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Electronically Adjustable Exhaust For BMW R1200/R1250 GS & GSA: The Nomad

The BMW R1200 GS and R1250 GS set the benchmark for adventure motorcycles, powered by the legendary boxer engine. The Dr. Jekill & Mr. Hyde Nomad is engineered specifically for them, an electronically adjustable exhaust with three selectable sound modes, available in street-legal configurations where applicable.

The Nomad delivers the ultimate combination of sound, performance, and comfort. Switch between a silent, whispering mode for long-distance touring and quiet urban riding, a balanced dynamic mode, and a deep, rumbling mode that lets the boxer engine show its full character.

Every detail is purpose-built: the design is fully compatible with the OEM cases with no heat impact, and it's finished in black or pearl grey with gloss carbon end caps over an aluminum core.

Dr. Jekill & Mr. Hyde electronic valve technology lets you adjust the sound on the fly, one premium exhaust system, distinct personalities, and full control from the handlebar. Backed by a 4-year warranty.

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Closed exhaust valve for Dr. Jekill mode

The Valve

The Three Sound Modes

In Dr. Jekill mode, the valve closes to keep your R1200/R1250 GS silent and whispering, perfect for early starts, quiet neighborhoods, and becoming one with your surroundings on long-distance touring. When you want to just enjoy the scenery, this is the setting.

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Finished In Carbon

Matching Carbon Fiber Heat Shield

The Nomad arrives with a carbon fiber heat shield that mirrors the carbon end cap on the muffler.

Fitted where the muffler joins the header, the carbon fiber heat shield is styled to match the carbon end cap of the muffler, giving the whole system one seamless, fully finished look.

Carbon fiber heat shield matching the carbon end cap on the Dr. Jekill and Mr. Hyde Nomad exhaust for the BMW R1250 GS
Handlebar mounted button that controls the Dr. Jekill and Mr. Hyde Nomad exhaust valve on the BMW R1250 GS

Sound Control, Right Where You Ride

Change Your Tone Without Slowing Down

A small handlebar switch puts every sound mode within reach while you ride.

That switch commands the valve built into the Nomad. A single press opens or closes it, while a quick double tap parks it halfway, letting you shift between the three sound modes without lifting a hand from the grips.

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Made In Italy By MIVV

Add A Performance Header

Free up the boxer on your R1250 GS or GS Adventure for sharper throttle response and more torque.

This Italian-built header opens up the flow the factory system restricts, so the bike pulls harder where you ride it. On its own it's loud and unapologetically aggressive, but paired with a Dr. Jekill & Mr. Hyde exhaust you stay in control: open the valve for the full roar, or close it down to a civil tone for quiet streets.

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Performance header for the BMW R1250 GS paired with a Dr. Jekill and Mr. Hyde exhaust
BMW R1250 GS with Dr. Jekill and Mr. Hyde Nomad exhaust and factory luggage

Load It Up And Go!

Works With Your Factory Panniers

The Nomad exhaust is built to fit right alongside your factory luggage.

The Dr. Jekill & Mr. Hyde Nomad sits perfectly next to the OEM cases on the R1200 GS, R1250 GS, and their Adventure siblings, with no heat transfer to your luggage. Load your gear, pick your sound, and set off knowing everything lines up.

Premium Engineering

German Engineered. Handcrafted In The Netherlands.

BMW R1200/R1250 GS/GSA Sound Control

Hear All Three Sound Modes

Push The Button
Push 1x For
Dr. Jekill Mode
Push 1x For
Mr. Hyde Mode
Push 2x For
Dynamic Mode

Installation Support

R1200/R1250 GS/GSA Installation Video

Watch the Dr. Jekill & Mr. Hyde walkthrough before you fit the Nomad exhaust to your BMW R1200 GS, R1250 GS, or Adventure model.

Printed instructions ship inside every exhaust kit as well, giving you two clear references to fit it with confidence.

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Why Sound Control Matters

Made For Long Miles, Big Sound, And Total Control

A BMW R1200 GS or R1250 GS is built for big-mile adventure touring, strong boxer-twin power, and a purposeful look worth keeping. The Dr. Jekill & Mr. Hyde Nomad gives you the sound to match the bike, without forcing you to live with full exhaust volume every mile of the ride.

1

Long-Distance Comfort

Keep the sound refined on long highway stretches so the exhaust does not become tiring during big-mile touring days.

2

Passenger Comfort

Your passenger sits directly in the sound path, so adjustable volume helps make two-up riding more comfortable.

3

Quiet Places

Turn it down when leaving early, coming home late, checking into hotels, or rolling through quiet neighborhoods.

4

Open It Up

Switch to Mr. Hyde mode when you want the GS to have the deeper, stronger presence it deserves.

R1200/R1250 GS/GSA FAQ

Still Have Questions?

The answers riders ask most often about the Dr. Jekill & Mr. Hyde Nomad exhaust for the BMW R1200 GS, R1250 GS, and their Adventure models.

A stock bike needs no tune. The GS runs an advanced ECU with closed loop fueling, and its O2 sensors pick up the airflow change through the Nomad. The ECU then trims fuel delivery on its own, so the motorcycle adapts to the exhaust without any remap.

Already running other performance parts, like an intake or a fueling mod? Check with your mechanic or shop first, or reach out to us and we will help steer you the right way.

Absolutely. The valve position can be changed at any moment, and you can ride in whichever sound mode you like.

Move between Dr. Jekill, Dynamic, and Mr. Hyde straight from the handlebar control, keeping things quiet when you need to and opening up the note whenever you want to.

The Nomad is an electronically adjustable exhaust available in street-legal configurations where applicable and engineered to work with the motorcycle's stock setup.

Local rules on street legality vary by where you live and ride, so it is worth checking the requirements in your area. Not sure? Get in touch before you order and we will help point you the right way.

Follow along with the online installation video or the printed instructions in the box, so you always have two guides side by side.

For a capable mechanic it is a straightforward job. The exact time depends on your tools, your experience, and the condition of the bike.

Dr. Jekill & Mr. Hyde® systems are premium exhausts, built on serious engineering, quality materials, exact fitment, clean finishes, and electronically adjustable sound control.

Every system is developed for a specific motorcycle and built with advanced parts, including an electronically controlled valve that delivers multiple sound modes at the press of a button.

That adjustable control gives you what a permanently loud pipe never can: flexibility. Slip quietly through neighborhoods and noise sensitive zones, sidestep costly noise citations, and stay on good terms with the neighbors. Then, when the road opens up, switch to a deeper, more aggressive tone at the push of a button.

This is more than a muffler or another exhaust. You are investing in premium engineering, advanced technology, model specific development, real everyday flexibility, and a 4 year warranty.

Aside from tools and your time, everything you need to install it is in the box.

You get the required exhaust components, the electronic valve technology, the handlebar control parts, printed instructions, and the hardware for your chosen configuration.