2016 BMW R 1200 GS TripleBlack

BMW R 1200 GS TripleBlack 2016


2016 BMW R 1200 GS TripleBlack specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

BMW's profilation of this bike
BMW Motorrad is responding to a wish expressed by many customers by bringing out the world’s top-selling motorcycle in a virtually all-black finish. The central fuel tank cover, fuel tank side panels and front mudguard in Black storm metallic together with black anodized fork slider tubes give the legendary travel enduro a strikingly masculine touch.

General information
Motorcycle name BMW R 1200 GS TripleBlack
Model year 2016
Category Enduro / offroad
Rating 3.3  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 output 125.0 HP (91.2 kW)) @ 7750 RPM
Torque 125.0 Nm (12.7 kgf-m or 92.2 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM
Compression 12.5:1
Bore x stroke 101.0 x 73.0 mm (4.0 x 2.9 inches)
Valves per cylinder 4
Fuel system Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/BMS-K digital engine management with electromotive throttle actuator
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Lubrication system Dry sump
Cooling system Liquid
Gearbox 6-speed
Transmission type Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Clutch Oil lubricated clutch, hydraulically operated
Fuel consumption 4.10 litres/100 km (24.4 km/l or 57.37 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 95.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Emission details Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type Twin-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame,load-bearing engine
Rake (fork angle) 25.5°
Trail 100 mm (3.9 inches)
Front suspension BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 37 mm, central spring strut
Front wheel travel 190 mm (7.5 inches)
Rear suspension Cast aluminium single swingarm with BMW Motorrad Paralever
Rear wheel travel 200 mm (7.9 inches)
Front tire 120/70-R19
Rear tire 170/60-R17
Front brakes Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers.
Diameter 305 mm (12.0 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers.
Diameter 276 mm (10.9 inches)
Wheels Cast aluminium, black
Physical measures and capacities
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc 238.0 kg (524.7 pounds)
Seat height 850 mm (33.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height 1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Overall length 2210 mm (87.0 inches)
Wheelbase 1507 mm (59.3 inches)
Fuel capacity 20.00 litres (5.28 US gallons)
Reserve fuel capacity 4.00 litres (1.06 US gallons)
Other specifications
Color options Black
Starter Electric
Electrical 12 V 11,8 Ah, maintenance-free battery. Three-phase 510 W generator.
Comments Windscreen. Switchable ABS. Special edition model.
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