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General information |
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Model
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BMW R 1200 GS Adventure |
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Model year
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2006 |
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Category
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Enduro / offroad |
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Rating
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Engine and transmission |
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Displacement
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1170.0 ccm (71.39 cubic inches) |
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Engine type
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Twin, four-stroke |
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Power output
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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 |
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Fuel control
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Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
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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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Clutch
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Single-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated |
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Fuel consumption
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4.60 litres/100 km (21.7 km/l or 51.13 mpg) |
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Greenhouse gases
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106.7 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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26.2° |
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Trail
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98 mm (3.8 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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210 mm (8.3 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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223.0 kg (491.6 pounds) |
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Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
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256.0 kg (564.4 pounds) |
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Power/weight ratio
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0.4450 HP/kg |
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Seat height
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910 mm (35.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
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Overall height
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1470 mm (57.9 inches) |
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Overall length
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2250 mm (88.6 inches) |
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Overall width
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955 mm (37.6 inches) |
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Wheelbase
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1511 mm (59.5 inches) |
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Fuel capacity
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33.00 litres (8.72 US gallons) |
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Other specifications |
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Starter
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Electric |
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Rating sample for this BMW bike
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Offroad capabilities for the 2006 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure:
 (67.3 out of 100)
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