2012 BMW R 1200 GS Rallye

BMW R 1200 GS Rallye 2012


2012 BMW R 1200 GS Rallye specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

BMW's profilation of this bike
BMW Motorrad has been competing in the Dakar Rallye since its first appearance in 1980 with the legendary R 80 G/S. Since then, the Boxer engine has seen an astonishing revolution to offer the awesome torque and the amazing sound that the 2012 R 1200 GS offers.

General information
Model name BMW R 1200 GS Rallye
Year 2012
Category Enduro / offroad
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Engine and transmission
Displacement 1170.0 ccm (71.39 cubic inches)
Engine type Two cylinder boxer, two-stroke
Power 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)
Cooling system Oil & air
Gearbox 6-speed
Transmission type Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Clutch Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated
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 Chromed Exhaust Pipe
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)
Wheels Cross-spoke wheels
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.
Alternate seat height 810 mm (31.9 inches) If adjustable, highest setting.
Overall length 2240 mm (88.2 inches)
Wheelbase 1510 mm (59.4 inches)
Fuel capacity 20.00 litres (5.28 US gallons)
Reserve fuel capacity 3.00 litres (0.79 US gallons)
Other specifications
Color options Silver/red/blue
Starter Electric
Electrical 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free battery.
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