No matter which way the GS should fall. the Touratech crash bar is right where it is needed. The most comprehensive all-round protection there has ever been for a boxer engine! A "cage" of 25-mm strong. 2-mm thick stainless steel tubes completely encloses the cylinders. Any forces that occur are safely deflected and distributed to gently break them down. read more... Numerous assembly points. intended bending points and the central strut guarantee safe protection not only of the cylinders. but also of the frame and engine of your R1250GS. Despite the impressive tube diameter. the crash bar is positioned as closely as possible and symmetrically to the vehicle axis. It has practically no effect on the lean angles or ground clearance. It blends perfectly with the looks of the R1250GS. completing the overall appearance - and is simply a part of it all!