The wait is over for adventure-seekers and touring enthusiasts alike, as BMW Motorrad unveils the new R 1200 GS and R 1200 GS Adventure. Building on the success of its predecessors, this latest generation boasts a host of upgrades that take the grand touring enduro experience to new heights.
At its heart is a revised Boxer engine, boasting a 10.8mm (0.425″) valve lift for increased power and torque across the entire speed range. With a focus on low- and mid-range performance, the engine’s free-revving nature is put on full display, making it a joy to ride on both winding country roads and long tours.
The result is a riding experience that’s both exhilarating and effortless, with the perfect blend of power, control, and comfort. Whether navigating treacherous terrain or cruising down a highway, the R 1200 GS Adventure is the ultimate companion for anyone who craves the freedom of the open road.
Key Specifications
Engine Type
Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Engine Capacity
1170 cc / 71.4 cub in.
Max Power
81 kw / 110 hp
Max Torque
120 Nm / 12.2 kgf-m / 88 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Fuel Tank Capacity
33 L / 8.7 US gal
*n/a – information not provided by manufacturer
All Specifications
Make & Model
Model
BMW R 1200GS Adventure
Year
2010
Engine
Engine Type
Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Displacement
1170 cc / 71.4 cub in.
Bore x Stroke
101 x 73 mm
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
Max Horsepower
81 kw / 110 hp
Max Torque
120 Nm / 12.2 kgf-m / 88 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Engine Management System
BMS-K+, 50mmThrottle butterfly dia
Cooling System
Air/oil cooled
Performance
Top Speed
193 km/h / 120 mph
*n/a – information not provided by manufacturer
Transmission
Clutch
Single-plate dry clutch, ∅180mm
Gearbox
6 Speed
Electrical & Electronics System
Chassis & Suspension
Frame Type
Tubular steel frame, load-bearing power unit
Front Suspension
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
Rake
25.7
Trail
101 mm / 3.97 in
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tire Size
110/80 ZR19
Rear Tire Size
150/70 ZR17
Front Brakes
2x ∅305mm Discs, 4 piston caliper, Optional: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS
Rear Brakes
Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper, Optional: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS
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