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Mostly new colors, a few mechanical upgrades and some popular options including Keyless Ride and Shift Assistant Pro. The 2015 models can be ordered from August 2014. The most notable updates are to the R1200GS, which will now utilize the heavier crankshaft of its R1200GS Adventure sibling and the recently launched R1200RT. This additional mass makes a noticeable riding difference, particularly at low-speed and off-road. In addition, the R1200GS can now be fitted with the Keyless Ride System as an option, which means locking and unlocking is carried out using transponder fob that can remain in the rider’s pocket. Shift Assistant Pro is also now available as an option allowing the rider to shift up or down without the clutch. Three new colors are offered: Alpine white with drive and suspension components in black, Frozen dark blue metallic, and Black storm metallic. Of the previous pain finishes, Thunder grey metallic and Bluefire are no longer available. For 2015, the R1200RT will be supplied in a new two-tone pain finish: San Marino blue metallic/Granit grey metallic matt. Of the previous paint finishes, Quartz blue metallic is no longer available. BMW Motorrad’s Keyless Ride System is now an option (the “quickshifting” Shift Assistant Pro was available on 2014 model). The taller R1200GS Adventure will now offer a 2 inch (50mm) lower suspension option taking it to 33”. Another ¾” (20mm) can be taken off with a new lower seat option. Keyless Ride and Shift Assistant Pro are also new options for 2015. The F700GS will be available in Alpine white, Racing blue metallic or Black storm metalling / Racing red/red frame and shocking spring. Wonderful colors, so you better get your best Carbon fiber motorcycle helmets—or get a new one with a matching color The previous paint finishes of Red apple metallic, Ostra grey metallic matt and Glacier silver metallic are no longer available. The F800GS will also be available in Light white/Black storm metallic/red frame and shock spring. Alpine white 3 remains available but Cordoba blue and Kalamata metallic matt will not. The F800FS Adventure will also available in Alpine white 4, Kalamata metallic matt. Racing red and Sandrover matt are no longer available. The F800GT will be available in the new Montego blue metallic. Dark graphite metallic and Light white remain available but Valencia orange metallic will not. The luxury touring K1600GT and GTL will now benefit from Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) as standard for increased safety when accelerating. In addition, the Keyless Ride System will be a factory option (already included in on the K1600GTL Exclusive). Other new special equipment for the K1600GT/GTL include daytime riding lights and the Hill Start Control that debuted on the R1200RT. It engages when the rider stops and squeezes the brake and will hold the bike on an incline until it is disengaged by the rider squeezing the brake again or riding away. The 2015 models are now also fitted with the instrument panel from the K1600GTL Exclusive, which features new gauges and chrome highlights. New colors include: Black storm metallic (GT and GTL), Glacier silver metallic (GTL) and Light white (GT). Of the previous paint finishes, Dark graphite metallic (GT and GTL), Damask red metallic (GTL) and Montego blue metallic (GT) are no longer available. It appears that Europe, at least, will continue to get the K1300R roadster, which has long been absent from the US lineup. For 2015, it will be available in Sapphire black metallic/Black satin gloss. Racing red/Sapphire black metallic is no longer available. Also in the category of “not available in the US”, the innovative electrically-powered scooter, the C revolution, will have a comfort seat option for 2015—available for retrofitting,too.
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