| BMW's profilation of this bike |
| You are travelling on your motorcycle, often thousands of kilometres from home. Getting to know distant countries, continents and cultures. Whether asphalt, gravel or bumps - it is immaterial to you because your bike takes you everywhere completely comfortably and reliability. |
| General information |
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| Model: | BMW R 1200 GS Adventure |
| Year: | 2006 |
| Category: | Enduro / offroad |
| Rating: | 67.9 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes |
| Engine and transmission |
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| Displacement: | 1170.00 ccm (71.39 cubic inches) |
| Engine type: | Twin, four-stroke |
| Power: | 99.23 HP (72.4 kW)) @ 7000 RPM |
| Torque: | 115.00 Nm (11.7 kgf-m or 84.8 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM |
| Compression: | 11.0:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 101.0 x 73.0 mm (4.0 x 2.9 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel system: | Injection |
| Fuel control: | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Cooling system: | Oil & air |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed |
Transmission type,
final drive: | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Clutch: | Single-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated |
| Fuel consumption: | 4.60 litres/100 km (21.7 km/l or 51.13 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases: | 106.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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| Frame type: | Three-section frame consisting of front and rear section, load bearing engine-gearbox unit |
| Rake (fork angle): | 26.2° |
| Trail: | 98 mm (3.8 inches) |
| Front suspension: | BMW Motorrad Telelever |
| Front wheel travel: | 210 mm (8.3 inches) |
| Rear suspension: | Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever |
| Rear wheel travel: | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
| Front tyre: | 110/80-R19 |
| Rear tyre: | 150/70-R17 |
| Front brakes: | Double disc |
| Front brakes diameter: | 305 mm (12.0 inches) |
| Rear brakes: | Double disc |
| Rear brakes diameter: | 265 mm (10.4 inches) |
| Physical measures and capacities |
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| Dry weight: | 223.0 kg (491.6 pounds) |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc: | 256.0 kg (564.4 pounds) |
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.4450 HP/kg |
| Seat height: | 910 mm (35.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Overall height: | 1,470 mm (57.9 inches) |
| Overall length: | 2,250 mm (88.6 inches) |
| Overall width: | 955 mm (37.6 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 1,511 mm (59.5 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 33.00 litres (8.72 gallons) |
| Other specifications |
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| Starter: | Electric |
| Further information |
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Rating sample for this BMW bike
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Offroad capabilities for the 2006 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure:
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