Adventure Motorcycles
2015BMW R 1200 GS Rallye
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The 2015 BMW R 1200 GS Rallye is an off-road styled edition of BMW's best-selling adventure bike. Its 1,170cc boxer twin makes 120 Nm through a six-speed gearbox and shaft drive. With an 890 mm seat, a 256 kg wet weight, ABS and a large 33-litre tank, it is built for long-distance travel on and off road.
- Capacity
- 1170.0 ccm
- Engine
- Boxer, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 223.0 kg
- Seat height
- 890 mm
- Power
- 125.0 HP (92.0 kW) @ 7750 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built as an adventure-touring flagship, it excels at long-distance travel that mixes highway miles with genuine off-road excursions.
- Built for
- It delivers a confident, torquey boxer power delivery with excellent stability and premium chassis composure across varied surfaces.
- Not ideal for
- It's not the right choice for shorter riders seeking a light, nimble city commuter or for those wanting pure track-focused sportbike performance.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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Engine
- Capacity
- 1170.0 ccm
- Power
- 125.0 HP (92.0 kW) @ 7750 RPM
- Torque
- 120.0 Nm (12.2 kgf-m) @ 6000 RPM
- Engine type
- Boxer, four-stroke
- Fuel consumption
- 4.60 litres/100 km (21.7 km/l)
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.5605 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 101.0 x 73.0 mm
- Compression
- 12.0:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Lubrication system
- Dry sump
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Shaft
- Clutch
- Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1510 mm
- Overall length
- 2240 mm
- Overall width
- 953 mm
- Overall height
- 1525 mm
- Seat height
- 890 mm
- Dry weight
- 223.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 256.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 33.00 litres
- Reserve fuel capacity
- 4.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Two-section frame consisting of front and rear sections, load- bearing engine-gearbox unit
- Front suspension
- BMW Motorrad Telelever
- Rear suspension
- Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever
- Front wheel travel
- 210 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 220 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 24.8°
- Trail
- 89 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc. Optional integral ABS. Can be switched off.
- Front brakes diameter
- 305 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Optional integral ABS. Can be switched off.
- Rear brakes diameter
- 265 mm
- ABS
- Yes
- Front tyre
- 110/80-R19
- Rear tyre
- 150/70-R17
Other
- Color options
- Silver/red/blue
Specs last verified against published sources: .
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2012 | 2014 | 2015 | 2017 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1170 cc | 1170 cc | 1170 cc | 1170 cc | 1170 cc |
| Dry weight | 223 kg | 223 kg | 223 kg | 223 kg | 223 kg |
| Seat height | 890 mm | 890 mm | 890 mm | 890 mm | 850 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 33 L | 33 L | 33 L | 33 L | 20 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the BMW R 1200 GS Rallye?
The 2015 BMW R 1200 GS Rallye has a Capacity of 1170.0 ccm (71.40 cubic inches).
What engine power does the BMW R 1200 GS Rallye have?
The 2015 BMW R 1200 GS Rallye has a Power of 125.0 HP (92.0 kW) @ 7750 RPM.
How many gears does the BMW R 1200 GS Rallye have?
The 2015 BMW R 1200 GS Rallye has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the BMW R 1200 GS Rallye?
The 2015 BMW R 1200 GS Rallye has a Torque of 120.0 Nm (12.2 kgf-m or 88.5 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM.
How much does the BMW R 1200 GS Rallye weigh?
The 2015 BMW R 1200 GS Rallye has a Dry weight of 223.0 kg (491.6 pounds).
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