Is the BMW 1200 GS reliable?
Reliability & build quality Re-sale values are high because BMW’s reliablity and service are top level. This GS continues their high level of quality, feeling robust and secure. Our BMW R1200GS owners’ reviews show some very fond owners, but also those who say the bike itself and looking after it are too expensive.
How fast is a BMW R1200GS?
BMW R1200GS
| R1200GS, 2013 model with Akrapovič HP titanium exhaust | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BMW Motorrad |
| Compression ratio | 12.0:1 12.5:1 (LC) |
| Top speed | 130.8 mph (210.5 km/h) |
| Power | 81 kW (109 hp) @ 7,750 rpm 70.42 kW (94.43 hp) (rear wheel) 92 kW (123 hp) @ 7,750 rpm (LC) |
When did BMW R1200GS become water cooled?
2013
In a nutshell. In 2013 BMW took the radical (for them) step of adding water-cooling to their all-conquering R1200GS model.
How many miles can a BMW GS 1200 last?
BMW motorcycles are generally very durable and can be seen lasting about 200,000 miles easily; however, this does vary depending on the model, how well the bike is maintained and the style of riding it is subject to. If you average 4000 miles per year a well-kept BMW motorcycle can last 50 years.
How much does a BMW r1200gsa weight?
BMW R1200GS
| R1200GS, 2013 model with Akrapovič HP titanium exhaust | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BMW Motorrad |
| Seat height | 850 mm (33 in) 895 mm (35.2 in) (Adv) |
| Weight | 203 kg (448 lb) 229 kg (505 lb) (LC) 223 kg (492 lb) (Adv) (dry) 229 kg (505 lb) 238 kg (525 lb) (LC) 256 kg (564 lb) (Adv) (wet) |
When did BMW R1200GS go water cooled?
Is the BMW R1200GS a good bike?
The BMW R1200GS’ trusty oil/air-cooled SOHC Boxer motor is flexible, punchy and revvy all at the same time. The motorcycle’s throttle is light, the response is instant and the power is all you could hopefully use in the real world.
What protection does the BMW R1200GS Adventure have off-road?
As stock the BMW R1200GS Adventure already drips with off-road protection like bash plates, hand guards and crash bars. There’s ABS, a sat nav system and heated grips as optional extras for this motorcycle along with a selection of hard and soft luggage. Find parts for the BMW R1200GS Adventure in the MCN Shop.
How versatile is the new gs1200 adventure?
Versatility is the key strength of the new GS1200 Adventure. One late morning in July I loaded it up with 2 weeks of luggage, my Italian wife and rode with one fuel stop directly from Zurich to Savona (with time to spare to catch the over night ferry to Corsica). How that!!