Accessories for BMW R 100 GS

Accessories for the BMW R 100 GS

The BMW R 100 GS is an adventure bike suited to road trips and rides that continue onto unpaved tracks. That mix of riding gives brake-related accessories a particular role. A relaxed stretch of tarmac, a winding road and a loose surface all call for a different touch at the controls. Thinking about where you actually ride is a useful way to decide what deserves attention on this GS, especially when a day out can include more than one kind of road.

What riders usually fit to the BMW R 100 GS

Here the focus is on brake accessories for the R 100 GS. They are worth considering in the context of the routes you take rather than as an upgrade in isolation. On a longer ride, changes in surface and repeated stops can be just as relevant as the distance covered. Your usual pace and whether you travel with luggage also shape what you expect from the bike when slowing down.

• Brakes: on this road-and-trail BMW, braking matters both before a bend on tarmac and when adjusting speed on a track. A predictable response helps you judge each approach without treating every surface alike. If your trips involve luggage, consider how the bike feels when slowing at the end of a long stretch as well as during shorter rides. Braking is among the accessory brands listed for this model.

There is no need to plan around a type of riding you rarely do. If most of your time is spent on roads, start there; if tracks regularly form part of a trip, keep those surfaces in mind too. This page covers accessories for the BMW R 100 GS from 1986 to 1990, so you can focus on the bike you ride rather than a different GS.