Description
2008 BMW GS 1200 Adventure
£5, 250
Colour: Red
Mileage: 33, 000
Date First Registered: 18. 10. 2008
MOT Expires: 19. 03. 2026
Reg: SL58 HWH
Well looked after, only selling for new bike, a GS1250. Runs and rides perfect. Recently had full new clutch fitted.
Comes with panniers and top box.
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Comes with V5, All Paperwork & Receipts.
Comes with Full Service, PDI & MOT
Open to Offers, Part Ex considered, Finance Options Available.
Fast Nationwide Delivery Available.
BMW R1200GS ADVENTURE [2006 - 2009] MCN Review
By MCN Updated: 21 November 2014
MCN rating: 4/ 5)
Owners' rating: 4. 1/ 5
At a glance
Owners' reliability rating: 3. 8/ 5
Annual servicing cost: £320
Power: 99 bhp
Seat height: Tall (35. 0 in / 890 mm)
Weight: Medium (492 lbs / 223 kg)
Prices
New N/ A
Used £2, 800 - £7, 000
Overall Rating
4/ 5
This is the last word in round-the-world motorcycling can do. With a monstrous 33-litre tank, grunty motor, shaft-drive and excellent reliability in all climes and conditions the BMW R1200GS Adventure redefines the giant trailie motorcycle class. And the BMW R1200GS Adventure is a giant – at nearly a quarter of a ton fully-loaded and with a lofty 910mm seat only the brave or foolish will venture far from the tarmac on this motorcycle.
Ride Quality & Brakes
4/ 5
On the road the BMW R1200GS Adventure belies its weight and height and handles lightly and surely, though it takes a while to get used to the slightly detached feeling the front Telelever suspension produces. The servo-powered brakes are too powerful off-road, but work well on it, providing you swap the Continental Twinduro tyres to more road-biased motorcycle tyres like Bridgestone’s Battlewing.
Engine
4/ 5
The new 1170cc, Boxer twin SOHC motor in the BMW R1200GS Adventure is taken from the best-selling motorcycle, the BMW R1200GS. It’s powerful, torquey and well-geared for effortless cruising at motorway speeds. The BMW R1200GS Adventure's gearbox is pretty indifferent; clunky, with the odd false neutral, especially from second to first. Sixth is no longer the overdrive it was on the older BMW R1150GS Adventure, on this motorcycle the ratio is a normal accelerative gear.
Reliability & Build Quality
4/ 5
Apart from an early recall over a faulty ABS switch the BMW R1200GS Adventure seems blessed with the same indefatigable reliability as its predecessors. The exhaust is fully stainless, the motor unstressed, the shaft drive is hassle-free and BMW R1200GS Adventure owners tend to keep their motorcycles in good condition and regularly serviced.
Value vs Rivals
4/ 5
There’s no such thing as a cheap BMW R1200GS Adventure and you can look forward to high prices and high residuals for this motorcycle for a very long time.
Equipment
4/ 5
As stock the BMW R1200GS Adventure already drips with off-road protection like bash plates, hand guards and crash bars. There’s ABS, a sat nav system and heated grips as optional extras for this motorcycle along with a selection of hard and soft luggage.
Specs
Engine size: 1170cc
Engine type: 8v Boxer twin, 6 gears
Frame type: Tubular steel trellis
Fuel capacity: 33 litres
Seat height: 890mm
Bike weight: 223kg
Front suspension: Preload
Rear suspension: Preload, rebound
Front brake: Twin 300mm discs
Rear brake: Single Disc, ABS Optional
Front tyre size: 120/ 70 x 17
Rear tyre size: 180/ 55 x 17
Mpg, Costs & Insurance
Average fuel consumption: 41 mpg
Annual road tax: £121
Annual service cost: £320
New price: -
Used price: £2, 800 - £7, 000
Insurance group: 14 of 17
Warranty term: Two year unlimited mileage
Top Speed & Performance
Max power: 99 bhp
Max torque: 85 ft-lb
Top speed: 130 mph
1/ 4 mile acceleration: 12. 5 secs
Tank range: 300 miles
Model History & Versions
Model History
1999: BMW R1150GS - 85bhp, 229kg, six-speed gearbox, twin headlights.
2002: BMW R1150GS Adventure released – 253kg, bigger tank, taller suspension.
2004: BMW R1200GS – 100bhp, 199kg, more powerful Boxer motor, new chassis.
2006: BMW R1200GS Adventure – new motorcycle.
Other Versions
None.
Owners reviews for the BMW R1200GS ADVENTURE [2006 - 2009]
25 owners have reviewed their BMW R1200GS ADVENTURE (2006 - 2009) and rated it in a number of areas.
Summary of owners reviews
Overall rating: 4. 1/ 5
Ride quality & brakes: 4. 4/ 5
Engine: 4/ 5
Reliability & build quality: 3. 8/ 5
Value vs rivals: 3. 7/ 5
Equipment: 4. 5/ 5
Annual servicing cost: £320
