Perfect Fitment Guide
BMW
R 1200 GS
Best Tyres for BMW R 1200 GS
Explore premium adventure and touring tyres for the BMW R 1200 GS in 120/70 R19 front and 170/60 R17 rear sizes.
Overview
About BMW R 1200 GS
Vehicle Specifications
Key mechanical details & tyre sizes
engine
1,170 cc liquid-cooled two-cylinder boxer enginepower
125 hp @ 7,750 rpmweight
244 kgwheel Type
19-inch front and 17-inch rear cast or cross-spoke wheelstyre Type
Tubeless radialFront Tyre Size
120/70 R19Rear Tyre Size
170/60 R17Recommended Tyres for BMW R 1200 GS
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Dual Sport120/70 R19
Michelin Anakee Adventure 120/70 R19 M/C 60V TL/TT Front Tyre
Price₹22,900
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Dual Sport170/60 R17
Michelin Anakee Adventure 170/60 R17 M/C 72V TL/TT Rear Tyre
Price₹28,900
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Dual Sport120/70 R19
Pirelli Scorpion Trail III 120/70 R19 M/C 60V TL
Price₹21,300
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Dual Sport170/60 R17
Pirelli Scorpion Trail III 170/60 R17 M/C 72V TL
Price₹28,900
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Dual Sport120/70 R19
Metzeler Tourance Next 2 120/70 R19 M/C 60V TL
Price₹22,400
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Dual Sport170/60 R17
Metzeler Tourance Next 2 170/60 R17 M/C 72V TL
Price₹26,400
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Dual Sport120/70 R19
Michelin Anakee Wild 120/70 R19 M/C 60R TL/TT Front Tyre
Price₹22,400
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Dual Sport170/60 R17
Michelin Anakee Wild 170/60 R17 M/C 72R TL/TT Rear Tyre
Price₹29,900
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Dual Sport120/70 R19
Metzeler KAROO™ 4 Street 120/70 R19 M/C 60V TL Front Tyre
Price₹21,990
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Dual Sport170/60 R17
Metzeler Karoo™ 4 Street 170/60 R17 M/C 72V TL Rear Tyre
Price₹29,990
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Dual Sport120/70 R19
Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR 120/70 R19 M/C 60V TL
Price₹19,300
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Dual Sport170/60 R17
Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR 170/60 R17 M/C 72V TL
Price₹25,900
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Performance & Maintenance
Key highlights and care instructions
Why Tyre Choice Matters
Key performance factors
- The BMW R 1200 GS is designed for long-distance adventure touring across highways, gravel roads and mixed terrain.
- The correct tyre sizes for the 2013-2018 water-cooled R 1200 GS are 120/70 R19 at the front and 170/60 R17 at the rear.
- A 19-inch front tyre provides a good balance of steering stability and control across paved and unpaved surfaces.
- Adventure touring compounds balance road grip, durability and traction for mixed riding conditions.
- Strong carcass and sidewall construction can improve durability on potholes, broken roads and rough terrain.
- Good wet-weather grip is important for monsoon touring and changing Indian road conditions.
Maintenance Tips
Prolong tyre life
- Check tyre pressure regularly and before every long-distance ride.
- Inspect the tread for cuts, cracks, punctures and embedded objects.
- Check both tyres for uneven wear, cupping and abnormal tread patterns.
- Inspect the sidewalls after riding through potholes, rocks or rough terrain.
- Monitor tread wear indicators and replace tyres when they reach the manufacturer's limit.
- Check wheel balance after tyre replacement or if vibrations develop at speed.
Tyre Buying Guide
Expert Recommendations & Use Cases
Buying Guide
Ideal considerations
- Choose tyres in the recommended 120/70 R19 front and 170/60 R17 rear sizes.
- Choose road-biased adventure tyres if most of your riding is on highways and paved roads.
- Choose 50/50 adventure tyres if you regularly ride on gravel, dirt roads and light trails.
- Choose aggressive adventure tyres when off-road traction is a major priority.
- For long-distance Indian touring, prioritize wet grip, mileage, highway stability and durability.
- Check the tyre's load index and speed rating before purchasing.
Common Problems
Considerations & trade-offs
- Incorrect tyre pressure can reduce grip, comfort and tyre life.
- Aggressive off-road riding can accelerate tread and sidewall wear.
- Road-biased tyres may provide limited traction in deep mud, sand or loose terrain.
- Aggressive knobby tyres can produce more road noise and faster wear on highways.
- Uneven wear or cupping can cause vibration and affect steering confidence.
- Old or hardened rubber can reduce wet-weather grip even when tread depth appears acceptable.
Expert Tips
Optimal riding conditions
- Choose the tyre according to your actual mix of highway, city, gravel and off-road riding.
- For predominantly highway touring, road-biased adventure tyres can offer better mileage, stability and wet grip.
- For regular gravel and trail riding, a 50/50 adventure tyre offers a better balance of road and off-road performance.
- For serious off-road use, prioritize open tread patterns and loose-surface traction.
- Always maintain the correct 120/70 R19 front and 170/60 R17 rear sizes for this generation.
- Check wheel balance and inspect rims and valves whenever tyres are replaced.
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
The 2013-2018 water-cooled BMW R 1200 GS uses a 120/70 R19 front tyre.
The 2013-2018 water-cooled BMW R 1200 GS uses a 170/60 R17 rear tyre.
The best tyre depends on your riding style. Road-biased adventure tyres are ideal for predominantly paved-road touring, while 50/50 adventure tyres are better for riders who regularly combine highways with gravel and trails.
Yes. Adventure and off-road-oriented tyres are available in the correct 120/70 R19 front and 170/60 R17 rear sizes. Always check the tyre's load and speed ratings before purchase.
Yes. BMW Motorrad documentation for the water-cooled R 1200 GS specifies 120/70 R19 for the front.
Yes. BMW Motorrad documentation specifies 170/60 R17 for the rear.
The water-cooled BMW R 1200 GS introduced from 2013 uses a 1,170 cc liquid-cooled two-cylinder boxer engine.
Yes. The R 1200 GS was developed as an adventure touring motorcycle and is well suited to long highway rides as well as mixed-surface travel.
Consider wet and dry grip, highway stability, mileage, off-road traction, carcass construction, load index, speed rating and the percentage of your riding that takes place off-road.