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Originally Posted by Tapatio
Beautiful. I thought BMW switched to semi water cooled for 2013 GS models?
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The standard GS 2013 models are the liquid cooled version or wethead as some are calling them. The 2013 Adventure model is still the dual overhead cam oil cooled engine or oilhead. The wethead kicks out 15 more hp and 3 more ft/lbs of torque but it's lacking in several things that are important to me.
The Adventure models typically have more suspension travel, larger fuel tanks, an enduro transmission and a higher output alternator to power all the additional things long distance riders hang on their bikes.
The oilhead Adventure has 3.6 gallons more fuel and an alternator that kicks out 140 more watts.
BMW probably won't come out with the Wethead Adventure model till late 2014 or early 2015. The wethead is a radical change in design from the tried and true dry clutch BMW Boxer engine. I'd be real hesitant to buy in the first year or two of any major redesign. Think 7.3 vs 6.0 issues.