2015 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure

2015 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Year
2015
Parent Company
BMW
Dealers
Generic Type (Primary)
On-Off Road
Make
BMW
Display Name
R 1200 GS Adventure
Manufacturer Country
Germany
Introduction Year
1980
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Price
Standard
MSRP
$18,340
Destination Charge
495
Warranty (Months/Condition)
36 / Limited
Basic Warranty (Miles)
36000
Engine
Standard
Engine Type
Flat Twin
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Horsepower RPM
7750
Torque RPM
6500
Cooling
Liquid / Air
Valves
8
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Compression Ratio
12.5:1
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Requirements
Premium
Carburetion
Standard
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Other Engine
Optional
Horsepower (bhp)
125
Torque (Nm)
125
Bore (mm/in)
101 / 3.98
Stroke (in/mm)
2.87 / 73
Displacement (cc/ci)
1170 / 71.4
US Miles Per Gallon (Hwy)
55
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
52
Transmission
Standard
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
6
Overdrive
Yes
Reverse
No
Final Drive Ratio
2.91
Other Transmission
Optional
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Shaft
Dimensions
Standard
Weight
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Performance
Standard
Length (in/mm)
88.8 / 2255
Width (in/mm)
38.6 / 980
Height (in/mm)
57.1 / 1450
Wheelbase (in/mm)
59.4 / 1510
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
573 / 260
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
485 / 220
GVWR (lbs)
1058
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
7.9 / 30
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
1 / 4
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.04
Construction
Standard
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Plastic
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Adjustable
No
Hand Grips
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Belt Guard
No
Brush Guard
Yes
Chain Guard
No
Chassis Protectors
No
Engine Case Guard
Yes
Exhaust Guard
Yes
Fork Guards
Yes
Hand Guards
Yes
Heel Guards
Yes
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Tank Guard
Yes
Exterior Covers
Standard
Radiator Cover
No
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Stand
Standard
Stand Type
Center / Kick
Skid Plate
Standard
Steering Control
Handlebar
Front Suspension Brand Name
Telelever
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut
Yes
Steering Damper
Yes
Rear Suspension Brand Name
Paralever
Rear Suspension Type
Single Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Air Adjustable
No
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.5 / 37
Front Travel (in/mm)
8.3 / 210
Rear Travel (in/mm)
8.7 / 220
Wheels
Standard
Wheels Composition
Steel
Chromed
No
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Tires
Standard
Front Tire Width
120
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Wheel Diameter
19
Rear Tire Width
170
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
60
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Front Wheel Width (in)
3
Rear Wheel Width (in)
4.5
Front Tire (Full Spec)
120/70 R19
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
170/60 R17
Brakes
Standard
Brake Brand Name
Brembo® Monobloc
Front Brake Type
Dual Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Anti-Lock Brakes
Standard
Linked Brake System Front to Rear
Standard
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
12 / 305
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
10.9 / 276
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Material
Vinyl
Adjustable
Yes
Folding
No
Seat Specifications
Standard
Number Of Seats
2
Detachable Passenger Seat
Standard
Seat Backrest
Optional
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Seat Height (in/mm)
35 / 890
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Computer
Standard
Compass
Optional
Navigation System
Optional
GPS
Optional
Lap Timer
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Temperature Warning
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Gauge
Service Reminder
Standard
Other Instrumentation
Optional
Hard Side Cases
Optional
Tail Bag
Optional
Tank Bag
Optional
Lockable Storage
Optional
Rear Rack
Standard
Rear Rack Storage
Optional
Bag Liners
Optional
Storage Cover
Optional
Map Holder
Optional
Helmet Storage
Optional
Type
Halogen
Fog Lights
Optional
Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Windshield
Standard
Tinted
No
Height
Mid
Height Adjustable
Yes
Windshield Lowers
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Heated Hand Grips
Optional
Keyless Ignition
Optional
Power Outlet
Standard
Cruise Control
Optional
Adjustable Handlebars
Standard
Adjustable Levers
Standard
Alarm System
Optional
Saddle Bag Mounts
Optional
Side Case Mount
Optional
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Paint
Standard
Decal Kit
Standard
User Reviews
3 reviews
  • Great All Around Bike
    By  (I am an Owner) on Nov 01, 2015

    I purchased my R1200GSA new this past May. I have traveled over 11,000 miles on it since then, including a two-week trip which included the Badlands of South Dakota, Bighorn Mountains, Yellowstone, Montana, Idah, Mount Hood, and the Pacific Coast Highway before finally returning back to Ohio through ...

    This bike has lots of horsepower, and can handle high speeds 80+ with aplomb. It also handles the twisty roads quite well, and rainy weather is really no problem at all. There's a reason this bike is at the top. The little things such as cruise control and heated grips make the riding so easy; plus, the variable electronic settings make on-the-go adjustments easy to suit your individual riding style.

    The Michelin Anakee 3 tires did only so-so for the rear: only 4,700 miles. The front tire is still going strong at 11,000 miles.

    Overall, I can say I'm extremely satisfied with this bike. I'll always own BMW's for the safety and reliability they've come to represent.

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  • OK I finally get it.
    By  (I am an Owner) on Oct 28, 2015

    After 25+ years of owning Kawasaki's (ZX-11, 2 x ZX-12, Concours 14), I finally plunked down on a 2015 BMW 1200 GS Adventure. I have ridden it 800 miles or so,, and already can say this bike corners better than any other bike I have ever ridden.

    It doesn't have the power of my recent machines, ...

    Disclaimer: My wife and I own 4 BMW cars, but I never liked the look of the H-twin engine as in the GS, but the engineering of the BMW is up there with the cars, and the the H-2 engine and shaft drive which add weight, are placed so low as to aid the cornering ability, to a level I did not think possible.

    It is probably the best bike in the world, which is why it sells more than any other single model, and why people take it around the world (still looking to see fellow Brit Ewan McGregor on the road).

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  • Ugly Duckling with the utility of a truck and the legs of a cheetah
    By  (I am an Owner) on Mar 10, 2015

    I had crotch-rockets for the past 10 years but was fed-up with leaning over the gas tank and having numb body parts (i.e. back, hands, arms, butt, crotch, legs...) so I sprung for a bike that I could actually use. After taking the financial PLUNGE of over $23k for bike and panniers, and yet I still ...

    I was able to enjoy my 60 mile drive (from san antonio to austin) in freezing temperatures (32 degrees with mist and patches of rain) while staying mildly warm without the use of heated gear and without much of a worry of slipping due to the traction control, oddly though I got a lot of strange looks.

    Now that the weather is getting warm I worry about my car's battery, but I'm enjoying the heck out of the bike.

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