BMW R 1200 GS (2004–2007) — Specs

Identity

Manufacturer: BMW

Model: R 1200 GS

Category: Adventure

Type: Motorcycle

Years: 2004 → 2007

Engine

Displacement (cc): 1170

Cylinders: 2

Power (hp): 98

Power (kW): 72

Torque (Nm): 125

Dimensions

Overall length: 2210 mm

Overall width: 953 mm

Overall height: 1450 mm

Wheelbase: 1507 mm

Ground clearance: 200 mm

Weight (kg): 230

Seat height (mm): 810

Tank (L): 20

Tires

Front tire: 120/70 R19

Rear tire: 170/60 R17

Front pressure (bar): 2.2

Rear pressure (bar): 2.5

Drivetrain

Final drive: Shaft drive

Ignition

Spark plug: NGK DCPR8EKC

Fluids & Filters

Engine oil: 15W-50, API SJ

Engine oil (with filter, L): 4

Engine oil (without filter, L): 3.5

Oil filter: Hiflofiltro HF164

Air filter: Hiflofiltro HFA7917

Brake fluid: DOT 4

Fuel consumption

Estimated: 5.5 L/100 km

Estimated range: ~363 km on a full tank (20.0 L)

Note: real-world ±15-30% depending on riding style

Service

Battery: HVT-04

Service interval (km): 10000

Service interval (months): 12

Valve check (km): 20000

Parts and consumables for this motorcycle

Data is gathered with care, but without guarantee. Always confirm critical information with your dealer or workshop.

Service notes

Service interval: every 10,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first. Valve clearance check every 20,000 km. Valve clearance — intake cold 0.15 mm, exhaust cold 0.30 mm. Engine oil: oil grade 15W-50, API SJ, 4 L with filter change, 3.5 L without filter change. Spark plug: NGK DCPR8EKC. Brake fluid: DOT 4. Drive: shaft drive. Tire pressure: front 2.2 bar, rear 2.5 bar (cold). Tire size: front 120/70 R19, rear 170/60 R17. Always confirm critical values with the workshop manual or an authorised dealer.

OEM and quality aftermarket parts that fit this bike. Always confirm with your dealer before ordering.

Engine oil

Spec: 15W-50, API SJ, 4.0 L (with filter), 3.5 L (without filter)

OEM OEM recommended engine oil
Premium Motul 7100 4T (100% Synthetic, Ester)
Premium Motul 5100 4T Technosynthese (Semi-Synthetic)

Which Motul for this bike?

	Motul 7100 4T ✓	Motul 5100 4T
Product	Motul 7100 4T — 100% fully synthetic	Motul 5100 4T — semi-synthetic
Best for	Sport, Naked, Adventure (600cc+), track	Standard, Cruiser, Scooter, daily use
RPM protection	Excellent — ester base, stable under load	Good — for normal riding conditions

Premium Liqui Moly Motorbike 4T
Standard Repsol Moto Racing 4T (Synthetic)
Standard Elf Moto 4 Tech (Semi-Synthetic)
Standard TotalEnergies Quartz Moto 4T

Fully Synthetic vs Semi-Synthetic

	Fully Synthetic	Semi-Synthetic
Base oil	100% chemical synthesis (ester or PAO)	Mineral oil + synthetic additives
Heat resistance	Excellent — stable at extreme heat & RPM	Good — suitable for normal temperatures
Cold start	Better — reaches engine faster when cold	Good — adequate for normal climates
Change interval	Longer (up to 10,000 km)	Shorter (5,000–7,000 km typical)
Price	Higher	Lower

Oil filter

Spec: Hiflofiltro HF164

Premium Hiflofiltro HF164
Premium K&N KN-164

Air filter

Spec: Hiflofiltro HFA7917

Standard Hiflofiltro HFA7917

Spark plug

Spec: NGK DCPR8EKC

OEM NGK DCPR8EKC
Premium NGK DCPR8EIX
Standard NGK DCPR8EKC

Front brake pads

Spec: OEM front pad (EBC equivalent: FA630HH)

Premium EBC FA630HH
Standard EBC FA630 (organic)

Rear brake pads

Spec: OEM rear pad (EBC equivalent: FA213HH)

Premium EBC FA213HH
Standard EBC FA213 (organic)

Front tire

Spec: 120/70 R19, 2.2 bar

OEM OEM 120/70 R19

Rear tire

Spec: 170/60 R17, 2.5 bar

OEM OEM 170/60 R17

Battery

Spec: OEM battery: Yuasa HVT-04

Premium BMW HVT-04

Brake fluid

Spec: DOT 4

Standard TotalEnergies HBF4

Coolant

Service interval

Spec: 10 000 km / 12 months

OEM Engine oil + oil filter change
OEM Air filter inspection
OEM Spark plug check
OEM Brake fluid replacement: every 2 years

Valve check

Spec: 20 000 km

OEM Intake clearance: cold 0.15 mm
OEM Exhaust clearance: cold 0.30 mm

Suspension

Spec: 41 mm TELELEVER / 650 ml SAE 10W

OEM Fork: 41 mm TELELEVER
OEM Fork oil grade: 650 ml SAE 10W

Drive chain