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R 1200 GS Adventure

The R 1200 GS Adventure (2006-2018) adds an 8.7-gallon fuel tank and factory rally fairing to the R1200GS platform — the defining long-distance touring advantage that made the Adventure variant the remote-touring benchmark in the big-ADV segment. Wethead LC variants (2014-2018) share the 2013 platform update; hexhead examples (2006-2013) carry the same final drive bearing risk as the standard GS — verify service records and inspect the shaft seal before purchasing any pre-2010 example.

CategoryAdventure
Used range$7,000–$18,000
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Best forTouring
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1170cc flat twin (boxer)
Engine
562 lbs
Weight
34 in
Seat
$21,000
MSRP
Used range$7,000–$18,000

Too few clean used examples are moving yet to price this one confidently.

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Rider fit

Best-use signals

Beginner2/10
Commuting4/10
Touring10/10
Off-road6/10
Two-up9/10
Sport3/10

Buying intel

Known strengths

  • 8.7-gallon fuel tank delivers 400+ mile touring range — the defining Adventure advantage over the standard GS
  • Factory spoked wheels, rally fairing, and engine crash bars standard across the production run
  • Wethead (2014+) adds liquid cooling, ride-by-wire, and Dynamic ESA semi-active suspension

Buying intel

Common issues

  • 2006-2009 final drive bearing/seal failures — same risk profile as standard GS hexhead; verify service history and check for shaft seal leaks
  • 562 lb wet weight (wethead) makes slow-speed off-road recovery demanding — heavier than the standard GS by approximately 40 lb
  • Hexhead valve clearance every 6,000 miles; wethead extends to 12,000 miles

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Inspection checklist

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Maintenance notes

  • Hexhead (2006-2013): valve checks every 6,000 miles
  • Wethead/LC (2014-2018): valve checks every 12,000 miles

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Watch list

  • 2017
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    The R 1200 GS Adventure (2006-2018) adds an 8.7-gallon fuel tank and factory rally fairing to the R1200GS platform — the defining long-distance touring advantage that made the Adventure variant the remote-touring benchmark in the big-ADV segment. Wethead LC variants (2014-2018) share the 2013 platform update; hexhead examples (2006-2013) carry the same final drive bearing risk as the standard GS — verify service records and inspect the shaft seal before purchasing any pre-2010 example.

Recall snapshot

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Last checked May 25, 2026 through MANUAL.

Configuration

2017 Base

adventure motorcycle with 1170cc flat twin (boxer).