BMW R 1200GS Adventure (2007)

BMW R 1200GS Adventure (2007)

The BMW R 1200GS Adventure: a behemoth of a bike, born from the success of its predecessor, but forged for the true adventurer. Its 1170cc Boxer engine, with four valves per cylinder and electronic intake pipe injection, purrs like a contented beast, its 105 horsepower and 88 lb-ft of torque at your fingertips. The Telelever front end and Paralever rear suspension soak up the rough stuff, allowing you to carve a path through even the most unforgiving terrain.

But it’s not just about the hardware – it’s about the experience. With a 33-liter fuel tank, you’ll be free to roam, unencumbered by the need for fuel stops. BMW has calculated a staggering 465-mile cruising range, a challenge to owners to see just how far they can push it. The result is a bike that’s as comfortable on the highway as it is off, its 8.2 inches of ground clearance and 10.2 inches of suspension travel making it a true off-road conqueror.

The BMW R 1200GS Adventure is the ultimate tool for the globetrotter, the one bike that can tackle any road, any trail, and any challenge that comes its way.

Key Specifications

Engine TypeFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder
Engine Capacity1170 cc / 71.4 in.
Max Power73 kw / 98 hp
Max Torque115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 84.8 ft-lbs @ 5500 rpm
Fuel Tank Capacity8.7 US gallons / 33.0 L
BMW R 1200GS Adventure (2007)

All Specifications

Make & Model

ModelBMW R 1200GS Adventure
Year2007

Engine

Engine TypeFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder
Displacement1170 cc / 71.4 in.
Bore x Stroke101 x 73 mm
Compression Ratio11.0:1
Max Horsepower73 kw / 98 hp
Max Torque115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 84.8 ft-lbs @ 5500 rpm
Engine Management SystemElectronicintakepipeinjection/digitalenginemanagement:BMS-Kwithoverrunfuelcutoff,dualignition
Cooling SystemAir/oil cooled

Performance

Top Speed193km/h / 120 mph

Transmission

ClutchSingleplatedryclutch,∅180mm, hydraulicallyoperated
Gearbox6 Speed
Final DriveShaft

Electrical & Electronics System

BatteryBattery 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free
StarterElectric

Chassis & Suspension

Frame TypeTubularspaceframe,engineload-bearing
Front SuspensionTelelever, stanchion ∅41mm, central spring strut, spring preload 9 times mechanically adjustable.
Front Suspension Travel8.3 inches / 210 mm
Rear SuspensionDie-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 Travel8.7 inches / 220 mm
Trail101 mm / 4.0 in

Wheels & Brakes

Front Tire Size110/80 ZR19
Rear Wheel/Rim Size4.00 x 17
Rear Tire Size150/70 ZR17
Front Brakes2 x 305mm discs, 4 piston caliper
Rear BrakesSingle 265 mm disc, 2 piston caliper

Dimension & Weights

Wheelbase59.3 inches / 1507 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity8.7 US gallons / 33.0 L
Dry Weight223kg / 492 lbs

Features

  • Four-stroke, two-cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer engine
  • 4 valves per cylinder
  • Electronic intake pipe injection and digital engine management
  • Overrun fuel cutoff
  • Dual ignition
  • 6-speed transmission
  • Telelever suspension
  • 41mm stanchion
  • Central spring strut with 9 times mechanically adjustable spring preload
  • Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever
  • WAD strut (travel-related damping)
  • Spring preload hydraulically adjustable
  • Rebound damping adjustable
  • 33 litre fuel tank
  • Taller seat height
  • Knobby tires for better ground clearance
  • Large windscreen standard
BMW R 1200GS Adventure (2007)

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