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Power/Weight
0.45 hp/kg
Torque
115 Nm
Engine
1170 ccm
Technical Overview
2007 BMW R1200GS Adventure Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around BMW's enduro - offroad motorcycle platform, the 2007 BMW R1200GS Adventure utilizes a 1170 cc (71.4 cu in) oil & air-cooled two cylinder boxer, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 100 HP (73 kW) at 7,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 115 Nm (84.8 lb-ft) at 5,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 85.5 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (5,500 rpm) and peak power (7,000 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the R1200GS Adventure measures 223 kg (492 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.45 HP/kg (2.23 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 895 mm (35.2 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control, combined with a 1,511 mm (59.5 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 33-liter (8.7 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 6.1 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 541 km (336 miles) between fill-ups.
Specific Output
85.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.45 HP/kg (2.23 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,500–7,000 rpm
Theoretical Range
~541 km (336 mi)
Engine
Displacement1170.0 ccm (71.39 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwo cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Engine DetailsTwo cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Power100.0 HP (73.0 kW)) @ 7000 RPM
Torque115.0 Nm (11.7 kgf-m or 84.8 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM
Bore x Stroke101.0 x 73.0 mm (4.0 x 2.9 inches)
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic fuel injection
CoolingOil & air
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
ClutchHydraulic, dry, single-disk
Performance
Fuel Consumption6.10 litres/100 km (16.4 km/l or 38.56 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases141.5 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Front SuspensionTelelever
Rear SuspensionEVO Paralever
Wheelbase1511 mm (59.5 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre110/80-R19
Rear Tyre150/70-R17
Front BrakesSingle disc
Front Brake Ø305 mm (12.0 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø265 mm (10.4 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight223.0 kg (491.6 pounds)
Power/Weight0.4484 HP/kg
Seat Height895 mm (35.2 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Length2250 mm (88.6 inches)
Fuel Capacity33.00 litres (8.72 US gallons)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsAlpine White Non-Metallic, White Aluminum Matt Metallic
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