2012 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure Add to list Write a Review Edit Type    : Adventure Engine    : 1170cc Flat-twin Price    : $18,350 The 2012 R 1200 GS Adventure has a base MSRP of $18 350 which is a bit more expensive than the industry average for a member of the 1200cc class of adventure motorcycles the average price is $16 800    : Be the first to review

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2012 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure
The 2012 R 1200 GS Adventure has a base MSRP of $18 350 which is a bit more expensive than the industry average for a member of the 1200cc class of adventure motorcycles the average price is $16 800
Price MSRP	18350
With a dry weight of 496 lbs it is heavier than the norm: the average 1200cc adventure motorcycle has a dry weight of 461 lbs The weight-to-power ratio is average
Dry Weight	496
Weight to Power Ratio Dry	4.5
The R 1200 GS Adventure is 88 inches long and 39 inches wide The wheelbase measures in at 59 4 inches shorter than average in this segment A seat height of 35 inches is 4 50 inches higher than the average motorcycles making it ideal only for taller riders
Seat Height	35
Wheelbase	59.4 inches
Engine Configuration	Flat-twin Compare Flat-twin Motorcycles
Cooling System	Air-cooled
Valvetrain	twin-cam 4 valves per cylinder
Bore amp; Stroke	101 x 73
Emissions	Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3
Fuel Capacity	9.7 gallons
Clutch	Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated
Frame	Two-section frame consisting of front and rear sections, load- bearing engine-gearbox unit
Front Suspension	BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 41 mm, central spring strut, spring pre-load with 5-position mechanical adjustment
Rear 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
Front Travel	8.2 inches
Rear Travel	8.6 inches
Front Brake	Dual disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 305 mm, 4-piston fixed calipers
Rear Brake	Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm, double-piston floating caliper
Front Tire Size	110/80 R 19
Rear Tire Size	150/70 R 17
Front Wheel Type	Cross-spoke wheels
Rear Wheel Type	Cross-spoke wheels

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