2006 Bmw R1200 GS ADVENTURE problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
2 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
32,245 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2006 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Power Train is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 2 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 1 | 50.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 |
| Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
Power Train: 1; Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit: 1; Service Brakes: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 0 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
2007: 1; 2014: 1
Pattern summary
Power Train leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10629647 ยท 2014-08-30 (August 30, 2014)
PINION BEARINGS FAILED ON FINAL DRIVE UNIT. ADDITIONALLY, PINION SHAFT SEAL FAILURE DUE TO EXCESSIVE PLAY IN SHAFT AS A RESULT OF BEARING FAILURE, CAUSING FINAL DRIVE OIL TO LEAK OUT. THIS CONDITION ALSO CAUSED FAILURE OF ABS/SPEED SENSOR, WHICH RESULTED IN FAILURE OF ABS AND SPEEDOMETER. MOTORCYCLE WAS INOPERABLE AND WAS TOWED. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 38,060 miles reported. Look up ODI 10629647 at NHTSA โ