| 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. |
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General information |
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Model name
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BMW R 1200 GS |
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Year model
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2006 |
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Type
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Enduro / offroad |
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Rating
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3.7 Check out the detailed rating of off-road capabilities, engine performance, maintenance cost, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
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Engine and transmission |
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Engine size
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1170.0 ccm (71.39 cubic inches) |
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Type of engine
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Twin, four-stroke |
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Effect
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99.2 HP (72.4 kW)) @ 7000 RPM |
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Torque
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115.0 Nm (11.7 kgf-m or 84.8 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM |
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Compression
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11.0:1 |
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Bore x stroke
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101.0 x 73.0 mm (4.0 x 2.9 inches) |
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Valves per cylinder
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4 |
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Fuel system
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Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management: BMS-K with overrun fuel cut-off, dual ignition |
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Cooling system
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Oil & air |
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Gearbox
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6-speed |
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Transmission type
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Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
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Fuel consumption
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4.30 litres/100 km (23.3 km/l or 54.70 mpg) |
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Greenhouse gases
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99.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
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Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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Frame type
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Three-section frame consisting of front and rear section, load bearing engine-gearbox unit |
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Rake (fork angle)
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27.1° |
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Trail
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110 mm (4.3 inches) |
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Front suspension
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BMW Motorrad Telelever |
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Front wheel travel
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41 mm (1.6 inches) |
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Rear suspension
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Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever |
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Rear wheel travel
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220 mm (8.7 inches) |
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Front tire
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110/80-R19 |
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Rear tire
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150/70-R17 |
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Front brakes
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Double disc |
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Diameter
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305 mm (12.0 inches) |
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Rear brakes
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Double disc |
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Diameter
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265 mm (10.4 inches) |
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Physical measures and capacities |
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Dry weight
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199.0 kg (438.7 pounds) |
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Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
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225.0 kg (496.0 pounds) |
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Power/weight ratio
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0.4986 HP/kg |
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Seat height
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840 mm (33.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
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Overall height
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1430 mm (56.3 inches) |
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Overall length
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2210 mm (87.0 inches) |
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Overall width
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915 mm (36.0 inches) |
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Wheelbase
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1520 mm (59.8 inches) |
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Fuel capacity
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20.00 litres (5.28 US gallons) |
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Other specifications |
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Further information |
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