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BMW R1200GS Adventure (2006 - present)

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BMW R1200GS Adventure (2006 - present)

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There's no getting away from it: the BMW R1200GS Adventure is a man's bike. If you're a wimp you can forget it, it's not for you. With a dry weight of 220kg (250kg with fuel), a lofty seat height and mental Mad Max looks it was never going to be ...  Continue reading

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Patricio
I've had my 2006 Adv since new and used it daily as well as for continental tours. The long travel suspension is great for the poor road surfaces and the view over cars and hedges is great. It's too bulky for f Continue reading...

andybcole
Overall, wouldn't swap it for anything else currently on the market. Bought a CBR600RR in January and sold it in June as it just wasn't worth having - it was always the GS that came out first..

I bought my f Continue reading...
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The Adventurer returns, with more power and imperfections ironed out.
 
Quite pricey.
  • Price: £10745.00
  • Year: from 2006
  • Engine capacity: 1170cc
  • Power: 110bhp
  • Torque: 88lb ft
  • Weight: 223kg
  • Full spec

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