The BMW R 1200 GS Adventure XE motorcycle specifications include a 1,170 cc (71.39 cu in) engine, power of 125 hp (91.2 kW) @ 7,750 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 260 kg (573.2 lb).
Key specifications
How the BMW R 1200 GS Adventure XE compares
This compares the motorcycle with all BMW models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the BMW database average.
About 53% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 82nd percentile across BMW models.
About 29% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 87th percentile across BMW models.
About 15% heavier than the BMW database average. Around the 85th percentile across BMW models.
About 10% taller than the BMW database average. Around the 97th percentile across BMW models.
About 56% larger than the BMW database average. Around the 98th percentile across BMW models.
BMW database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the BMW specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
125 hp — more powerful than about 82% of BMW models with power data.
1,170 cc — larger displacement than about 87% of BMW models.
260 kg — heavier than about 85% of BMW models, or lighter than about 15%.
890 mm — taller than about 97% of BMW models.
30 L — larger than about 98% of BMW fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with BMW average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across BMW models where that dimension is available.
2,255
2,193
Close to average.
980
877
12% above average.
1,450
1,199
21% above average.
1,510
1,497
Close to average.
890
809
10% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-R19 |
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| Rear tire size | 170/60-R17 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 698 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.481 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 480.8 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 106.8 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.38:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Category | Enduro / offroad |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, two-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,170 cc (71.39 cu in) |
| Power | 125 hp (91.2 kW) @ 7,750 rpm |
| Torque | 125.0 Nm (12.7 kgf-m or 92.2 ft.lbs) @ 6,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 101.0 x 73 mm (4.0 x 2.9 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 12.5:1 |
| Cooling system | Oil & air |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch | Oil lubricated clutch, hydraulically operated |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Two-section frame consisting of front and rear sections, load- bearing engine-gearbox unit |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | BMW Motorrad Telelever |
| Rear suspension | Cast aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever |
| Front wheel travel | 210 mm (8.3 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
| Rake | 24.5° |
| Trail | 93 mm (3.6 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers. |
| Front tire | 120/70-R19 |
| Rear tire | 170/60-R17 |
| Wheels | Cross-spoke wheels |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 260 kg (573.2 lb) |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 229.1 kg (505 lb) |
| Seat height | 890 mm (35.0 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,255 mm (88.8 inches) |
| Overall width | 980 mm (38.6 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,450 mm (57.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,510 mm (59.4 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 30.00 L (7.93 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Reserve fuel capacity | 4.00 L (1.06 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption | 4.30 L/100 km (23.3 km/l or 54.70 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 99.8 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Emission details | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3 |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.5457 hp/kg |
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Electrical and instruments
| Electrical | 12 V / 11.8 Ah, maintenance-free battery. |
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Other specifications
| Color options | White, blue, olive |
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| Price as new | Euro 14785. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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