BMW R1200GS
R1200GS, 2013 model with Akrapovič HP titanium exhaust
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| Manufacturer | BMW Motorrad |
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| Production | R1200GS (2004–12) R1200GS Adventure (2005–) R1200GS (LC) (2013–) |
| Predecessor | BMW R1150GS |
| Engine |
1,170 cc (71 cu in) boxer twin:
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| Bore / stroke | 101 mm × 73 mm (4.0 in × 2.9 in) |
| Compression ratio | 12.0:1 12.5:1 (LC) |
| Top speed | 130.8 mph (210.5 km/h) |
| Power | 81 kW (109 hp) @ 7,750 rpm 70.42 kW (94.43 hp) (rear wheel) 92 kW (123 hp) @ 7,750 rpm (LC) |
| Torque | 120 N·m (89 lbf·ft) @ 6,000 rpm 97.38 N·m (71.82 lbf·ft) (rear wheel) 125 N·m (92 lbf·ft) @ 6,500 rpm (LC) |
| Transmission | 6-speed, shaft drive |
| Suspension | Front: BMW Telelever Rear: BMW Paralever Optional electronic adjustment |
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| Wheelbase | 1,507 mm (59.3 in) 1,510 mm (59 in) (Adv) |
| Dimensions |
L: 2,210 mm (87 in) 2,240 mm (88 in) (Adv) W: 953 mm (37.5 in) 990 mm (39 in) (Adv) H: 1,450 mm (57 in) 1,525 mm (60.0 in) (Adv) |
| Seat height | 850 mm (33 in) 895 mm (35.2 in) (Adv) |
| Weight | 203 kg (448 lb) 229 kg (505 lb) (LC) 223 kg (492 lb) (Adv) (dry) 229 kg (505 lb) 238 kg (525 lb) (LC) 256 kg (564 lb) (Adv) (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 20 L (4.4 imp gal; 5.3 US gal) 33 L (7.3 imp gal; 8.7 US gal) (Adv) 30 L (6.6 imp gal; 7.9 US gal) (Adv LC) |
1,170 cc (71 cu in) boxer twin:
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The BMW R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure are motorcycles manufactured in Berlin, Germany by BMW Motorrad, part of the BMW group. It is one of the BMW GS family of dual sport motorcycles. Both motorcycles have a 1,170 cc (71 cu in), two-cylinder boxer engine with 4-valves per cylinder. The Adventure has a larger capacity fuel tank and longer travel suspension. As of 2012, BMW's R1200GS bikes are their top-selling models.
At its launch in 2004, the R1200GS was 30 kg (66 lb) lighter than the R1150GS it replaced, and produced 100 bhp (75 kW), an increase of 19%. BMW continued to produce the R1150GS Adventure, releasing a final run-out special edition model, before launching the R1200GS Adventure at the end of 2005, for the 2006 model year.
Upgrades for model year 2008 included increased power to 78 kW (105 bhp), a new Integral ABS II anti-lock braking system was released without servo assistance and new options were added including electronic suspension adjustment (ESA) and the Automatic Stability Control (ASC) traction control system.
In 2010 model year, both models had a revised cylinder head with double overhead camshaft, an increased redline limit to 8,500 rpm, and an exhaust flap to give the exhaust a different tone. Power is increased to 82 kW (110 hp) @ 7,750 rpm.
At the 2012 Intermot, BMW announced that the 2013 model would have water cooling, deliver an additional 11 kW (15 hp), and weigh approximately 9.1 kg (20 lb) more than the outgoing model.
Although the 2013 model has since proved itself, it had a somewhat shaky start. In the UK, the R1200GS has been subject to various DVSA vehicle recalls covering the front brakes, anti-lock braking system, throttle cable, fuel pump, clutch, final drive assembly, brake pipes, and gearbox; and similar recalls have been issued in other countries. Early journalistic reports described the bike as having a front end "head shake" or speed wobble, and deliveries of the motorcycle were halted while BMW revised the front end geometry.
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