BMW R 850 GS

The next generation (Type 259) of BMW GS was introduced with the R1100GS. This generation is commonly referred to as the "oilhead" due to the engine relying more on oil-cooling than the previous version.

It was followed by a smaller R850GS model, which was largely identical besides a less powerful engine. The R1100GS model signified a significant jump in technology introducing features like a four-valve engine, electronic fuel injection, a catalytic converter and ABS-brakes.

The model was updated to the R1150GS (Type R21). This model received a slight increase in engine power and displacement, a change in design of the front fairing and headlight - now sporting two round asymmetrical headlight lenses.