The BMW R1200GS Adventure motorcycle specifications include a 1,170 cc (71.39 cu in) engine, power of 100 hp (73.0 kW) @ 7,000 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 223 kg (491.6 lb).
Key specifications
How the BMW R1200GS Adventure 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 23% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 70th percentile across BMW models.
About 29% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 87th percentile across BMW models.
About 11% taller than the BMW database average. Around the 97th percentile across BMW models.
About 72% larger than the BMW database average. Around the 99th 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.
100 hp — more powerful than about 70% of BMW models with power data.
1,170 cc — larger displacement than about 87% of BMW models.
895 mm — taller than about 97% of BMW models.
33 L — larger than about 99% 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.
2,250
2,193
Close to average.
1,511
1,497
Close to average.
895
809
11% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 110/80-R19 |
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| Rear tire size | 150/70-R17 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 541 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.448 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 448.4 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 85.5 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.38:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2007 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 1,170 cc (71.39 cu in) |
| Power | 100 hp (73.0 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) |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Oil & air |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic fuel injection |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch | Hydraulic, dry, single-disk |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | Telelever |
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| Rear suspension | EVO Paralever |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 110/80-R19 |
| Rear tire | 150/70-R17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 223 kg (491.6 lb) |
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| Seat height | 895 mm (35.2 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,250 mm (88.6 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,511 mm (59.5 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 33.00 L (8.72 US gal) |
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| Fuel consumption | 6.10 L/100 km (16.4 km/l or 38.56 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 141.5 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.4484 hp/kg |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Alpine White Non-Metallic, White Aluminum Matt Metallic |
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