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BMW R 1200 GS Rallye 20122012 BMW R 1200 GS Rallye specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
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| General information | |
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| Model name | BMW R 1200 GS Rallye |
| Year | 2012 |
| Category | Enduro / offroad |
| Rating | 3.5 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, 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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