2015 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure

The R1200GS was 30 kg (66 lb) lighter than the R1150GS it replaced, and produced 100 bhp (75 kW), an increase of 19%. BMW continued to produce the R1150GS Adventure, releasing a final run-out, special-edition model, before launching the R1200GS Adventure at the end of 2005, Onward are susceptible to shaft damage caused by water accumulation in the swingarm. Affected motorcycles will require a drain hole to be drilled in the swingarm, along with an inspection of the driveshaft, which may need to be replaced.

. Upgrades for model year 2007 included increased power to 78 kW (105 bhp), a new Integral ABS II anti-lock braking system was released without servo assistance.

New options were added including electronic suspension adjustment and the Automatic Stability Control traction control system.

Both models had a revised cylinder head with double overhead camshaft, an increased redline limit to 8,500 rpm, and an exhaust flap to give the exhaust a different tone. Power is increased to 82 kW (110 hp) at 7,750 rpm.

Through 2016 model years, incremental annual updates were made, including adjustments to road handling, and adding options such as LED headlights, keyless ignition, a quickshifter, an anti-theft system, and another lower seat option. A new ABS mode available as a software update allows safer braking…

The bike was given a facelift, with technical changes to meet European EU4 regulations. Side reflectors and an on-board diagnostic indicator light in the cockpit to indicate a malfunction were added.

BMW revealed that models of GS