The BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 90th Anniversary is a masterpiece of engineering, blending supreme power with exceptional practicality. The legendary Boxer engine now boasts even more muscle, with optimized intake and exhaust timing delivering a free-revving performance that’s hard to resist. With a 10.54mm increase in intake valve lift, the engine devours the road with ease, while the new cast-aluminium pistons and re-designed combustion chamber geometry ensure a silky-smooth ride.
The result is a thrilling riding experience that’s perfect for both long-distance touring and spirited mountain passes. The existing ratio of bore and stroke remains the same, but the addition of 10.8mm valve lift on both intake and exhaust sides adds a new level of refinement and responsiveness.
As we put the BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 90th Anniversary to the test, one thing becomes clear: this bike is the ultimate grand touring enduro machine, with a perfect blend of power, comfort, and handling that’s unmatched in its class. With the BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 90th Anniversary, you’ll experience the ultimate riding thrill that only a true icon like BMW can deliver – every time, every ride, every mile.
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 90th Anniversary
Year
2013
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
Starter
Electric
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
2 x ∅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
Overall Length
2210 mm / 87.0 in.
Overall Width
915 mm / 36.0 in.
Overall Height
1450 mm / 57.1 in.
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
Dual ∅305mm Discs, 4 piston caliper
Optional: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS
Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper, Optional: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS
2 x ∅305mm Discs, 4 piston caliper, with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS
1,170 cc engine capacity
Optimised intake and exhaust timing for power at low and medium engine speeds
Increased valve lift for increased free valve cross-section
Valve clearance compensation by light semi-hemispherical shims
Crankshafts and connecting rods carried over from former model
New cast-aluminium pistons with redesigned combustion chamber geometry
Upgraded intake system with black throttle butterfly manifolds and new intake air funnels
Higher throughput air filter element
Maximum output of 81 kW/110 PS at 7,750 rpm
Peak torque of 120 Nm/88 lb-ft at 6,000 rpm
Oil cooler for stable thermal conditions
Magnesium-coloured cylinder head covers with two fastening bolts
New, dynamic design for cylinder head covers
Electronically controlled exhaust flap for more muscular sound
Adjustable exhaust system with two manifolds
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