2011 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2011


2011 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

BMW's profilation of this bike
Some journeys you can tell are going to be tough just by looking at the map. B­ut the reality is always going to be tougher. And that´s where the new BMW R 1200 GS Adventure comes into its own. However far you have to go, whatever the terrain, this is a motorcycle that will never let you down.

General information
Model name BMW R 1200 GS Adventure
Year of manufacture 2011
Type Enduro / offroad
Price as newUS$ 17000. Euro 14550. UK £ 11350. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Rating 3.7  Check out the detailed rating of off-road capabilities, engine performance, maintenance cost, etc. Compare with any other bike.
Engine and transmission
Engine size 1170.0 ccm (71.39 cubic inches)
Type of engine Two cylinder boxer, two-stroke
Output 108.6 HP (79.3 kW)) @ 7750 RPM
Torque 120.0 Nm (12.2 kgf-m or 88.5 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
Compression 12.0:1
Bore x stroke 101.0 x 73.0 mm (4.0 x 2.9 inches)
Valves per cylinder 4
Fuel system Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/BMS-K digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin spark ignition
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Lubrication system Dry sump
Cooling system Oil & air
Gearbox 6-speed
Transmission type Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Clutch Single dry plate 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)
Emission details Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3
Exhaust system Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type Two-section frame consisting of front and rear sections, load- bearing engine-gearbox unit
Rake (fork angle) 24.8°
Trail 89 mm (3.5 inches)
Front suspension BMW Motorrad Telelever
Front wheel travel 210 mm (8.3 inches)
Rear suspension Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever
Rear wheel travel 220 mm (8.7 inches)
Front tire 110/80-R19
Rear tire 150/70-R17
Front brakes Double disc. Optional Anti-Lock Brakes
Diameter 305 mm (12.0 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc
Diameter 265 mm (10.4 inches)
Wheels Cross-spoke wheels
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight 223.0 kg (491.6 pounds)
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc 256.0 kg (564.4 pounds)
Power/weight ratio 0.4871 HP/kg
Seat height 890 mm (35.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall length 2240 mm (88.2 inches)
Overall width 990 mm (39.0 inches)
Wheelbase 1510 mm (59.4 inches)
Fuel capacity 33.00 litres (8.72 US gallons)
Reserve fuel capacity 4.00 litres (1.06 US gallons)
Other specifications
Color options Yellow, grey
Starter Electric
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