BMW R1200GS Adventure (2008-2009) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2008, the German motorcycle manufacturer launched the BMW R1200GS Adventure, an adventure motorcycle that debuted in 2005. The 2008 model came with basically the same package as the previous one, with several modifications.

The R1200GS Adventure (also known as the R1200GSA), alongside the standard R1200GS, was an adventure motorcycle created by BMW Motorrad in Berlin, Germany, in 2005 and manufactured until 2013.

In terms of power, the 2008 BMW R1200GS Adventure had its soul brought to life by the same 1,170cc four-stroke twin-cylinder air/oil-cooled boxer engine as the previous model, delivering slightly more power. It boasted 105 hp with a peak force at 7,500 rpm and 115 Nm (85 lb-ft) torque at 5,500 rpm.

In the suspension department, the bike had installed a 41 mm adjustable Telelever system on the front that offered 210 mm of travel and a single-sided swingarm with an adjustable BMW Motorrad Paralever system on the rear that provided 220 mm of travel.

As for the braking power, the motorcycle relied on two 305 mm brake discs bolted to the front wheel, and a 265 mm disc bolted to the rear wheel. The front ones were tied to four-piston calipers, while the rear unit was engaged by a dual-piston caliper.

Regarding power, the 2008 BMW R1200GS Adventure had its heartbeat set by a 1,170cc four-stroke air/oil-cooled two-cylinder boxer engine that delivered 100 hp at 7,000 rpm and 115 Nm (85 lb-ft) torque at 5,500 rpm.