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Year
2008
Year
2023
Parent Company
BMW
Parent Company
BMW
Generic Type (Primary)
On-Off Road
Generic Type (Primary)
Standard
Make
BMW
Make
BMW
Display Name
R 1200 GS Adventure
Display Name
R 1250 R
Manufacturer Country
Germany
Manufacturer Country
Germany
Introduction Year
1980
Introduction Year
-
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Photo Gallery
-
Photo Gallery
Standard
Price
Standard
Price
Standard
MSRP
$16,600
MSRP
$14,995
Destination Charge
495
Destination Charge
695
Warranty (Months/Condition)
36 / Limited
Warranty (Months/Condition)
36 / Limited
Basic Warranty (Miles)
36000
Basic Warranty (Miles)
36000
Engine
Standard
Engine
Standard
Engine Type
Flat Twin
Engine Type
Flat Twin
Cylinders
2
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Horsepower RPM
7500
Horsepower RPM
7750
Torque RPM
5750
Torque RPM
6250
Cooling
Air / Oil
Cooling
Liquid / Air
Valves
8
Valves
8
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
OHV
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
Compression Ratio
12.5:1
Starter
Electric
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Requirements
Premium
Fuel Requirements
Premium
Carburetion
Standard
Carburetion
Standard
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
No
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Horsepower (bhp)
105
Horsepower (bhp)
136
Torque (Nm)
115.2
Torque (Nm)
142.4
Bore (mm/in)
101 / 3.98
Bore (mm/in)
102.5 / 4
Stroke (in/mm)
2.88 / 73
Stroke (in/mm)
3 / 76
Displacement (cc/ci)
1170 / 71.4
Displacement (cc/ci)
1254 / 76.5
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
47
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
-
Other Engine
-
Other Engine
Optional
US Miles Per Gallon (Hwy)
-
US Miles Per Gallon (Hwy)
50
Transmission
Standard
Transmission
Standard
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
6
Number Of Speeds
6
Overdrive
Yes
Overdrive
Yes
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Final Drive Ratio
2.91
Final Drive Ratio
2.82
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Shaft
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Shaft
Other Transmission
-
Other Transmission
Optional
Dimensions
Standard
Dimensions
Standard
Weight
Standard
Weight
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Performance
Standard
Performance
Standard
Length (in/mm)
88.6 / 2250
Length (in/mm)
85.2 / 2165
Width (in/mm)
37.4 / 950
Width (in/mm)
34.6 / 880
Wheelbase (in/mm)
59.4 / 1508.8
Wheelbase (in/mm)
59.6 / 1515
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
491 / 222.7
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
563 / 255.4
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
527 / 239
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
1045 / 474
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
487 / 221
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
8.7 / 33
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4.7 / 17.8
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
1 / 3.8
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
1 / 4
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.38
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.34
Height (in/mm)
-
Height (in/mm)
51.2 / 1300
GVWR (lbs)
-
GVWR (lbs)
1014
Construction
Standard
Construction
Standard
Frame
Aluminum / Steel
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Plastic
Body Material
Plastic
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
-
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebar Pads
Standard
Handlebar Pads
-
Exterior Guards
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Belt Guard
No
Belt Guard
No
Brush Guard
Yes
Brush Guard
No
Chain Guard
No
Chain Guard
No
Chassis Protectors
No
Chassis Protectors
-
Engine Case Guard
Yes
Engine Case Guard
-
Exhaust Guard
Yes
Exhaust Guard
-
Fork Guards
Yes
Fork Guards
No
Hand Guards
Yes
Hand Guards
No
Heel Guards
Yes
Heel Guards
-
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
-
Tank Guard
Yes
Tank Guard
No
Exterior Covers
Standard
Exterior Covers
Standard
Radiator Cover
No
Radiator Cover
No
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Stand
Standard
Stand
Standard
Stand Type
Center / Kick
Stand Type
Kick
Skid Plate
Standard
Skid Plate
-
Other Exterior
Optional
Other Exterior
Optional
Light Guard
-
Light Guard
No
Spoiler
-
Spoiler
Optional
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Front Suspension Brand Name
Telelever
Front Suspension Brand Name
-
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Type
Inverted Fork
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
-
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut
Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
No
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Brand Name
Paralever
Rear Suspension Brand Name
Paralever
Rear Suspension Type
Single Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Single Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Air Adjustable
No
Air Adjustable
No
Front Travel (in/mm)
8.3 / 210
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.5 / 140
Rear Travel (in/mm)
8.7 / 220
Rear Travel (in/mm)
5.5 / 140
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
-
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.8 / 45
Wheels
Standard
Wheels
Standard
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Chromed
No
Chromed
-
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Tires
Standard
Tires
Standard
Front Tire Width
110
Front Tire Width
120
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Tire Speed Rating
H
Front Tire Speed Rating
-
Front Wheel Diameter
19
Front Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Tire Width
150
Rear Tire Width
180
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
55
Rear Tire Speed Rating
H
Rear Tire Speed Rating
-
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Front Wheel Width (in)
2.5
Front Wheel Width (in)
3.5
Rear Wheel Width (in)
4
Rear Wheel Width (in)
5.5
Front Tire (Full Spec)
110/80 HR19
Front Tire (Full Spec)
120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
150/70 HR17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
180/55 ZR17
Brakes
Standard
Brakes
Standard
Brake Brand Name
EVO
Brake Brand Name
Brembo®
Front Brake Type
Dual Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Type
Dual Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Anti-Lock Brakes
Standard
Anti-Lock Brakes
Standard
Linked Brake System Front to Rear
Standard
Linked Brake System Front to Rear
Standard
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
12 / 305
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
12.6 / 320
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
10.4 / 265
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
10.9 / 276
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Material
Vinyl
Adjustable
Yes
Adjustable
No
Folding
No
Folding
No
Seat Specifications
Standard
Seat Specifications
Standard
Number Of Seats
2
Number Of Seats
2
Detachable Passenger Seat
Standard
Detachable Passenger Seat
Optional
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Seat Height (in/mm)
35.2 / 894.1
Seat Height (in/mm)
32.3 / 820
Heated Seat
-
Heated Seat
Optional
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Clock
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Computer
Standard
Trip Computer
Standard
Compass
Optional
Compass
-
Navigation System
Optional
Navigation System
-
GPS
Optional
GPS
-
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type
Light
Temperature Warning
Standard
Temperature Warning
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Gauge
Temperature Warning Type
Gauge
Service Reminder
Standard
Service Reminder
-
Other Instrumentation
Optional
Other Instrumentation
Optional
Hard Side Cases
Optional
Hard Side Cases
-
Lockable Storage
Optional
Lockable Storage
-
Rear Rack
Standard
Rear Rack
Optional
Rear Rack Storage
Optional
Rear Rack Storage
-
Bag Liners
Optional
Bag Liners
-
Helmet Storage
Optional
Helmet Storage
-
Underseat Storage
-
Underseat Storage
Standard
Type
Halogen
Type
LED
Fog Lights
Standard
Fog Lights
-
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
-
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Windshield
Standard
Windshield
Optional
Tinted
No
Tinted
-
Height
Mid
Height
-
Height Adjustable
Yes
Height Adjustable
-
Windshield Lowers
Yes
Windshield Lowers
-
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Heated Hand Grips
Standard
Heated Hand Grips
Standard
Heated Hand Grip Location
Driver
Heated Hand Grip Location
Driver
Power Outlet
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Adjustable Handlebars
Standard
Adjustable Handlebars
-
Adjustable Levers
Standard
Adjustable Levers
Standard
Alarm System
Optional
Alarm System
-
Other Convenience
Optional
Other Convenience
-
Adjustable
-
Adjustable
Yes
Keyless Ignition
-
Keyless Ignition
Optional
Cruise Control
-
Cruise Control
Optional
Side Case Mount
Optional
Side Case Mount
-
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Windshield Mounts
Optional
Saddle Bag Mounts
-
Saddle Bag Mounts
Optional
Paint
Standard
Paint
Standard
Decal Kit
Standard
Decal Kit
-
Satellite
-
Satellite
No
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