The BMW R 1200 GS Adventure motorcycle specifications include a 1,170 cc (71.39 cu in) engine, power of 99.2 hp (72.4 kW) @ 7,000 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 256 kg (564.4 lb).
Key specifications
2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019Model years
1,170 ccDisplacement
99.2 hpPower
115.0 Nm @ 5,500 rpmTorque
256 kgWet weight
910 mmSeat height
33 LFuel tank
1,511 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
200620082009201020112012201320152016201720182019
Year-specific specification changes
The 2006 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
Compression ratio
2010201312.0:1
2015201912.5:1
Dry weight
20132019229.1 kg (505 lb)
Engine type
20082009Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
20102013Two cylinder boxer, two-stroke
20152016Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
20182019Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Frame
20082016Two-section frame consisting of front and rear sections, load- bearing engine-gearbox unit
20172019Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine
Front brakes
20082009Double disc. Optional ABS, can be switched off
2011Double disc. Optional Anti-Lock Brakes
2012Double disc. Optional integral ABS. Can be switched off.
2013Double disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Switchable ABS.
20152016Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers.
20172019Double disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers.
Front suspension
20152016BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 37 mm, central spring strut
20172019BMW Motorrad Telelever, front, stanchion diameter 37 mm
Front tire
20082009110/80-19
2013110/80-19
20152019120/70-R19
Fuel system
20082012Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/BMS-K digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin spark ignition
2013Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection / BMS-K+ digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin spark ignition
20152019Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection
Power
2010103.3 hp (75.4 kW) @ 7,500 rpm
2011108.6 hp (79.3 kW) @ 7,750 rpm
20122013110 hp (80.3 kW) @ 7,750 rpm
2017125 hp (91.2 kW) @ 7,750 rpm
Rear brakes
20082009Single disc. Optional ABS, can be switched off
20102011Single disc
2012Single disc. Optional integral ABS. Can be switched off.
2013Single disc. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers. Switchable ABS.
20152016Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers.
20172019Single disc. ABS
Rear suspension
20082013Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever
20152016Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable at handwheel
20172019BMW Motrrad EVO Paralever, rear
Rear tire
20082009150/70-17
2013150/70-17
20152019170/60-R17
Model information
| Category | Enduro / offroad |
|---|
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,170 cc (71.39 cu in) |
| Power | 99.2 hp (72.4 kW) @ 7,000 rpm |
| Torque | 115.0 Nm (11.7 kgf-m or 84.8 ft.lbs) @ 5,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 101.0 x 73 mm (4.0 x 2.9 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Oil & air |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch | Single-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Three-section frame consisting of front and rear section, load bearing engine-gearbox unit |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | BMW Motorrad Telelever |
| Rear suspension | Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever |
| Front wheel travel | 210 mm (8.3 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
| Rake | 26.2° |
| Trail | 98 mm (3.8 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Double disc |
| Front tire | 110/80-R19 |
| Rear tire | 150/70-R17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 256 kg (564.4 lb) |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 223 kg (491.6 lb) |
| Seat height | 910 mm (35.8 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,250 mm (88.6 inches) |
| Overall width | 955 mm (37.6 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,470 mm (57.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,511 mm (59.5 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 33.00 L (8.72 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption | 4.60 L/100 km (21.7 km/l or 51.13 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 106.7 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.4450 hp/kg |
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