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2015 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure

1170 cc · 125 hp

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

81
Trail and dirt sections96
Twisty backroads81

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
%79
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 consumptionLow maintenance budgetHeavy city traffic

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure Specifications

Engine & Performance

Engine Displacement
1170 cc
Power
125 hp
Engine Type
Boxer
Torque
125 Nm
Valves / Cylinder
4
Engine Details
Boxer | DOHC
Power / Weight
0.546 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
120/70-R19
Rear Tire
170/60-R17

Dimensions & Weight

Length
226 cm
Height
145 cm
Wheelbase
151 cm
Seat Height
89 cm
Dry Weight
229 kg
Wet Weight
260 kg

Reviews & Ratings

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