BMW's approved tyre list is dated April 2007 and specifies this exact Tourance pair for the R1200GS Adventure wheel configuration.

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Metzeler Tourance
BMW included this Metzeler Tourance pair in its approved tyre list for the R1200GS Adventure.
2 published sizes
1 front · 1 rear
discontinued
Front and rear options
Available sizes
These are the front and rear sizes published for this tyre. Choose your motorcycle and year below to check the complete fit.
Front
- 110/80R19 59Vradial
Measured on a 2.5 in rim · tubeless
Source: BMW R 1200 GS Adventure rider's manual, 2008 model year
Rear
- 150/70R17 69Vradial
Measured on a 4 in rim · tubeless
Source: BMW R 1200 GS Adventure rider's manual, 2008 model year
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Matches this bike and year
The manufacturer lists this exact front and rear tyre pair for the selected motorcycle and year. Any details the source does not publish separately remain visible below.
Motorcycle front
110/80 R19 M/C 59V TL
110/80R19
Motorcycle rear
150/70 R17 M/C 69V TL
150/70R17
Front and rear pair checked
Front 110/80R19 · Rear 150/70R17
The tyre maker lists this front and rear combination together.
How this comparison was made
Comparison method tyre-fitment-v1
Front checks · more needs checking
Front or rear position
Your bike needs front
This tyre: front
Tyre position must match the wheel position.
Sizing system
Your bike needs metric
This tyre: metric
The sizing system must match unless a checked conversion applies.
Width
Your bike needs 110
This tyre: 110
The width or complete older-style size must match the motorcycle information.
Aspect ratio
Your bike needs 80
This tyre: 80
Metric aspect ratio or the complete legacy designation must match.
Rim diameter
Your bike needs 19
This tyre: 19
Rim diameter must match exactly.
Approved rim range
Your bike needs Not established
This tyre: Not established–Not established
The vehicle rim width must sit inside the tyre manufacturer's approved range.
Load index
Your bike needs 59
This tyre: 59
The tyre load rating must meet or exceed the motorcycle minimum.
Speed rating
Your bike needs V
This tyre: V
The tyre speed rating must meet or exceed the motorcycle minimum.
Construction
Your bike needs radial
This tyre: radial
The motorcycle information must allow this tyre construction.
Tube or tubeless rule
Your bike needs tubeless
This tyre: tubeless
Tube and tubeless requirements must be compatible.
Manufacturer restriction
Your bike needs none found
This tyre: not confirmed
Check any motorcycle-maker restrictions before fitting this tyre.
Source information
Your bike needs checked source information
This tyre: tyre record: reviewed · bike information: reviewed
The tyre and motorcycle information both need checked sources.
Rear checks · more needs checking
Front or rear position
Your bike needs rear
This tyre: rear
Tyre position must match the wheel position.
Sizing system
Your bike needs metric
This tyre: metric
The sizing system must match unless a checked conversion applies.
Width
Your bike needs 150
This tyre: 150
The width or complete older-style size must match the motorcycle information.
Aspect ratio
Your bike needs 70
This tyre: 70
Metric aspect ratio or the complete legacy designation must match.
Rim diameter
Your bike needs 17
This tyre: 17
Rim diameter must match exactly.
Approved rim range
Your bike needs Not established
This tyre: Not established–Not established
The vehicle rim width must sit inside the tyre manufacturer's approved range.
Load index
Your bike needs 69
This tyre: 69
The tyre load rating must meet or exceed the motorcycle minimum.
Speed rating
Your bike needs V
This tyre: V
The tyre speed rating must meet or exceed the motorcycle minimum.
Construction
Your bike needs radial
This tyre: radial
The motorcycle information must allow this tyre construction.
Tube or tubeless rule
Your bike needs tubeless
This tyre: tubeless
Tube and tubeless requirements must be compatible.
Manufacturer restriction
Your bike needs none found
This tyre: not confirmed
Check any motorcycle-maker restrictions before fitting this tyre.
Source information
Your bike needs checked source information
This tyre: tyre record: reviewed · bike information: reviewed
The tyre and motorcycle information both need checked sources.
Still needs checking: any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width.
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Motorcycle reports
Where this tyre has been used
These reports connect this tyre with a named motorcycle. Check the year, source and note before treating a report as relevant to your bike.
BMW's 2008 factory manual publishes this exact approved Tourance pair for the R1200GS Adventure.
A reported or original-equipment tyre is not automatically suitable for every year, market, rim or alternative size. Check the exact front and rear result above.
Tests and rider reports
What we know
Compare the tyre maker’s description with independent tests and rider reports. Each report keeps its motorcycle, conditions, date and limitations so you can judge how closely it matches your ride.
Independent tests
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No checked independent tests are available for this tyre model yet.
Rider reports
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Conditions we still need information for
Where this tyre has been used on a route
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