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BMW R 1200 GS 20052005 BMW R 1200 GS specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
| BMW's profilation of this bike |
| 25 years ago BMW Motorrad founded the travel enduro segment and has been its clear leader ever since. Now it´s time to set new standards again - with the BMW R 1200 GS. This motorbike continues the tradition of being the truly ideal on and off-road bike. At the same time it launches a completely new era of dynamic performance. |
| General information | |
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| Model name | BMW R 1200 GS |
| Model year | 2005 |
| Category | Enduro / offroad |
| Rating | 3.8 Check out the detailed rating of off-road capabilities, engine performance, maintenance cost, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
| Engine and transmission | |
| Displacement | 1170.0 ccm (71.39 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
| Power output | 96.6 HP (70.5 kW)) @ 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 115.0 Nm (11.7 kgf-m or 84.8 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM |
| Top speed | 200.0 km/h (124.3 mph) |
| Compression | 11.0:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 101.0 x 73.0 mm (4.0 x 2.9 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management: BMS-K with overrun fuel cut-off, dual ignition |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Cooling system | Oil & air |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Transmission type | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch | Single-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated |
| Fuel consumption | 4.50 litres/100 km (22.2 km/l or 52.27 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 104.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
| Frame type | Three-section frame consisting of front and rear section, load bearing engine-gearbox unit |
| Rake (fork angle) | 27.1° |
| Trail | 110 mm (4.3 inches) |
| Front suspension | BMW Motorrad Telelever |
| Front wheel travel | 41 mm (1.6 inches) |
| Rear suspension | Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever |
| Rear wheel travel | 135 mm (5.3 inches) |
| Front tire | 110/80-ZR19 |
| Rear tire | 150/70-ZR17 |
| Front brakes | Double disc |
| Diameter | 305 mm (12.0 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Double disc |
| Diameter | 265 mm (10.4 inches) |
| Physical measures and capacities | |
| Dry weight | 199.0 kg (438.7 pounds) |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 225.0 kg (496.0 pounds) |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.4852 HP/kg |
| Seat height | 840 mm (33.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Overall height | 1430 mm (56.3 inches) |
| Overall length | 2210 mm (87.0 inches) |
| Overall width | 915 mm (36.0 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1520 mm (59.8 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 20.00 litres (5.28 US gallons) |
| Other specifications | |
| Starter | Electric |
| Comments | ABS brakes. |
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| Further information | |
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