BMW R1200GS

BMW R1200GS
R1200GS, 2013 model with Akrapovič HP titanium exhaust
ManufacturerBMW Motorrad
ProductionR1200GS (2004–12)
R1200GS Adventure (2005–13)
R1200GS (LC) (2013–19)
R1200GS Adventure (LC) (2014–19)
PredecessorBMW R1150GS
SuccessorBMW R1250GS
Engine1,170 cc (71 cu in) boxer twin:
Bore / stroke101 mm × 73 mm (4.0 in × 2.9 in)
Compression ratio12.0:1
12.5:1 (LC)
Top speed130.8 mph (210.5 km/h)[1]
Power81 kW (109 hp) @ 7,750 rpm[2]
70.42 kW (94.43 hp) (rear wheel)[1]
92 kW (123 hp) @ 7,750 rpm (LC)[3]
Torque120 N⋅m (89 lbf⋅ft) @ 6,000 rpm[2]
97.38 N⋅m (71.82 lbf⋅ft) (rear wheel)[1]
125 N⋅m (92 lbf⋅ft) @ 6,500 rpm (LC)[3]
Transmission6-speed manual, shaft-drive
SuspensionFront: BMW Telelever
Rear: BMW Paralever
Optional electronic adjustment
BrakesFront:
  • Twin floating 305 mm discs, 4-piston fixed calipers
  • Twin floating 305 mm discs, 4-piston radial calipers (LC)

Rear:

  • Single 265 mm disc, double-piston floating caliper
  • Single 276 mm disc, double piston floating caliper (LC)ABS (optional before 2013)
TiresFront:
  • 110/80 R 19
  • 120/70 R 19 (LC)

Rear:

  • 150/70 R 17
  • 170/60 R 17 (LC)Spoked or alloy, tubeless wheels
Wheelbase1,507 mm (59.3 in)
1,510 mm (59 in) (Adv)
DimensionsL:
2,210 mm (87 in)
2,240 mm (88 in) (Adv)
W:
953 mm (37.5 in)
990 mm (39 in) (Adv)
H:
1,450 mm (57 in)
1,525 mm (60.0 in) (Adv)
Seat height850 mm (33 in)
895 mm (35.2 in) (Adv)
Weight203 kg (448 lb)
229 kg (505 lb) (LC)
223 kg (492 lb) (Adv) (dry)

267 kg (589 lb)
238 kg (525 lb) (LC)
256 kg (564 lb) (Adv) (wet)
Fuel capacity20 L (4.4 imp gal; 5.3 US gal)
33 L (7.3 imp gal; 8.7 US gal) (Adv)
30 L (6.6 imp gal; 7.9 US gal) (Adv LC)

The BMW R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure ("R1200GSA") are motorcycles manufactured in Berlin, Germany by BMW Motorrad, part of the BMW group. It is one of the BMW GS family of dual sport motorcycles. Both motorcycles have a 1,170 cc (71 cu in), two-cylinder boxer engine with four valves per cylinder. The Adventure has a large-capacity fuel tank and long travel suspension. As of 2012, BMW's R1200GS bikes are their top-selling models.[4]

  1. ^ a b c "Performance Index Winter '12/'13 Edition" (PDF), Motorcycle Consumer News, Bowtie Magazines, January 2013, archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-12-29
  2. ^ a b "R1200GS Data Sheet" (PDF). BMW Motorrad. Retrieved 18 February 2010.[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ a b "R1200GS Technical Data". BMW Motorrad. Archived from the original on 5 May 2018. Retrieved 23 March 2013.
  4. ^ "Riding high on BMW's R1200GS Triple Black". Telegraph. 19 July 2012. Retrieved 18 August 2012.