BMW R 1200 GS Adventure "30 Years GS" Special Model

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BMW R 1200 GS Adventure "30 Years GS" Special Model
Manufacturer
BMW
Production 2011
Class Adventure
Engine
air-cooled, 4-stroke, boxer twin cylinder
Bore / Stroke 101.6mm x 101.6mm
Compression ratio 12.0:1
Horsepower 109.96 HP (82.0 KW) @ 7500RPM
Torque 89.25 ft/lbs (121.0 Nm) @ 5500RPM
Transmission Gear box: 6-speed, manual

Final Drive: shaft

Clutch: dry, single plate
Suspension Front: Telelever
Rear: Paralever
Brakes Front: dual 305 mm disc
Rear: single 265 mm disc
Front Tire 110/80 R 19 TL
Rear Tire 150/70 R 17 TL
Wheelbase 59.41 inches (1509 mm)
Length 88.58 inches (2250 mm)
Width 37.4 inches (950 mm)
Seat Height 35.2 inches (894 mm)
Weight 223.0 kg (wet)
Manuals Service Manual


The BMW R 1200 GS Adventure "30 Years GS" Special Model was a air-cooled, 4-stroke, boxer twin cylinder Adventure motorcycle produced by BMW in 2011. Max torque was 89.25 ft/lbs (121.0 Nm) @ 5500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 109.96 HP (82.0 KW) @ 7500 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 101.6mm bore x 101.6mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1170.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 6-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the dry, single plate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 110/80 R 19 TL front tire and a 150/70 R 17 TL rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual 305 mm disc in the front and a single 265 mm disc in the rear. The front suspension was a Telelever while the rear was equipped with a Paralever. The wheelbase was 59.41 inches (1509 mm) long.

2011 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure "30 Years GS" Special Model[edit | edit source]

2011 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure "30 Years GS" Special Model 2011 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure "30 Years GS" Special Model 2011 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure "30 Years GS" Special Model 2011 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure "30 Years GS" Special Model

In order to celebrate 30 Years of the GS range, the House of Munich has launched the 2011 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure "30 Years GS" Special Model. At its heart lies an air-cooled, four-stroke, 1170cc, boxer twin cylinder powerhouse, mated to a six-speed manual transmission, and can produce 110 horsepower and 120 Nm of torque. Special features such as the “30 Years GS” model designation on the tank, the extra-large hand protectors, the aluminum engine protection guard, as well as the seat in red/black with a “GS” stamp differentiate it from the base model, and increase its desirability among Beemer fans.