Its latest lineup of parts for the R 1300 GS is a mix of utility, protection, and just enough attitude to make your ride stand out. Think a BMW GS dressed up as a superbike looks stupid?

The R80GS wasn’t BMW’s first dual-sport motorcycle though, as you’ll learn when you read “BMW GS Adventure Motorcycle: A 30-Year Catalog”. In fact, BMW has a long history of dual-sport dabbling, ...