Class: adventure
Production: December 2002 – July 2018
Predecessor: BMW R1150GS
Successor: BMW R1250GS
History
| Markets | Production | Name & Codes |
| Europe | December 2002 – October 2007 | Name: BMW R1200GS (1st generation) Model code: K25 Parts Catalog Code: 0307 |
| Europe | November 2006 – September 2009 | Name: BMW R1200GS (2nd generation) Model code: K25 Parts Catalog Code: 0303 |
| Europe | October 2008 – December 2012 | Name: BMW R1200GS (3rd generation) Model code: K25 Parts Catalog Code: 0450 |
| Europe | October 2011 – December 2016 | Name: BMW R1200GS (4th generation) Model code: K50 Parts Catalog Code: 0A01 |
| Europe | November 2015 – July 2018 | Name: BMW R1200GS (5th generation) Model code: K50 Parts Catalog Code: 0A51 |
| Europe | March 2005 – September 2007 | Name: BMW R1200GS Adventure (1st generation) Model code: K255 Parts Catalog Code: 0381 |
| Europe | November 2006 – September 2009 | Name: BMW R1200GS Adventure (2nd generation) Model code: K255 Parts Catalog Code: 0380 |
| Europe | October 2008 – July 2013 | Name: BMW R1200GS Adventure (3rd generation) Model code: K255 Parts Catalog Code: 0470 |
| Europe | September 2012 – July 2018 | Name: BMW R1200GS Adventure (4th generation) Model code: K51 Parts Catalog Code: 0A02 |
| USA | March 2003 – September 2007 | Name: BMW R1200GS (1st generation) Model code: K25 Parts Catalog Code: 0317 |
| USA | November 2006 – September 2009 | Name: BMW R1200GS (2nd generation) Model code: K25 Parts Catalog Code: 0313 |
| USA | October 2008 – September 2012 | Name: BMW R1200GS (3rd generation) Model code: K25 Parts Catalog Code: 0460 |
| USA | October 2011 – November 2016 | Name: BMW R1200GS (4th generation) Model code: K50 Parts Catalog Code: 0A11 |
| USA | September 2015 – July 2018 | Name: BMW R1200GS (5th generation) Model code: K50 Parts Catalog Code: 0A61 |
| USA | March 2005 – September 2007 | Name: BMW R1200GS Adventure (1st generation) Model code: K255 Parts Catalog Code: 0397 |
| USA | November 2006 – September 2009 | Name: BMW R1200GS Adventure (2nd generation) Model code: K255 Parts Catalog Code: 0390 |
| USA | October 2008 – July 2013 | Name: BMW R1200GS Adventure (3rd generation) Model code: K255 Parts Catalog Code: 0480 |
| USA | September 2012 – July 2018 | Name: BMW R1200GS Adventure (4th generation) Model code: K51 Parts Catalog Code: 0A12 |
| Brazil | June 2014 – August 2018 | Name: BMW R1200GS + Adventure Model code: K50, K51 Parts Catalog Code: 0A21, 0A41, 0A71, 0A22, 0A42 |
| Thailand | December 2014 – August 2018 | Name: BMW R1200GS + Adventure Model code: K50, K51 Parts Catalog Code: 0A31, 0A81, 0A32 |
Electronic equipment BMW R1200GS (basic & optional):
• Integral ABS-I – R1200GS (to 08.2006)
• Integral ABS-II – R1200GS (from 08.2006)
• Integral ABS (next gen.) – R1200GS (from 4th generation)
• E-Gas (ride-by-wire) – R1200GS (from 4th generation)
• ASC (Automatic Stability Control) – R1200GS (from 2nd generation)
• ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment) – R1200GS (from 2nd generation)
• RDC (tire pressure control) – R1200GS (from 2nd generation)
• Cruise Control – R1200GS (from 4th generation)
• Dynamic ESA – R1200GS (from 4th generation)
• Keyless Ride – R1200GS (from 5th generation)
• DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) – R1200GS (from 5th generation)
• Pro riding modes: ABS Pro, Dynamic & User riding modes, DTC – R1200GS (from 5th generation)
• Hill Start Control – R1200GS (from 5th generation)
• Shift Assist – R1200GS (from 5th generation)
Specifications
BMW R1200GS: specs.
| DIMENSIONS | |
| Overall length | 2210 mm / 87,0 in 2190 mm / 86,2 in – R1200GS (4th generation), Adventure 2207 mm / 86,9 in – R1200GS (5th generation) 2240 mm / 88,2 in – Adventure (2-3 generations) 2255 mm / 88,8 in – Adventure (4th generation) |
| Overall width | 940 mm / 37,0 in (with mirrors) 955 mm / 37,6 in (with mirrors) – R1200GS (4th generation), Adventure 952 mm / 37,5 in (with mirrors) – R1200GS (5th generation) 980 mm / 38,6 in – Adventure (from 2nd generation) |
| Overall height | 1430 mm / 56,3 in – R1200GS (1 & 5 generations) 1450 mm / 57,1 in – R1200GS (from 2nd generation), Adventure (4th generation) 1440 mm / 56,7 in – R1200GS (4th generation) 1470 mm / 57,9 in – Adventure (1st generation) 1525 mm / 60,0 in – Adventure (2 & 3 generations) |
| Seat height | 840/860 mm / 33,1/33,8 in – R1200GS (1st generation) 855/875 mm / 33,7/34,4 in – R1200GS (2nd generation) 850/870 mm / 33,5/34,2 in – R1200GS (from 3rd generation) 890/910 mm / 35,0/35,8 in – Adventure |
| Wheelbase | 1520 mm / 59,8 in – R1200GS K25 1507 mm / 59,3 in – R1200GS K50 |
| Ground clearance | 187 mm / 7,0 in |
| Dry weight | |
| Curb (wet) weight | 225 kg / 496 lbs – R1200GS (1st generation) 229 kg / 505 lbs – R1200GS (2-3 generations) 238 kg / 525 lbs – R1200GS (4th generation) 244 kg / 538 lbs – R1200GS (5th generation) 256 kg / 564 lbs – Adventure 260 kg / 573 lbs – Adventure (4th generation) |
| FRAME | |
| Frame (type) | Tubular steel frame with supporting drive unit, steel pipe rear frames |
| Front suspension, travel | BMW Telelever (adjustable spring pre-load), 190 mm / 7,5 in BMW Telelever (adjustable spring pre-load), 210 mm / 8,3 in – Adventure |
| Rear suspension, travel | BMW EVO Paralever (adjustable spring pre-load & rebound damping), 200 mm / 7,9 in BMW EVO Paralever (fully adjustable), 220 mm / 8,7 in – Adventure |
| Front tire size | 110/80-19 120/70-19 – R1200GS (from 4th generation) |
| Rear tire size | 150/70-17 170/60-17 – R1200GS (from 4th generation) |
| Front brake | Double disc, 305 mm, 4-piston calipers (Integral ABS-I) – R1200GS (to 08.2006) Double disc, 305 mm, 4-piston calipers (Integral ABS-II) – R1200GS (from 08.2006) Double disc, 305 mm, 4-piston radial calipers (ABS) – R1200GS (from 4th generation) |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 265 mm, 2-piston caliper (Integral ABS-I) – R1200GS (to 08.2006) Single disc, 265 mm, 2-piston caliper (Integral ABS-II) – R1200GS (from 08.2006) Single disc, 276 mm, 2-piston caliper (ABS) – R1200GS (from 4th generation) |
| Fuel capacity | 20,0 l / 5,3 US gal (reserve – 4,0 l) 33,0 l / 8,7 US gal (reserve – 4,0 l) – Adventure 30,0 l / 7,9 US gal (reserve – 4,0 l) – Adventure (4th generation) |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 5,35 l / 100 km (44 US mpg)1 |
| ENGINE | |
| Engine (type) | Air&Oil-cooled 4-stroke Air&Liquid-cooled 4-stroke – R1200GS (from 4th generation) |
| Cylinder arrangement | Flat twin (boxer) with central counterbalance shaft |
| Bore & Stroke | 101,0 x 73,0 mm |
| Displacement | 1170 cm³ (71,4 cu in) |
| Compression ratio | 11.0:1 – R1200GS (1st generation) 12.0:1 – R1200GS (from 2nd generation) 12.5:1 – R1200GS (from 4th generation) |
| Valve train | Chain driven SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder – R1200GS (from 3rd generation) |
| Max. power | 100,0 hp (74,0 kW) / 7000 rpm – R1200GS (1st generation) 105,0 hp (77,0 kW) / 7500 rpm – R1200GS (2nd generation) 110,0 hp (81,0 kW) / 7750 rpm – R1200GS (3rd generation) 125,0 hp (92,0 kW) / 7750 rpm – R1200GS (from 4th generation) |
| Max. torque | 115,0 Nm (11,7 kg-m) / 5500 rpm – R1200GS (1st generation) 116,0 Nm (11,8 kg-m) / 5750 rpm – R1200GS (2nd generation) 120,0 Nm (12,2 kg-m) / 6000 rpm – R1200GS (3rd generation) 125,0 Nm (12,7 kg-m) / 6500 rpm – R1200GS (from 4th generation) |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 3,48 sec.2 |
| Top speed | 211 km/h (131 mph)3 |
| Fuel system (type) | Fuel Injection |
| DRIVE TRAIN | |
| Clutch | Single dry plate, hydraulic operated Wet multi-plate, hydraulic operated – R1200GS (from 4th generation) |
| Transmission | 6-speed |
| Final drive | Shaft |
| Gear ratio I II III IV V VI | |
| ELECTRICAL | |
| Ignition system | BMS-K |
| Alternator | Belt driven three-phase generator Three-phase generator – R1200GS (from 4th generation) |
| Battery capacity | 12V-14Ah 12V-12Ah – R1200GS (from 4th generation) |
Images
BMW R1200GS: images, gallery.
Videos
BMW R1200GS: video.
Manuals
BMW R1200GS: documentation.
- BMW R1200GS: Riders Manual, 1st generation
- BMW R1200GS: Riders Manual, 2nd generation
- BMW R1200GS: Riders Manual, 3rd generation
- BMW R1200GS: Riders Manual, 4th generation
- BMW R1200GS: Riders Manual, 5th generation
- BMW R1200GS Adventure: Riders Manual, 1st generation
- BMW R1200GS Adventure: Riders Manual, 2nd generation
- BMW R1200GS Adventure: Riders Manual, 3rd generation
- BMW R1200GS Adventure: Riders Manual, 4th generation