GS Trophy 2024 U.S.A. National Qualifiers

• Competitors and Participants are required to hold a valid riding license (at the time of the qualifier).
• Competitors must be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.A.
• Competitors must prove the ownership of a BMW motorcycle.
• Every competitor and participant needs to take part in th GS Trophy Qualifier with a BMW Motorrad GS Model** in technical good condition.
• A borrowed or rental motorcycle may be used in the qualifier provided the competitor/participant and the motorcycle meet the other criteria.
• All riders must wear the following gear during the competition: DOT Helmet – with eye protection, Motorcycle suit (jacket and pants) with appropriate protection in the following areas: back, shoulders, elbows, hips and knees. Riders may wear a jersey in place of a jacket if they have a protection jacket under an lower protection with hip and knee coverage. NOTE: Gear will be checked during the comptition. If a rider is found to be riding withou the required gear, the rider will receive penalty points and/or be disqualified. 
• All competitors and participants will be required to complete the necessary waiver forms onsite prior to the event starting. This will include general liability waiver and media release.

As part of the final stage of the Qualifier competition, riders will be required to ride a BMW-provided R 1250 GS. 

During this final stage - the provided R 1250 GS will be set up as follows

• Enduro Pro Mode
• Enduro ABS ON
• Traction Control OFF
• Tire Pressure 30 psi (front and rear)
• Seat adjustment or replacement with BMW OEM alternatives only.
• Control adjustments not requiring the use of tools are allowed.

For this section of the qualifier, the following are NOT allowed on this motorcycle:

• Repositioning of handlebars, pegs, levers and controls requiring tools or aftermarket replacement parts.
• Removal of windscreen and other items
• Changes to tire pressures
• And other elements not specified as allowed during the preparation of the obstacle.

Riding behavior which shall be avoided while riding the BMW provided GS at the risk of penalty points and/or disqualification:

• Unnecessary revving
• Gratuitous drops or crashing of the motorcycle, beyond what is reasonable as the result of a tip-over or fall
• Allowing the motorcycle to idle or rev while on its side
• Intentionally riding the motorcycle off course
• Riding the motorcycle in a way that causes harm to oneself or others and the motorcycle
• Unnecessary or excessive speed

The following are encouraged to participate in the Int. GS Trophy 2024 qualifier, but are ineligible to advance to the final event:

• Members of previous International GS Trophy teams
• BMW Employees
• Owners of a BMW dealership
• Professional Instructors of any level – including those who have or currently host, market, and/or participate as an instructor in off-road training courses, either for BMW Motorrad and BMW official partners, or any other entity.
• Holders of AMA/FIM professional competition licenses.
• Certified BMW IIA/ITA Academy Graduates and Brand Experts

**Motorcycles eligible for competition at the Qualifier:

• G 310 GS
• G 650 GS / G 650 GS Sertao
• F 650 GS
• F 700 GS / F 750 GS
• F 800 GS / F 850 GS / F 850 GSA
• R 1100 GS / R 1150 GS
• R 1200 GS / R 1200 GSA
• R 1250 GS / R 1250 GSA
• HP2 Enduro

Please note that if you, or your bike, are not eligible based on the outlined terms above, you are more than welcome to participate in the Qualifier however you will not be eligible for advancing to the International GS Trophy.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Registration is not opened yet. When it is opened, we will add a link directly to the registration page. 

While you are waiting, you can get started training by visiting the BMW U.S. Rider Academy.