BMW R1200GS (2012-2013) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2012, the German motorcycle manufacturer released the BMW R1200GS, an adventure model that debuted in 2004. In addition, the standard model was also available with an adventure package under the R1200GS Adventure designation.

It came with the same package as the previous model, packing the same technical, visual, and performance specifications without any significant modifications whatsoever.

In the visual department, the bike had standard fittings, such as a single headlight unit, a small windscreen, a two-piece dual seat with passenger grab rails, a luggage rack, a two-into-one exhaust system with a silencer mounted on the left-hand side, and five-spoke alloy wheels.

Suspension-wise, the motorcycle packed a 41 mm BMW Motorrad Telelever suspension system on the front with 190 mm of travel and a BMW Motorrad Paralever system on the rear with 200 mm of travel.

As for the braking power, the motorcycle's wheels were fitted with two 305 mm brake discs on the front and a 265 mm brake disc on the rear. The front ones were handled by four-piston calipers, and the rear one was managed by a dual-piston caliper. In addition, it was available with optional BMW Motorrad Integral ABS.

The 2012 BMW R1200GS had its soul brought to life by a 1,170cc four-stroke air/oil-cooled twin-cylinder boxer engine that delivered an output power of 110 hp at 7,750 rpm and 120 Nm (88 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.