| General |
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Year
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2015
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2015
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Manufacturer
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BMW
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BMW
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Model Name
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R 1200 GS
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R 1200 GS
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Trim Name
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Base
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Base
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Generic Type (Primary)
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Dual Sport
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Dual Sport
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| Engine |
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Engine Type
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Air/liquid-cooled four stroke flat twin engine, double overhead camshaft, one balance shaft
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Air/liquid-cooled four stroke flat twin engine, double overhead camshaft, one balance shaft
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Bore
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101 mm
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101 mm
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Stroke
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73 mm
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73 mm
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Displacement
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1,170 cc
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1,170 cc
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Engine Power
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92 kW (125 hp) at 7,750 rpm
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92 kW (125 hp) at 7,750 rpm
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Engine Torque
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92 lb-ft (125 Nm) at 6,500 rpm
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92 lb-ft (125 Nm) at 6,500 rpm
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Compression Ratio
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12.5 : 1
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12.5 : 1
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Engine Management
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Electronic intake pipe injection / BMS-K+ digital engine management with electromotive throttle actuator
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Electronic intake pipe injection / BMS-K+ digital engine management with electromotive throttle actuator
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Emissions
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Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3
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Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3
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| Performance |
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Top Speed
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Over 125 mph
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Over 125 mph
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Fuel Economy: Combined City/Hwy
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per 100 km: 57 mpg at a constant 56 mph (4.1 l)
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per 100 km: 57 mpg at a constant 56 mph (4.1 l)
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Fuel Type
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Premium Unleaded
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Premium Unleaded
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| Electric |
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Alternator
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Three-phase alternator 510 W (nominal power)
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Three-phase alternator 510 W (nominal power)
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Battery
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12 V / 11,8 Ah, maintenance-free
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12 V / 11,8 Ah, maintenance-free
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| Drivetrain |
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Clutch
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Oil lubricated clutch, hydraulically operated
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Oil lubricated clutch, hydraulically operated
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Gearbox
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Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gear teeth
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Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gear teeth
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Drive/Driven Clutch
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Shaft drive
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Shaft drive
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| Chassis |
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Frame Type
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Two-section frame, bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine
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Two-section frame, bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine
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Front Suspension
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BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 37 mm, central spring strut
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BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 37 mm, central spring strut
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Rear Suspension
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Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) via handwheel, rebound damping adjustable via handwheel
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Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) via handwheel, rebound damping adjustable via handwheel
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Front Travel (in./cm.)
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7.5 in (125 mm)
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7.5 in (125 mm)
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Rear Travel (in./cm.)
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7.9 in (200 mm)
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7.9 in (200 mm)
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Wheelbase
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59.3 in (1,507 mm)
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59.3 in (1,507 mm)
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Castor
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3.9 in (99.6 mm)
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3.9 in (99.6 mm)
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Steering
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64.5°
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64.5°
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| Wheels & Tires |
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Wheels
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Cast aluminium wheels
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Cast aluminium wheels
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Front Wheel
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3,00 x 19"
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3,00 x 19"
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Rear Wheel
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4,50 x 17"
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4,50 x 17"
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Front Tire
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120/70 R 19
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120/70 R 19
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Rear Tire
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170/60 R 17
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170/60 R 17
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| Brakes |
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Front braking system
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Dual floating discs, diameter 305 mm, 4-piston radial calipers
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Dual floating discs, diameter 305 mm, 4-piston radial calipers
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Rear braking system
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Single disc, diameter 276 mm, double-piston floating caliper
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Single disc, diameter 276 mm, double-piston floating caliper
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ABS Option
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STANDARD (part integral, can be switched off)
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STANDARD (part integral, can be switched off)
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| Dimensions |
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Length
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87.0 in (2.210 mm)
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87.0 in (2.210 mm)
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Width
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37.5 in (953 mm) (incl. mirrors)
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37.5 in (953 mm) (incl. mirrors)
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Height
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55.9 in (1,412 mm) (excl. mirrors)
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55.9 in (1,412 mm) (excl. mirrors)
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Seat Height
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33.5/34.3 inches (adjustable seat height) Standard; variable seat heights available between 31.1 inches and 35.0 inches (available as accessories and/or factory options, see an authorized BMW Motorrad dealer)
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33.5/34.3 inches (adjustable seat height) Standard; variable seat heights available between 31.1 inches and 35.0 inches (available as accessories and/or factory options, see an authorized BMW Motorrad dealer)
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Weight, In Running Order
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525 lbs (238 kg)
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525 lbs (238 kg)
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Dry Weight
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Cargo Capacity
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992 lbs (450 kg)
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992 lbs (450 kg)
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Payload Capacity
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467 lbs (212 kg) (with standard equipment)
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467 lbs (212 kg) (with standard equipment)
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Fuel Capacity
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5.3 gal
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5.3 gal
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Fuel Reserve
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approx. 1 gal
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approx. 1 gal
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