BMW R 1200 GS
2013-2018 | adventure
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Visual reference
Side profile
- Seat height
- 850 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1,507 mm
- Wet weight
- 238 kg
- Category
- adventure
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- Asset
- Pending
- Dimensions
- -
- License
- -
- Source
- -
Data provenance
Where these numbers came from
Every populated geometry field records its source, verification state, and source link when available. These records feed both the simulator and the fit recommendation engine.
- Geometry status
- Provisional
- Field records
- 19
- Verified fields
- 0/19
- Linked sources
- 19/19
| Field | Value | Source | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WheelbaseChassis | 1,507 mm | Wikipedia motorcycle infobox | Provisional | Imported with the local apps/scraper Wikipedia importer; not independently verified. |
| Ground clearanceChassis | 210 mm | Category-based provisional contact geometry | Provisional | Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored. |
| Seat contact XRider triangle | 754 mm | Category-based provisional contact geometry | Provisional | Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored. |
| Seat contact heightRider triangle | 850 mm | Wikipedia motorcycle infobox | Provisional | Imported with the local apps/scraper Wikipedia importer; not independently verified. |
| Seat lengthRider triangle | 260 mm | Category-based provisional contact geometry | Provisional | Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored. |
| Handlebar XRider triangle | 1,115 mm | Category-based provisional contact geometry | Provisional | Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored. |
| Handlebar heightRider triangle | 1,065 mm | Category-based provisional contact geometry | Provisional | Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored. |
| Handlebar widthControls | 880 mm | Category-based provisional contact geometry | Provisional | Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored. |
| Foot peg XRider triangle | 844 mm | Category-based provisional contact geometry | Provisional | Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored. |
| Foot peg heightRider triangle | 440 mm | Category-based provisional contact geometry | Provisional | Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored. |
| Passenger seat XPassenger | 618 mm | Category-based provisional contact geometry | Provisional | Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored. |
| Passenger seat heightPassenger | 905 mm | Category-based provisional contact geometry | Provisional | Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored. |
| Passenger peg XPassenger | 708 mm | Category-based provisional contact geometry | Provisional | Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored. |
| Passenger peg heightPassenger | 635 mm | Category-based provisional contact geometry | Provisional | Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored. |
| Seat height minimumAdjustability | 850 mm | Wikipedia motorcycle infobox | Provisional | Imported with the local apps/scraper Wikipedia importer; not independently verified. |
| Seat height maximumAdjustability | 850 mm | Wikipedia motorcycle infobox | Provisional | Imported with the local apps/scraper Wikipedia importer; not independently verified. |
| Wet weightPhysical | 238 kg | Wikipedia motorcycle infobox | Provisional | Imported with the local apps/scraper Wikipedia importer; not independently verified. |
| Front wheel diameterRendering | 705 mm | Category-based provisional contact geometry | Provisional | Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored. |
| Rear wheel diameterRendering | 660 mm | Category-based provisional contact geometry | Provisional | Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored. |
Bike-level reference: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_R1200GS
Does the BMW R 1200 GS fit you?
The BMW R 1200 GS (2013–2018) lists a 850 mm seat height. In this simplified seat-height model, an inseam around 85 cm is a rough ground-reach reference, not a guarantee of flat-footing. Seat width, suspension sag, boots, mobility, load, and individual proportions can materially change foot contact. Enter your measurements above to compare the modeled reach, then confirm it on the motorcycle.
Riding position
The BMW R 1200 GS's adventure category suggests a tall, commanding upright position as a modeled starting point. The simulator estimates knee, hip, and elbow angles from the available geometry and your measurements so you can compare the reach to the bars and pegs.
Typical category use
The adventure category is commonly associated with mixed tarmac and light off-road, touring, and riders who want a commanding view. Rider Height does not assess handling, performance, or whether this motorcycle is suitable for a particular rider.
Fit figures are planning estimates from the current geometry and simplified model assumptions. They are not safety, compatibility, or purchase advice; confirm fit on the actual motorcycle.
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