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Year
2012
Year
2012
Parent Company
BMW
Parent Company
BMW
Generic Type (Primary)
On-Off Road
Generic Type (Primary)
Sport-Touring
Make
BMW
Make
BMW
Display Name
R 1200 GS Adventure
Display Name
R 1200 RT
Manufacturer Country
Germany
Manufacturer Country
Germany
Introduction Year
1980
Introduction Year
2005
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Model Type
-
Model Type
Sport-Touring
MSRP
-
MSRP
$17,350
Warranty
-
Warranty
36
Insurance
-
Insurance
Finance
-
Finance
Price
Standard
Price
-
MSRP
$18,350
MSRP
-
Destination Charge
495
Destination Charge
495
Warranty (Months/Condition)
36 / Limited
Warranty (Months/Condition)
-
Basic Warranty (Miles)
36000
Basic Warranty (Miles)
36000
Warranty (Condition)
-
Warranty (Condition)
Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
-
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Engine
Standard
Engine
-
Engine Type
Flat Twin
Engine Type
Flat Twin
Cylinders
2
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Horsepower RPM
7750
Horsepower RPM
7750
Torque RPM
6000
Torque RPM
6000
Cooling
Air / Oil
Cooling
Air / Oil
Valves
8
Valves
8
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
Starter
Electric
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Requirements
Premium
Fuel Requirements
Premium
Carburetion
Standard
Carburetion
-
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
No
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Horsepower (bhp)
110
Horsepower (bhp)
-
Torque (Nm)
120.7
Torque (Nm)
-
Bore (mm/in)
101 / 3.98
Bore (mm/in)
101 / 3.98
Stroke (in/mm)
2.87 / 73
Stroke (in/mm)
-
Displacement (cc/ci)
1170 / 71.4
Displacement (cc/ci)
1170 / 71.4
US Miles Per Gallon (Hwy)
51
US Miles Per Gallon (Hwy)
57
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
50
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
50
Horsepower (bhp/kW)
-
Horsepower (bhp/kW)
110 / 81
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
-
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
89 / 120
Stroke (mm/in)
-
Stroke (mm/in)
73 / 2.87
Number Of Carburetors
-
Number Of Carburetors
0
Transmission
Standard
Transmission
-
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
2.62
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Shaft
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Shaft
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5/6)
-
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5/6)
2.38 / 1.7 / 1.3 / 1.07 / 0.94 / 0.85
Dimensions
Standard
Dimensions
-
Weight
Standard
Weight
-
Capacities
Standard
Capacities
-
Performance
Standard
Performance
-
Length (in/mm)
88 / 2240
Length (in/mm)
-
Width (in/mm)
39 / 990
Width (in/mm)
-
Height (in/mm)
60 / 1525
Height (in/mm)
-
Wheelbase (in/mm)
59.4 / 1510
Wheelbase (in/mm)
-
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
496 / 225
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
564 / 256
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
482 / 219
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
-
GVWR (lbs)
1047
GVWR (lbs)
-
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
8.7 / 33
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
-
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
1 / 4
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
-
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.36
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
-
Construction
Standard
Construction
-
Frame
Aluminum / Steel
Frame
Aluminum / Steel
Body Material
Plastic
Body Material
Plastic
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Pegs
-
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
Optional
Handlebar Pads
-
Exterior Guards
Standard
Exterior Guards
-
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
Yes
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
-
Radiator Cover
No
Radiator Cover
No
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Stand
Standard
Stand
-
Stand Type
Center / Kick
Stand Type
Center / Kick
Skid Plate
Standard
Skid Plate
-
Other Exterior
Optional
Other Exterior
-
Light Guard
-
Light Guard
No
Top Crown
-
Top Crown
Standard
Lower Fairing
-
Lower Fairing
Standard
Upper Fairing
-
Upper Fairing
Standard
Wind Deflector
-
Wind Deflector
Standard
License Plate
-
License Plate
Standard
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Front Suspension Brand Name
Telelever
Front Suspension Brand Name
Telelever
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
-
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
-
Front Central Suspension Strut
Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut
Yes
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 Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.4 / 35
Front Travel (in/mm)
8.2 / 210
Front Travel (in/mm)
4.7 / 120
Rear Travel (in/mm)
8.6 / 220
Rear Travel (in/mm)
5.3 / 135
Wheels
Standard
Wheels
-
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Wheels Composition
-
Chromed
No
Chromed
-
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Tube / Tubeless
-
Tires
Standard
Tires
-
Front Tire Width
110
Front Tire Width
-
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Front Tire Speed Rating
H
Front Tire Speed Rating
-
Front Wheel Diameter
19
Front Wheel Diameter
-
Rear Tire Width
150
Rear Tire Width
-
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Rear Tire Speed Rating
H
Rear Tire Speed Rating
-
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Wheel Diameter
-
Front Wheel Width (in)
2.5
Front Wheel Width (in)
-
Rear Wheel Width (in)
4
Rear Wheel Width (in)
-
Front Tire (Full Spec)
110/80 HR19
Front Tire (Full Spec)
-
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
150/70 HR17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
-
Brakes
Standard
Brakes
-
Brake Brand Name
EVO
Brake Brand Name
EVO
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)
10.4 / 265
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
Yes
Folding
No
Folding
No
Seat Specifications
Standard
Seat Specifications
-
Number Of Seats
2
Number Of Seats
2
Detachable Passenger Seat
Standard
Detachable Passenger Seat
-
Seat Backrest
Optional
Seat Backrest
-
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Seat Height (in/mm)
35 / 890
Seat Height (in/mm)
32.2 / 820
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
Optional
Trip Computer
-
Compass
Optional
Compass
-
Navigation System
Optional
Navigation System
-
GPS
Optional
GPS
-
Lap Timer
Optional
Lap Timer
-
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
-
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Temperature Warning
Standard
Temperature Warning
-
Temperature Warning Type
Gauge
Temperature Warning Type
Gauge
Service Reminder
Standard
Service Reminder
Standard
Other Instrumentation
Optional
Other Instrumentation
-
Hard Side Cases
Optional
Hard Side Cases
-
Tail Bag
Optional
Tail Bag
-
Tank Bag
Optional
Tank Bag
-
Lockable Storage
Optional
Lockable Storage
-
Rear Rack
Standard
Rear Rack
Standard
Rear Rack Storage
Optional
Rear Rack Storage
-
Bag Liners
Optional
Bag Liners
-
Storage Cover
Optional
Storage Cover
-
Map Holder
Optional
Map Holder
-
Helmet Storage
Optional
Helmet Storage
-
Side Case Material
-
Side Case Material
Vinyl
Number Of Side Cases
-
Number Of Side Cases
2
Location
-
Location
Left and Right Side
Side Storage Mount
-
Side Storage Mount
Standard
Helmet Locks
-
Helmet Locks
Standard
Type
Halogen
Type
-
Fog Lights
Optional
Fog Lights
-
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight Mounts
-
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Light Type
-
Light Type
Halogen
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Windshield
Standard
Windshield
-
Tinted
No
Tinted
No
Height
Mid
Height
Mid
Height Adjustable
Yes
Height Adjustable
Yes
Windshield Lowers
Yes
Windshield Lowers
No
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Heated Hand Grips
Optional
Heated Hand Grips
-
Power Outlet
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Adjustable Handlebars
Standard
Adjustable Handlebars
Standard
Adjustable Levers
Standard
Adjustable Levers
Standard
Alarm System
Optional
Alarm System
-
Other Convenience
Optional
Other Convenience
-
Handlebar Lock
-
Handlebar Lock
Standard
Side Case Mount
Optional
Side Case Mount
Standard
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Paint
Standard
Paint
-
Decal Kit
Standard
Decal Kit
-
Wheels Composition
-
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless
-
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Front Wheel Width (in)
-
Front Wheel Width (in)
3.5
Rear Wheel Width (in)
-
Rear Wheel Width (in)
5.5
Chromed
-
Chromed
No
Front Tire Width
-
Front Tire Width
120
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Tire Speed Rating
-
Front Tire Speed Rating
Z
Front Wheel Diameter
-
Front Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Tire Width
-
Rear Tire Width
180
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
55
Rear Tire Speed Rating
-
Rear Tire Speed Rating
Z
Rear Wheel Diameter
-
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Front Tire (Full Spec)
-
Front Tire (Full Spec)
120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
-
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
180/55 ZR17
Length (ft)
-
Length (ft)
7.32
Width (in/mm)
-
Width (in/mm)
38.5 / 980
Height (in/mm)
-
Height (in/mm)
56.3 / 1430
Wheelbase (in/mm)
-
Wheelbase (in/mm)
58.4 / 1485
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
-
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
6.1 / 154.9
Length (ft/ft)
-
Length (ft/ft)
7
Length (ft/in)
-
Length (ft/in)
3.8
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
514 / 233.2
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
570 / 259
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
-
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
520 / 236
GVWR (lbs/kgs)
-
GVWR (lbs/kgs)
1091 / 495
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
-
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
6.6 / 25
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
-
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
1 / 4
Storage Capacity (gal/l)
-
Storage Capacity (gal/l)
7.9 / 35
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
-
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.28
Paint
-
Paint
Standard
Decal Kit
-
Decal Kit
Standard
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