2012 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure Triple Black

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure Triple Black 2012


2012 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure Triple Black specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

BMW's profilation of this bike
This special edition takes the awesome styling of the R 1200 GS Adventure to another level. This brand new edition means three subtle shades of black layer the forks, engine, rear frame, wheel suspension and cylinder head covers to compliment the stunning adventure-sports figure of the unstoppable R 1200 GS Adventure.

General information
Motorcycle name BMW R 1200 GS Adventure Triple Black
Year of manufacture 2012
Type Enduro / offroad
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Engine and transmission
Engine size 1170.0 ccm (71.39 cubic inches)
Type of engine Two cylinder boxer, two-stroke
Engine details Rradially aligned valves
Output 48.0 HP (35.0 kW)) @ 7750 RPM
Torque 120.0 Nm (12.2 kgf-m or 88.5 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
Compression 12.0:1
Bore x stroke 101.0 x 73.0 mm (4.0 x 2.9 inches)
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)
Lubrication system Dry sump
Cooling system Oil & air
Gearbox 6-speed
Transmission type Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Fuel consumption 4.60 litres/100 km (21.7 km/l or 51.13 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 106.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Emission details Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter
Exhaust system Complete stainless steel exhaust system
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type Two-section frame consisting of front and rear sections, load- bearing engine-gearbox unit
Rake (fork angle) 24.8°
Trail 89 mm (3.5 inches)
Front suspension BMW Motorrad Telelever
Front wheel travel 210 mm (8.3 inches)
Rear suspension Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever
Rear wheel travel 220 mm (8.7 inches)
Front tire 110/80-R19
Rear tire 150/70-R17
Front brakes Double disc. Optional integral ABS. Can be switched off.
Diameter 305 mm (12.0 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc. Optional integral ABS. Can be switched off.
Diameter 265 mm (10.4 inches)
Seat Two section dual seat with variable height rider´s seat
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight 223.0 kg (491.6 pounds)
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc 256.0 kg (564.4 pounds)
Power/weight ratio 0.2152 HP/kg
Seat height 890 mm (35.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall length 2240 mm (88.2 inches)
Wheelbase 1510 mm (59.4 inches)
Reserve fuel capacity 4.00 litres (1.06 US gallons)
Other specifications
Color options Black
Electrical 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free battery.
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