Participants will need to find a highly competent package for wild animals of Albania in September.
BMW Motorrad had announced in January 2021 that the 2022 International GS Trophy would be held in Albania. It was actually 2021. And January. Although the details are not yet available, we are now able to see the most important points as we approach the end of June 2022.
From September 4-10, 2022, the BMW International GS Trophy is set to arrive in Albania. This is when teams from all participating countries, which are some of best amateur enduro riders around the globe, will meet to share the camaraderie and teamwork that makes up the GS Trophy.
How about the terrain? Christian Pingitzer from BMW Motorrad, who has been the GS Trophy’s leader since its inception says that Albania is an ideal place to ride enduro. The roads will be gravel, with rivers, forests and mountains. They won’t encounter asphalt very often. To make the most of this beautiful area, GS Trophy competitors must work together.
What about the bikes they’ll ride? Pingitzer has officially revealed the 2022 BMW R1250 GS Trophy Competition-spec bike. It looks great for the job. Cross-spoke wheels are available with Metzeler Karoo 4 rubber. These wheels will provide excellent off-road performance and look great.
Bike protection is essential for this event, as the bikes are sure to take a beating. BMW has equipped the GS Trophy Competition bikes in a variety of protections, from headlight to tail. A headlight protector is located at the front. There is also protection for TFT dash.
The engine protection package includes a skid plate, upper engine guards, and a full range of engine protection. Should a bike fall, handguards protect the brake and clutch levers. To withstand the abuse of serious enduro riding, the GS Trophy rally seat has a stainless steel luggage bridge.
The GS Karakum GTX, a two-piece BMW adventure suit for riders, will be provided. The GS Karakum GTX is a multi-season piece of kit that can be used in hot and cold climates. A BMW Adventure Collection tank bag will be included for riders, which can double as a tail pack.