| General |
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Year
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2018
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2018
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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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Adventure
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Adventure
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| Engine |
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Engine Type
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4-stroke flat twin engine with balance shaft, four valves per cylinder, double overhead camshaft, wet sump lubrication
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4-stroke flat twin engine with balance shaft, four valves per cylinder, double overhead camshaft, wet sump lubrication
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Cooling System
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Air/liquid-cooled
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Air/liquid-cooled
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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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125 hp (92 kW) at 7,750 rpm
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125 hp (92 kW) at 7,750 rpm
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Maximum Torque, PTO
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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 fuel injection with ride-by-wire throttle system
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Electronic fuel injection with ride-by-wire throttle system
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Emissions
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Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-4
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Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-4
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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 System |
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Fuel Usage, 100% Load
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47 mpg (WMTC)
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47 mpg (WMTC)
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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 510 W generator
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Three-phase 510 W generator
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| Battery |
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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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Multiplate wet clutch, hydraulically operated
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Multiplate wet clutch, hydraulically operated
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Gearbox
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Constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical cut gears
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Constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical cut gears
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Drive System
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Shaft drive 2.91:1
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Shaft drive 2.91:1
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| Chassis |
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Frame Type
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Two section frame, front - and bolted on rear frame, load bearing engine
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Two section frame, front - and bolted on rear frame, load bearing engine
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| Suspension |
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Front Suspension
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BMW Telelever, Ø 37 mm, central spring strut
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BMW Telelever, Ø 37 mm, central spring strut
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Rear Suspension
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Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with BMW 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 aluminum single-sided swing arm with BMW Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) via handwheel, rebound damping adjustable via handwheel
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| Brakes |
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Front braking system
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Dual floating disc brakes, diameter 305 mm, 4-piston radial calipers
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Dual floating disc brakes, diameter 305 mm, 4-piston radial calipers
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Rear braking system
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Single disc brake, diameter 276 mm, dual-piston floating caliper
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Single disc brake, diameter 276 mm, dual-piston floating caliper
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ABS Option
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BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part-integral, can be switched off)
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BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part-integral, can be switched off)
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| Wheels & Tires |
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Wheels
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Cast Aluminum
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Cast Aluminum
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Front Wheel Travel
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7.5 in (190 mm)
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7.5 in (190 mm)
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Rear Wheel Travel
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7.9 in (200 mm)
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7.9 in (200 mm)
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Front Wheel
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3.00 x 19 in
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3.00 x 19 in
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Rear Wheel
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4.50 x 17 in
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4.50 x 17 in
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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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| Dimensions |
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Wheelbase
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58.9 in (1,469 mm)
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58.9 in (1,469 mm)
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Castor
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3.7 in (95 mm)
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3.7 in (95 mm)
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Steering
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65.5°
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65.5°
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Length
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86.9 in (2,207 mm)
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86.9 in (2,207 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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55.6 in (1,412 mm) (excl. mirrors)
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55.6 in (1,412 mm) (excl. mirrors)
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Seat Height
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Standard Seat: 33.5 in / 34.3 in | High Rallye Seat: 34.7 in | Low Rallye Seat: 33.9 in | Exclusive Front Seat: 33.5 in / 34.3 in | Low Front Seat: 32.3 in / 33.1 in | Exclusive Low Front Seat: 32.3 in / 33.1 in | Low Suspension Kit: 31.5 in / 32.3 in | Exclusive Low Suspension Kit: 31.5 in / 32.3 in
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Standard Seat: 33.5 in / 34.3 in | High Rallye Seat: 34.7 in | Low Rallye Seat: 33.9 in | Exclusive Front Seat: 33.5 in / 34.3 in | Low Front Seat: 32.3 in / 33.1 in | Exclusive Low Front Seat: 32.3 in / 33.1 in | Low Suspension Kit: 31.5 in / 32.3 in | Exclusive Low Suspension Kit: 31.5 in / 32.3 in
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Dimensions
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Inner leg curve, unladen weight: Standard Seat: 73.7 in / 75.3 in | High Rallye Seat: 75.6 in | Low Rallye Seat: 74.1 in | Exclusive Front Seat: 73.7 in / 75.3 in | Low Front Seat: 71.7 in / 73.3 in | Exclusive Low Front Seat: 71.7 in / 73.3 in | Low Suspension Kit: 70.5 in / 72.1 in | Exclusive Low Suspension Kit: 70.5 in / 72.1 in
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Inner leg curve, unladen weight: Standard Seat: 73.7 in / 75.3 in | High Rallye Seat: 75.6 in | Low Rallye Seat: 74.1 in | Exclusive Front Seat: 73.7 in / 75.3 in | Low Front Seat: 71.7 in / 73.3 in | Exclusive Low Front Seat: 71.7 in / 73.3 in | Low Suspension Kit: 70.5 in / 72.1 in | Exclusive Low Suspension Kit: 70.5 in / 72.1 in
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| Capacities |
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Weight, Maximum Capacity
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1,014 lbs. (460 kg)
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1,014 lbs. (460 kg)
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Payload Capacity
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476 lbs. (216 kg) (with standard equipment)
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476 lbs. (216 kg) (with standard equipment)
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Fuel Capacity
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5.3 gal (20 l)
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5.3 gal (20 l)
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Fuel Reserve
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Approx. 1 gal (4 l)
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Approx. 1 gal (4 l)
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| Weights |
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Unloaded Weight
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538 lbs. (244 kg)
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538 lbs. (244 kg)
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