General information |
Motorcycle name
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BMW R 1200 GS Triple Black |
Model year
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2012 |
Category
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Enduro / offroad |
Rating
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Engine and transmission |
Displacement
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1170.0 ccm (71.39 cubic inches) |
Engine type
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Two cylinder boxer, two-stroke |
Engine details
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Rradially aligned valves |
Power output
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48.0 HP (35.0 kW)) @ 7750 RPM |
Torque
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120.0 Nm (12.2 kgf-m or 88.5 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM |
Compression
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12.0:1 |
Bore x stroke
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101.0 x 73.0 mm (4.0 x 2.9 inches) |
Valves per cylinder
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4 |
Fuel system
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Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/BMS-K digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin spark ignition |
Fuel control
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Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Lubrication system
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Dry sump |
Cooling system
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Oil & air |
Gearbox
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6-speed |
Transmission type
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Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Clutch
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Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated |
Fuel consumption
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4.30 litres/100 km (23.3 km/l or 54.70 mpg) |
Greenhouse gases
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99.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
Emission details
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Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3 |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type
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Two-section frame consisting of front and rear sections, load- bearing engine-gearbox unit |
Rake (fork angle)
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25.7° |
Trail
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101 mm (4.0 inches) |
Front suspension
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BMW Motorrad Telelever |
Front wheel travel
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190 mm (7.5 inches) |
Rear suspension
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Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever |
Rear wheel travel
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200 mm (7.9 inches) |
Front tire
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110/80-R19 |
Rear tire
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150/70-R17 |
Front brakes
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Double disc. Optional integral ABS. Can be switched off. |
Diameter
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305 mm (12.0 inches) |
Rear brakes
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Single disc. Optional integral ABS. Can be switched off. |
Diameter
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265 mm (10.4 inches) |
Wheels
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Black Cross Spoke Wheels |
Seat
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Two section dual seat with variable height rider´s seat |
Physical measures and capacities |
Dry weight
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203.0 kg (447.5 pounds) |
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
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229.0 kg (504.9 pounds) |
Power/weight ratio
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0.2365 HP/kg |
Seat height
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850 mm (33.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Alternate seat height
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765 mm (30.1 inches) If adjustable, highest setting. |
Overall length
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2210 mm (87.0 inches) |
Overall width
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915 mm (36.0 inches) |
Wheelbase
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1507 mm (59.3 inches) |
Fuel capacity
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20.00 litres (5.28 US gallons) |
Reserve fuel capacity
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4.00 litres (1.06 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
Color options
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Black/gray |
Electrical
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12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free battery. |
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