BMW R1200GS vs BMW R1200GS Adventure (2007)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the BMW R1200GSstacks up against the BMW R1200GS Adventure. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBMW R1200GSBMW R1200GS Adventure
Model year20072007
Price
Engine1170 cc1170 cc
Horsepower102 hp100 hp
Torque115 Nm115 Nm
Weight199 kg223 kg
Seat height33 mm35 mm
Fuel capacity5.3 L8.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires110/80-H19 / 150/70-H17 110/80-R19 / 150/70-R17

BMW R1200GS vs BMW R1200GS Adventure — which should you buy?

Picking between the BMW R1200GS and the BMW R1200GS Adventure usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the BMW R1200GS brings 102 hp in a 199 kg package, while the BMW R1200GS Adventure counters with 100 hp at 223 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: