Model Identification

[Kremmen]

Hi all,
What are the main differences between the GS model K25 & K25/11......serious question please.

Regards

 

[EggChaser]

Most sites only list
K25
or
K25/M

the /M refers to the 2008 model range that have the silver chevron (boomerangs) on the sides and have the fractionally more powerful engine. Not much difference otherwise - although RealOEM are puzzling me a bit as they show a European model built November 2006 with the chevrons
( browse parts from this link to see what I mean: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/select.d...model=R1200GS/M&zone=ECE&prod=20061100&arch=0 )


Never heard of a K25/11

 

[Deleted Member I]

Never heard of a K25/11

Is that next year's one with DOHC engine?

 

[Kremmen]

Strange ...
The reason for asking ..i have just purchased a genuine BM Repair CD (July 09 edition) and this is the one that cover my Sept 09 model.

It is asking which model i have & the U.K options are K25 & K25/11 the photos it is giving cannot be clearly made out to determine features

regards

 

[EggChaser]

Well I just found a reference on something in the USA that shows that a K25/2 - is the original R1200 GS Adventure.

If the reprom (BMW Repair CD) shows graphics/diagrams of the tank panels and bodywork you should be able to work out which models it covers.

 

[Kremmen]

Thanks for this, the CD insert does list K25/02 & K25/12 for both U.K & U.S

When i get a bit more time I'll input both model types & see what differences it throws up.... probably as you say only colour and panel changes, which makes no odds at all.

Regards

 

[EggChaser]

Hmm from what you have said is on the CD, my guess is
K25 = R1200GS 2004-2007
K25/2 = R1200GSA 200? - 2007
K25/11 = R1200GS 2008+ (same as K25/M)
K25/12 = R1200GSA 2008+ (Same as K25/M Adventure)

This is only a guess though

Bear in mind that the 2008+ models had different front subframes to cover the panel and tank differences, had a few bhp more and possibly came as standard with an LED rear light so there are possibly a lot of small differences resulting in different part numbers.