2011 BMW R 1200 GS

BMW R 1200 GS 2011


2011 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
Model BMW R 1200 GS
Year 2011
Category Enduro / offroad
Price as newUS$ 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.
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