The BMW R 1200GS Adventure is the ultimate long-distance companion, engineered to conquer the world’s most challenging terrain. Its iconic Boxer engine, now with 105 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and a maximum engine speed of 8,000 rpm, delivers seamless power and exceptional traction, regardless of the conditions.
A reworked 6-speed transmission, featuring shortened ratios and a shorter secondary ratio, ensures effortless acceleration and unparalleled agility. The Telelever suspension system and BMW Motorrad Paralever combine to provide exceptional stability and control, while the generous ground clearance and optimized weight distribution make light work of even the most daunting off-road obstacles.
The result is an unparalleled riding experience, where the boundaries between on-road and off-road riding are blurred. The R 1200GS Adventure is the perfect machine for anyone seeking the ultimate adventure, with its exceptional performance, impressive comfort, and unwavering reliability, making it the ultimate choice for world travelers. It’s the ultimate expression of motorcycle freedom.
Key Specifications
Engine Type
Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder
Engine Capacity
1170 cc / 71.4 in.
Max Power
73 kw / 98 hp
Max Torque
115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 84.8 ft-lbs @ 5500 rpm
Fuel Tank Capacity
8.7 US gallons / 33.0 L
Weight (Wet/Kerb)
564.4 lbs / 256 kg
*n/a – information not provided by manufacturer
All Specifications
Make & Model
Model
BMW R 1200GS Adventure
Year
2009
Engine
Engine Type
Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder
Telelever, stanchion ∅41mm, central spring strut, spring preload 9 times mechanically adjustable.
Front Suspension Travel
8.3 inches / 210 mm
Rear Suspension
Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of handwheel, rebound damping adjustable.
Rear Suspension Travel
8.7 inches / 220 mm
Trail
101 mm / 4.0 in
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tire Size
110/80 ZR19
Rear Wheel/Rim Size
4.00 x 17
Rear Tire Size
150/70 ZR17
Front Brakes
2 x 305mm discs, 4 piston caliper
Rear Brakes
Single 265 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Dimension & Weights
Wheelbase
59.3 inches / 1507 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
8.7 US gallons / 33.0 L
Wet (kerb/curb) Weight
564.4 lbs / 256 kg
Dry Weight
223kg / 492 lbs
Features
Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer engine
4 valves per cylinder
Electronic intake pipe injection
Digital engine management: BMS-K with overrun fuel cutoff
Dual ignition
6-speed transmission
Telelever suspension
41mm stanchion
Central spring strut
Spring preload 9 times mechanically adjustable
Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm
BMW Motorrad Paralever
WAD strut (travel-related damping)
Spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable
Rebound damping adjustable
33-litre fuel tank
Shaft-drive
1170cc Boxer twin SOHC motor
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