2011 BMW R1200GS Adventure

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2011 BMW R1200GS Adventure

2011 BMW R1200GS Adventure

– 2011 BMW R1200GS Adventure

2011 BMW R1200GS Adventure

Wherever you are, get ready for it: whether taking a quick trip to the nearest mountains or setting off for a different continent to discover faraway new cultures. Range is not a problem with a tank capacity of 33 litres. Robustness? The G 1200 GS Adventure looks as if it had invented the term – and it certainly has defined it in the motorcycle world. This is partly due to the range of features which have become almost as legendary as the bike itself. On this machine you can take potholes with 20 mm more clearance than on the R 1200 GS. Perfect ergonomics, optimum gearing for every terrain. And a chassis which – whether fully loaded or not – will allow you to thrill your pillion passenger as well as surprise anyone ahead of you. Stone chip? Falls? Protectors! Ride on! The special equipment features off-road ESA and ASC continue to be unsurpassed. Unstoppable is their motto.

The bike’s unstoppable character is further enhanced with the new DOHC engine*, which first displayed its impressive performance in the legendary HP2 Sport. For the R 1200 GS Adventure, torque was given higher priority than output in line with practical considerations. And you can feel it. 120 Nm at the peak at 6000 rpm is one thing, but the consistently higher level of torque in the relevant range up to 5000 rpm can be fully experienced. The output has been increased to 81 kW (110 bhp) at 7750 rpm). The supreme riding pleasure is underscored by a powerful sound from the new exhaust system with exhaust flap which will everyone will love – so take a test ride now!

* DOHC = Double Overhead Camshaft, two overhead camshafts per cylinder

 

 

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2011 BMW R1200GS Adventure – Specifications
USA MSRP: $17,000 USD
Canada MSRP: See Dealer for Current Pricing

Engine

Type Air/oil-cooled flat twin (‘Boxer’) 4-stroke engine, two camshafts and four radially aligned valves per cylinder, central balancer shaft

Bore x stroke 101 mm x 73 mm

Capacity 1,170 cc

Rated output 110 hp (81 kW) at 7,750 rpm

Max. torque 88 ft-lb (120 Nm) at 6,000 rpm

Compression ratio 12.0 : 1

Mixture control / engine management Electronic intake pipe injection / BMS-K+ digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin spark ignition

Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3

 

Performance / fuel consumption

Maximum speed over 120 mph (200 km/h)

Fuel consumption per 100 km at constant 90 km/h City: 43.3 mpg (4.6 l Euro)

Fuel consumption per 100 km at constant 120 km/h Highway: 51.1 mpg (6.1 l Euro)

Fuel type Unleaded super and premium, octane number 91-93

Electrical system

Alternator three-phase alternator 720 W

Battery 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free

Power transmission

Clutch Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated

Gearbox Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gear teeth

Drive Shaft drive

Chassis / brakes

Frame Two-section frame consisting of front and rear sections, load- bearing engine-gearbox unit

Front wheel location / suspension BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 41 mm, central spring strut, spring pre-load with 5-position mechanical adjustment

Rear wheel location / suspension Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable

Suspension travel front / rear 8.2/8.6 inches (210/220 mm)

Wheelbase 59.4 inches (1,510 mm)

Castor 89 mm

Steering head angle 65.2°

Wheels Cross-spoke wheels

Rim, front 2.50 x 19″

Rim, rear 4.00 x 17″

Tyres, front 110/80 R 19

Tyres, rear 150/70 R 17

Brake, front Dual disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 305 mm, 4-piston fixed calipers

Brake, rear Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm, double-piston floating caliper

ABS Optional extra: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part-integral), can be switched off

 

 

Dimensions / weights

Length 2,240 mm

Width (incl. mirrors) 990 mm

Height (excl. mirrors) 1,525 mm

Seat height, unladen weight 35/35.8 inches (890 / 910 mm)

Inner leg curve, unladen weight 1,960 / 2,000 mm

Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled 1) 564 lbs (256 kg)

Dry weight 2) 491 lbs (223 kg)

Permitted total weight 1,047 lbs (475 kg)

Payload (with standard equipment) 482 lbs (219 kg)

Usable tank volume 8.7 gallons (33 l)

Reserve approx. 1 gallon (4.0 l)

Technical data relate to the unladen weight (DIN)

1) According to guideline 93/93/EWG with all fluids, fuelled with at least 90% of usable tank volume
2) Unladen weight without fluids