Arc Length
Standard	32"	71.3"
Low Seat	31"	69.9"
High Seat	33.2"	73.2"

Weight:	540 Lbs
Displacement:	1300 cc
Horse Power:	145 bhp
Cost:	Premium Bike Surcharge

The concept of a modern, dynamic blend of sport and touring characteristics is demonstrated visually by means of a half fairing featuring symmetrical headlamps derived from two generations of the RR. The elegantly shaped handlebar unit with attached forged aluminum section perfectly combines function and ergonomics.

BMW R 1300 RT

The R 1300 RT brings your touring dreams to the streets. With a powerful boxer, visible levity and smart technology, you will have the whole world of touring at your feet. It’s ready to escape to explore the vast unknown with you and knows exactly how to provide you with a top-class experience.

Specs and More!

Seat Style	Seat Height (Adjustable)	Step Arc Length
Standard Seat	32.3" / 33.1"	72.4" / 74"
Low Seat	30.7" / 31.5"	70.1" / 71.7"
High Seat	33.1" / 33.9"	74.4" / 76"

Weight:	620 Lbs
Displacement:	1300 cc
Horse Power:	145 bhp
Cost:	Premium Bike Surcharge

Anticipation and excitement are the most beautiful companions on any tour. With the start of your R 1300 RT, you can feel the superior quality of the twin-cylinder boxer engine. Its performance and enhancement in operation fascinate across the entire power band. The ‘BMW ShiftCam’ variable camshaft control system ensures greater torque across the entire power band and boosts your control. Thanks to a larger displacement and more power with more efficiency, your riding pleasure intensifies mile upon mile. The high torque curve and the irresistible power with fewer gear changes quickly become indispensable companions.

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