In 1999, BMW continued the GS success story with the BMW R 1150 GS. It was a BMW R 1100 GS which had undergone modest but effective advanced development. The motorcycle was immediately recognisable as a new GS while at the same time presenting a familiar appearance. The main changes to the visual appearance included the front headlamp, the shorter "Entenschnabel" (duck's beak) and the fairing windscreen. Advanced technical developments included the modified main frame, an increase in the displacement and the new 6-speed gearbox. The evolution was worthwhile and the BMW R 1150 GS even succeeded in outperforming the sales figures of its predecessor.