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BMW R 1200 GS (+ Adventure): review, history, specs
Class: adventure
Produc on: December 2002 – July 2018
Predecessor: BMW R1150GS
Successor: BMW R1250GS
BMW R 1200 GS (1st generation), 2002-2007
BMW R 1200 GS (2nd generation), 2006-2009
BMW R 1200 GS (3rd generation), 2008-2012
BMW R 1200 GS (4th generation), 2011-2016
BMW R 1200 GS (5th generation), 2015-2018
BMW R 1200 GS Adventure (1st generation), 2005-2007
BMW R 1200 GS Adventure (2nd generation), 2006-2009
BMW R 1200 GS Adventure (3rd generation), 2008-2013
BMW R 1200 GS Adventure (4th generation), 2012-2018
History
Markets Produc on Name & Codes
Europe December 2002 – October Name: BMW R1200GS (1st
2007 genera on)
Model code: K25
Parts Catalog Code: 0307
Europe November 2006 – September Name: BMW R1200GS (2nd
2009 genera on)
Model code: K25
Parts Catalog Code: 0303
Europe October 2008 – December Name: BMW R1200GS (3rd
2012 genera on)
Model code: K25
Parts Catalog Code: 0450
Europe October 2011 – December Name: BMW R1200GS (4th
2016 genera on)
Model code: K50
Parts Catalog Code: 0A01
Europe November 2015 – July 2018 Name: BMW R1200GS (5th
genera on)
Model code: K50
Parts Catalog Code: 0A51
Europe March 2005 – September Name: BMW R1200GS
2007 Adventure (1st genera on)
Model code: K255
Parts Catalog Code: 0381
Europe November 2006 – September Name: BMW R1200GS
2009 Adventure (2nd genera on)
Model code: K255
Parts Catalog Code: 0380
Europe October 2008 – July 2013 Name: BMW R1200GS
Adventure (3rd genera on)
Model code: K255
Parts Catalog Code: 0470
Europe September 2012 – July 2018 Name: BMW R1200GS
Adventure (4th genera on)
Model code: K51
Parts Catalog Code: 0A02
USA March 2003 – September Name: BMW R1200GS (1st
2007 genera on)
Model code: K25
Parts Catalog Code: 0317
USA November 2006 – September Name: BMW R1200GS (2nd
2009 genera on)
Model code: K25
Parts Catalog Code: 0313
USA October 2008 – September Name: BMW R1200GS (3rd
2012 genera on)
Model code: K25
Parts Catalog Code: 0460
USA October 2011 – November Name: BMW R1200GS (4th
2016 genera on)
Model code: K50
Parts Catalog Code: 0A11
USA September 2015 – July 2018 Name: BMW R1200GS (5th
genera on)
Model code: K50
Parts Catalog Code: 0A61
USA March 2005 – September Name: BMW R1200GS
2007 Adventure (1st genera on)
Model code: K255
Parts Catalog Code: 0397
USA November 2006 – September Name: BMW R1200GS
2009 Adventure (2nd genera on)
Model code: K255
Parts Catalog Code: 0390
USA October 2008 – July 2013 Name: BMW R1200GS
Adventure (3rd genera on)
Model code: K255
Parts Catalog Code: 0480
USA September 2012 – July 2018 Name: BMW R1200GS
Adventure (4th genera on)
Model code: K51
Parts Catalog Code: 0A12
Brazil June 2014 – August 2018 Name: BMW R1200GS +
Adventure
Model code: K50, K51
Parts Catalog Code: 0A21,
0A41, 0A71, 0A22, 0A42
Thailand December 2014 – August Name: BMW R1200GS +
2018 Adventure
Model code: K50, K51
Parts Catalog Code: 0A31,
0A81, 0A32
Electronic equipment BMW R1200GS (basic & op onal):
• Integral ABS-I – R1200GS (to 08.2006)
• Integral ABS-II – R1200GS (from 08.2006)
• Integral ABS (next gen.) – R1200GS (from 4th genera on)
• E-Gas (ride-by-wire) – R1200GS (from 4th genera on)
• ASC (Automa c Stability Control) – R1200GS (from 2nd genera on)
• ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment) – R1200GS (from 2nd genera on)
• RDC ( re pressure control) – R1200GS (from 2nd genera on)
• Cruise Control – R1200GS (from 4th genera on)
• Dynamic ESA – R1200GS (from 4th genera on)
• Keyless Ride – R1200GS (from 5th genera on)
• DTC (Dynamic Trac on Control) – R1200GS (from 5th genera on)
• Pro riding modes: ABS Pro, Dynamic & User riding modes, DTC – R1200GS (from 5th genera on)
• Hill Start Control – R1200GS (from 5th genera on)
• Shi Assist – R1200GS (from 5th genera on)
Specifica ons
BMW R1200GS: specs.
DIMENSIONS
Overall length 2210 mm / 87,0 in
2190 mm / 86,2 in – R1200GS (4th genera on),
Adventure
2207 mm / 86,9 in – R1200GS (5th genera on)
2240 mm / 88,2 in – Adventure (2-3
genera ons)
2255 mm / 88,8 in – Adventure (4th
genera on)
Overall width 940 mm / 37,0 in (with mirrors)
955 mm / 37,6 in (with mirrors) – R1200GS
(4th genera on), Adventure
952 mm / 37,5 in (with mirrors) – R1200GS
(5th genera on)
980 mm / 38,6 in – Adventure (from 2nd
genera on)
Overall height 1430 mm / 56,3 in – R1200GS (1 & 5
genera ons)
1450 mm / 57,1 in – R1200GS (from 2nd
genera on), Adventure (4th genera on)
1440 mm / 56,7 in – R1200GS (4th genera on)
1470 mm / 57,9 in – Adventure (1st
genera on)
1525 mm / 60,0 in – Adventure (2 & 3
genera ons)
Seat height 840/860 mm / 33,1/33,8 in – R1200GS (1st
genera on)
855/875 mm / 33,7/34,4 in – R1200GS (2nd
genera on)
850/870 mm / 33,5/34,2 in – R1200GS (from
3rd genera on)
890/910 mm / 35,0/35,8 in – Adventure
Wheelbase 1520 mm / 59,8 in – R1200GS K25
1507 mm / 59,3 in – R1200GS K50
Ground clearance 187 mm / 7,0 in
Dry weight
Curb (wet) weight 225 kg / 496 lbs – R1200GS (1st genera on)
229 kg / 505 lbs – R1200GS (2-3 genera ons)
238 kg / 525 lbs – R1200GS (4th genera on)
244 kg / 538 lbs – R1200GS (5th genera on)
256 kg / 564 lbs – Adventure
260 kg / 573 lbs – Adventure (4th genera on)
FRAME
Frame (type) Tubular steel frame with suppor ng drive unit,
steel pipe rear frames
Front suspension, travel BMW Telelever (adjustable spring pre-load),
190 mm / 7,5 in
BMW Telelever (adjustable spring pre-load),
210 mm / 8,3 in – Adventure
Rear suspension, travel BMW EVO Paralever (adjustable spring pre-
load & rebound damping), 200 mm / 7,9 in
BMW EVO Paralever (fully adjustable), 220 mm
/ 8,7 in – Adventure
Front re size 110/80-19
120/70-19 – R1200GS (from 4th genera on)
Rear re size 150/70-17
170/60-17 – R1200GS (from 4th genera on)
Front brake Double disc, 305 mm, 4-piston calipers
(Integral ABS-I) – R1200GS (to 08.2006)
Double disc, 305 mm, 4-piston calipers
(Integral ABS-II) – R1200GS (from 08.2006)
Double disc, 305 mm, 4-piston radial calipers
(ABS) – R1200GS (from 4th genera on)
Rear brake Single disc, 265 mm, 2-piston caliper (Integral
ABS-I) – R1200GS (to 08.2006)
Single disc, 265 mm, 2-piston caliper (Integral
ABS-II) – R1200GS (from 08.2006)
Single disc, 276 mm, 2-piston caliper (ABS) –
R1200GS (from 4th genera on)
Fuel capacity 20,0 l / 5,3 US gal (reserve – 4,0 l)
33,0 l / 8,7 US gal (reserve – 4,0 l) – Adventure
30,0 l / 7,9 US gal (reserve – 4,0 l) – Adventure
(4th genera on)
Fuel economy / consump on 5,35 l / 100 km (44 US mpg)1
ENGINE
Engine (type) Air&Oil-cooled 4-stroke
Air&Liquid-cooled 4-stroke – R1200GS (from
4th genera on)
Cylinder arrangement Flat twin (boxer) with central counterbalance
sha
Bore & Stroke 101,0 x 73,0 mm
Displacement 1170 cm³ (71,4 cu in)
Compression ra o 11.0:1 – R1200GS (1st genera on)
12.0:1 – R1200GS (from 2nd genera on)
12.5:1 – R1200GS (from 4th genera on)
Valve train Chain driven SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder –
R1200GS (from 3rd genera on)
Max. power 100,0 hp (74,0 kW) / 7000 rpm – R1200GS (1st
genera on)
105,0 hp (77,0 kW) / 7500 rpm – R1200GS
(2nd genera on)
110,0 hp (81,0 kW) / 7750 rpm – R1200GS (3rd
genera on)
125,0 hp (92,0 kW) / 7750 rpm – R1200GS
(from 4th genera on)
Max. torque 115,0 Nm (11,7 kg-m) / 5500 rpm – R1200GS
(1st genera on)
116,0 Nm (11,8 kg-m) / 5750 rpm – R1200GS
(2nd genera on)
120,0 Nm (12,2 kg-m) / 6000 rpm – R1200GS
(3rd genera on)
125,0 Nm (12,7 kg-m) / 6500 rpm – R1200GS
(from 4th genera on)
Accelera on 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) 3,48 sec.2
Top speed 211 km/h (131 mph)3
Fuel system (type) Fuel Injec on
DRIVE TRAIN
Clutch Single dry plate, hydraulic operated
Wet mul -plate, hydraulic operated – R1200GS
(from 4th genera on)
Transmission 6-speed
Final drive Sha
Gear ra o
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
ELECTRICAL
Igni on system BMS-K
Alternator Belt driven three-phase generator
Three-phase generator – R1200GS (from 4th
genera on)
Ba ery capacity 12V-14Ah
12V-12Ah – R1200GS (from 4th genera on)
Images
BMW R1200GS: images, gallery.
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BMW R1200GS (Adventure)
Videos
BMW R1200GS: video.
BMW R1200GS Road Test
Manuals
BMW R1200GS: documenta on.
BMW R1200GS: Riders Manual, 1st genera on
BMW R1200GS: Riders Manual, 2nd genera on
BMW R1200GS: Riders Manual, 3rd genera on
BMW R1200GS: Riders Manual, 4th genera on
BMW R1200GS: Riders Manual, 5th genera on
BMW R1200GS Adventure: Riders Manual, 1st genera on
BMW R1200GS Adventure: Riders Manual, 2nd genera on
BMW R1200GS Adventure: Riders Manual, 3rd genera on
BMW R1200GS Adventure: Riders Manual, 4th genera on
Links
1. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) “Performance Index 2015”, BMW R1200GS (12/2011),
Average MPG
2. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) “Performance Index 2015”, BMW R1200GS (12/2011), 0-60
mph
3. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) “Performance Index 2015”, BMW R1200GS (12/2011), Top
speed
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