This week’s edition of Motor Cycle News (30 Jan 2013) features a 7-page first test of the all-new BMW R1200GS, which was launched in South Africa last week. Senior Road Tester, Adam Child, was After gearing up and being briefed by Simon Pavey, the legendary 10-time Dakar entrant who runs the BMW Motorrad off-road training facility in Wales, I threw a leg over the saddle of my BMW R1200GS Rallye. With a seat height of 860mm (which is raised to 890mm with the Sports Suspension), I found myself being able to firmly place my feet on the
2012 BMW Adventure Motorcycle. BMW has released the limited-edition R 1200 GS Rallye for 2012. Seat height, unladen weight 850 / 870 mm (33.4 inches / 34.2 inches) (low seat 820 mm
R1200 GS Adventure: 2014: 2018: Approx. 5 mm higher: R1250 GS Adventure: 2018 + Approx. 5 mm higher, Not with original seat heating: R1200 GS: 2013: 2018: Approx. 25 mm higher: R1250 GS: 2018 + Approx. 25 mm higher, Not with original seat heating 17 posts · Joined 2009. #15 · Aug 18, 2010. I bought my 09, 1200GS in July of 09 and for almost the first year was fine. I ride 2-up all the time and we had a Russell seat on our old R100R and it was great with over 250,000 miles on it. We thought the stock seat was fine until a 2,700 mile ride this July. The 2011 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure and all other motorcycles made 1894-2023. Specifications. Seat height: 890 mm (35.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting
Coming in at 549 lbs on BMW’s scales, the 1250 GS has a standard seat height of 33.5 inches, though that can range anywhere from 31.5 inches to 34.3 inches depending on the suspension package. It’s nearly 87 inches long and 37.5 inches wide. It’s a hefty bike, even though we all know it carries its weight well. Adventure
