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2012 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure

1170 cc · 110 hp

The 2012 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure is an enduro motorcycle from BMW. Recorded specifications include 1170 cc displacement, 110 hp power, 256 kg weight and 89 cm seat height.

Ride character

How this bike feels on the axes that matter

These scores are estimates.

Off-roadRoadComfortSpeedAgilityTouring

Character map

Estimated from category and catalog specs, scored 0–100.

Strongest axes

Strongest

Off-road

96

Runner-up

Agility

82
Trail and dirt sections96
Twisty backroads82

Trade-offs

Touring39
Comfort39

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Best for

StrongestCornering

Where this bike tends to fit: city, touring, daily use, and more.

Cornering
%80Best
Track
%78
City
%61
Daily
%44
Touring
%39
Passenger
%39

Strongest fit: Cornering (%80).

Who this bike is for

Rider fit: experience, purpose, and who may struggle.

Experience
Advanced
Riding purpose
Track, Fun
Physical
Low seat height, Heavy body
Character
Aggressive

May not be suitable

New beginnersComfort-first ridersExpecting low fuel consumptionHeavy city traffic

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure Specifications

Engine & Performance

Engine Displacement
1170 cc
Power
110 hp
Engine Type
Boxer
Torque
120 Nm
Engine Details
Boxer | DOHC
Power / Weight
0.493 hp/kg

Fuel & Capacity

Fuel System
Injection

Cooling & Starter

Cooling System
Air-Oil
Starter
Electric

Transmission & Drive

Gearbox
Manual 6-speed
Transmission
Shaft

Brake System

Front Brakes
Disc x2 ABS
Rear Brakes
Disc ABS

Suspension

Rear Suspension
Swing-Arm

Tires & Wheels

Front Tire
110/80-R19
Rear Tire
150/70-R17

Dimensions & Weight

Length
224 cm
Wheelbase
151 cm
Seat Height
89 cm
Dry Weight
223 kg
Wet Weight
256 kg

Reviews & Ratings

(0)

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