The BMW R 1200GS Adventure 90th Anniversary is a testament to the brand’s commitment to innovation and heritage. This special edition model celebrates BMW’s 90-year history with a unique design, featuring a Sapphire Black Metallic paint job, gold anodized suspension and brakes, and matte black engine. The introduction of liquid cooling technology marks a significant departure from the traditional air-cooled boxer-Twin, a design that was first pioneered in 1923 by Max Friz.
BMW’s precision cooling system circulates a specialized coolant around the engine’s hottest sections, while air cooling takes care of the rest, ensuring a clean and efficient design. This technology, inspired by Formula One engines, allows for a sleek and uncluttered appearance.
Whether navigating the twists and turns of a mountain pass or cruising down a long stretch of highway, the R 1200GS Adventure 90th Anniversary delivers the perfect blend of power and control. With its 1,170cc engine producing a remarkable 92 horsepower, this bike is an exhilarating ride that is sure to leave an indelible mark on any rider.
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
2 x ∅305mm Discs, 4 piston caliper
Optional: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS
Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper, Optional: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS
Sapphire Black Metallic paint job
Matte black engine
Gold anodized suspension
Gold anodized brakes
Asphalt gray metallic swingarms
Asphalt gray metallic trailing arms
Asphalt gray metallic rear frames
Granite gray metallic cylinder head covers
Nickel-plated polished brass plate on the upper fork
Granite gray metallic wheels
Precision cooling system
Liquid cooling
Glycolethylene-based coolant
Two inconspicuous radiators
101.0 x 73.0mm bore-and-stroke measurements
New thermodynamic section
Simplified dohc valvetrain
Single chain drive
40mm inlet valve diameter
34mm exhaust valve diameter
8 degree inlet valve angle
10 degree exhaust valve angle
18 degree included valve angle
Compact combustion chamber
12.5:1 compression ratio
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