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BMW R 1200 GS 2012 vs. BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2017

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2017

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2017

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2012 vs BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2017

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2017

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2017

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2012 compared to BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2017

BMW R 1200 GS 2012
BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2017
BMW R 1200 GS 2012
BMW R 1200 GS 2012
BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2017
BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeBoxer
BoreBore101 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke73 mm
Engine powerEngine power110 HPEngine power125 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpm
TorqueTorque120 NmTorque125 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio12.5
Clutch TypeClutch TypeToughened, DryClutch TypeToughened, Dry
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionProp shaft
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingAir
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionStrutFront suspensionStrut

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSingle swing armSuspensionSingle swing arm

Chassis

Frame typeFrame typeLoad-bearing engineFrame typeTwin Tube, Load-bearing engine

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height80 %Front tyre height70 %
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width110 mmRear tyre width170 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height80 %Rear tyre height60 %
LengthLength2,210 mmLength2,255 mm
WidthWidth915 mmWidth980 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,510 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height910 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity30 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Either it was a stroke of luck or the best developers were at work - handlebars, geometry, seat, knee angle, footrests - it just fits really well for the majority of Central Europeans. All in all, there is still no motorbike that can kill the GS.

Optimal wind protection

comfortable seat

good posture

positive ergonomics

weather robust

quiet chassis.

Seat a little too low.

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2017

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2017

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs BMW R 1200 GS Adventure

Price BMW R 1200 GS

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Price BMW R 1200 GS Adventure

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