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General information |
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Model: | BMW R 1200 GS Adventure |
Year: | 2006 |
Category: | Enduro / offroad |
Rating: | 3.4 Check out the detailed rating of off-road capabilities, engine performance, maintenance cost, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
Engine and transmission |
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Displacement: | 1170.0 ccm (71.39 cubic inches) |
Engine type: | Twin, four-stroke |
Power: | 99.2 HP (72.4 kW)) @ 7000 RPM |
Torque: | 115.0 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 |
Diameter: | 305 mm (12.0 inches) |
Rear brakes: | Double disc |
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: | 1470 mm (57.9 inches) |
Overall length: | 2250 mm (88.6 inches) |
Overall width: | 955 mm (37.6 inches) |
Wheelbase: | 1511 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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Offroad capabilities for the 2006 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure:

(65.5 out of 100)
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