2017 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around BMW's enduro - offroad motorcycle platform, the 2017 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure features a 1170 cc (71.4 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, 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 263 kg (580 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.48 HP/kg (2.1 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 supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
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 (2.1 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,500–7,750 rpm
Standover Height
890 mm (35 in)
Engine
Displacement1170.0 ccm (71.39 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Engine DetailsTwin, four-stroke
Power125.0 HP (91.2 kW)) @ 7750 RPM
Torque125.0 Nm (12.7 kgf-m or 92.2 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM
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Transmission
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