The new BMW R 1200 GS Adventure is the culmination of decades of innovation and refinement in the grand touring enduro category. Its 1,170cc Boxer engine boasts a significant increase in power and torque, thanks to optimized intake and exhaust timing, as well as larger valve cross-sections and lighter semi-hemispherical shims. The result is a free-revving engine that delivers superior performance throughout the entire speed range.
The engine’s character is perfectly suited to the demands of long-distance touring, with a smooth and responsive delivery of power that makes it ideal for navigating winding country and mountain roads. The BMW R 1200 GS Adventure’s impressive range of practical riding qualities is further enhanced by its advanced Integral ABS system, which provides unparalleled levels of safety and control.
As the latest chapter in the legendary GS story, the new BMW R 1200 GS Adventure raises the bar even higher, offering a riding experience that is at once exhilarating, comfortable, and supremely capable.
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
2011
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
Dimension & Weights
Wheelbase
59.3 inches / 1507 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
33 L / 8.7 US gal
Dry Weight
223 kg / 492 lbs
Features
Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer engine
DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
2x ∅305mm Discs, 4 piston caliper
Optional: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS
Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper, Optional: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS
Increased engine power of 81 kW/110 PS at 7,750 rpm
Peak torque of 120 Nm/88 lb-ft at 6,000 rpm
Optimised intake and exhaust timing
Increased valve lift on intake and exhaust sides
Valve clearance compensated by semi-hemispherical shims
Cast-aluminium pistons redesigned for changed combustion chamber geometry
Upgraded intake system with larger throttle butterfly manifolds
Newly designed intake air funnels and air filter element
Oil cooler for stable thermal conditions
Magnesium-coloured cylinder head covers with reduced fastening bolts
New, dynamic design for cylinder head covers
Electronically controlled exhaust flap for more muscular sound
Aluminium or plastic valve cover guard available as special equipment
Chrome-plated aluminium cylinder head cover available as special equipment
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