BMW R 1200 GS Brochure page 6

An UNSTOPPABLE machine that offers unlimited freedom to the rider. The new R 1200 GS is equally competent on tarmac
and rough terrain, so the only restriction on your touring is how homesick you get. It now features a revised transmission to take
on even more abuse, the better looks to make it stand out from the crowd and add to that, for the  rst time, the Enduro ESA
suspension option. No wonder it's the world's standard for Enduros. The BMW R 1200 GS – because even the most free
Titan Silver Metallic
ENGINE
Type
Bore x stroke
Capacity
Max. output
Max. torque
Compression ratio
Fuel/engine management
Emission control
Fuel type
ELECTRICS
Alternator
Battery
TRANSMISSION
Clutch
Gears
Drive
Dimensions refer to unladen motorcycles as per
DIN standard.
1. As de ned in EU directive 93/93/EEC,  lled with all
operating  uids, fuelled to at least 90% of usable
tank capacity.
2. Unladen weight without operating  uids.
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THE NEW BMW R 1200 GS
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CHASSIS/BRAKES
Air/oil-cooled, twin-cylinder four-stroke Frame Two-section frame made up of front
boxer, single camshaft, four valves per and rear sections with load-bearing
cylinder, central counterbalance shaft engine/gearbox
101 mm x 73 mm (3.9 inches x 2.8 inches) Suspension, front BMW Motorrad Telelever, stanchion diam-
eter 41 mm (1.6 inches), central strut, spring
1170 cc
preload mechanically adjustable between
105 hp (77 kW) at 7250 rpm
 ve settings
85lb/ft at 5500 rpm
Rear wheel location/suspension Die-cast aluminium single-sided swing arm
12.0:1
with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD (travel-
related damping) strut, spring preload
Electronic intake pipe injection/BMS-K
hydraulically and steplessly adjustable via
electronic engine management with
overrun fuel cut-off, twin-spark ignition handwheel, adjustable rebound damping
Regulated 3-way catalytic converter, Travel front/rear 190 mm/200 mm (7.5 inches/7.9 inches)
compliant with EU-3 emission standard
Wheelbase 1507 mm (59.3 inches)
Premium Unleaded Castor 101 mm (3.9 inches)
Steering head angle 64.3°
Cast aluminium
Wheels
720 W three-phase generator
Rim dimensions, front 2.50 x 19"
12 V/14 Ah, maintenance-free
Rim dimensions, rear 4.00 x 17"
Tire, front 110/80 R 19
Tire, rear 150/70 R 17
Hydraulically operated single-disc dry
Brakes, front Double-disc brake system with 305 mm
clutch
(12.0 inches) diameter  oating brake discs,
6-speed helical synchromesh gearbox
4-piston  xed caliper
Shaft drive
Brake, rear Single-disc brake (265 mm diameter (10.4
inches)), double-piston  oating caliper
ABS BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partially
integral version) available as an option,
disengageable
DIMENSIONS/WEIGHT
Seat height 850/870 mm (33.5/34.3 inches)
Wet Weight 1 229 kg (504 lbs.)
Dry weight 203 kg (446 lbs.)
2
440 kg (968 lbs.)
GVWR
Usable tank volume 20.0 l (5.3 U.S. gal.)
Of which reserve Approx. 4.0 l (1.0 U.S. gal.)
Length 2210 mm (87.0 inches)
Width (inc. mirrors) 935 mm (36.6 inches)