R1200 GS from BMW tops the UK sales chart in 1st quarter of 2012

BMW Mottorad is been in news eversince the quarter reports have come out. The company showed marked improvement in their sales in the first quarter of 2012. The two wheeler manufacturing wing of BMW has now achieved new heights in their sales this year.



The company has now announced that its BMW R1200GS has top the sales chart in UK for the first quarter of 2012. BMW Mottorad has sold 293 R1200 GS and 240 R1200 GS Adventure motorcycle there by registering 38.6% growth in the adventure segment for the first quarter of 2012 in UK.

"The first quarter of 2012 has been very positive, both for us and motorcycling in general. New motorcycle registrations are up 3.6 percent, while BMW Motorrad's have risen by an encouraging 6.1 percent. " said Mr. Adrian Roderick (General Manager for BMW Motorrad UK).



"The continued success of the iconic R 1200 GS and Adventure models has led the charge, becoming the UK's best-selling motorcycle of any capacity and type, bar none. This proves just how well established the GS brand is, from the first ever adventure-sports bike in 1980, through to the latest additions to the range in 2012." he added.