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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

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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)

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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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