Comparison of BMW R 1200 GS and BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2006 [S]ave
| Attribute |  BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2006 × |  BMW R 1200 GS × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2006 | 2011 |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | BMW R 1200 GS Adventure | BMW R 1200 GS |
| Category | Enduro / offroad | Enduro / offroad |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection | Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/BMS-K digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin spark ignition |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,170 | 1,170 |
| Power (kw) | 72.4 | 79.3 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 4.6 | 4.3 |
| Cooling system | Oil & air | Oil & air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Torque (Nm) | 115 | 120 |
| Bore (mm) | 101 | 101 |
| Stroke (mm) | 73 | 73 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 106.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | 99.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Emission details | - | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3 |
| Clutch | Single-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated | Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated |
| Lubrication system | - | Dry sump |
| Compression | 11.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Exhaust system | - | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | BMW Motorrad Telelever | BMW Motorrad Telelever |
| Rear suspension | Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Double disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 265 | 265 |
| Frame type | Three-section frame consisting of front and rear section, load bearing engine-gearbox unit | Two-section frame consisting of front and rear sections, load- bearing engine-gearbox unit |
| Front tyre | 110/80-R19 | 110/80-R19 |
| Rear tyre | 150/70-R17 | 150/70-R17 |
| Wheels | - | Cast aluminium |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 210 | 190 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 220 | 200 |
| Trail (mm) | 98 | 101 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 26.2 | 25.7 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Color options | - |
|
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,511 | 1,507 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 256 | 229 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 223 | 203 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.3247 | 0.3906 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,470 | 1,450 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,250 | 2,210 |
| Overall width (mm) | 955 | 915 |
| Seat height (mm) | 910 | 850 |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | - | 4 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 33 | 20 |
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