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BMW R 1200 GS 20112011 BMW R 1200 GS specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
| BMW's profilation of this bike |
| For some people it´s a universal tool which practically never fails them - whether on a local run, the daily journey to work or weekend trips with or without gravel tracks. For others it´s a way of life - just the right machine for every tour, whether a one-week trip for two on one of our BMW Tours or fulfilling the dream of a lifetime thousands of miles away from home. |
| General information | |
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| Model | BMW R 1200 GS |
| Year | 2011 |
| Category | Enduro / offroad |
| Price as new | US$ 14950. Euro 13000. UK £ 10350. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| 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 | 108.6 HP (79.3 kW)) @ 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 120.0 Nm (12.2 kgf-m or 88.5 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM |
| Top speed | 193.0 km/h (119.9 mph) |
| Compression | 12.0:1 |
| 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/BMS-K digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin spark ignition |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | BMS-K / electric |
| Lubrication system | Dry sump |
| Cooling system | Oil & air |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Transmission type | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch | Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated |
| Fuel consumption | 4.30 litres/100 km (23.3 km/l or 54.70 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 99.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Emission details | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3 |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
| Frame type | Two-section frame consisting of front and rear sections, load- bearing engine-gearbox unit |
| Rake (fork angle) | 25.7° |
| Trail | 101 mm (4.0 inches) |
| Front suspension | BMW Motorrad Telelever |
| Front wheel travel | 190 mm (7.5 inches) |
| Rear suspension | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever |
| Rear wheel travel | 200 mm (7.9 inches) |
| Front tire | 110/80-R19 |
| Rear tire | 150/70-R17 |
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers. |
| Diameter | 305 mm (12.0 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. |
| Diameter | 265 mm (10.4 inches) |
| Physical measures and capacities | |
| Dry weight | 203.0 kg (447.5 pounds) |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 229.0 kg (504.9 pounds) |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.5351 HP/kg |
| Seat height | 850 mm (33.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Overall height | 1450 mm (57.1 inches) |
| Overall length | 2210 mm (87.0 inches) |
| Overall width | 915 mm (36.0 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1507 mm (59.3 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 20.00 litres (5.28 US gallons) |
| Reserve fuel capacity | 4.00 litres (1.06 US gallons) |
| Oil capacity | 4.00 litres (4.23 US quarts) |
| Other specifications | |
| Color options | White, red, black, gray |
| Starter | Electric |
| Electrical | Alternator three-phase alternator 720 W battery. |
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| Maintenance and service specs * | |
| Engine oil | CA. 3,5 L 15W-50 |
| Oil filter | HiFlo - HF164 |
| Brake fluid | DOT 4 |
| Battery | YTZ14S |
| Spark plugs | NGK DCPR8EKC, NGK DCPR8EIX |
| Idle speed | 1150 +/- 50 RPM |
| Tire pressure front | 32 PSI (2.2 Bar or 220 kPa) |
| Tire pressure rear | 36 PSI (2.5 Bar or 250 kPa) |
| Fork tube size | 41 mm (1.6 inches) |
| *) Always verify maintenance and service data with the bike owner's manual. | |
| Further information | |
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| Ask questions | Join the 11 BMW R 1200 GS discussion group or the general BMW discussion group. |
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