2016 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in BMW's enduro - offroad motorcycle lineup, the 2016 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure features a 1170 cc (71.4 cu in) oil & air-cooled two cylinder boxer, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 125 HP (91.2 kW) at 7,750 rpm while maximum torque reaches 125 Nm (92.2 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 106.8 HP per liter and a 1,250 rpm working window between peak torque (6,500 rpm) and peak power (7,750 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the R 1200 GS Adventure measures 260 kg (573 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.48 HP/kg (2.08 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 890 mm (35 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control, combined with a 1,510 mm (59.4 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 30-liter (7.9 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.3 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 698 km (434 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's BMW archive, this model family spans 12 indexed model years from 2006 to 2019, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
106.8 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.48 HP/kg (2.08 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,500–7,750 rpm
Theoretical Range
~698 km (434 mi)
Engine
Displacement1170.0 ccm (71.39 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwo cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Engine DetailsTwo cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Power125.0 HP (91.2 kW)) @ 7750 RPM
Torque125.0 Nm (12.7 kgf-m or 92.2 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM
Fuel Consumption4.30 litres/100 km (23.3 km/l or 54.70 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases99.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Emission DetailsClosed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3
Chassis
Frame TypeTwo-section frame consisting of front and rear sections, load- bearing engine-gearbox unit
Rake24.5°
Trail93 mm (3.6 inches)
Front SuspensionBMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 37 mm, central spring strut
Front Travel210 mm (8.3 inches)
Rear SuspensionCast 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 at handwheel
Rear Travel220 mm (8.7 inches)
Wheelbase1510 mm (59.4 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-R19
Rear Tyre170/60-R17
Front BrakesDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers.
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