2018 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure
Without a doubt, the BMW R 1200 GS Adventure is the standard bearer of the ADV world.Ready to go anywhere on the planet, along with having the ground support to make that possible, the 2018
BMW R 1200 GS Adventure is a motorcycle around which dreams are constructed and executed.
While there are no performance changes to the big boxer-powered motorcycle, there’s a new Connectivity option for those who want to add high-tech to the ADV mix.Get your GS Adventure with this option and you get a TFT display that is highly customizable and interactive with your mobile device of choice.If you add the Dynamic Package, you also get electronically controlled active suspension, additional riding modes, and a quickshifter.Read our
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2018 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure Specs:
ENGINE
- Type: Horizontally opposed twin
- Displacement: 1170cc
- Bore x stroke: 101 x 73mm
- Maximum power: 125 horsepower @ 7750 rpm
- Maximum torque: 92 ft/lbs @ 6500 rpm
- Compression ratio: 12.5:1
- Valve train: DOHC, 4vpc
- Cooling: Liquid and air
- Transmission: Constant mesh 6-speed w/ helical gear teeth
- Final drive: Shaft
CHASSIS
- Frame: Continuous tubular steel bridge-type
- Front suspension; travel: Non-adjustable BMW Telelever 37mm forks w/ central spring strut; 8.3 inches
- Rear suspension; travel: BMW EVO Paralever and WAD strut w/ spring-preload and rebound-damping adjustable shock; 8.7 inches
- Electronic active suspension: Optional
- Front wheel: 3.00 x 19; wire cross-spoke
- Rear wheel: 4.50 x 17; wire cross-spoke
- Front tire: 120/70 R 19
- Rear tire: 170/60 R 17
- Front brakes: Dual floating 305mm discs w/ four-piston fixed calipers
- Rear brake: 276mm disc, with dual-piston floating caliper
- ABS: Standard (defeatable)
DIMENSIONS
- Wheelbase: 59.4 inches
- Rake: 24.5°
- Trail: 3.6 inches
- Seat height: 35.0 and 35.8 inches (standard choice); various optional seats available
- Fuel capacity: 7.9 gallons
- Fuel consumption: 47 mpg at a constant 55 mph
- Curb weight: 580 pounds
2018 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure Colors:
- Racing Red
- Light White/Cordoba Blue
- Black Storm Metallic/Dark Slate Metallic Matte/Achat Grey
2018 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure Price:
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