BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE Brochure page 6

UNSTOPPABLE – because it is built without compromise to handle anything the planet's roads –
and off-road – can throw at it. The new, upgraded drive train delivers effortless throttle response, the new
Enduro ESA suspension option ensures supreme traction and ride comfort, and the classic design has
been  ne-tuned so that its looks are as memorable as its performance. The new R 1200 GS Adventure.
ENGINE
Type
Bore x stroke
Capacity
Max. output
Max. torque
Compression ratio
Fuel/engine management
Emission control
Fuel type
Magma Red
ELECTRICS
Alternator
Battery
TRANSMISSION
Clutch
Gears
Drive
Magnesium Metallic
Dimensions refer to unladen motorcycles as per DIN standard.
1. As de ned in EU directive 93/93/EEC,  lled with all operating  uids, fuelled to at least 90%
of usable tank capacity.
2. Unladen weight without operating  uids.
For full details of the BMW Motorrad range of Motorcycle and Rider Equipment, speak to your
BMW Motorrad dealer or visit our website.
THE NEW
BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE
No desert, no mountain and no river can stop it. The only limit is your imagination.
CHASSIS/BRAKES
Air/oil-cooled, twin-cylinder four-stroke Frame Two-section frame made up of front
boxer, single camshaft, four valves per and rear sections with load-bearing
cylinder, central counterbalance shaft engine/gearbox
101 mm x 73 mm (3.9 inches x 2.8 inches) Suspension, front BMW Motorrad Telelever, stanchion diam-
eter 41 mm (1.6 inches), central strut, spring
1170 cc
preload mechanically adjustable between
105 hp (77 kW) at 7250 rpm
 ve settings
85 lb/ft at 5500 rpm
Rear wheel location/suspension Die-cast aluminium single-sided swing arm
12.0:1
with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD (travel-
Electronic intake pipe injection/BMS-K related damping) strut, spring preload
electronic engine management with hydraulically and steplessly adjustable via
handwheel, adjustable rebound damping
overrun fuel cut-off, twin-spark ignition
Regulated 3-way catalytic converter, Travel front/rear 8.7 inches
compliant with EU-3 emission standard
Wheelbase 1510 mm (59.4 inches)
Premium Unleaded Castor 89 mm (3.8 inches)
Steering head angle 63.8°
Cross-spoke
Wheels
720 W three-phase generator
Rim dimensions, front 2.50 x 19"
12 V/14 Ah, maintenance-free
Rim dimensions, rear 4.00 x 17"
Tire, front 110/80 R 19
Tire, rear 150/70 R 17
Hydraulically operated single-disc dry
Double-disc brake system with 305 mm
Brakes, front
clutch
(12.0 inches) diameter  oating brake discs,
6-speed helical synchromesh gearbox
4-piston  xed caliper
Shaft drive
Brake, rear Single-disc brake (265 mm (10.4 inches)
diameter), double-piston  oating caliper
ABS BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partially
integral version) available as an option,
disengageable
DIMENSIONS/WEIGHT
Seat height 910/890 mm (35.2/36.0 inches)
Wet Weight 1 256 kg (563 lbs.)
Dry weight 223 kg (491 lbs.)
2
475 kg (1045 lbs.)
GVWR
Usable tank volume 33.0 l (8.7 U.S. gal.)
Of which reserve Approx. 4.0 l (1.0 U.S. gal.)
Length 2240 mm (88.6 inches)
Width (inc. mirrors) 990 mm (37.4 inches)